308 Winchester VS Feral Invasive Animals in Australia || Pulsar Thermion XQ50 Scope

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3 жыл бұрын

On this trip I'm back shooting my 308 Winchester and the XQ50 Thermion scope. I had the ATV quadbike, all the thermal gear and night lights plus an ammo box full of Hornady 150 grain SST reloads. Unfortunately the feral pigs didn't come out to play but I managed to thin out two feral cats, a dozen foxes and a few other assorted feral critters. (I may have shot another mouse.....)
These feral invasive animals don't stand much of a sporting chance with this type of pest control / shooting / night hunting. But that's the idea......... Critters on the deck and not killing native animals is the aim of the game !!!
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@steviebee1989 3 жыл бұрын

You are doing nature a service. Well done. Anything to protect our native fauna is a good thing.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Stevie

@EastBayFlipper 2 жыл бұрын

And with a 308, those invasive species had absolutely no idea what happened. The lights just went out.

@paintball-gl5rn Жыл бұрын

@@EastBayFlipper true as fuck man!

@andrewallason4530 3 жыл бұрын

Mate. Any feral species shot with any calibre and a clean as possible kill are fair game as far as I’m concerned.

@artvandelay9374 2 жыл бұрын

Smoke em if ya got em , right !? These videos are awesome. Pests are pests and they need to be kept in check.

@jaybanks2709 Жыл бұрын

@@artvandelay9374 agreed

@dontdohugskids 8 ай бұрын

Could not agree more

@torrespearls381 3 жыл бұрын

Love the cat extraction you have going on. Big cheers mate.

@handle156 3 жыл бұрын

I’m not into hunting nor do I plan to be in the future but hats off to you for nailing feral introduced species, protecting the natives and helping farmers with the livelihoods!!! And your an awesome shot legend, keep up the good work!!!

@samhunt9380 2 жыл бұрын

Back in my NZ Forest Service days as a culler, I shot everything feral with my old Sako .270, rats, stoats, weasels, cats through to pigs, goats and of course deer. Good to see little changes. This old bugger enjoys what you are doing......Cheers

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sam. That was some hardcore work you guys over there used to do 👍

@martinshalak162 3 жыл бұрын

I’m as city as it comes and I appreciate the work your doing to reduce feral animal s due to the damage they do; if a larger caliber gun is what you use so be it. All the best

@lesfox2010 3 жыл бұрын

Probably kills quicker anyway I guess.

@pnlson5629 3 жыл бұрын

The larger the caliber & the heavier/faster the bullet = more humane kills w/ less time of suffering before death. I always recommend using caliber of rifle that shoots the heaviest bullets at highest velocity when eradicating destructive invasive species... Only exception being don't want too big a bullet when hunting to harvest meat. Using too big a caliber can waste way more meat than necessary. Gotta find balance between humane kill & not wasting harvest. Like when I hunt White Tail Deer here in TX, I mostly use my .243... But we have huge feral hog problem, and will use either my AR10 in .308, or my AR15 with 450 Bushmaster or 6.8SPC Uppers

@lovejcdc 3 жыл бұрын

As always fantastic shooting! It's a great pleasure to see the invasives being eliminated.

@patrickfitz-gibbon5661 3 жыл бұрын

Too many people get triggered by too many things now and they should probably keep their opinions too themselves more often

@andrewmartini9086 3 жыл бұрын

Outstanding

@stevenlord782 3 жыл бұрын

Well said mate.

@bloke3006 3 жыл бұрын

Most of the time absolutely no idea of where there own food comes from. But all too ready to stand a the pulpit and preach! FFS!

@stevenlord782 3 жыл бұрын

@@bloke3006 fully agree. My mate use to take a couple of steady old milk cows round agricultural shows for the kids to hand milk. One mother once said to him "now I know where milk comes from I'll never drink another drop"? Unreal.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 3 жыл бұрын

Ignorance is huge sometimes 🤷‍♂️

@mikegregory5620 2 жыл бұрын

Good conservation work mate, saved a heap of native species from being destroyed in that hunt. 🇭🇲👍🏼

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@jaybanks2709 Жыл бұрын

@@EDGEoftheOUTBACK I really appreciate what you are doing for the native species there keep up the good work

@davidfreese7681 3 жыл бұрын

As ya say mate, better than a night home watching net flix!

