The Mighty .22LR - Rabbit Cull Contract Shooting

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2 жыл бұрын

I'm often questioned on why don't I do pest control shooting with smaller, non centerfire cartridges. Well I do, I just don't post many videos with them because it's mainly small scale shooting. This contracted shoot was all about bulk numbers, part of a professional pest control program with a local rabbit plague. Plenty of shooting action on this one for you all to watch. The little Lithgow LA101 rimfire rifle chambered in .22LR was on song with the Pulsar Thermion 2 XP50 thermal scope.
Rabbits shot are utilised where possible for the pot or pet food. But with a large cull like this many just go into landfill.
Notable mention to the other pro shooters working this job. Fantastic to see the dedication and professionalism displayed on the program. There was a very notable drop in rabbit numbers by the end of the shoot. Satisfying to see the direct impact a coordinated shooting cull can achieve.
Some of the other guys shoot fully suppressed which was cool as. Tools of the trade were obviously .22 rimfire rifles shooting subsonic hollow points. And a few high powered air rifles for locations more noise and impact sensitive around structures etc. Thermal is nearly mandatory with the long grass. Running lights or night vision scopes is a real problem with this amount of ground cover.
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@Halupka5 5 ай бұрын

Love your work! This put their breeding program back by at least a week.. ;)

@UserFormelyKnownAs_hjkh 2 жыл бұрын

Got to say my favorite round has got to be the 22, whether LR or mag. Its hard to beat a good rabbit hunt with a 22 LR, takes me back to being a kid.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic little cartridge indeed 👌

@TGSTheGoodStuff 2 жыл бұрын

🤣😑

@TGSTheGoodStuff 2 жыл бұрын

😑

@obi5398 2 жыл бұрын

I like .45 ACP or 7.62

@terrywalters9400 2 жыл бұрын

Far out, what a productive shooting job. Wish the rabbits were that abundant in my local paddocks! Awesome stuff!

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 2 жыл бұрын

They are less abundant now 😁

@SuperHairytoes 2 жыл бұрын

Seriously, you don't want them. A big warren absolutely stinks, and makes the ground dangerous for livestock.

@MrRebar15 2 жыл бұрын

*EDGE of the OUTBACK* Bravo well done, thank-you sir for taking the time to bring us along. God Bless.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate, Merry Christmas 🍻

@sjt275 2 жыл бұрын

Brought back a lot of memories.Dad was a pro Roo shooter rabbit trapper on Woolcunda station ( 132 kms nth of Mildura ) from 1960 to 1970 .22 Unique semi auto for the bunnys 22 Hornet for roos amazing upbringing the only thing I dont miss is having my head or shoulder used as a rest yes I am little deaf , and that lovely feeling of a red hot .22 casing going down the back of my neck ( p.s love the head shots !!

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 2 жыл бұрын

That's great, thanks for sharing 👌

@brucejeralds5493 2 жыл бұрын

Outstanding shooting...inexpensive ammo...made nearly every shot count...great job...great video.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bruce

@OhSoddit 2 жыл бұрын

Might have been 'inexpensive' 3 years ago :(

@TheExplosiveGuy 2 жыл бұрын

@@OhSoddit Man I remember when I was a kid I could go into Walmart and buy 525 round packs for $7.50, those days are friggin _gone._

@matthewcooper7296 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheExplosiveGuy it’s even worse in England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 we are facing ten pounds per shot

@TheExplosiveGuy 2 жыл бұрын

@@matthewcooper7296 Hold up a second. Ten pounds per shot for .22 LR?

@liedebunker1253 2 жыл бұрын

That Lithgow LA101 and that scope are a perfect match!👍

@romgl4513 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent shooting, both good clean hunting and the amazing heat camera video, I truly enjoyed your work, thanks!

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it mate 👌

@michaelcauser474 2 жыл бұрын

Spot on and humane as usual Nathan. Well done. I hope you and your family had a happy Christmas.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 2 жыл бұрын

We had a great day. Hope you did too 👍

@kamikazehunter 2 жыл бұрын

One of the best thermal .22lr hunt/cull I have ever seen. Well done, you've got a new subscriber..

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it mate. I'm sure you'll find some other similar video's I've already uploaded if you have a dig on the channel.

