The Airgun Show - the best bait for squirrel hunting, PLUS the Brocock Compatto Sniper HR on test…

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4 жыл бұрын

What’s the best bait for grey squirrel feeding stations? Peanuts have awesome attraction but corn is just a third of the price. Mat Manning sets up two feeders and heads out with his FX Impact MkII to find out what the bushy-tails like best.
We’ve for the Brocock Compatto Sniper HR on the test bench this week. The original Compatto was a great semi-bullpup but the new one boasts a high-quality Huma regulator. Tune in to see how the latest model shapes up.
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@arpc 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video Mat. I agree, peanuts are the best choice. I made a feeder about twice the height of yours and added a slope inside to keep them dispensing. I also added a small pocket in the back which filled with peanuts when loading the hopper. This meant when they'd emptied and I was unable to get up to refill, the little pocket of peanuts which weren't dispensed kept then returning and kept their interest peaked until I could get there to refill.

@theshootingshow 4 жыл бұрын

Very clever. Thanks for sharing. Mat

@slowpokeairgunner4027 4 жыл бұрын

Elephant bait that squirrels would die for. Don't try this trick in Africa. Great video, fantastic shot placement.

@gallopingg1 4 жыл бұрын

LOL.

@adriancox-thesantjordigolf3646 4 жыл бұрын

I think they spot the shiny brass washer on the end of your silencer. A small dab of black marker pen would help.

@theshootingshow 4 жыл бұрын

I'll take a look at that. Thanks. Mat

@lesjohnson9303 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Matt, very enjoyable. Regards. Les.

@fxpestoperator5527 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video Matt!!!!! Thanks for taking time to make it for us Sir!

@franzschmid9079 4 жыл бұрын

Always great Mat! Franz

@theshootingshow 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Franz. Much appreciated. Mat

@skydiver6711 4 жыл бұрын

Now that was a good show. However, even though they apparently like peanuts better than the corn, they would still have come to the corn when peanuts were not available. So you can still shoot a lot of squirrels with the corn. And the corn is 3 times cheaper, so..... Anyway, I never imagined I would like a British Hunting show like I like yours. Keep up the good work.

@theshootingshow 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. You are right, they would have come to the corn if there was no other food available. Unfortunately, these woods are full of ripening beech mast and acorns, and corn doesn't usually have enough pull to draw them away from these natural food sources until the availability diminishes later in the year. All the best. Mat

@monkyshine5543 4 жыл бұрын

Great shooting keep up the good work.

@theshootingshow 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much. All the best. Mat

@stevenmoore4471 4 жыл бұрын

Another great video, very informative.

@theshootingshow 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steven. I hope it was helpful. All the best. Mat

@davidsammels2124 4 жыл бұрын

Watching all your videos, great head shots , and well explained on the air gun and telescopic sights, stay safe 🥴🤪👍

@punkyroo 4 жыл бұрын

I laughed at the scorekeeping tally graphic. :) Great video.

@paulmrod2595 4 жыл бұрын

Greetings from the USA. Fine shooting Mat. Keep hammering those greys. On this side of the Atlantic, I've been doing my duty as well. I use peanuts and peanut butter. And you may be interested to know, the drawing power of peanut butter far exceeds the peanuts. The bushies go for the peanut butter nearly every time.

@harrylittle215 4 жыл бұрын

Good tip I never thought of that so I will give it a try

@gallopingg1 4 жыл бұрын

GREAT VID MAT.

@theshootingshow 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael. All the best. Mat

@AirgunEvolution 4 жыл бұрын

You should test this out using some house hold garbage, the squirrels always seem delighted to tear into mine and spread it all over the yard.

@ehjones 4 жыл бұрын

Like many guns, the brocock’s pressure gauge isn’t visible unless your face is at a reasonably narrow angle to the muzzle. Why isn’t this seen as a problem?

@gallopingg1 4 жыл бұрын

THE GAUGE SHOULD NEVER BE AT THE DANGEROUS END, YOUR RIGHT MR. JONES, AND SAFETY BUTTONS SET IN WITH THE TRIGGER EVEN MORE STUPID, MICK FROM SURREY.SAFE SHOOTING MR.ED.

@theshootingshow 4 жыл бұрын

You are right, Ed. It's something I usually try to flag up, and something I wish more manufacturers would take notice of. All the best. Mat

@thesilentmajority5539 4 жыл бұрын

Great review as always Matt. I've since bought the soft touch version and am well impressed with it. I would be interested to know what pellets you used for this review thanks. Keep up the good work

@KernowPestControl 4 жыл бұрын

As always great video Matt, I haven't done any shooting with an air rifle for many, many years it has been full bore out to 1000 yards but recently I have wanted to go back to my roots and how I got into shooting as a kid, albeit now a pcp and squirrels seem to be a large problem down this was maybe its because a local estate wants to clear out the greys and put the reds back. Today I put up my first feeder with peanuts what I wanted to know was how often do you go back to the same feeder to shoot? Can you shoot it once a week or would that be to often? Thanks for some great viewing it has helped with my research greatly👍

@Pete-in-Essex 4 жыл бұрын

Good Stuff Mat.