@Tikkarifle 3 жыл бұрын

Bullet slap on fox 2 was great. You put a bloody lot of work into your vids and it shows. Many thanks from the UK 👍

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate, Appreciate it

@paddingtonbear5172 3 жыл бұрын

I love the way those feral pests explode . Anything that isnt meant to be on a rural property is either a noxious weed or a feral pest . Farmers son talking here .

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 3 жыл бұрын

You know then mate. Thanks for the comment 👌

@baobo67 3 жыл бұрын

Loved seeing that moggie blown away. You are doing a great job. Cheers.

@TheBikeWizardAus 3 жыл бұрын

'I've got another confession to make, i shot another mouse'. I couldn't wait to see it.

@martin2514 3 жыл бұрын

We are in a time where people feel they are entitled to be offended. Fuck'em, the mouse shot and the second cat got me to sub. Keep up the good work.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate

@SongDogAssassin 3 жыл бұрын

Well said, i agree.

@bruceinoz8002 10 ай бұрын

As they say in the classics: "Offence cannot be given, only taken".

@blackwhitebear8038 3 жыл бұрын

Glenn Nice shooting. Don't care what caliber as long as it gets done.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 3 жыл бұрын

There's not many nights I can claim where I didn't miss a shot. Fortunately this was one of them 👌. Cheers Glenn.

@corey0863 3 жыл бұрын

Love seeing that ditch panther hanging on the fence

@paulreid2223 3 жыл бұрын

Loving the thermal scope stuff - that's on my "to get" list sometime soon !!! You've set up to go for pigs ,the fact that foxes are in numbers and you're culling with your .308 really isn't an issue - all your backdrops look safe from what you're showing in the footage. Your .308 is shootin' very nicely !!!!

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul. The 308Win with the 150 SST's is on song for sure. Certainly has given me a new confidence with that rifle after shooting small all trip. Next time the pigs will be on that sorghum guaranteed 🤞

@sjohnson1776 3 жыл бұрын

Overkill is underrated! LMAO. Non-native invasive feral pests warrant whatever level of ballistic control you care to mete out. Thanks for posting! Loved the video!

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 3 жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more

@rc7175 Жыл бұрын

Looks like the bunnies have a separation problem. Good to see you're clearing a few foxes minds too lmao

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

It was a problem they solved by holding solid that's for sure.

@zachz699 3 жыл бұрын

The kangaroos jumping around after than first shot were awesome in the thermal

@williecosgrove 3 жыл бұрын

Wolves dont loose any sleep over the opinions of sheep

@SongDogAssassin 3 жыл бұрын

Well said!

@davidbenham3517 3 жыл бұрын

I love it when you nail all the small ferals with big cal guns. 😂😂 it's a quick death.

@alidarke3132 3 жыл бұрын

Great shooting. Good job keeping on top of the ferrals, the native animal's thankyou sir.

@chrisk7984 3 жыл бұрын

I love the no hesitation on your shots, confidence in your shooting ability and most likely a great deal of experience. Great job. Love the 308 splatter. .22LR might be a lil' cheaper per round but fuck it. 1 shot with 308 vs. multiple shots with a lesser caliber. Dead is dead. The lil' town I live in has a shit-ton of feral cats, thank goodness I live outside the city limits, target practice...

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 3 жыл бұрын

Into em mate. Feral cats do so much damage especially here in Australia !!!

@joestewart3283 3 жыл бұрын

Just have to love that sound of a rifle ending the silence on a still night.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 3 жыл бұрын

Certainly startled a few other critters in the background 😂

@SongDogAssassin 3 жыл бұрын

So true. I love it too!

@MichaelAussie05 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your time and efforts on a interesting, informative and entertaining video. Cheers.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate. Really appreciate that.

@jackmatthews816 3 жыл бұрын

ive been waiting for a good hunting channel, and found this one, so good!

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jack 👍 Glad you like it.

@eddymaroun8941 3 жыл бұрын

Man ohh man!! 308 vs mice!!! Very satisfying!! More please

@strugglebusbonsai 3 жыл бұрын

You and the mice! And the hot blood splatter in the thermal, awesome! We have a feral cat problem here but it's now a crime to eradicate them.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 3 жыл бұрын

That's a stupid ruling then. They cause a huge amount of damage in Australia, especially to our small native marsupials.

