Stevyrob Posted October 25, 2017 Report Share Posted October 25, 2017 I couldn't see and intro section but It is good to see a UK version of what we do a bit of in Australia. Always keen to see how it is done in different parts of the world and see what gear you are using. We probably hunt in vastly different environments but the objective is the same. Thanks for letting me join in and very keen to have a read through some of the threads. This video will give you a bit of an idea of how we try and eliminate our rabbit issues. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABzmzkW20XE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maximus otter Posted October 25, 2017 Report Share Posted October 25, 2017 Welcome on board. From all of the massively-destructive body shots, I'm assuming that rabbit isn't commonly eaten in Oz? By the way, most UK wind calls would consist of: "Three miles per hour from 2 o'clock, half value: Give it 1.2 mils", and not: "I'll aim at 'is arse!" maximus otter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevyrob Posted October 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2017 9 hours ago, maximus otter said: Welcome on board. From all of the massively-destructive body shots, I'm assuming that rabbit isn't commonly eaten in Oz? By the way, most UK wind calls would consist of: "Three miles per hour from 2 o'clock, half value: Give it 1.2 mils", and not: "I'll aim at 'is arse!" maximus otter If we want to keep them we usually just use the .22's or the .17 but for most they are an introduced species that needs eradication. Temperatures out here don't tend to allow us to keep too many especially when we are away for over a week. As far as holdovers we keep it simple.............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT3_richy Posted October 25, 2017 Report Share Posted October 25, 2017 What calibres are you shooting in the youtube production? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justin credible Posted October 25, 2017 Report Share Posted October 25, 2017 Brilliant video guys, great slow mo camera work. What a great spot to go rabbit shooting, seemingly endless entertainment, you lucky lucky barstewards. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-NZ Posted October 25, 2017 Report Share Posted October 25, 2017 4 hours ago, GT3_richy said: What calibres are you shooting in the youtube production? I'd guess the big SS rig is at least a .243 or 6Rem the way the 87s rip them apart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevyrob Posted October 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2017 6 hours ago, GT3_richy said: What calibres are you shooting in the youtube production? In Australia the 243 often gets called the “Pope” as it can perform miracles. So to answer your question we were using 222’s, 223’s and the 243. I built my 243 with the thumbhole stock. Barrel is just under 30” shooting 87gr Vmax at around 3350fps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevyrob Posted October 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2017 4 hours ago, justin credible said: Brilliant video guys, great slow mo camera work. What a great spot to go rabbit shooting, seemingly endless entertainment, you lucky lucky barstewards. ? Thanks mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT3_richy Posted October 26, 2017 Report Share Posted October 26, 2017 19 minutes ago, Stevyrob said: I built my 243 with the thumbhole stock. Barrel is just under 30” shooting 87gr Vmax at around 3350fps. Zipping along nicely, explains some of the explosions. Nice 'work' if you can get it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradders Posted October 26, 2017 Report Share Posted October 26, 2017 What part of OZ is that? It looks like NSW to me. Driving up the M1 from NSW, as you cross into Qld, there's a sign on the bMotorway that says anyone keeping a wild rabbit can face fines up to $25,000Aus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevyrob Posted October 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2017 9 hours ago, bradders said: What part of OZ is that? It looks like NSW to me. Driving up the M1 from NSW, as you cross into Qld, there's a sign on the bMotorway that says anyone keeping a wild rabbit can face fines up to $25,000Aus Victoria Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montey Posted November 6, 2017 Report Share Posted November 6, 2017 Good to see some varminting on here again thanks for posting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17 Rem Posted November 7, 2017 Report Share Posted November 7, 2017 9 hours ago, Montey said: Good to see some varminting on here again thanks for posting Couldn’t agree more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trucraft Posted November 7, 2017 Report Share Posted November 7, 2017 Welcome and good to see you on the forum. Been enjoying your YouTube for a while now, particularly your samba hunts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruger7717 Posted November 7, 2017 Report Share Posted November 7, 2017 Fantastic footage!...that's exactly what ive been looking for in a forum!...been lurking for years:-)) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alycidon Posted November 12, 2017 Report Share Posted November 12, 2017 Superb photography, lovely wood on the stainless Cooper, thanks for sharing. A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevyrob Posted November 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2017 On 11/7/2017 at 10:07 AM, Montey said: Good to see some varminting on here again thanks for posting Glad you enjoyed it mate. On 11/8/2017 at 2:11 AM, trucraft said: Welcome and good to see you on the forum. Been enjoying your YouTube for a while now, particularly your samba hunts. Cheers mate. Glad you like our videos. On 11/8/2017 at 8:03 AM, ruger7717 said: Fantastic footage!...that's exactly what ive been looking for in a forum!...been lurking for years:-)) You're too kind but thanks. On 11/13/2017 at 9:13 AM, Alycidon said: Superb photography, lovely wood on the stainless Cooper, thanks for sharing. A Thankyou very much mate. My .243 is not a "Cooper". I built that rifle myself based on a Sako L579 action, Australian Maddco barrel and trigger. It shoots the 87gr Vmax at around 3350fps, groups around 1/4MOA and hits bunnies pretty hard. LOL. The Timber stock I hand carved myself from a piece of African Walnut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisF Posted November 17, 2017 Report Share Posted November 17, 2017 Looks like a FLAT version of New Zealand , awesome vid , and we have a similar prblem with rabbits being out of control in numbers . Had rabbit Adobo ( stew ) last week , very tasty , like most wild game , its a very lean meat . Later Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevyrob Posted November 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2017 2 hours ago, ChrisF said: Looks like a FLAT version of New Zealand , awesome vid , and we have a similar prblem with rabbits being out of control in numbers . Had rabbit Adobo ( stew ) last week , very tasty , like most wild game , its a very lean meat . Later Chris Yeah, your hills are scary. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisF Posted November 18, 2017 Report Share Posted November 18, 2017 To gut the rabbit , used a Gerber vital , folding knife uses detachable blades like a Havalon , but cheaper & betterer , for the heavy work a Finnish puukoo , the one with the molded handle . Both awesome bits of kit . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JBirchall Posted November 24, 2017 Report Share Posted November 24, 2017 Great fun. Thanks for posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alycidon Posted December 22, 2017 Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 On 11/16/2017 at 9:58 PM, Stevyrob said: Glad you enjoyed it mate. Cheers mate. Glad you like our videos. You're too kind but thanks. Thankyou very much mate. My .243 is not a "Cooper". I built that rifle myself based on a Sako L579 action, Australian Maddco barrel and trigger. It shoots the 87gr Vmax at around 3350fps, groups around 1/4MOA and hits bunnies pretty hard. LOL. The Timber stock I hand carved myself from a piece of African Walnut. I take my hat off to you, lovely work. A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevyrob Posted December 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2017 9 hours ago, Alycidon said: I take my hat off to you, lovely work. A Thanks mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alycidon Posted December 23, 2017 Report Share Posted December 23, 2017 Its also nice to see you have something to shoot at, where I am in the Middle of the UK we have pretty big areas with no decernable rabbit population. The introduction of Viral Hemmorging Disease and now Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease (RHD-2) has just about wiped them out. I drive for three or four hours most evenings and nights within about 50 miles and almost never see a rabbit. In the late 1980s I have shot 75 from a small 15 acre block and could easily kill 100 in a a few hours under a lamp. These days seeing half a dozen in one heap makes my day. A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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