Haven't had a chance to test if it holds zero, but mounts just fine and has nice clear glass. Centered vertically true to a plumb line with the crosshairs which is always a plus!It's a great th-cam.com/users/postUgkxc4K63Fd5LglDMObu7-Bgapxp_ef0W8hE scope. There's no parallax adjustment or focus ring, so may be limited to 3-7x, have to see how it is on the range. Also be aware that the rings are "look through" so you can still use irons, but they are really tall if you only intend to use the optics. On a 22LR no biggie since I'm not shooting competitions or worried about a hard cheek press. Will boresight and range test, if all goes well, I'll leave it at that!
I really love to see when you use that daystate MK4 of yours. Love that gun, wish i had one for myself. Keep using that gun for the show i really like it.
You all prolly dont care but does anyone know of a way to get back into an Instagram account? I was dumb lost the password. I love any assistance you can offer me!
@Eric Ibrahim thanks so much for your reply. I got to the site through google and Im trying it out atm. Takes quite some time so I will reply here later with my results.
A good vid with excellent commentary, as usual. I am about to buy my first gun, probably at the shooting shoe next week. That cushion you're sat on looks the business, where might I pick one up? Thank you
Looks like you picked a better day for this episode Mat, doesn't the primos trigger tripod make for some easy static shooting, I wouldn't be without mine as it allows you to relax the weight of the rifle. BTW have you considered the use of a portable popup hide? /simon
Hi Simon. Yes, it was a much better day and the Trigger Stick Tripod is a massive help. I have used pop-up hides in the past - sometimes we have Nicky or a static camera in one. I find them a bit restrictive for shooting, though - and it would make filming a bit tricky. All the best. Mat
Another good show and hunt Mat. How do you like those Primos Trigger Sticks? I've heard they are wonderful as far as design goes, but that some owners are having malfunctioning problems with the trigger mechanism that drives the whole unit. ATB, Michael
Hi Michael. I get on very well with them - great for keeping PCPs steady. Not had any problem with the mechanism, and mine have had a lot of use. All the best. Mat
Thanks Lance. Afraid I can't remember where I got the head net, and there's no label in it... I think Jack Pyke and Deerhunter do similar ones. All the best. Mat
Thanks Matthew. Camcorder is Sony HDR-CX405, mounted via a rubber sleeve from flip-up scope lens cover that attaches via step-up rings glued to camera and sleeve. All the best. Mat
Hi Matt, The doubt I have with your positioning on this video, is that the sun was full in your face. I know you had a head net on but would you not have been better with the sun behind you?
Hi. Can I please ask. Where did you get the scope camera mount? Or what make is it? Or did you make it yourself. I notice I have a very similar camera (only panasonic) and I'm thinking about mounting mine for the odd shot. I have seen I few different mounts and have been thinking about maybe making one myself but thought I'd ask you first. Thanks
hi just a quick question I was on an air rifle site looking for an Evanix sniper k and it said they deliver to to your door in the UK now I was under the impression that that was not allowed and had to be sent to your nearest gun dealer could you you help me out with this am I wrong or does the site sound dodgy
in accordance with the VCR Act of 2007 any business selling new airguns has to become a Registered Firearms Dealers and you can only buy from them direct, and not by mail-order but they will most likely use their own courier to deliver airguns in England and Wales as no licence is required for sub 12 only proof you are over 18, you will be required to show proof of age and sign for the weapon for it to be handed over. They are basically extending the shop to your door. /simon
Hi Tyrone. It's a Sony HDR-CX405 - attached with the rubber sleeve from a flip-up scope lens cover. Will try to cover it again in a future episode. All the best. Mat
I've watched a lot of your hunts and I think one thing you need to do to improve success is whisper you talk way to loud and doing so will spook a lot of game
Hi Bruce. Are you implying that grey squirrels should not be shot? They are an invasive species that has contributed to the decline of our native red squirrel, numerous songbird species and dormice. The damage they cause to trees degrades woodland habitat and also costs the UK forestry industry millions of pounds every year. Is it your view that they should not be controlled at all, or would you prefer to see it done by poisoning or trapping? Kind regards. Mat
I'd prefer to see nature balance herself out. Although the grey squirrel is an "invasive species" it does not mean they cannot be controlled without further human interference. Squirrels have plenty of natural predators - they are often attacked by flying predators such as hawks and owls. On the ground, squirrels need to be on the lookout for all the foxes, coyotes, wildcats, weasels and snakes that eat them whenever they get a chance. Kind regards, Mr Nigg
I wish it were that simple, Bruce. My background is in conservation, and the problems caused by grey squirrels in the UK are acknowledged by most of our major conservation organisations. The introduction of invasive species effectively does away with any balance of nature - you're adding an incompatible component to an ecosystem that has developed over thousands of years. The grey squirrel out-competes virtually all of our small mammals and birds, and none of our indigenous predators are capable of having a significant impact - hence grey squirrels have spread and established rapidly. Many of the predators you list are absent in the UK. For an idea of the problems introduced species cause to the balance of an ecosystem, Google 'introduced species New Zealand'. The impact has been devastating there, and that's a very large landmass. The UK is very small by comparison, which means the impact tends to be felt even more quickly. Introductions are usually made with good intentions but the unforeseen problems can be huge. We have similar problems with plants, too - Himalayan Balsam and Japanese Knotweed being just two that are causing major damage. Kind regards. Mat
Haven't had a chance to test if it holds zero, but mounts just fine and has nice clear glass. Centered vertically true to a plumb line with the crosshairs which is always a plus!It's a great th-cam.com/users/postUgkxc4K63Fd5LglDMObu7-Bgapxp_ef0W8hE scope. There's no parallax adjustment or focus ring, so may be limited to 3-7x, have to see how it is on the range. Also be aware that the rings are "look through" so you can still use irons, but they are really tall if you only intend to use the optics. On a 22LR no biggie since I'm not shooting competitions or worried about a hard cheek press. Will boresight and range test, if all goes well, I'll leave it at that!