@brettstewart6036 3 жыл бұрын

Where are you at mate nothing is illegal unless you get caught 🤙🤙

@reddo84 3 жыл бұрын

liked the new intro, very well done. Loved the barn set up, very cool :D cheers for the upload :D

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback mate. Appreciate it 👌

@samhouston5217 3 жыл бұрын

Outstanding! Nice cleanup with the 308. Great skills. thank you for the video mate.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers William

@UserFormelyKnownAs_hjkh 3 жыл бұрын

Good shooting buddy. I find it strangely funny to see the kangaroos hopping around in the background.

@bruiser6479 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent effort Nathan. I was a bit worried you were under gunned. Rabbits can be vicious and you need to make sure they go down. In all seriousness the best gunnto use is the one you have in your hands that will make a clean kill when you see your quarry. In any event blood and bone is an excellent fertiliser. An excellent nights work for you. I love seeing these introduced pests getting sent to Valhalla.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate. I'm keen to get back when the pigs attack that sorghum..... I'll get a few then.

@bloke3006 3 жыл бұрын

As an additional comment! Another excellent video production Nathan! Enjoy your work!

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate 👌

@TheRaidooo 2 жыл бұрын

Shooting feral cats = instant upvote.

@Kearnesy 3 жыл бұрын

Great video again mate farmer would be stoked

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely

@timwoodward8113 3 жыл бұрын

6:35 how to get your cat out of a tree😀

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 3 жыл бұрын

😂

@bruiser6479 3 жыл бұрын

Here kitty, kitty, kitty.

@pavelmorozov6599 3 жыл бұрын

lmao thats a good one

@byza101 3 жыл бұрын

Mate loved the video, love you’re work... from one Aussie to another, well bloody done 👍🏻

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate. Lest we forget 👍

@byza101 3 жыл бұрын

@@EDGEoftheOUTBACK indeed brother, if we live a privileged life, it’s because our forefathers fought and died for it and left us the responsibility to ensure it. Lest we forget.

@brettstewart6036 3 жыл бұрын

byza101 too true fellas cheers to all the diggers lest we forget 🇦🇺🤙🤙

@oliash92 2 жыл бұрын

1st class as usual mate thank you

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@paulfairbrass4424 3 жыл бұрын

Those rabbits looked like they were exploding 🤣

@chocachips 3 жыл бұрын

The bigger the calibre the less chance of a critter running off lingering and suffering. Good job!

@strangelyjamesly4078 3 жыл бұрын

my thoughts too

@Duck-dp7mq 3 жыл бұрын

I prefer 22-250 for my predator hunting. Small, but very fast.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 3 жыл бұрын

I'm running a 6BR mainly. Just didn't have it this trip.

@Duck-dp7mq 3 жыл бұрын

@@EDGEoftheOUTBACK that's a hot one too. I've been really enjoying my 6.5 Creedmoor more and more lately. Great video. I'd love to make a trip out there one day to do some hunting.

@slipnslide9308 3 жыл бұрын

Great work as usual

@justtinkering6054 2 жыл бұрын

Well done! Another great video!

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate

@anthonykhalil70 3 жыл бұрын

Love the thud on impact.

@Stevvros 3 жыл бұрын

Great work mate 👍

@edwardmaffei5029 3 жыл бұрын

Wildlife management is the key to success! Awesome job ! Love your channel. Thanks.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 3 жыл бұрын

It sure is!

@MemoryCraftingAustralia Жыл бұрын

Love the rabbit shooting and especially the muggy all over the tree branch.

@brendancredlin2060 3 жыл бұрын

Nice work mate

@regsparkes6507 3 жыл бұрын

Now that's some vermin / pest eradication, especially with a .308! Somewhat like using a Caterpillar D8 to 'mow' your lawn, I thought, while I was smiling. Just the same, you've 'cleaned up' the countryside with those ferals being taken out of it. Thanks for this.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 3 жыл бұрын

Too bad the pigs weren't about but it seemed to work alright 😜

@MrSardine23 3 жыл бұрын

Mate,nice shots. Looks awesome

@Juzzy520 2 жыл бұрын

Mate….just love the way they explode!💪💪😆😆😆😆👍

@shelbybrown4365 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome dont care what you shoot them with as long as it gets the job done.

