Warlock Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 Hi all, i have been given permission to use rifle or shotgun to control pigeons and rabbits etc the question is should i stick to my shotgun and use a 30/32 gramme 6 cartirdge for rabbits and pigeons or would it be a good idea to have an air rifle to compliment my shotgun for the odd rabbits that wonder over? also to let you know 1600+ acres and alot is round a disused colliery so rabbit heaven. Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SA1Gunner Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 If I were you fella, I would keep the shotgun, as I reckon if you sell it, you will regret it. I would just go and buy a nice second hand air rifle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warlock Posted January 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 If I were you fella, I would keep the shotgun, as I reckon if you sell it, you will regret it. I would just go and buy a nice second hand air rifle. Hmm that`s what i was thinking so i`m glad someone confirmed it, i have an aya yeoman o/u, a 3" escort semi, and a benelli semi, was thinking that when i get my firearms cert i could get my benelli derestricted upto an 8 + 1 to give me even more flexibility. What would give me more range an air rifle or a shotgun? i would be using a 30 gramme 6 cartirdge for pigeons would that give a good kill on a rabbit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J@mes Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 depends if you are decoying on a flightline or hiding under a hedge and hitting birds as they feed? or both? TBH I think I would stick with the shotgun, it can do everything - hit flying rats, landed rats and hit running rabbits or still rabbits. with an air rifle everything has to be stood still before you shoot it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warlock Posted January 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 Would be a combination of everything, seen some natural cover for flightline shooting and also i have a hide to use for decoying, hide can also be setup by an access point the rabbits use when they cross from their burrows in a disused coliery into the fields for feeding. What killing range would a 30 gramme 6 pigeon cartridge give me on a rabbit? or should i stepup to a 32 gramme to give me that little bit more punch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realtreedave Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 are you shooting for the pot or just pest control.rifles and shotguns are very different beasts in use.if shooting for the pot rabbits are best shot with a rifle ,either air or rimfire.keep the shotgun,add an air rifle and a rimfire and enjoy a whole new sport Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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