Environmental Menace || Shooting European Rabbits in Australia with an FX Impact M3 Airgun

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  • @ukwan
    @ukwan Рік тому +15

    That running rabbit shot was absolutely stunning, that takes some serious skill.

  • @sirskidney7998
    @sirskidney7998 Рік тому +18

    I'm speechless, Nath! I was already blown away with your shooting and the accuracy of the FX, then there was the running shot...Awesome video. Well done and many thanks.

  • @perigrine46
    @perigrine46 Рік тому +16

    Only 370,000,000 to go. !!!

  • @dparker323
    @dparker323 Рік тому +2

    I'd just like to say thanks for no commercials.

  • @Aussie21717
    @Aussie21717 Рік тому +14

    Environmental nightmare, but one of the best things to ever happen for shooters!

  • @Icebuntrucker
    @Icebuntrucker Рік тому +7

    Top shooting as always Nathan and a solid 10/10 for the one on the run .

  • @dondiego2262
    @dondiego2262 Рік тому +24

    I always thought a 100 yard shot for a 22 was really stretching it , and here you go making 100 meter shots with a 22 air rifle. I am impressed. Makes me think I can't hit the broad side of a barn from inside the barn.

    • @EDGEoftheOUTBACK
      @EDGEoftheOUTBACK  Рік тому +5

      😂 Thanks Don, I get a bit of practice 😎

    • @Fireworxs2012
      @Fireworxs2012 Рік тому +5

      *It's all about those optics*

    • @dondiego2262
      @dondiego2262 Рік тому +4

      @@Fireworxs2012 The optics certainly do help but a smooth steady hand is essential in my book.

    • @scottmichael3745
      @scottmichael3745 Рік тому +3

      These modern PCP air rifles are crazy good now a days! I have a FX Maverick in 22 and 100 yards isn't that big of a deal. But they're expensive!

    • @scottmichael3745
      @scottmichael3745 Рік тому +1

      @@colstace2560 Well I have an opinion. It's because of the complexity and the quality of production. Now are they higher priced than they could be? Probably. But I was on a waiting list for my Maverick sniper for 6 months so selling em is not really an issue for the manufacturer so there's no motivation for them to drop the price. FX is literally the top of the food chain in this market although Scout is really making a name for themselves but it's significantly more expensive! 😲 But my Maverick, I can change calibers, twist rates, and chamber pressures. You can tune it to do whatever you want. I think that's an apparent part of the cost. But it's STUPID accurate! Shortly after I got it and before tuning I was hitting a can hanging from a tree branch at 96 yards with JSB 18.1s. The capability of these things is friggin nuts! I live in Florida so scuba shops everywhere. It costs $6 to fill my scuba tank and that fills my gun 5 to 6 times and I get about 100 shots per fill. So that's about 1 cent of air per trigger pull. I sold an outboard and a .357 to afford the dang thing! NO regrets! It's bad ass! My buddy hog hunts with a 30 caliber air rifle, and the Zuse!! .72 caliber and can drop a moose! Air rifles have evolved unbelievably in the last 5 years. Cheers!

  • @calibreman
    @calibreman Рік тому +7

    As always Nathan, another excellent video. I had permission on a golf course many moons ago, one of my daughter's partners also had permission. The first time he was there the old bill turned up, arrested him and carted him off to the cells. He'd left his permission letter at home but was released a couple of hours later. The poor guy died suddenly in 2013 aged 39. I really miss him as we went shooting together from time to time.

    • @EDGEoftheOUTBACK
      @EDGEoftheOUTBACK  Рік тому +2

      That's terrible 😩

    • @calibreman
      @calibreman Рік тому +3

      @@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Yes it was a terrible time, I remember the first time he turned up at our house to court my daughter, he was 18 at the time and they were together from that time up to his death, my daughter was broken, it hit the whole family hard.

  • @curtbennett5321
    @curtbennett5321 Рік тому +15

    A lot of bunny acrobatics in their last moments. And a high five on the bunny on the run. Awesome shooting!