@matthewmcconaghy-shanley144 3 жыл бұрын

My thoughts exactly

@brettstewart6036 3 жыл бұрын

Spot on 🤙🤙

@bobbythompson3544 3 жыл бұрын

You keep doing what you are doing mate, it’s nobody else’s business, if the land owner is happy then we all are, those cats were a bonus, I hate cats being allergic doesn’t help! Greetings from Northern Ireland!

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bobby

@markwatters6875 3 жыл бұрын

Well done mate. Keep up the good job

@philhatherell3711 2 жыл бұрын

Good shooting. Well put together footage. Shared it with my hunting mates.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Phil. Glad you like my video style 👍

@durrock1927 3 жыл бұрын

hey man, biggest issue is a fast kill which bringing a 308 to the game for that certainly does!

@chrisp3677 3 жыл бұрын

I'm offended that you didn't shot more mice😂😂🤣, Great video Nath.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 3 жыл бұрын

😂 Thanks mate

@rossloy416 3 жыл бұрын

You're doing a great job on the ferals! I enjoy your videos and laugh when you hit the mice with the larger calibre. 👍👍

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Ross 🍻

@arthurpanopoulos8482 3 жыл бұрын

Great work and keep clearing out these destructive feral animals.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 3 жыл бұрын

That's the plan!

@keithwaterhouse2845 3 жыл бұрын

I like hollowpoints, a kill wherever you hit. My shooting days are over now but I still enjoy watching the sport.

@clintt4754 3 жыл бұрын

I was gunna say that a black cat is a black cat shoot it anyway, but then you got one & another bloody cat too, well done. The 308 sounds great in the vid & for what it's worth, I like the way you waste 'em no fuss, very quick. Thanks for taking the time to make another great vid Nathan. 👍👍

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Clint. The 308Win is working very well. I originally had reservations with the Thermion due to the limited 50mm eye relief. Was worried I'd scope myself 😂

@joshywoshyposhy5677 3 жыл бұрын

Bloody beautiful work👍

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate 👌

@barrymatthewman4902 3 жыл бұрын

had many good memoriesof lamping with 308,and 22, 250,+.17 hmr, so thnx for video, very enjoyable. barry from uk

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@uantedatamo9879 3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad that you mentioned some people have poor opinions of your work, the thing i'd like to point out is: opinions are like assholes, yeah every bodies got one. lol good on ya mate.

@scientificenigma 3 жыл бұрын

The full saying is opinions are like assholes, everyone has one and most of them stink

@FJUH 3 жыл бұрын

Great job on the cats!! Keep them coming!!

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 3 жыл бұрын

Will do 👍

@jamesbent2584 2 жыл бұрын

Love your vids budd keep it up

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks James

@bengepp9314 3 жыл бұрын

Great work as always 👌

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Ben

@cato7669 3 жыл бұрын

Yep, those black cats ruin a perfectly good bag of lollies, especially when it's dark and you're driving then it ends up in your gob 🤮 Great video again mate, I don't care if you shoot them with a 50bmg as long as they die👍🦊💥🐇💥

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 3 жыл бұрын

I knew you'd understand the black cats and choice of firearm 😝

@Duke_of_Prunes 3 жыл бұрын

I prefer a rifle with a bit less recoil for varmint use, but the .308 seems to do the job just fine -- the night vision rig is pretty amazing, too.

@BuntaBall40 2 жыл бұрын

Great video mate

@jesseinzana5934 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely awesome footage

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jesse

@404nitro 3 жыл бұрын

I flat love your videos bro. I'd like to see you use a 300 mag or even a 458 Lott on some of those critters. that would make some awesome footage! The bigger the bat, the bigger the splat. LOL.

@roberth4727 3 жыл бұрын

I personally would use a smaller caliber for the smaller invasives, but to each their own. ✌️🇺🇸

@steviebee1989 3 жыл бұрын

He was expecting pigs so he had the .308, he didn’t choose it for smaller ferals.