@RetirementVille 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for another great video. All the best to you and your family for Christmas and the New Year.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 2 жыл бұрын

You to James. We have had a lovely few days so far.

@dklipper9939 2 жыл бұрын

Best of the New Year! Top shelf marksman and filming, always enjoy watching your channel and your skill on both levels.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it David 👍

@screwyu1329 2 жыл бұрын

The humble bunny has provided more marksmanship training than any other pest animal. Watching this took me back to when I was a young fella and learning the ropes. Held me in good stead for when I joined the army.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 2 жыл бұрын

That's the ticket mate 👌

@paultull7406 2 жыл бұрын

Ditto

@paultull7406 2 жыл бұрын

My Old School single shot Lithgow 22LR, with open sights accounted for many Rabbits. Stalking them in the bracken fern down near Seymour Victoria. During daylight hours. I’ve recently purchased an XM30 after watching your channel. Only 320x pixels but it’s a huge Night time upgrade for my rifles.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 2 жыл бұрын

Wicked mate, you'll be out having fun with that for sure 👌

@paultull7406 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been impressed with your Videos. Thanks Very much for all your time and efforts. Respect. Have you settled on the Red colour palette for Hunting? Black Hot seemed to be good for spotting Animals. But it’s hard to pick from the many options on a Thermion.

@andyb6120 2 жыл бұрын

This has to be the best night rabbit shoot I have ever seen in my life!

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 2 жыл бұрын

That's good to hear Andy

@blairpitcaithly2361 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks again for your vids, really appricate the amount of work you put into them. Keep knocking them bunnies down

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Blair, appreciate it mate 👌

@aynjeleyes 2 жыл бұрын

Just love the sound of the Lithgow bolt being worked like a Mauser fast and hard as it should be. Well done old chap

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 2 жыл бұрын

They are all just tools 💥

@nunyabeeswax2575 2 жыл бұрын

@@EDGEoftheOUTBACK agreed but there's tools that'll get the job done and tools that make the job more enjoyable whilst doing so.

@calibreman 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent marksmanship as usual Nathan, well done. Geoff.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Geoff 👍

@lukekennedy5350 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely loving the channel man! Such good content, keep it coming!

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it Luke 👌 The plan is to keep going while I can.

@DoWoZ 2 жыл бұрын

Easter will never be the same...Well done Guy's and thanks for sharing and have a Merry Christmas.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 2 жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas to you too 🍻

@garydoubleday9121 2 жыл бұрын

Great shoot Nathan , always enjoy your Videos , keep them coming

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gary 👍

@jonhart6688 2 жыл бұрын

Great video as always … Happy Christmas and new year…. Look forward to seeing more in the coming year…👍🏻

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jon 👌

@martinm3474 2 жыл бұрын

As a young child in Nebraska, I remember some Jack Rabbit hunts. These hunts had many hunters surround a section to march in driving and shooting the rabbits. One solid memory of being in the back of a dump truck loaded down with rabbits for a local mink farm.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 2 жыл бұрын

That's a cool memory Martin.

@russw5301 2 жыл бұрын

Simply loved it, great cull mate. & As always, Professional!!

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Russ 👍

@FeralAnimalControl 2 жыл бұрын

I do enjoy my rabbit management contract on the golf course - this is next level Nath - well done 👍

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate. Was certainly a busy job.

@karlosvulture7707 Жыл бұрын

You're a bloody great shot mate... I've watched a few different channels and you're by far at the top of the list for accuracy......

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

Thanks Karlos

@craigperry7376 2 жыл бұрын

Nathan mate, just what I needed on Boxing Day…a relax, watching you reducing the rabbits 🐇 Cheers 🍻

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 2 жыл бұрын

I thought a few would be on the TV kicking back. I know I am 😁

@tadracket448 2 жыл бұрын

Rabbit stew for days. Cleaning those must have been a chore. Nicely done.

@shakergt81 2 жыл бұрын

Nothing better than a good bunny session. Looks like you had a great night and the .22 was on point.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dale

@nowienshter4990 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video mate 🙌 it's now one of my favourites

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear mate 👌

@g4outdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Watching the timestamps on the thermals. That has to be some fun shooting! I haven't been on a dedicated rabbit hunt in well over 20 years. Thanks for the video!