If only these videos were every week! Yes please, a reminder of the camcorder spec would be great. Thanks Mat.
Thanks Mark. Camcorder is a Sony HDR-CX405.
All the best. Mat
Great. Cheers Mat. My next eBay purchase!
Very nice shooting. Really appreciate the great hunts you put together .
Thanks very much.
All the best. Mat
Cheers Mat ,,another great watch from you and the team,,
Thanks very much - glad you enjoyed it.
Cheers. Mat
I really love to see when you use that daystate MK4 of yours. Love that gun, wish i had one for myself. Keep using that gun for the show i really like it.
Fantastic airgun hunting video Mat, cheers mate!
hi mat great show patience pays off in the end, thanks mate craig Swansea.
Thanks Craig. Glad you enjoyed it.
All the best. Mat
Niki is as good a videographer as you are a shooter. Nice squirrel shots I must say.
He's does a fantastic job, Reg.
Cheers. Mat
Thank you for a great video. Could you please post a link to the adjustable rest you had your rifle on ? Many thanks.
Geoff.
Great goings on Matt, love the smell of the woods this time of year. keep it up bud. atb phil.
Thanks Phil. Yes, it's a brilliant time of year to be out and about.
All the best. Mat
You all prolly dont care but does anyone know of a way to get back into an Instagram account?
I was dumb lost the password. I love any assistance you can offer me!
@Jasper Marshall Instablaster =)
@Eric Ibrahim thanks so much for your reply. I got to the site through google and Im trying it out atm.
Takes quite some time so I will reply here later with my results.
@Eric Ibrahim It worked and I finally got access to my account again. I am so happy!
Thanks so much you really help me out !
A good vid with excellent commentary, as usual. I am about to buy my first gun, probably at the shooting shoe next week.
That cushion you're sat on looks the business, where might I pick one up? Thank you
Hi. Another great video. You should try and get that drone around the trees your shooting into. That would be great footage.
only if a tele photo lens is used, the noise would scare them away or they might think its a bird of prey.
great vid once again 👍
Looks like you picked a better day for this episode Mat, doesn't the primos trigger tripod make for some easy static shooting, I wouldn't be without mine as it allows you to relax the weight of the rifle. BTW have you considered the use of a portable popup hide?
/simon
Hi Simon.
Yes, it was a much better day and the Trigger Stick Tripod is a massive help.
I have used pop-up hides in the past - sometimes we have Nicky or a static camera in one. I find them a bit restrictive for shooting, though - and it would make filming a bit tricky.
All the best. Mat
Another good show and hunt Mat. How do you like those Primos Trigger Sticks? I've heard they are wonderful as far as design goes, but that some owners are having malfunctioning problems with the trigger mechanism that drives the whole unit.
ATB, Michael
Hi Michael. I get on very well with them - great for keeping PCPs steady. Not had any problem with the mechanism, and mine have had a lot of use.
All the best. Mat
Thanks Mat. Good to know. I've had them in my wish list on Amazon for a while, so I'll give them a try.
Looking forward to your next episode.
Nice work mat. I also had my eye on that head net. The make & where you can get it would be of help thanks.
Thanks Lance. Afraid I can't remember where I got the head net, and there's no label in it... I think Jack Pyke and Deerhunter do similar ones.
All the best. Mat
Hi Lance,,,head net available off eBay about £13 and made by jack Pyle,,that's where I got mine and still available,,cheers
Thanks for that. Will go take a look.
Cool shooting, please could you tell me were u got ur scope cam. Thanks
great video
I know you've said before about your scopecam but could you please tell us again what it is and how you mount it to your scope please
Thanks Matthew.
Camcorder is Sony HDR-CX405, mounted via a rubber sleeve from flip-up scope lens cover that attaches via step-up rings glued to camera and sleeve.
All the best. Mat
Thanks
Can you tell me more about the camera and how you've got it attached please
Good video as always. But could you tell me how to mount the scope cam on a 22lr please all the best
another good show matt. now whats your opinion on the trigger sticks as i was thinking of getting a set
but see a lot of bad reports on them failing .
