What little pesties did you bowl over today?

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09-04-2020, 04:28 PM
suthy

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09-04-2020, 08:22 PM
Jusepy

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Went and hid in the bull paddock tonight , finally figured out my breathing and smoked 5 rabbits with my .22 Air rifle.
Pretty stoked as I was missing a lot of shots and had a brilliant evening. All the shots were at about 40m so safe to say im happy as fuck.Attachment 135626[/ATTACH]Attachment 135627
09-04-2020, 09:03 PM
Trig

Good shooting Jusepy, plenty for a good feed there
11-04-2020, 09:47 AM
charliehorse

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The latest in lockdown bench rest shooting, ironing board and a door stop. 2 magpies down for the morning
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13-04-2020, 09:39 AM
Jusepy

Hello lads ,
do any of you use a 22 winmag for these pesties ?
13-04-2020, 01:29 PM
tiroahunta

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Originally Posted by Jusepy

Went and hid in the bull paddock tonight , finally figured out my breathing and smoked 5 rabbits with my .22 Air rifle.
Pretty stoked as I was missing a lot of shots and had a brilliant evening. All the shots were at about 40m so safe to say im happy as fuck.Attachment 135626[/ATTACH]Attachment 135627

Nothing like a plan coming together...

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13-04-2020, 01:52 PM
Marty Henry

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Originally Posted by charliehorse

The latest in lockdown bench rest shooting, ironing board and a door stop. 2 magpies down for the morning
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Even with a suppressor those cartridges seem a little large to be firing indoors
13-04-2020, 02:48 PM
Wingman

.22-250 rem, about perfect as an indoor plinker.. :D
13-04-2020, 04:09 PM
northdude

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Originally Posted by Jusepy

Hello lads ,
do any of you use a 22 winmag for these pesties ?

I used to but use a 22hornet now
13-04-2020, 05:59 PM
7.62

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Originally Posted by Jusepy

Hello lads ,
do any of you use a 22 winmag for these pesties ?

I’ve owned one for 20 years, it is a very effective small game round. When I was farming I did quite a bit of pest control and used a few different rifles: a classic old .22 with supersonics, a suppressed .22 running subsonics, a .22mag, and a .223. I generally preferred the subsonic .22 or the .22mag. An accurate 22 running subs and a scope with a BDC reticle or reliable dialling is a deadly piece of kit, and the lack of noise often results in a bigger tally. The 22mag was a lot simpler though, just hold dead on out to about 120yd and it would poleaxe small game. The 223 felt like overkill within about 150yd, so the 22mag occupied the middle ground nicely. Never used an hmr but they would have a bit more range and less wind drift (and less energy at closer ranges)
13-04-2020, 06:47 PM
Jusepy

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Originally Posted by 7.62

I’ve owned one for 20 years, it is a very effective small game round. When I was farming I did quite a bit of pest control and used a few different rifles: a classic old .22 with supersonics, a suppressed .22 running subsonics, a .22mag, and a .223. I generally preferred the subsonic .22 or the .22mag. An accurate 22 running subs and a scope with a BDC reticle or reliable dialling is a deadly piece of kit, and the lack of noise often results in a bigger tally. The 22mag was a lot simpler though, just hold dead on out to about 120yd and it would poleaxe small game. The 223 felt like overkill within about 150yd, so the 22mag occupied the middle ground nicely. Never used an hmr but they would have a bit more range and less wind drift (and less energy at closer ranges)

I am inheriting a .22 winmag and am going to shooting on quite a flat farm. The main road is not too far away and there is cattle/horses on the farm . I am a little worried about the distance I will be able to shoot the 22winmag. There is a massive amount of rabbits and hares + feral cats on the farm. The farm is about 200 acres , its not surrounded by houses but I still will have to be careful. It has a river running down the back and quite a few tree lines which rabbits like to hang out at. I just will just have to check my firing zone and be super careful.
13-04-2020, 07:11 PM
Rushy

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Originally Posted by Jusepy

I am inheriting a .22 winmag and am going to shooting on quite a flat farm. The main road is not too far away and there is cattle/horses on the farm . I am a little worried about the distance I will be able to shoot the 22winmag. There is a massive amount of rabbits and hares + feral cats on the farm. The farm is about 200 acres , its not surrounded by houses but I still will have to be careful. It has a river running down the back and quite a few tree lines which rabbits like to hang out at. I just will just have to check my firing zone and be super careful.

Jusepy if you take care to observe the seven basic rules then there should not be any safety issues.
13-04-2020, 07:30 PM
Micky Duck

.22 mag ammo has come a long way in last few years in order to keep up with the 17s....you can NOW get subsonic which is quiet through a suppressor or super quick fragile projectiles that should break up and not bounce around the countryside....even older std type 22mag ammo made a mess of rabbits compared to .22lr its a great wee round BUT ammunition prices are getting up to cheapest .223
use it and enjoy it...just be aware of your backstop/firing zone and you should be fine.
13-04-2020, 09:33 PM
7.62

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Originally Posted by Rushy

Jusepy if you take care to observe the seven basic rules then there should not be any safety issues.

What he said. Follow those rules and you are good to go, climb into ‘em!
13-04-2020, 10:32 PM
quentin

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Dark night, and strong winds. Just perfect conditions for sneaking up on the rabbits.
And I see the neighbor rolled a melon under the fence which is always a nice bonus.