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it mate 👌

@Toleich 2 жыл бұрын

Great work! Clean shots, ready for a follow up and quick on the one next to it.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, only way to be 👌

@MadmanJnr 2 жыл бұрын

6 to 700 awesome work! The land owner will be very happy with that. That Thermal scope is 🔥!

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 2 жыл бұрын

Clients were very impressed mate 👌

@BradGryphonn 2 жыл бұрын

That's an insane infestation! I was on a property out of Griffith some 34 years ago and saw a warren where the rabbits were that thick they were out of the holes in broad daylight. The ground around them for acres was bare dirt. They'd decimated any sort of greenery. I saw about ten in one group above one of the warren entrances.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 2 жыл бұрын

They can do a huge amount of damage

@BradGryphonn 2 жыл бұрын

@@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Absolutely. This place was barren.

@darrenbuehler341 2 жыл бұрын

Once again, really enjoyed watching. Surprised with all the rabbits there were no foxes around. Great effort in there eradication. 🐇🔫👍

@COIcultist 2 жыл бұрын

Depending on the efficiency of the clear-up I suspect that will affect the number of foxes.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 2 жыл бұрын

We got a few foxes on the program. I just didn't shoot any personally.

@marcosdenizatrailhiker2037 2 жыл бұрын

I saw at least one fox

@paulreid2223 2 жыл бұрын

You were really in the groove Nathan !!!!! It's been so long since I've got amongst that number of rabbits ..Brings a tear to the eye ...

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 2 жыл бұрын

Was a busy series of nights that's for sure.

@paulreid2223 2 жыл бұрын

@@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 👍👍👍

@nickstoic2944 5 ай бұрын

Great professional job Nathan, as always.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 5 ай бұрын

I appreciate that

@nickstoic2944 5 ай бұрын

@@EDGEoftheOUTBACK You deserve it champ

@rodneymasters1849 2 жыл бұрын

I was in Canberra on Mon/Tue 27/28 December and absolutely amazed by the number of bunnies in the parks, I really loved shooting rabbits, but myxo and Calici decimated them, but they seem to be on their way back. Great videos.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 2 жыл бұрын

The viruses will probably hit them again over summer I'd say. Glad you liked the video 👌

@Larimuss Жыл бұрын

As someone getting into it for the first time hopefully soon 😂 I’d love to find a good spot to get started hunting in these guys. After some hours on the range.

@warrenwieske 2 жыл бұрын

Great Effort!! Good fun and great for the environment! You go, you green warrior you…Nice to see someone is actually doing something for the planet rather than just screaming at everyone else about it !!

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 2 жыл бұрын

Plenty of screaming going on and no action 🤦‍♂️. Thanks Warren.

@tonyjones2742 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely production and good shooting. I laughed when you included footage of the lucky one that got away.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 2 жыл бұрын

There was a few lucky ones 🤫

@yotaholic435 2 жыл бұрын

Always enjoy watching a pro doing a great job😁👍 keep up the good work mate enjoying it big time💪👌

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 2 жыл бұрын

Always appreciated mate 👌

@swishswish386 2 жыл бұрын

Great hunt(s) and exemplary shooting particularly when you consider it's only .22 👍👍👍

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate. Few others ran FX air rifles. Those boys need to be on the money 💥

@outdoorztime2923 Жыл бұрын

Great shooting! I am very impressed with the quality of your scope. I need to look into one of those.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

There's a reason pulsar is #1 💪

@Ecka63 2 жыл бұрын

As always, great work Nathan. Keep bangin' those bunnies!

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 2 жыл бұрын

We will be back out in a few weeks for a mop up 👍

@tacticalshot8685 2 жыл бұрын

This carbine is beautiful. Congratulations on the beautiful shots!