@roberth4727 3 жыл бұрын

@@steviebee1989 that’s why you can carry more than one firearm to hunt multiple animals.

@Roller71 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for educating me, by the way I decided to follow. 👍

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks guys. While you can always carry a different rifles for different species. I wasn't on this trip, simple as that. And I can only afford 1x thermal scopes........

@tyronedeasbrailsford951 Жыл бұрын

No such thing as over kill, much better than under kill! Good job!

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, you're bang on there 👌

@jamesd4923 3 жыл бұрын

Love your 308 bit of an Overkill though for the size game to each their own👍

@gregorynewman4993 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome job mate. Overkill is underrated and dead is dead. If you get anyone in Nz wanting pest control done send them towards me

@vanessapotts8528 3 жыл бұрын

I had a little chuckle at the chunks of meat flying everywhere in ther thermal

@justaname1862 2 жыл бұрын

Thx for helping protect our Native animals by getting rid of those damn FERAL CATS!!!!

@1962clarky 3 жыл бұрын

Love your work mate...

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 3 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated

@jerryhammack1318 3 жыл бұрын

Sadly invasive species must be controlled! Good humane shooting ! Keeping nature in balance is always appreciated! Keep up with the feral or otherwise pest control is essential for bringing business back to normal. Great job of taking care of business professionally!

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jerry 👌

@robincoker225 3 жыл бұрын

no complaints here nice shooting

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate 👌

@MrRobert1603 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely Spot on Brilliant !! Nice shots !!

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate

@rattrap8819 9 ай бұрын

When culling invasives matter, Nathan is there to make them splatter.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 9 ай бұрын

😂 Thanks mate

@lipmifo7019 3 жыл бұрын

I've shoot hares, rabbits and foxes with a 12" and I think that's overkill but a .308, Legend!!!

@Ketler47 2 жыл бұрын

These tools you've got are incredibly useful. Too bad most people in these regions aren't equipped with them, this would greatly improve the population control of invasive species.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 2 жыл бұрын

They certainly are efficient for pest control. Not hugely sporting but the idea is results with feral numbers.

@brianmckibben2300 2 жыл бұрын

bunnies for the pot make good eating. Bacon for another night. Good show.

@leighthompson7812 3 жыл бұрын

Love your work.👌👍🏻

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Leigh

@sheridanblackley9394 3 жыл бұрын

Shoot what is in your hands because it’s hard to shoot the firearm that is at home in the safe. And in my experience 308 makes a pretty good rabbit gun lol

@bigheadache 2 жыл бұрын

Mate, you lost my respect when you had a crack at those aniseed cats. They rock! Good shooting and keep up the good work!

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 2 жыл бұрын

🤢🤢🤢 Awful bloody things

@vibero9383 3 жыл бұрын

Well done 👍🏻 mate awesome set up..!

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@pauljay1328 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid mate

@patrickharding4831 3 жыл бұрын

That first bunny 👌

@bruceglock5725 3 жыл бұрын

That thing exploded.

@OOHYEH 3 жыл бұрын

I use my 308 on everything ....... try the 110 grain hornady vmax ....... love your work and the setup 👍👍👍👍

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 3 жыл бұрын

I've got a box loaded up actually of those 110's. But only slow, call it a light recoil load.

@OOHYEH 3 жыл бұрын

@@EDGEoftheOUTBACK I have mine compressed loaded and zeroed in at 200 ..... He in western Australia you take plenty of long shots 😁

@Confad22 2 жыл бұрын

Nice shootin Tex!

@jazmuzz8423 3 жыл бұрын

Awsome vid mate as always, just getting better and better. Thing is, nothing goes to waste out there despite what people think, plenty of tasty snacks for the crows and eagles in the morning. Great work!

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 3 жыл бұрын

Bloody crows woke me up feeding 😴😴😴😴 Dead right there.

@delawareteacher1182 3 жыл бұрын

If I ever visit beautiful Australia, I would love to hunt with you!

@craigtrautman8447 3 жыл бұрын

At first i thought it was a koala in the tree. Dead cat good cat

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 3 жыл бұрын

I'd actually spotted something scurry up there. Wasn't certain if it was a cat or possum. So I moved in and around for a better, safer angle. Glad I did.