Thanks. My Trigger Sticks have had a lot of use, and I haven't had a problem with them yet.
All the best. Mat
Hi Matt, The doubt I have with your positioning on this video, is that the sun was full in your face. I know you had a head net on but would you not have been better with the sun behind you?
One day in the next million years squirrels will learn to make airguns and these vids will be a bit more interesting when they take revenge.
Hi. Can I please ask. Where did you get the scope camera mount? Or what make is it? Or did you make it yourself. I notice I have a very similar camera (only panasonic) and I'm thinking about mounting mine for the odd shot.
I have seen I few different mounts and have been thinking about maybe making one myself but thought I'd ask you first.
Thanks
Greetings from Indonesia, is there a link to buy a tripod?
Since you tried all the weapons, what do you think of Gamo?
Nice vid as always !
what cam is that that you use ?
Thank you. Camcorder is Sony HDR-CX405.
All the best. Mat
What pellets and grain are you using? That MK4 sounds FAC, I'm facing stabilisation issues with my Airwolf at 30 ftlb, keep up the good work
Finn
Hi again,forgot to mention the drone footage was a great addition,,,,
Thanks again. I'll pass that on to Nicky.
Cheers. Mat
Thanks
What camcorder are you using
hi just a quick question I was on an air rifle site looking for an Evanix sniper k and it said they deliver to to your door in the UK now I was under the impression that that was not allowed and had to be sent to your nearest gun dealer could you you help me out with this am I wrong or does the site sound dodgy
in accordance with the VCR Act of 2007 any business selling new airguns has to become a Registered Firearms Dealers and you can only buy from them direct, and not by mail-order but they will most likely use their own courier to deliver airguns in England and Wales as no licence is required for sub 12 only proof you are over 18, you will be required to show proof of age and sign for the weapon for it to be handed over.
They are basically extending the shop to your door.
/simon
Thanks that's a great help now I won't feel like I'm breaking the law if that's how it can be done 🖒🖒🖒
Mat what scope cam did you use?
Hi Tyrone.
It's a Sony HDR-CX405 - attached with the rubber sleeve from a flip-up scope lens cover. Will try to cover it again in a future episode.
All the best. Mat
thanks Mat just want one for my 22LR
How much does that gun costs ?
What make was the range finder
Jonty Arkwright nitesite
Nice!
Thanks very much. Mat
Good result for just 'sitting still' Mat.
atb t ..
Thanks Tadpole. I reckon keeping still is probably about the most effective, and overlooked, element of fieldcraft.
All the best
Mat
plz tell me this airgun model and prize and shooting range
I'm surprised to hear of a squirrel eating yew berries - they are extremely poisonous.
Good
I've watched a lot of your hunts and I think one thing you need to do to improve success is whisper you talk way to loud and doing so will spook a lot of game
Is there any animals you hunters don't shoot?
Hi Bruce.
Are you implying that grey squirrels should not be shot?
They are an invasive species that has contributed to the decline of our native red squirrel, numerous songbird species and dormice. The damage they cause to trees degrades woodland habitat and also costs the UK forestry industry millions of pounds every year.
Is it your view that they should not be controlled at all, or would you prefer to see it done by poisoning or trapping?
Kind regards. Mat
I'd prefer to see nature balance herself out. Although the grey squirrel is an "invasive species" it does not mean they cannot be controlled without further human interference.
Squirrels have plenty of natural predators - they are often attacked by flying predators such as hawks and owls. On the ground, squirrels need to be on the lookout for all the foxes, coyotes, wildcats, weasels and snakes that eat them whenever they get a chance.
Kind regards, Mr Nigg
I wish it were that simple, Bruce. My background is in conservation, and the problems caused by grey squirrels in the UK are acknowledged by most of our major conservation organisations.
The introduction of invasive species effectively does away with any balance of nature - you're adding an incompatible component to an ecosystem that has developed over thousands of years. The grey squirrel out-competes virtually all of our small mammals and birds, and none of our indigenous predators are capable of having a significant impact - hence grey squirrels have spread and established rapidly. Many of the predators you list are absent in the UK.
For an idea of the problems introduced species cause to the balance of an ecosystem, Google 'introduced species New Zealand'. The impact has been devastating there, and that's a very large landmass. The UK is very small by comparison, which means the impact tends to be felt even more quickly. Introductions are usually made with good intentions but the unforeseen problems can be huge. We have similar problems with plants, too - Himalayan Balsam and Japanese Knotweed being just two that are causing major damage.
Kind regards. Mat
theshootingshow Well I hope you have fun shooting them then, it sounds like you a rebalancing nature :/
@@AmericanHero911 he very much is rebalancing nature
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If in Spain we did what you do; You pay a huge fine to keep you from going to jail.
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Simple killer.
This is what happened to him off cam, th-cam.com/video/_yb1W-0L8YQ/w-d-xo.html
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