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate 👌

@404nitro 2 жыл бұрын

This was epic brother! Awesome shooting and great video footage. The thermals are the ave of the future I think, at least for this type stuff. A belated Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year to you and yours.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 2 жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas to you too 🍻

@marctrossbach6560 2 жыл бұрын

Recommend using a thermacell for the bugs...I have used them in the swamps, standing in stagnant water and they do wonders

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 2 жыл бұрын

I'll have to look that up

@lenamueller3415 2 жыл бұрын

Wow!!!!!! You are still allowed to have guns?!?!?!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@mattluszczak8095 2 жыл бұрын

Lucky us🙊

@oliverbenis 2 жыл бұрын

Great shooting Nathan. Thanks for the video.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 2 жыл бұрын

Not a problem Oliver 👌

@stefanovepi Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed the video and the commentary. Good job.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

Cheers mate

@stanlong-rangepensionerman3363 2 жыл бұрын

Very good work Merry Christmas keep it up still jealous

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry mate but I'm glad you liked the video 👌

@anthonyhawes2186 2 жыл бұрын

That ricochet is a good illustrated point why having a good backstop is sometimes crucial….👍

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 2 жыл бұрын

Hugely important to know what happens after the impact.

@anthonyhawes2186 2 жыл бұрын

@@EDGEoftheOUTBACK totally agree 👍

@mkwa8870 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome footage as usual Nathan! It was the coolest thing in the world to come out the other night 😄👍🏼

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 2 жыл бұрын

That's the ticket

@ducktapepilot 3 ай бұрын

I think I've found my new dream job! Great video!

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 3 ай бұрын

Fantastic!

@DjKaiser84 2 жыл бұрын

Very sad. All those fuzzy bunnies slaughtered without a proper slow mo send off.

@benjaminmarkspitzke7642 2 жыл бұрын

You might want to try the CCI #74, segmenting subsonic, if you can find them. They are devastating on varmints and should have less issues with ricocheting. Good shooting!

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 2 жыл бұрын

A few of the other shooters run the segmented HP's. Agreed they are excellent but you can't get them ATM 😔

@jonm4342 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely my favorite bullet for the 22lr, supressed

@apistosig4173 9 ай бұрын

IMHO the .22LR is a much underated often maligned cartridge. Lovely shooting. For rabbits I'd have air.

@BoltActionProductions 2 жыл бұрын

The humble .22 rimfire certainly takes a lot of beating when it comes to bunny control. Include the thermal and that certainly takes it to a new level. Well done.............

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate. There's a lot you can do with a good little rimfire combo. Especially when you can get in close and shoot passive with no lights.

@borjastick 2 жыл бұрын

I am not a hunter but I understand that it needs to be done. I am a shooter though and among others I have a CZ455 .22LR which is exceptionally accurate. A pleasure to use in the fields behind my house here in France. I do have to get rid of the odd rodent and bird such as Magpies now and again. This gun is clean as you like. One shot one kill for me at about 40-50 meters.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 2 жыл бұрын

That's the ticket mate. I have a good friend who ran a 455 on this job with me. He seldom misses.

@Lij_MC Жыл бұрын

@@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Great shooting 😁 How many meters was your scope sighted in for?

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

I run a 50m zero on the 22LR

@Lij_MC Жыл бұрын

@@EDGEoftheOUTBACK thank you

@GdaySport 2 жыл бұрын

Very satisfying! Particularly liked those longer shots where you hear the impact of the projectile over the sound of the round. Shame you guys are restricted on the use of silencers - it makes no sense to me, especially around livestock.

@omnomshibob 2 жыл бұрын

But suppressors are dangerous, you can kill many, many people because nobody can hear your shots. (Sarcasm).

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 2 жыл бұрын

I know, it's crazy legislation 😩

@georgesakellaropoulos8162 2 жыл бұрын

They're not easy to get in the United States, either. In Scotland, they're required for any hunting with a centerfire rifle.

@GdaySport 2 жыл бұрын

@@georgesakellaropoulos8162 Yeah I think some States in the US are virtually impossible. It's about the only advantage the UK has over OZ & USA with firearms legislation making any sense.

@sausagefingers2885 2 жыл бұрын

That's what happens when Laws are made based on movies instead of reality.

