Mark, I appreciate the show but why is it that UK content makers are more and more showing us what they can do with large calibre FAC rated airguns. Considering (by a huge margin) most airgun users in the UK will be using sub 12ft-lb rifles in either .22 or .177 calibre. With sub 12 rifles it is the fieldcraft and accurate range assessment mostly within 30 meters of your quarry as a maximum. Let’s see a bit more of what the normal airgunner in the UK needs to do.
To appeals to the US audience or to show something different, new and engaging. Either way, I enjoy seeing some high end kit but also like to watch people out with a sub 12ftlb springer occasionally too!
I know what you mean, I'm not sure how I feel about having to have several thousand pounds worth of gear to hunt a rodent...where will it end....drone strikes from the comfort of an armchair😅
Yes I agree and will try and get more sub 12ftlb stuff coming in 😉 I was actually thinking the same and think this might be the last episode with the Brocock sniper as I think it’s due to be returned anyhow 👍
Bit of mixed grill there! I live on the edge of the North Yorkshire moors and around the fields where I live rabbits seem to be as rare as hens teeth and I love a rabbit for the pot but I only eat them if I’ve shot them as I’m a tad fussy like that, I like to see what I’m eating if you get my drift!
Good shooting pal, your set up is very similar to mine, FX Maverick FAC .25 tuned to 60ft lb firing Zan 33 grn slugs, Hawke Vantage & HiK micro15, it finds & knocks off most vermin, those missed are down to shooter error !!
Another great vid. I like the FAC content but it does make me a bit green with envy 😀 I noted your comment about the lid on the feeder and the greys not having sussed out lifting it yet. I'm lucky to do grey squirrel control in an area with reds and have noticed that the reds are much quicker to work out lid lifting than the greys. Maybe I just have less intelligent greys 😆
I've been shooting Pheasant and Rabbit for years for game, I currently have a .177 Gas ram rated 11.7 IBft and a .22 springer with a rating of 11.5Ibft. I'm keen to start shooting squirrels for game but I have never shot a squirrel and have a mantra that I will only kill what I am going to eat and would like a clean kill and really don't know what calibre rifle would be best. , I have also been told that squirrels have really thick skulls and are tough little buggers! so I really don't want Mr Nutz running about injured full of lead because I've used the wrong Rifle and pellets Any advice is welcome!
As with most things airgun related shot placement is key and a well placed shot with any calibre at sensible range will do the job. Squirrels are indeed very tough so probably the best airgun I have used for them is a .25 in an fac version. If you don’t have an fac I would probably favour the .22 personally but everyone has their own opinions on air rifle calibers!
@260rips I bought a ATA Arms Airborne about a month ago in .22 for the task of Squirrels, Not tried it yet but will be doing. Am I best going for head behind the eye or chest through the lungs I'm an above average shot so can place them where they need to be.
A few brands are starting to get a bit cheaper such as HikMicro, they are now selling good competitively priced thermals but we’re not under the £700 mark just yet!
@@260rips that's brilliant. I knew they'd be put to some good use. Now if you remove the tails, there is a fishing lure Mfg here in the states the pays $0.15 USD for them and if you send more than $50 worth they pay the shipping. MEPPS. Check it out.
@@davidmathieson4280 I experienced jealousy of fac shooters till i realised i could just apply for one. my personal experience. fac vids appeal to more people, thats why the south african guys get loads of views shooting slugs @150m.
Great shooting, as vastly different technique and ability is required as you explained,to successfully spot and stalk squirrels in an open woodland, versus the fixed range of a feeder getting their attention. I also like the superior despatch authority of that 25cal ensuring clean and humane kills. Lastly, your videos are so pleasant to watch and hear the natural woodland sounds and underfoot compared to so many who have mostly banal, intrusive and inappropriate music playing at various levels of intensity. I’m out most days on crop protection etc and have never heard music being played whilst in the field, so I really question the spoiler effect need of it, on so many otherwise entertaining videos.
They are an invasive specie to the uk, they cause damage to nesting birds and also to woodlands in the uk.they are also the cause of making the red squirrels that used to flurish in the uk go rare and almost extinct,its because the carry a disease called parapoxvirus and this can kill they red. The reason we control and shoot the greys is to try introducing the red squirrels back so they can thrive again.. and just to be clear we do not shoot red squirrels in the uk, only grey. Every one is entitled to their opinions on everything but its nice to know that you would also like to know the reason on doing what we do 👍
Squirrels do a lot of damage to trees to the extent they can kill the tree, they also predate the nests of songbirds. In areas where there are still numbers of our native red squirrel, grey squirrels need to be culled to prevent them transmitting squirrel pox to them and wiping them out completely, hope this answers your question
Always a pleasure watching your content Mark, cheers.
As always Mark, another enjoyable video, well done.
Geoff.
We’ll, I thought you were being a bit scattered looking for squirrels in the trees so quickly at first. Then I saw you had a thermal bino!! 😂
Mark, I appreciate the show but why is it that UK content makers are more and more showing us what they can do with large calibre FAC rated airguns. Considering (by a huge margin) most airgun users in the UK will be using sub 12ft-lb rifles in either .22 or .177 calibre. With sub 12 rifles it is the fieldcraft and accurate range assessment mostly within 30 meters of your quarry as a maximum. Let’s see a bit more of what the normal airgunner in the UK needs to do.