  • @petersmith1552
    @petersmith1552 Рік тому +12

    At 152 yds, that was showboating🤣. I never miss your vids. Thx for taking me with ya

  • @vicgarrett
    @vicgarrett Рік тому +6

    Just such great shooting. Defies the perceived ability of an air rifle over such a variety and long ranges. So deadly as well. Hard not to be jealous of every aspect of your adventures. Thanks as always for taking us along.

  • @chrisyeager1042
    @chrisyeager1042 Рік тому +2

    Excellent job mate..you are definitely skilled with any gun in your hands ✋️

  • @mick9371
    @mick9371 Рік тому +7

    Bloody awesome shooting as always mate

  • @Happydays-w3z
    @Happydays-w3z Рік тому +4

    Those looping shots over 100 yards are insane. Great shooting

  • @tidelovinyankee1368
    @tidelovinyankee1368 Рік тому +6

    Some of those rabbits are great acrobats. I like seeing the trajectory of the projectile; it gives a good example of the fall of a projectile over the course of travel. A great video as always. I live in Texas, and it's always a surprise to see a Kangaroo on a golf course (not in Texas, of course).

    • @EDGEoftheOUTBACK
      @EDGEoftheOUTBACK  Рік тому

      Plenty of roos out in the golf course. Great to watch for the players.

  • @mikef.1000
    @mikef.1000 11 місяців тому +1

    Man I feel better about the environment every time I watch some of your work, Nathan! Keep it up

  • @MercutioUK2006
    @MercutioUK2006 Рік тому +3

    My word, that setup does some work, and of course it helps that you're one heck of a shot. Top notch as usual mate.

  • @norcoryde1231
    @norcoryde1231 Рік тому +13

    That rabbit on the run was a great shot mate, keep them coming

  • @shanehartnett2053
    @shanehartnett2053 Рік тому +1

    Cool bit of footage with the 2 joeys having a play fight.
    Awesome shooting yet again, especially old mate on the fly coming towards you.

  • @MrRebar15
    @MrRebar15 Рік тому +2

    *EDGE of the OUTBACK* Target rich environment for sure. Thank-you sir for taking the time to bring us along. GOD Bless.

  • @bradanderson1627
    @bradanderson1627 Рік тому +3

    Nice shooting! My favourites are the back flips 😅 thanks for another great one. Have a great weekend.

  • @almostthere2024
    @almostthere2024 Рік тому +1

    Another ripper episode of precision pest eradication. Thank you for your service to the environment.

  • @andrewkennedy1746
    @andrewkennedy1746 Рік тому +2

    Some excellent shooting, mate! I remember as a young boy going spotlighting with my Dad and Uncles. I had my Stirling .22 with iron sights (no scopes or night vision) and we managed to fill the back of an old Holden ute with rabbits, many times in the early 70's. Lucky to bag even a few now, which I suppose is a good thing! Wish I had an air rifle like the FX when I was younger - I made do with an old Gecado .177 and managed to get a few wild cats and plenty of pigeons, but never managed a kill with rabbits. Love to watch your shooting skill - keep up the good work!

  • @colleenvarlow8764
    @colleenvarlow8764 Рік тому +1

    I have seen whole hills move with rabbits. Pest control. Great scope!

  • @bobbythompson3544
    @bobbythompson3544 Рік тому +4

    Brilliant as usual Nathan, your hunting budget must be enormous, but that FX is the bollocks on a diet of slugs!
    Best wishes from Northern Ireland, stay safe guys! 😊

    • @EDGEoftheOUTBACK
      @EDGEoftheOUTBACK  Рік тому +2

      It's not a hunting budget, this is a tool I use in the business. So good gear makes a big difference.

    • @Jackomac
      @Jackomac Рік тому +1

      It’s all a tax write off for him

  • @ExploretheMallee
    @ExploretheMallee Рік тому +43

    Incredible effort as always, Nathan. When you are collecting that many rabbits, I'm sure there would probably be a wildlife rescuer or centre near you that would love to get them if you're not using them! Especially raptor rehab specialists with birds of prey.