@johnmoyle4195 Жыл бұрын

I’m from Lithgow, we live right next to the factory and my son is hoping to do his apprenticeship there. So proud to see the performance of that rifle in the field.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

That's great. Shame the old factory is such a mess 😩

@johnmoyle4195 Жыл бұрын

Watch this space! Some beaut new military contracts from Europe are rolling in as people realise that Aussie guns are top shelf quality.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately that's not helping the state of the historical equipment. It should be a nation monument but its full of pigeon shit and squatters 😩

@timsmith854 2 жыл бұрын

Rabbit season! Duck season!.... Rabbit season! Duck season.... fire! BANG!!! Thanks for all the great content and looking after native animals, mate.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Tim 👍

@robhunter7236 2 жыл бұрын

I haven't seen Rabbit shooting like that in 30 years or more. Totally made my day :) Also served to remind me how sore the hands used to get skinning the things :/ I just want to know one thing. How do some of the little Bastards know exactly when to hop as you start to squeeze the trigger. Ive seen grown men throw a tantrum over that. Funny till it happens to you right? :) :) :)

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 2 жыл бұрын

I get narky too when the buggers move. They must know 💥📞📞📞💥

@craigperry7376 2 жыл бұрын

@@EDGEoftheOUTBACK hahahaha 😹 Back in NZ during ‘73-‘75 I eradicated rabbits 🐇 as a job. Gun, dogs & poisons used. Best part was the shooting. Shotgun with dogs flushing, & .22 for longer range stuff. Brilliant occupation for a 18/19 lad. 80% was hill work & the rest flats. Your vid took me back there mate, so cheers for that.🍻

@merkel2750 2 жыл бұрын

Or when you take a shot and somehow they know you’re aiming for their head and they duck just in time, I took a few hundred+ shots and rabbits when I was a kid and they always knew where to move.

@johnmccoll1046 2 жыл бұрын

Good video Nathan to me back to the 70’s we’re you could shoot 500 rabbits a day every day 365 days a year in Victoria and NSW. We used to burn out Barrels in Our Bruno no1’s .22’s regularly and that’s no exaggeration. We used to sell them to our local Butcher for 5 cents a pair of Rabbits and a box of .22 Bullets were 25 cents for 50 rounds. Until they introduced the viruses that wiped out 99% of the Rabbits in Australia. You now only get pockets of Rabbits like the Proptery your were on! Ha mate, what brand and were did you get the shooting stick setup please? Cheers up the good videos.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 2 жыл бұрын

Yeap it's definitely only pockets now like this area. Glad you liked the video.

@raoulvolfoni1800 2 жыл бұрын

I use to hunt rabbits with a scoped CZ BRNO n° 1 . A very accurate rifle !

@rogerdereske5923 2 жыл бұрын

ln 1964 l was stationed on a U.S. Navy ship homeported in Dunedin, NZ. l got to know and hunt with some of the local KIWI's, one of whom worked for the Rabbit Board. l rode with them on a few occasions. We used 12 ga Browning A-5's with a car headlight adapted to them and usually managed to shoot a couple of hundred every time we went out! Even with low brass loads your shoulder felt it the next day. We rode in trucks with a shooter on each side, and could cover a lot of area. Also did a couple of ride alongs with a deer culler... Thank's for bringing back some old memories!!!

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 2 жыл бұрын

That's a great story. Man those kiwi's get high rabbit numbers in certain areas for sure. That would be a great memory for you.

@mattwalsh1558 2 жыл бұрын

The owner must be stoked with shooting like that, another awesome job mate! Literally just finished putting the new ATN sight on the Browning T Bolt Varmint 22lr for a bunny shoot tomorrow and I see this video...Pumped!

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 2 жыл бұрын

Into em mate. Have fun 💥

@peteacher52 2 жыл бұрын

If you'd told me, without the evidence, that a horse would pay a visit with no respect for social distancing while you were shooting Bugs Bunny, I'd have laughed long. Very good shooting and nice to see you doing your part to limit global warming as we all know, as politicians have told us on their honour that rabbit farts emit dangerous methane gas.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 2 жыл бұрын

😂

@MrWayneJohn1 2 жыл бұрын

I can tell you, on my honor, that politicians emit far more methane than any other living creature. Where can we go with that bit of knowledge....? 🤔😲🤣

@nickgrosvenor6936 2 жыл бұрын

That horse was just wondering if it was his tern yet

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 2 жыл бұрын

I hope not 😳

@MadmanJnr 2 жыл бұрын

@@nickgrosvenor6936 more likely asking if it could have a crack at a few rabbits too

@bluemac1199 2 жыл бұрын

Did you end up with a final count? They have certainly made a comeback along the coastal fringes. Not sure about further inland cause I haven't been out that way in years? But if they've got the feed , well you know the old saying? Breed like rabbits.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 2 жыл бұрын

I didn't get the final count but we would have been pretty close to the 600-700 mark. Everyone is on holidays now and I don't like to pester the client / scheduler.

