Louisnagiel Posted April 24, 2021 Report Share Posted April 24, 2021 Hi guys. been out to try shoot some rabbits this evening. No luck atall, really underestimated the ******* haha. I’m looking for some tips I’m new to this 😂 I’ve got permission in a field. I found loads of warrens and even sore two rabbits but the bolted before I got anywhere close to them. I did love being out even though I got nothing. Would love some tips if anyone has any. thank you 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vampire Posted April 24, 2021 Report Share Posted April 24, 2021 Wait quietly for 20 minutes and they come back out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted April 24, 2021 Report Share Posted April 24, 2021 Sit and wait. Patience kills things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louisnagiel Posted April 24, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2021 Cheers guys. Dose anyone know if lamping rabbits is a good way to get them ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultrastu Posted April 24, 2021 Report Share Posted April 24, 2021 Yeah I do know .and the answer is no not really .it's very hard if your using an airgun as judging the range via torch is very difficult .and knowing range is every thing with airgunning . I'd find a comfy spot within 35 yds of the Warren , down wind and sit very still and wait . The best shot is the one you planned and worked for then made the perfect shot . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louisnagiel Posted April 24, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2021 Cheers mate. So you wouldn’t advise lamping rabbits ? Just be patient and well prepared I guess. I can’t wait to get back out there I will get one at some point haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalkedUp Posted April 24, 2021 Report Share Posted April 24, 2021 18 minutes ago, Ultrastu said: Yeah I do know .and the answer is no not really .it's very hard if your using an airgun as judging the range via torch is very difficult .and knowing range is every thing with airgunning . I'd find a comfy spot within 35 yds of the Warren , down wind and sit very still and wait . The best shot is the one you planned and worked for then made the perfect shot . I agree with this, head out early evening in summer and just wait enjoying the last of the sunshine. The rabbits don’t care about their fallen comrades so sit tight and shoot quietly, picking them off as they come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultrastu Posted April 24, 2021 Report Share Posted April 24, 2021 (edited) I use a low seat (a small deck chair with the legs cut off ) tuck it into a hedge wear camoflage . And be still and noise free .don't smoke or wear pongy aftershave etc and the rabbits (if there), will come out and feed just before it gets dark . Shoot what you can .then when its too dark to see pick them up and paunch them out . Take them home and give the insides a rinse with water and drop then in a plastic bag .and into the fridge . Butcher them in the morning .don't leave it till the end of the next day they will have gone off . Edited April 24, 2021 by Ultrastu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultrastu Posted April 24, 2021 Report Share Posted April 24, 2021 The bottom picture is a .177 sub 12 single shot rifle .that was a good evening . Top one a .177 multi shot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted April 24, 2021 Report Share Posted April 24, 2021 (edited) Hello, what rifle are you using ? and calibre ? Edited April 24, 2021 by oldypigeonpopper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morkin Posted April 24, 2021 Report Share Posted April 24, 2021 I was going to ask ultrastu was the rifle in top picture an ultra ? Because I the first PCP I had was a ultra in 22 and I wish I had never sold it . Why I ask the stock looks a bit different to my one I had good shooting nice lot of bunnies . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houseplant Posted April 25, 2021 Report Share Posted April 25, 2021 (edited) As above, I shoot more sitting still and being patient. Wrap up warm. It's hard to stick out if you're cold. Edited April 25, 2021 by Houseplant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PIL1 Posted April 25, 2021 Report Share Posted April 25, 2021 Good advice from folk above! I'd also add, like last night, when the moons as bright as it is just now, plan your trip out when there's cloud cover as they will see you long before you spot them . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultrastu Posted April 25, 2021 Report Share Posted April 25, 2021 15 hours ago, Morkin said: I was going to ask ultrastu was the rifle in top picture an ultra ? Because I the first PCP I had was a ultra in 22 and I wish I had never sold it . Why I ask the stock looks a bit different to my one I had good shooting nice lot of bunnies . Hi morkin. The rifle in the top pic is a bsa scorpion se fac ..177 The bottom Gun is an ultra mmc single shot ..177 sub 12 .infact it does 10.5 fpe with exacts .but drops bunnies just fine . Both these guns are unbelievably accurate. Rabbits have amazing senses . There hearing is superb .their nose amazing .and ability to detect foot fall vibration excellent . Their eye sight is pretty good but relies on movement . So if your walking around smelling of fags chatting or snapping sticks under foot .you will have no chance . The sitting still down wind is the opposite and will give you the best chance of success. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted April 25, 2021 Report Share Posted April 25, 2021 Hello, perhaps the OP gone shooting again🤔😁, it will all come in time, lots of good info for you, you need to work out range with an air rifle, that's my advice, cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louisnagiel Posted April 25, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2021 Cheers for the advise everyone 😊 have taken note of all of it and next time I will bag a rabbit 👍 thanks everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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