    • @EDGEoftheOUTBACK
      @EDGEoftheOUTBACK  Рік тому +14

      We have tried mate. There's nothing within close range of home that's interested 😩. Unfortunately it's not worth the extra hours that some people expect for clean carcasses (free)

    • @ExploretheMallee
      @ExploretheMallee Рік тому +8

      ​@@EDGEoftheOUTBACK good on you for trying though 👍

    • @tryscience
      @tryscience Рік тому +6

      ​@@EDGEoftheOUTBACK well if they refuse, you can always mail it to them 🤣

  • @my1956effie
    @my1956effie Рік тому +3

    As always fantastic content. The accuracy of the rifle is only surpassed by the skill of the operator. The running shot was a cracker. 👍👍

  • @greatdane3343
    @greatdane3343 Рік тому +2

    Good shooting mate.
    That is a handy little setup you have there.

  • @jeffojibway9284
    @jeffojibway9284 Рік тому +2

    That Pard scope is a nice piece of kit!

  • @derekedgley5074
    @derekedgley5074 Рік тому +2

    Just excellent shooting and so cost effective etc. I really liked the running bunny shot

  • @craigmccann1028
    @craigmccann1028 Рік тому +2

    Precision, excellent & much respect of your skill.

  • @reddo84
    @reddo84 Рік тому +2

    very good.
    Thank you for the upload
    Jim

  • @rodgeorge7244
    @rodgeorge7244 Рік тому +2

    You're the man Nathan an awesome effort mate ,I fully agree with Explore the Mallee that would be a great way to get rid of them even a Sanctuary or Zoo might like to have some .Keep up the good work mate.

  • @russw5301
    @russw5301 Рік тому +2

    Sensational shooting as always mate. A true professional. Some great long shots too!

    • @EDGEoftheOUTBACK
      @EDGEoftheOUTBACK  Рік тому

      Thanks Russ

    • @EDGEoftheOUTBACK
      @EDGEoftheOUTBACK  Рік тому +1

      Hero much Mark 🤷‍♂️. I'm always open to watching you on video shooting as a demonstration of your skillset.... Or is that limited to the keyboard 🤷‍♂️

    • @russw5301
      @russw5301 Рік тому +1

      @@EDGEoftheOUTBACK How true, keyboard warrior. Obviously has not seen your videos. I stand firmly by my comments.

    • @EDGEoftheOUTBACK
      @EDGEoftheOUTBACK  Рік тому

      @@markunavail8510 I'm not a sniper and have never made a false claim like that. Keyboard warrior you absolutely are. Goodbye 👋

  • @BradGryphonn
    @BradGryphonn Рік тому +5

    That's quite a few bunnies dropped out of the breeding cycles. Nice work.

  • @Lex-Hawthorn
    @Lex-Hawthorn Рік тому +1

    Love the backflip bunnies mate, next it will be a half turn, inverted double bloody somersault .

  • @damienmilas8337
    @damienmilas8337 Рік тому +2

    Nathan that was quite something it's like you were playing a video game nice work mate I'm sure the property owner will be pleased I enjoyed this one so thanks mate 👍🦘🇦🇺

  • @cd9359
    @cd9359 Рік тому +5

    Once again nice shooting, keep the good work going love your content.

  • @vlfreak
    @vlfreak Рік тому +1

    Relaxing footage to watch over a morning cuppa, thanks mate! some nice shooting there

  • @davidpaylor5666
    @davidpaylor5666 Рік тому +1

    Some tight shooting there mate, good work. Those NV scopes are something else, so clear out to 150yds and more.

  • @peterjohn1
    @peterjohn1 2 місяці тому +1

    I like how you see the pellets in the shot. Interesting to see the trajectory.

  • @dirttrackcowboy1244
    @dirttrackcowboy1244 Рік тому +3

    Said it before and I'll say it again love your work sir. If you decide to start printing merch the goobly eye definitely needs to go on a shirt.

  • @therickpound
    @therickpound Рік тому +2

    Another productive outing, they look to be in great condition, obviously thriving on those pastures, cheers.

    • @EDGEoftheOUTBACK
      @EDGEoftheOUTBACK  Рік тому

      Most actually had mixo

    • @therickpound
      @therickpound Рік тому

      @@EDGEoftheOUTBACK cheers bro, mixy here is real obvious, poor condition puss or legions round the eyes before the complete blindness sets in, by comparison they looked good.