@PrimeministerAus 2 жыл бұрын

Well done guys, excellent marksmanship

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate

@FkRoP 2 жыл бұрын

Gee mate, I'm happy to get 10 rabbits in a session now! Mixo has devastated usually reliable spots. Great work.

@HustleMuscleGhias 2 жыл бұрын

4:44 can't tell if that was the rabbit screaming out or if it was the whizz of a ricochet. Eastern cotton tails ( similar species ) are native to where I live and a major nuisance to my garden in the spring and summer, and are constant headache the rest of the year. I can only imagine what they do in Australia where they have no native predators to keep their numbers in check.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 2 жыл бұрын

I think it could have been a ricochet on that one. 22LR is notorious for it.

@somerandombaldguy5296 Жыл бұрын

Everyone overlooks that little .22 LR. You'll hear about the .270, .280, 5.56, and blah blah blah. Meanwhile, the .22 long just keeps on going. Keep it within its performance envelope and it will perform as well as anything. Just ask the rabbits.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Жыл бұрын

That's it 👌

@painmt651 Жыл бұрын

He doesn’t leave any witnesses…

@metubewot 2 жыл бұрын

Great video as always. Great shooting too.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ian, appreciate it 👌

@paultull7406 2 жыл бұрын

Happy New Years all. Thanks Very much for Replying to me on New Years Mate. Your Videos are Great and Very Much Appreciated.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 2 жыл бұрын

Hope you had a great night 🍻

@_deadbeets 2 жыл бұрын

*Permission to ask a stupid question 🙋... When you're hunting wild dogs/cats, rabbits etc. Do you have to remove/dispose of the dead animals from each area or is that up to property owners? Great channel, keep em coming mate!

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 2 жыл бұрын

That answer depends on the property. Generally they are left out of sight or the farmer puts them in a hole (larger animals)

@randie450 2 жыл бұрын

I was wondering the same thing.

@tbonemc2118 2 жыл бұрын

I can't believe the rabbits were allowed to get so far out of control. The country must be riddled with rabbit holes all perfect for breaking horses legs.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 2 жыл бұрын

Just perfect conditions/season and location. Lots of hedge rows and cover for them. That a buildings and logs etc to warren around and under.

@adelarsen9776 2 жыл бұрын

You're not a farmer or pastoralist are you T Bone ?

@red88ization 2 жыл бұрын

lovely shot placement gents pleasure to watch

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate

@ozhunter2505 2 жыл бұрын

Nice work, the .22 lr is great on the bunnies, nice and cheap too. Excellent shooting mate, thermals a game changer. 👍

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate. Thermal certainly makes jobs like this with lots of grass much easier.

@jamiemarquiss6065 2 жыл бұрын

Great shooting as ever. Made a few animal friends too. Are you guys allowed semi auto .22s?. That's makes the job a wee bit easier for us here in the uk.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 2 жыл бұрын

If you have the correct licensing a semi is possible. But highly restricted 😔

@raoulvolfoni1800 2 жыл бұрын

A semi - auto is great for rabbit hunting . I use a suppressed ERMA EM 1 in that purpose with a 10 rds magazine . But I love my CZ 452 bolt action rifle too . Unfortunately , my CZ is the first model ( 1947 ) and can’t be suppressed and can be used only on large private properties .

@KolyaNickD 2 жыл бұрын

I notice people are now using lever release semi autos in Australia. This is possibly a superior mechanism in the darkness - a little more control. A pump action better still..

@raoulvolfoni1800 2 жыл бұрын

@@KolyaNickD The semi auto offers less recoil than a bolt action rifle . It’s good for double tap ’cause you stay on the target . It’s useful in case of multiple targets too .

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 2 жыл бұрын

I've seen those rifles with the thumb release cycle. I'll take accuracy over speed any day of the week. Interesting idea though. As for pump actions they fit poorly with a thermal unfortunately.

