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Hey there guys. Im hopefully going to go out this week and see if I can have a go at lamping rabbits.

 

Just a few things I would like help on. Im going out in my farm truck wich isnt that quite lol. Ive got hold of a lamp i can plug into the car charger and use that as my lamp.

 

Do I need to keep this lamp on all the time or just switch it on and off from time to time?

 

I know its going to be pitch black but will the rabbits see the truck and say noooo way. I drive in this field everyday and the rabbits usually just sit there and eat. Not sure if it would be diffrent at night.

 

Any thing else that you can help me with so I can actually get a few bunnies would be fandabbie!

 

Thanks all

 

Sammy D

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Keep switching the lamp on and off, have a quick shine to spot them and then turn it off, when you are in range switch it back on and get ready to take your shot. Remember though that distances seem different at night. If the rabbits don't seem bothered about the jeep during the day then they might not be too fussed at night unless it has been poached then they will be wary of the lamp. Good luck with your lamping mate

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Unless they have reason to feel the vehicle is a predator they will pay little attention to it other than stand up for you to see them easier. :yes: Getting out to pick up afterwards will teach un-shot ones that the vehicle sometimes has footsteps and shadowy images moving around it that are best avoided.

 

Ordinary halogen or even the pre-halogen bulbs in your headlights will do the job nicely if your door mirror allows you to easily locate a rifle to shoot directly ahead of the vehicle. The brighter whiter light of Xenon or HID lights will produce more runners - if you have been dazzled by them you know they hurt your eyes more and it's fair to assume rabbits feel the same way.

 

I certainly find it harder to get within fac air rifle shot of them on a golf course now I have uprated my Shogun Pinin Halogen bulbs to Zenon. Thats not such a problem at HMR ranges though it's better to stop as soon as you are in range.

 

Here's a clip of Fleabag and I doing it from his Pajero, The camcorder doesn't do low light very well and the sound seems slighly out of sync: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FdcZzeIK48

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Ok, everyone will have different ways, but I say keep the lamp on all the time and only click it off of you have to get lined up for a shot, then back on when you're ready. I'd take a mate, as you'll be fumbling around everywhere if you're on your own. *Clutch down, lamp off, gun up, lamp back up in awkward position and by that point the bunny has legged it*

 

You'd be surprised how un-fussed rabbits are about vehicles. They see you and the car as one, so do not get frightened about the silhouette of a person on top of a car.

 

My biggest tip is to remember where your backstops are, as you can't always see where the bullet is going to go if it's dark. Even if it's a shotgun you're using, as you could be shooting onto a public footpath. DO NOT let excitement get the better of you and remember that it isn't frowned upon to let one go because you were unsure if you should take the shot.

 

If you are going with someone else, make sure you remember to be safe. There's nothing worse than shooting with someone who is so excited they end up being unsafe.

 

All the best and do update us on how it went. :yes:

 

Oh and do remember to always identify your quarry and never just shoot at a pair of eyes. (I don't want to sound patronising, it's just the best advice I can give you!!)

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