joesutton 0 Posted January 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 Awesome only reason it will be an over under is because thats all I will have to start with. thansk for all the help Quote Link to post
Earl L 0 Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 i usually use a 12g, is good Quote Link to post
Skull Hooker 185 Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 Mate, if you've got permission for rabbiting, use it to get a 22 rimmy. At least you can eat em afterwards. Nice head shot three quarter grown rabbit. Difficult to beat and no denture danger Quote Link to post
Deker 3,450 Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 Mate, if you've got permission for rabbiting, use it to get a 22 rimmy. At least you can eat em afterwards. Nice head shot three quarter grown rabbit. Difficult to beat and no denture danger To be fair that is a valid comment, I had thought about that as well. Whilst the shotgun certainly has a place for rabbits, I have to admit I reach for one of my rimfires FAR more often when after them. Quote Link to post
celticrusader 78 Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 Well said unless you are doing what the Americans tend to do which is driven rabbit shoots, personally I think you'd be better off getting a rimfire and separating your shooting techniques as although its good enough for the job a rimfire is better! Quote Link to post
leethedog 3,071 Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 Shooting over ferrets 12 g lamping and day time sniping 22 rummy definitely Quote Link to post
Born Hunter 17,622 Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 A 22 may well produce a cleaner carcass but you're missing out on some cracking sport if you refuse to shoot them with a shotgun. On a good rabbit year I love walking the hedges with my terrier. Great sport in September. 2 Quote Link to post
Alsone 789 Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Awesome only reason it will be an over under is because thats all I will have to start with. thansk for all the help Most people use an O&U so don't worry about it. Not quite sure why people are trying to put you off them. A S by S is a good traditional game gun but apart from a few people on pheasant shoots you're unlikely to find people using them. I'd say more than 95% of rough shooters are using O&U. In fact a little known fact is that multiple world clay champion George Digweed does quite a bit of pigeon, crow etc shooting, with an O&U..... One of those rare videos: ..and shotguns were designed for rabbits and birds. There's no doubt that rimfire is cleaner but a shotgun is ideal for rabbits as you'll never hit a bolting rabbit with a rimfire! You need them sitting still / near still. That why most farmers have shotguns. Quote Link to post
Deker 3,450 Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 (edited) Awesome only reason it will be an over under is because thats all I will have to start with. thansk for all the help Most people use an O&U so don't worry about it. Not quite sure why people are trying to put you off them. A S by S is a good traditional game gun but apart from a few people on pheasant shoots you're unlikely to find people using them. I'd say more than 95% of rough shooters are using O&U. In fact a little known fact is that multiple world clay champion George Digweed does quite a bit of pigeon, crow etc shooting, with an O&U..... One of those rare videos: ..and shotguns were designed for rabbits and birds. There's no doubt that rimfire is cleaner but a shotgun is ideal for rabbits as you'll never hit a bolting rabbit with a rimfire! You need them sitting still / near still. That why most farmers have shotguns. You are off again Alsone........ and shotguns were designed for rabbits and birds. Were they? You mean like the horse was designed for moving people, then we found other ways, but some still use a horse! There's no doubt that rimfire is cleaner but a shotgun is ideal for rabbits as you'll never hit a bolting rabbit with a rimfire! You need them sitting still / near still. That why most farmers have shotguns. What makes a shotgun ideal for rabbits, (when you consider the large majority are shot with air rifles and rimfires), who can't hit a bolting rabbit with a rimfire and that's why most farmers have a shotgun hey, come on Alsone!!?? A shotgun most certainly has a place for rabbits, but there are other tools which will be more suitable in many situations, some not even related to shooting. Edited January 20, 2015 by Deker Quote Link to post
Deker 3,450 Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Awesome only reason it will be an over under is because thats all I will have to start with. thansk for all the help Nothing wrong with that, many people start rabbits with a Clay O/U shotgun for that reason, for many that is fine and always will be. Quote Link to post
Alsone 789 Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 If you walk a rabbit up and it bolts, are you really telling me you can hit it with a rimfire Deker? C'mon. Most people struggle with a shotgun to hit a bolting rabbit dodging and weaving at speeds up to 30-35 mph, never mind a rifle. With a shotgun, more get missed than shot. It's horses for courses. You can't use a rimfire against a bird unless it's grounded and for bolting rabbits a shotgun is definitely the tool to have. For sniping rabbits or grounded birds in flocks, when feeding, then yep rimfire or air rifle is a much better / stealthier tool and definitely a better choice if it's in your armoury. 1 Quote Link to post
joesutton 0 Posted January 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Im only applying for section 2 for starters so wont be able to get a rimfire.. I do however have a air arms tx200 so could us that aswell Quote Link to post
celticrusader 78 Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 (edited) Well I wasn't trying to sway you from your initial intention as its more than a good idea and is a great way of hunting multiple species, there is no one tool for all just a tool that is more suited and I believe that the rimmies were mentioned merely as a suggestion...it certainly was meant that way from me Edited January 20, 2015 by celticrusader 3 Quote Link to post
joesutton 0 Posted January 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 Oh no mate didnt think I was, was just saying I wont have my fac.. haha saying that I might not get ky sgc yet although there is no reason I shouldnt haha Quote Link to post
Rowan 308 Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 Shotguns fine , 12 bore great for all your shooting , personally I use either a o/u or mostly my semi-auto , with regard to cartridge for all my shooting, game ,rough shooting , pest control etc , I use clear pigeon 32g no 6. use what suits you and your chosen gun though. For dear little bunnies I will use one of my shotguns , the rimmie or my pcp , controlling rabbits takes different methods for different situations. 2 Quote Link to post
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