Martlandhw100 Posted August 23, 2021 Report Share Posted August 23, 2021 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted August 24, 2021 Report Share Posted August 24, 2021 Some excellent shooting as usual. Watching the shot through the leaf, with the sound off is good, you just see a hole appear in the leaf and the squirrel goes over. I missed a few of those, I would have pulled the trigger just as they moved. Their jerky style of their movement makes them difficult targets with an air rifle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martlandhw100 Posted August 24, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2021 Haha thanks mate it was very close that shot so had to time it just right, they do move a lot more when feeding on wheat. Glad you enjoyed it. The squirrels have slowed down on the feeders now with all the natural food about. 👎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man Posted August 25, 2021 Report Share Posted August 25, 2021 Good shooting, take them where you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisheruk Posted August 25, 2021 Report Share Posted August 25, 2021 Is that an FAC Leishy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martlandhw100 Posted August 25, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2021 3 hours ago, old man said: Good shooting, take them where you can. Definitely mate 58 minutes ago, Fisheruk said: Is that an FAC Leishy? No mate sub 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalkedUp Posted August 25, 2021 Report Share Posted August 25, 2021 Very satisfying to watch a professional at work 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martlandhw100 Posted August 25, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2021 20 minutes ago, WalkedUp said: Very satisfying to watch a professional at work 👍 Thanks mate don't know about the professional bit like 😂 glad you like watching it though 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holloway Posted August 26, 2021 Report Share Posted August 26, 2021 Very clinical,what range do you like to set up for ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martlandhw100 Posted August 26, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2021 Thanks mate, all my feeders are 20m away I don't like shooting much longer distances at squirrels with sub 12 there hardy little ******* and I'd rather kill out right than wound 1 and it run off. Glad you like the video mate 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisheruk Posted August 26, 2021 Report Share Posted August 26, 2021 9 hours ago, Martlandhw100 said: Thanks mate, all my feeders are 20m away I don't like shooting much longer distances at squirrels with sub 12 there hardy little ******* and I'd rather kill out right than wound 1 and it run off. Glad you like the video mate 😁 You are absolutely correct they are tough and 20m is good for sub 12, that’s why I still prefer my rimfire. Best not to have runners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martlandhw100 Posted August 26, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2021 1 minute ago, Fisheruk said: You are absolutely correct they are tough and 20m is good for sub 12, that’s why I still prefer my rimfire. Best not to have runners. 😂 Ye don't think they will be running off when hit with a rim fire. Shot placement with sub 12 is crucial as well 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toxo Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 Some good stuff there. I don't want to teach Granny how to suck eggs but have you tried quad sticks? I have a stand up and a sit down set. They are uber steady and cheap to make. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martlandhw100 Posted September 14, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 7 hours ago, toxo said: Some good stuff there. I don't want to teach Granny how to suck eggs but have you tried quad sticks? I have a stand up and a sit down set. They are uber steady and cheap to make. No I haven't tried any to be honest I'm not sure how good they would be with a rifle as small as the leshiy would it work the same. But thanks for the advice I Might give them a go 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toxo Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 3 minutes ago, Martlandhw100 said: No I haven't tried any to be honest I'm not sure how good they would be with a rifle as small as the leshiy would it work the same. But thanks for the advice I Might give them a go 👍 I promise you won't go back. I've got halfway to the shoot and turned back because I'd forgotten my sticks. I introduced an extra adjustable stick at the back which enables you to leave them standing which is a boon when you need to do anything with the rifle without laying it in the mud. I'll se if I can find a pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martlandhw100 Posted September 14, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 OK mate cheers I might have to get me self a set think they would be better when I go the golf course as well. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toxo Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 (edited) 3 hours ago, Martlandhw100 said: OK mate cheers I might have to get me self a set think they would be better when I go the golf course as well. 👍 Here's an old pic. I have better ones but you'll get the drift. The string in the middle is adjusted for the length of the rifle and the side string is adjust for you height. The whole is lifted on one leg to scan 360 degrees. The extra adjustable leg makes it so versatile that you can even line up the shot (If the target stays still long enough) so all you have to do is pull the trigger. Just to add, can be a faff if you're in a hide or enclosed space but the pros far outweigh the cons and they're so cheap to make it would be a crime not to give em a go. Don't forget to thank me later. Edited September 14, 2021 by toxo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good shot? Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 I can count on one hand the number of shots I have taken when not using my home made B&Q quad sticks over the last 12 months. That is either air rifle, rimfire or centre fire. I would not be without them, I agree , bit of a faff in a hide (depending) but mostly manageable. Enjoyed your video by the way, please continue posting them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martlandhw100 Posted September 15, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2021 Well think I am going to have to get my self a pair or try and make some thanks guys 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalkedUp Posted September 15, 2021 Report Share Posted September 15, 2021 @Good shot? and @toxo any tips on making the quad sticks? I fancy giving them a go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toxo Posted September 15, 2021 Report Share Posted September 15, 2021 1 hour ago, WalkedUp said: @Good shot? and @toxo any tips on making the quad sticks? I fancy giving them a go. My stick are around 64 inches long and I'm around 5ft 10in. This is not critical cos you can adjust the height with the cords. Mine are made from B&Q plastic covered steel garden poles but anything suitable will do but you don't want them too heavy. You'll want some stainless steel nuts and bolts and some rubber washers to go in between. You don't want them clattering against each other. Look at the pics. One pole is shorter than the rest. That's to allow your cheek to get to the rifle. I'm right handed so the short one is on the left. Make sure there's enough "Vee" left for the rifle to sit in AFTER you have fitted some padding which will make the vee smaller. The cords can go almost anywhere. leave plenty of length until you get it just right and then cut off the surplus and put some tape around so they don't move. The adjustable rod rest really transforms your sticks and makes them very versatile. I invented the extra stick years ago but I believe some of the commercial ones incorporate it these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalkedUp Posted September 15, 2021 Report Share Posted September 15, 2021 Excellent thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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