@theshootingshow 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Pete. Hope all's well. Cheers. Mat

@DELRELES 4 жыл бұрын

Mat is a great shot.

@richardjones2811 4 жыл бұрын

Great work Mat. What hide were you using? looks a very portable setup. Rich

@theshootingshow 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Richard. The hide poles are pretty standard, and the netting is from Camo Systems. All the best. Mat

@andyb6120 4 жыл бұрын

For it to be a good test you should of ground some peanuts to go in one feeder. Then made some peanut sized balls out of corn etc for the other feeder! Squirrels like something they can hold & munch on. Corn etc doesn't fit this bill. Worth a try for part 2?

@Mamaz6 4 жыл бұрын

I love the bell 🛎

@wronghands6485 4 жыл бұрын

You should definitely try sunflower seeds in the shell. They'll empty a whole feeder on to the ground just to pick out the sunflower seeds.

@theshootingshow 4 жыл бұрын

We'll try that. Thanks. Mat

@tiozaonopedal450 4 жыл бұрын

video got top

@RussDouglas222 4 жыл бұрын

Another nice wee video Mat, and the Compatto's a sweet-looking rifle which quite appeals to me. Is the safety resettable? Nice that it seems pretty quiet too. Only hiccup with the BASC insurance is it doesn't cover you once you start Professional Pest Control (i.e. get paid for your services), but otherwise it's great for most shooters. Cheers. Russ

@theshootingshow 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Russ. Yes, the trigger is adjustable. All the best. Mat

@RussDouglas222 4 жыл бұрын

@@theshootingshow Sorry for the typo Mat, I meant to ask if the safety's resettable? Cheers. Russ

@hdtripper1 3 жыл бұрын

Is that headwear a hat camo with eyes opening and knit brim all attached or a combo?

@regsparkes6507 4 жыл бұрын

Another good and entertaining video Mat, but the main thing here , is that there are more pests taken out of an area where they don't belong. Thanks for this.

@arpc 4 жыл бұрын

Ther seems to be a load there too. Good to see them rounded up. 😄

@theshootingshow 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Reg. All the best. Mat

@scassetai 4 жыл бұрын

vous êtes bien des connards us comme votre président !

@gallopingg1 4 жыл бұрын

EVERYTHING ABOUT YOUR VID'S MAT, SAY'S =PROFESSIONAL. MICK FROM SURREY.

@theshootingshow 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael. We do our best, and always try to represent the sport in a positive light. All the best. Mat

@randythomas3580 4 жыл бұрын

Its a .22 cal impact but what length mm is the barrel?? great video

@trevorcollins9297 4 жыл бұрын

Another option Matt is aniseed oil mixed with, well anything really, it works a treat!!

@theshootingshow 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Trevor. I'll try that. All the best. Mat

@kurtfirestone2761 4 жыл бұрын

When you place your feeders do you place them by their den trees. How do you decide ? Ty

@theshootingshow 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Kurt. I try to place them in areas where I see squirrels, and usually close to one or two dreys but the peanuts will draw them in from a wide area. If no squirrels come, I move the feeder somewhere else. All the best. Mat

@rajkirannatarajan9276 4 жыл бұрын

Sunflower seed chips. I use this in bird feeders. I use 200 lbs a year. Squirrels are gluttons for these seeds.

@arpc 4 жыл бұрын

Are they a lot cheaper than peanuts?

@theshootingshow 4 жыл бұрын

Will give them a try. Thanks. Mat

@marcfournier823 4 жыл бұрын

I think you would need identical feeders or mix the corn and peanuts and record the squirrel's selection from a single source.

@londonlionel 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video. I guess it's good that you take your time on each shot but it did make me feel I was watching a wildlife documentary at times.

@marklondon9948 4 жыл бұрын

Great shooting as always Mat! Glad to see your new FX Impact MkII...I'm still waiting for my Silver FX Impact Mk11 in 30cal with the 700mm barrel...well worth the wait though! Cheers, Mark

@theshootingshow 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark. Yes, sounds like that will be worth waiting for... All the best. Mat

@TheSniperno99 4 жыл бұрын

matt try cob nuts also one of my perms is full of cob nut trees and its getting to the point where its boring doing the grey bandits

@onquackoutdoors9475 3 жыл бұрын

I normally use sunflower seeds since you can buy a bunch for half price when there about to expire

@weirhauch1002 4 жыл бұрын

Please please use a side - shot cam,your videos deserve a watch !!

@SpeedStik 4 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@cornish77chris 4 жыл бұрын

I think you need a new hat Matt😂!

@chopperhehehe 4 жыл бұрын

Nice gun but don't like how the bolt moves when it's fired only me sozz for being picky Great show 👍👍👍😁🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🦄😜✌️

@TheMerlin672 4 жыл бұрын

I agree with you. It seems a bit cheap, but when you consider the cost...….

@FollowingGhost 4 жыл бұрын

Might want to check local game laws baiting is illegal here but sure would be helpful.