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13-04-2020, 10:59 PM
Dicko

Charlie horse, can you give us some details on the rifle in your post above?
13-04-2020, 11:04 PM
tiroahunta

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Originally Posted by Jusepy

I am inheriting a .22 winmag and am going to shooting on quite a flat farm. The main road is not too far away and there is cattle/horses on the farm . I am a little worried about the distance I will be able to shoot the 22winmag. There is a massive amount of rabbits and hares + feral cats on the farm. The farm is about 200 acres , its not surrounded by houses but I still will have to be careful. It has a river running down the back and quite a few tree lines which rabbits like to hang out at. I just will just have to check my firing zone and be super careful.

Get it suppressed. I’ve done my HMR and haven’t looked back.

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14-04-2020, 07:48 AM
tiroahunta

Ill take the win....

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14-04-2020, 09:14 PM
charliehorse

@Dicko, as Wingman said, it's a 22-250. Bergara b14 HMR. Vortex Viper on the top. Perfect for picking off those longer range magpies, usually would use the .17 Hornet @Marty Henry but have been keen to try my reloads. Justify all the time out in the shed and on the interweb. Have 3 smaller calibres but these 2 are my go to guns at the moment
14-04-2020, 09:42 PM
#the creeper

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A good evening on hares before we all got put on home D.
5 for the evening with the Brno Fox 222 and 50gr vmax in about a hour and 1/2
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15-04-2020, 06:44 PM
skyflyhigh

Good evening bubble shooting , the chopped jw loves it https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...6f2615e898.jpg

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16-04-2020, 04:03 PM
Trig

That Brno is beautiful Creeper. A classic
16-04-2020, 08:44 PM
tiroahunta

Popped these today...

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16-04-2020, 10:17 PM
Dundee

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One hare on dark.
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And have a demand now for the headskins for the flyfishos to use for tying flies.
So took the back legs and straps off for us to eat.
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The dog and eels had the rest after I head skinned the head.
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16-04-2020, 10:30 PM
dannyb

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One hare on dark.
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And have a demand now for the headskins for the flyfishos to use for tying flies.
So took the back legs and straps off for us to eat.
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The dog and eels had the rest after I head skinned the head.
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Why just the head skin ? Sorry not a fisher at all so just curious why the rest of the skin is no good ?
16-04-2020, 10:38 PM
northdude

it gives you a head start with the flys
17-04-2020, 06:59 AM
Rushy

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Originally Posted by northdude

it gives you a head start with the flys

And better for tackling the fish head on.
17-04-2020, 09:38 AM
Mintie

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Originally Posted by Jusepy

Went and hid in the bull paddock tonight , finally figured out my breathing and smoked 5 rabbits with my .22 Air rifle.
Pretty stoked as I was missing a lot of shots and had a brilliant evening. All the shots were at about 40m so safe to say im happy as fuck.Attachment 135626[/ATTACH]Attachment 135627

Which air rifle was it? @Jusepy
17-04-2020, 11:08 AM
Jusepy

Hello mintie ,
Your old cometa fusion .22 . Still going strong , although I have rebuilt her once now.
17-04-2020, 02:13 PM
Mintie

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Hello mintie ,
Your old cometa fusion .22 . Still going strong , although I have rebuilt her once now.

Nice! They are such a good package for small game hunting!
17-04-2020, 04:09 PM
300CALMAN

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pesties ride the lightning

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17-04-2020, 06:29 PM
Jusepy

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Originally Posted by Mintie

Nice! They are such a good package for small game hunting!

@Mintie , Hey on a totally different subject... You have or know of any pcp rifles for sale suitable for rabbits/hares preferable in .22.

pm me if you do please
17-04-2020, 10:51 PM
Dundee

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Why just the head skin ? Sorry not a fisher at all so just curious why the rest of the skin is no good ?

Hi Danny I don't fly fish either.I asked why not the whole pelt and they only want the spikey guard hair from the middle of the face and ears.
17-04-2020, 10:58 PM
dannyb

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pesties ride the lightning

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Could have used that electric swatter when we butcherd out my stag shit the air was thick with bloody wasps would've got thousands
18-04-2020, 11:30 AM
erniec

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Originally Posted by Dundee

Hi Danny I don't fly fish either.I asked why not the whole pelt and they only want the spikey guard hair from the middle of the face and ears.

Do they not tie rabbit flies anymore.
Used to be a good fly.
19-04-2020, 10:02 PM
Dundee

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Originally Posted by erniec

Do they not tie rabbit flies anymore.
Used to be a good fly.

The guys that are after the hare headskins have access to rabbits but very few hares.
20-04-2020, 06:38 PM
hunter69

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Originally Posted by Dundee

My first one was a rat that succumnd too bait good job:ORLY:

Next was a friggen magpie that swooped me multiple times this week so today I was armed again and got the attacker:cool:

And not long after the magpie I pulled off a great shot on a crow:omg:I rekon 50mtres with the .22 lr model 14p stirling.

Then i saw mum rabbit and two little ones,so i never took the shot. Will wait to they are bigger for the oven:D

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Great rifle those 14p Stirlings :-)
20-04-2020, 09:03 PM
Trig

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Found another spiky f##!er heading for the chook, found by the labs and dispatched rather crudely in my 'Mr Grumpy' pajamas.
22-04-2020, 09:31 PM
Martin358

So far during lockdown iv'e got a cat, some maggies and 7 wasp nests
24-04-2020, 05:30 PM
homebrew.357

Anyone hear about farmers in Hawks bay area complaining about large ribbit invasion, the old virus was not working, like to know where about`s it is. The idea is to park up in my caravan and help get rid of a few for them and some for the pot, few beers of cause, nothing around A K L and my little .22 is a cupboard queen.