    • @EDGEoftheOUTBACK
      @EDGEoftheOUTBACK  Рік тому

      I think you spotted a few close up in the video. But I've no reason to make up that they had mixo do I, but most did.

    • @therickpound
      @therickpound Рік тому +2

      @@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Iol, I believe u mate, I was only saying the uk rabbits with mixy are rough in days, blind & stationary in a week or so that u can walk up on them & literally pick em up, not that is what happens. Cheers

    • @EDGEoftheOUTBACK
      @EDGEoftheOUTBACK  Рік тому

      We did that to a large number while shooting too. You can actually see the really crook ones in the NV as they have dull or no eye shine.

  • @brianbennett1465
    @brianbennett1465 Рік тому +2

    Some great long shots

  • @silverbullet7434
    @silverbullet7434 Рік тому +1

    Good eating too, we use to put them in salt water over night and lay on paper towels in fridge till ready to cook. Fried or pan sauteed with salt pepper onion n garlic powder to taste. Cook in butter n oil . Gravy is good over meat an taters or mash .

  • @thanos9846
    @thanos9846 Рік тому +1

    Hasenpfeffer!!!
    Lights out shooting as always. Well done!

  • @kymmarshall1116
    @kymmarshall1116 Рік тому +4

    Those bunnies give the best reaction when shot . Especially the one that did a backflip 😂

  • @pamster2147
    @pamster2147 Рік тому +3

    Awesome shooting Nathan
    That pard is one Awesome optic
    Love how quickly you swap from lrf to shooting

    • @EDGEoftheOUTBACK
      @EDGEoftheOUTBACK  Рік тому

      It's a fantastic bit of kit 👍🏻

    • @pamster2147
      @pamster2147 Рік тому

      @@EDGEoftheOUTBACK definitely looks it mate and doesn't break the bank as much as a thermal

  • @scottmichael3745
    @scottmichael3745 Рік тому +1

    Thoroughly enjoyed and subbed! I have a FX Maverick sniper in 22 and i frigging love it!

  • @bradhowell9241
    @bradhowell9241 Рік тому +2

    Amazing accuracy from that Air Rifle. You certainly have it dialled in.
    Nice shootin Tex.
    😀👍

  • @paulholznagel6101
    @paulholznagel6101 Рік тому +4

    Some nice shooting as per usual Nathan. 👍🏻👌🏻 The booster seat though 😂😂😂😂

  • @farmhandbruce4860
    @farmhandbruce4860 Рік тому +2

    Funny looking slug gun at the 5:05 mark. Nice shooting.

  • @oliverbenis
    @oliverbenis Рік тому +1

    Another excellent video Nathan. Keep up the great work reducing the feral rabbit population.

  • @iandamianluciferwilson7385
    @iandamianluciferwilson7385 Рік тому +2

    3.06. Miss. But the nice bunny runs closer.
    Miss. Nice bunny comes even closer.
    How very polite the bunny's are in Australia.

    • @EDGEoftheOUTBACK
      @EDGEoftheOUTBACK  Рік тому

      That was actually two different rabbits in the same spot.

  • @MrBHuntingDownUnder
    @MrBHuntingDownUnder Рік тому +1

    Nice shooting fella, loving the FX and pretty impressed with the Pard, keep up the good work! 🍻

  • @PVBJR
    @PVBJR Рік тому +3

    So Adam got clothes-lined - too funny. Nice shooting and that was an awful lot of rabbits. Well done. Keep up the good work and stay safe bro.

  • @glenbaker4024
    @glenbaker4024 Рік тому +1

    Very impressive shooting Nathan.

  • @oldmate_adventures
    @oldmate_adventures Рік тому +2

    So so good! Only just had my first crack with rabbits on a thermal and absolute game changer. Loved those long range kills 👌👌! Lovely job 👍

  • @keegan773
    @keegan773 Рік тому +5

    6:17 That’s one hell of a big rabbit 🦘

  • @stevejackson2580
    @stevejackson2580 Рік тому +1

    nice shooting and graphics Hollywood

  • @debramage739
    @debramage739 Рік тому +2

    Love that they get a last hop, darn European rabbits. Thanks Nathan. Ps that fur would be good.