@davidblake8612 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, I shoot a .22lr with the same ammo. I find it hard to hit anything past about 50m because of the bullet drop. Can I ask what distance you zero the scope at? And how do you practice holding over?

@JohnWilliams-iw6oq 2 жыл бұрын

Me too, at 30M the bullets are key holing. BRNO model 2. 70M I hold over, 25M I hold under. Beyond 70M it's pot luck with the same hold over scoring a good kill or a total miss. It gets frustrating.

@davidblake8612 2 жыл бұрын

@@JohnWilliams-iw6oq Yeah I hold over the amount I think I need to, and miss. And it's damn hard to see if I'm above or below - often the ground is soft, so no dust plumes. So I don't bother shooting much over 50m now. Also, I don't have thermal gear, just a conventional torch, so it's hard to get in close in the more open areas.

@metubewot 2 жыл бұрын

Put a target up and zero at 50 yds. put one at 25, 75 and 100 and shoot 5 shot groups, it should show you where to aim. BTW the 50 is up to you, I used to do most of my shooting at 50 or less when pest controlling. A scope with mill dot reticle helps too.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 2 жыл бұрын

50m bang on zero and know your points of aim. A ballistic chart can tell you a lot. Remember these rounds are a similar speed and velocity to what the 22 NRL and PRS guys run out to 200m. Just need to know the ballistics 👌

@JohnWilliams-iw6oq 2 жыл бұрын

@@davidblake8612 I shoot of an evening as the light is fading. Purely for pest control because I gas the warrens but the buggers keep coming in from next door where nothing gets done.

@ronrichmond4694 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent shooting and video! 👍👍👍

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Ron

@kenlansing1216 2 жыл бұрын

Good work guys.

@abefehr6155 Жыл бұрын

I'd be eating alot of rabbits

@7979Army 2 жыл бұрын

Hope y’all had a good Christmas and this was a great way to start my morning before heading to work.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 2 жыл бұрын

What country are you in mate. It's 9:20pm here 😳

@7979Army 2 жыл бұрын

It’s 4:20am here Alabama, USA

@genebraaksma 2 жыл бұрын

great video and shooting enjoyed very much. from Michigan USA

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gene 👌

@matthewinsydneyful 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing Nathan! Merry Christmas to you and your family Mate.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Matthew 👌

@benturner4966 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video mate great fun shooting rabbits with 22.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 2 жыл бұрын

Was a terrible "job" but someone has to do it 😁

@terrysmith7740 2 жыл бұрын

Nice shooting. It's great to see you included the missus.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 2 жыл бұрын

A few misses, anyone that says they don't on small game is full of 💩

@barryroberts2196 2 жыл бұрын

Nice work again Nathan, plenty of Rabbit pie doing the rounds then ! Thanks for keeping us entertained during these odd times & lets see more of it 2022 Enjoy the New Year celebrations, if there are going to be any. Not sure what will be happening here in the UK, but I doubt that we will be watching the Ashes🤔🤔😷😱😱. Keep safe folks & all the best.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah it'll be a quiet night for us too I'd say.

@bojackson1850 2 жыл бұрын

Awwwww give him a cuddle 🤗… Good horse. Nice shooting.👍😃🍻

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 2 жыл бұрын

He had plenty of attention, spoilt thing 😂

@kristiangustafson4130 2 жыл бұрын

Wooo! Hundreds. Amazing shooting.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kristian 👌

@MercutioUK2006 2 жыл бұрын

G'day! Going to watch this before heading out for Boxing Day shenanigans. Looks good so far - and cracking shooting.

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 2 жыл бұрын

Have fun 🍻

@rapalaron6348 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, that was a good night rabbiting. Thanks!

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 2 жыл бұрын

A few nights in this one. But lots of the buggers on the deck.

@nigelbase1196 2 жыл бұрын

Great video great shooting...all the best from the UK... merry Xmas and happy new year to you and your family 😉👍

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 2 жыл бұрын

You to Nigel. Merry Christmas mate 🍻

@The-Ratbasher 7 ай бұрын

I absolutely love your videos. This is a session we can only dream about here in Blighty. I thought I was doing well with 25 Rabbits and 12 Hares recently. LOL Keep it up. 🙂

@EDGEoftheOUTBACK 7 ай бұрын

That's still a good session mate 👌