@finnkyle7613 4 жыл бұрын

You should try a open sight gun

@SiAnon 4 жыл бұрын

Hooooooma ? HUMA Matt lol

@micks802 4 жыл бұрын

As ever, a brilliant show. New hat, by any chance?

@theshootingshow 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mick. No, still the same old hat. All the best. Mat

@ivaneyre1804 4 жыл бұрын

I think the Squirrels are on edge because everytime that bell rings they think Anthony Joshua is gonna come and knock them clean out.

@lespownall8221 4 жыл бұрын

Hello Matt, Can you tell me what your face mask is and possibly stockist. We've got reds around us now because of us hitting the greys 👍

@8867348 4 жыл бұрын

They will eat the corn if you don't give them a choice. That's all I use. You are not supposed to spoil them before you shoot them. Lol.

@arpc 4 жыл бұрын

Do you get good results with the corn mix? What sort of time of year do you find works best?

@theshootingshow 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Kevin. Yes, I agree. The trouble is that they often have a natural choice, and corn won't draw them away from the beech mast in these woods. All the best. Mat

@gallopingg1 4 жыл бұрын

WHAT POWER IS YOUR FX SET AT? PLEASE.

@theshootingshow 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Michael. It is producing just over 11ft/lb. All the best. Mat

@jimomalley1518 4 жыл бұрын

What is the name of your Cap you always wear ?

@habibadawakhanainternation1654 4 жыл бұрын

You riyal doog 😈😈😈

@izzuedien1551 4 жыл бұрын

Nics

@MrRavaneda 4 жыл бұрын

Did you shoot Fac or sub 12ft in your impact mk2 buddy ???

@theshootingshow 4 жыл бұрын

The Impact is sub-12ft/lb. Thanks for watching. Mat

@SuperMc180 4 жыл бұрын

can we have a video on laser dot sights please mat? great videos keep it up.

@theshootingshow 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Martin. We'll see if we can sort that in the future. All the best. Mat

@fxckitzghxst666 4 жыл бұрын

I’d put a suppresser on the end of that air rifle

@rajkirannatarajan9276 4 жыл бұрын

how to protect your bird feeder

@theshootingshow 4 жыл бұрын

One is reinforced with wire mesh, the other with metal sheeting. All the best. Mat

@tucanman9775 4 жыл бұрын

when my first deer was kicking around dyeing grampa said you crying boy no grampa no son if it ever stops bothering you you got a problem

@GRPLiningServices 4 жыл бұрын

Ding ding.

@thanhson7344 4 жыл бұрын

Co bac nao co tiếng Soc môi k cho e xin voi a.

@brianwinfield5137 4 жыл бұрын

y not use identical feeders on the test.

@outdoorsdaily6409 4 жыл бұрын

If you have a squirrel problem I put out a mixture of plain oatmeal and peanut butter, it works really well you should try it out

@markrayton6385 4 жыл бұрын

Great shooting Mat. What type of peanuts where you actually using ie salted, dry roasted bird nuts or what ?

@max333463 4 жыл бұрын

Raw feed grade peanuts are recommended.

@arpc 4 жыл бұрын

They're most likely (as I've used) bird peanuts. No flavours, no treatments, just basic peanuts.

@theshootingshow 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Mark. I use the cheapest bird feed peanuts I can get hold of. All the best. Mat

@davethomas440 4 жыл бұрын

That gun didn’t sound quiet

@arpc 4 жыл бұрын

I think the noise was the impact of the pellets against the backstop. Being picked up by the camera mic.

@theshootingshow 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Dave. The FX Impact is pretty quiet but the pellets make a lot of noise when they hit home. Microphone was pointing straight at the feeders, which were only about 20m away, so it sounds loud. All the best. Mat

@masjumadi8490 4 жыл бұрын

@guysingleton9611 4 жыл бұрын

All I kept hearing was "And that's another one to the penis" Lol.

@MrRavaneda 4 жыл бұрын

22cal or 177cal?

@theshootingshow 4 жыл бұрын

Currently, the Impact is .22 calibre. But the interchangeable barrel system means I might experiment with others. All the best. Mat

@nigelblaymires4668 4 жыл бұрын

2 long between shots messa

@johnsonlam 4 жыл бұрын

Even human like peanuts, no reason for cheap peanuts (except those from China)

@jvcyt298 4 жыл бұрын

I love this, I could shoot squirrels all day.

@maxxpatrool 4 жыл бұрын

Y you have to kill them?

@tonybee8598 4 жыл бұрын

That Brocock looks really cheap.....

@soheylgolriz3694 4 жыл бұрын

no no kill

@avian60 4 жыл бұрын

waste of time pea nut easier to chew and contain more energy than maize greys know crafty little sods

@casperbadenhorst2239 4 жыл бұрын

Your taking so long to tak the shot

@tonys2924 4 жыл бұрын

He specifically said he was waiting to see which feeder they would select to eat from first. It's also quite helpful to let the squirrels get some food and get into a predictable feeding pattern before shooting to afford you a clean shot opportunity and quick kill. Patience is the key; the squirrels are much too jumpy and fidgety for clean shots otherwise.

@tucanman9775 4 жыл бұрын

a shoot not a hunt not dinner damage trees nice try