  • @ralphrotten1905
    @ralphrotten1905 Рік тому +2

    As always absolutely brilliant footage and shooting 👍🏼🍻🇦🇺

  • @hanslundstrom8534
    @hanslundstrom8534 Рік тому +1

    We have similar problems with rabbits on Gotland, which is an island in the Baltic Sea. Well shot with a Swedish air rifle.

  • @silvercynder
    @silvercynder Рік тому +2

    every rabbet that rolled when shot: "do a barral roll!!"

  • @ianscott2919
    @ianscott2919 Рік тому +1

    Great shooting. The FX Impact is the business for this type of job. Outperforms the 22 any day. If you upgrade to 26 or 30gr Javelins you will be able to reach out even further.
    Thx for the video

    • @EDGEoftheOUTBACK
      @EDGEoftheOUTBACK  Рік тому +2

      Thanks Ian, I'm happy with the 23's @ 150 yards for now. That and they don't ricochet which is a huge consideration for my work.

  • @yendor9078
    @yendor9078 Рік тому +2

    Good work. I think the rabbits are making a comeback in my area

  • @donwyoming1936
    @donwyoming1936 Рік тому +22

    About 20 years worth of rabbit hunting in 1 video. Makes me jealous 😊

  • @garydoubleday9121
    @garydoubleday9121 Рік тому +2

    Man you have soooooo much fun , keep the Vids coming Nath 👍👍👍

  • @daleplucknett278
    @daleplucknett278 Рік тому +3

    Nice shooting as always, should call that rifle whispering death or something similar, certainly gets the job done.

  • @404nitro
    @404nitro Рік тому +1

    Awesome bro! That running shot was top notch.👍👍

  • @mrchrisd
    @mrchrisd Рік тому +2

    Great shooting as always BUT those "back flips" were something else! Enjoyed myself like always,Those "glowing eyes make it hard for them to hide!

  • @twinstickwizard3941
    @twinstickwizard3941 Рік тому +1

    Boom Boom out go the lights. Great shooting.

  • @matty_isthemotto
    @matty_isthemotto Рік тому +1

    Great shooting Tex.

  • @alanwilliamson2259
    @alanwilliamson2259 Рік тому +3

    I'm sorry, I giggled my way through the entire vid. Bloody great job !!

  • @JohnWilliams-iw6oq
    @JohnWilliams-iw6oq Рік тому +3

    I remember filling the back of a LandCruiser one night, the rabbits were over the top of the sides and we had to stand on them to shoot. When we went back to the house because we were out of ammo the cocky gave us a case of 12guage and brick of .22's to keep going. Central west NSW but the RCV has put paid to those days.

    • @EDGEoftheOUTBACK
      @EDGEoftheOUTBACK  Рік тому

      Huge numbers indeed

    • @JohnWilliams-iw6oq
      @JohnWilliams-iw6oq Рік тому +1

      @@EDGEoftheOUTBACK long ago now. The same property owner applied to cull roos and was told there wasn't a problem so we counted them. On a single 100 acres of oats there were more roos than acres. Since then the whole system has gotten worse.

  • @marcallan1204
    @marcallan1204 Рік тому +2

    Back at the Pb mansion with Mr heffner..... bunnies with there legs spread all over the damn place !
    Hell of a job 👍👌👍👌

  • @rodneymayfield3352
    @rodneymayfield3352 Рік тому +2

    bunny busting love it, those long range "rainbow" shots on the mark and and a little bit of 'sit still you little sh1t' that makes me wonder ' do
    they see the IR range finder

    • @EDGEoftheOUTBACK
      @EDGEoftheOUTBACK  Рік тому

      I think they do see the LRF splash if you wave it all over ba rabbit.

  • @levin645
    @levin645 Рік тому +3

    🐇- 0 ╾━╤デ╦︻ - 50+
    Barrel of Bunnies.
    Target rich enviroment.
    Excellent shooting.

  • @austalien1
    @austalien1 Рік тому +2

    nice shooting Hollywood

  • @craigchase5381
    @craigchase5381 Рік тому +3

    Always love when your notification pops up for one of your vids.... Hiw are those Air Rifles now !! Waaaaaay better than what I had 30 years ago in NZ haha

  • @brycenew
    @brycenew Рік тому +3

    A crazy amount of certified gold Nathan!! Your clients will love the results. And I’m damn sure this vid. As we all did! BIG ups mate🔥🔥🔥

  • @guyschiefelbein7505
    @guyschiefelbein7505 Рік тому +2

    easy clean shooting on the Golf Course top stuff

  • @scottcrawford3745
    @scottcrawford3745 Рік тому +2

    I'm sorry. I'm still laughing at myself. at 6:16 I'm watching you track that moving rabbit, and as you passed that 'roo, i nearly peed myself and spat coffee all over my keyboard as the Giant Rabbit appeared...! You DO have some large and interesting species Down Under... but that just caught me off-guard. Still chuckling.
    Gotta admit: at 3:28 as you split the ears on that coney, and you tracked him with a brilliant follow-up shot while he was running at a good clip, I was VERY impressed with your marksmanship! Small, moving target, at night, through a scope. Just an amazing shot.
    Keep up the Great Work. Much respect from Canada.

  • @greymanops
    @greymanops Рік тому +1

    Great work mate... Loving the M3 action.

    • @EDGEoftheOUTBACK
      @EDGEoftheOUTBACK  Рік тому

      What are you running PCP wise ATM mate?

    • @greymanops
      @greymanops Рік тому

      @@EDGEoftheOUTBACK Same mate. Impact M3 in .177 or .22 depending on the target species, with 700ml bottle and Saber Tac furniture, Pulsar Thermal or NV scopes in Spuhr QD mounts. ErgoAir grip ;)
      Leofoto 404c tripod & LH-55 ball head.
      Good gear gets good results...

  • @thosoz3431
    @thosoz3431 Рік тому +1

    Went catching rabbits with an old timer 60 years ago. Net all the entrances of the burrow, put the ferret in, catch the rabbits coming out and snap the neck.
    Saw a rabbit plague in NSW a few years later. VERY destructive.

  • @scottcrawford3745
    @scottcrawford3745 Рік тому +2

    That spinning flip at 6:52!!

  • @Froggywentawandering
    @Froggywentawandering Рік тому +2

    :40 secs in - love that you shot the one of the left, but the one on the right does the backflip 🤣

  • @vf19blue
    @vf19blue Рік тому +1

    That poor bugger that went from 94, he knew something wasn't quite right, then ran closer. It was then that Peter realised he'd Fkd Up 😆

  • @formisfunction1861
    @formisfunction1861 Рік тому +2

    First class shooting mate, as always.

  • @doomfathertm8771
    @doomfathertm8771 Рік тому +2

    Easy pickings!! I rarely get to shoot rabbits at less than 120 - 170 yards, the way my permission is. And yes with an air rifle making around 50 ft/lbs

  • @mrropey
    @mrropey Рік тому +3

    Now that is bunny busting at its best. Good stuff Nathan love it 👍👍👍

  • @romansdzalbs
    @romansdzalbs Рік тому +2

    152 nice, great ballistic calc

  • @BonbonSniper
    @BonbonSniper Рік тому +2

    The best acuration 👍👍

  • @danielbrown4133
    @danielbrown4133 Рік тому +2

    A true professional enjoying his work mate, pop, pop, pop go the rabbits 😂

  • @ItsaDoggersLife
    @ItsaDoggersLife Рік тому +2

    Another awesome video mate keep em coming 👌

  • @Murphyslawfarm
    @Murphyslawfarm Рік тому +2

    G'day mate 👌

  • @russelltomkins8925
    @russelltomkins8925 Рік тому +2

    now you know what's meant by lights out great stuff

  • @redfaux74
    @redfaux74 Рік тому +4

    0.50 That run was like Dominoes. 🤣🤣🤣 One after another and none of them ever knew what was going on. Quite the acrobats, these fluffy bhuggas. Too late, but I give them a 9.9 for effort.
    You get a 10.0 however. Great show! 🎈🥳🎈

  • @BoltActionProductions
    @BoltActionProductions Рік тому +1

    The booster seat. Gold🤣😂. I bet Adam's still laughing🤣😂

  • @davidbenham3517
    @davidbenham3517 Рік тому +2

    Gymnastic bunnies, back flips everywhere. Nice shooting Nathan.👌