To appeals to the US audience or to show something different, new and engaging.
Either way, I enjoy seeing some high end kit but also like to watch people out with a sub 12ftlb springer occasionally too!
I know what you mean, I'm not sure how I feel about having to have several thousand pounds worth of gear to hunt a rodent...where will it end....drone strikes from the comfort of an armchair😅
Yes I agree and will try and get more sub 12ftlb stuff coming in 😉 I was actually thinking the same and think this might be the last episode with the Brocock sniper as I think it’s due to be returned anyhow 👍
100% let’s get more videos using a sub 12 air rifle
As a UK fac user I prefer seeing the fac stuff
Bit of mixed grill there! I live on the edge of the North Yorkshire moors and around the fields where I live rabbits seem to be as rare as hens teeth and I love a rabbit for the pot but I only eat them if I’ve shot them as I’m a tad fussy like that, I like to see what I’m eating if you get my drift!
Great video this week Mark.
Great shooting mark nice air rifle love the videos keep them coming brilliant
Excellent vid ... enjoyed that immensely ...
Good shooting pal, your set up is very similar to mine, FX Maverick FAC .25 tuned to 60ft lb firing Zan 33 grn slugs, Hawke Vantage & HiK micro15, it finds & knocks off most vermin, those missed are down to shooter error !!
It's great to see what a fac rifle can do in the forest , great video
Great video. Thanks. Peace be unto you.
Is this now FAC only?
No sorry it’s just the last couple of guns I’ve been sent, we will be steering things back to 12ftlb 😉
Another great vid. I like the FAC content but it does make me a bit green with envy 😀 I noted your comment about the lid on the feeder and the greys not having sussed out lifting it yet. I'm lucky to do grey squirrel control in an area with reds and have noticed that the reds are much quicker to work out lid lifting than the greys. Maybe I just have less intelligent greys 😆
that 25 cal really does stone them
Great video - thanks. What is the bipod you are using?
It’s an atlas bipod from Sporting services 👍
Seems to pack a punch for sure. What is the scope came used here?
It’s a triggercam from highland outdoors 👍
That first squirrel did indeed look upset!
I've been shooting Pheasant and Rabbit for years for game, I currently have a .177 Gas ram rated 11.7 IBft and a .22 springer with a rating of 11.5Ibft. I'm keen to start shooting squirrels for game but I have never shot a squirrel and have a mantra that I will only kill what I am going to eat and would like a clean kill and really don't know what calibre rifle would be best. , I have also been told that squirrels have really thick skulls and are tough little buggers! so I really don't want Mr Nutz running about injured full of lead because I've used the wrong Rifle and pellets Any advice is welcome!
As with most things airgun related shot placement is key and a well placed shot with any calibre at sensible range will do the job. Squirrels are indeed very tough so probably the best airgun I have used for them is a .25 in an fac version. If you don’t have an fac I would probably favour the .22 personally but everyone has their own opinions on air rifle calibers!
@260rips I bought a ATA Arms Airborne about a month ago in .22 for the task of Squirrels, Not tried it yet but will be doing. Am I best going for head behind the eye or chest through the lungs I'm an above average shot so can place them where they need to be.
you would thinh by now someone would be selling a good quality thermal scope and handheld imager for under 700 bucks but we aint there yet
A few brands are starting to get a bit cheaper such as HikMicro, they are now selling good competitively priced thermals but we’re not under the £700 mark just yet!
How to buy this kind of gun and where?
Contact your nearest Brocock dealer 👍
Great stuff as always pard, are you ever home 😄 🤣
About 10 years ago we had lots of rabbits in Cornwall with the same marks as that one
Mark do you take these Greys to the pot or do you have Kitties at the local Farm that might enjoy the treat?
There’s actually a local zoo that I drop them into for their lynx, apparently they absolutely love them!
@@260rips that's brilliant. I knew they'd be put to some good use. Now if you remove the tails, there is a fishing lure Mfg here in the states the pays $0.15 USD for them and if you send more than $50 worth they pay the shipping. MEPPS. Check it out.
You weren't kidding when you said the Merger Thermal's are not a cheap bit of kit. 😵💫I could buy a second-hand car for the same price LOL.
we need to get back to sub 12flb
Yes we will be 👍
I agree , but it's all him and mick Garvey shoot. It's about pushing the product, I prefer Mr Dave Ratz.
its called the airgun show. it encompasses all airguns. you could always get an FAC ticket if youre jealous ;)
Jealous that's a strange comment to make
@@davidmathieson4280 I experienced jealousy of fac shooters till i realised i could just apply for one. my personal experience. fac vids appeal to more people, thats why the south african guys get loads of views shooting slugs @150m.
A bit disappointing that this is a rerun.
All episodes are put out on Monday on the shooting show as well as the Wednesday airgun show 👍
Mark is of better use taking long range shots with his centerfire. He should go back to what he started with... thats what got him his name
And that’s what I enjoy most! I’m doing this alongside the centrefire stuff to help the show out since Matt has left the channel 👍
Great shooting, as vastly different technique and ability is required as you explained,to successfully spot and stalk squirrels in an open woodland, versus the fixed range of a feeder getting their attention. I also like the superior despatch authority of that 25cal ensuring clean and humane kills. Lastly, your videos are so pleasant to watch and hear the natural woodland sounds and underfoot compared to so many who have mostly banal, intrusive and inappropriate music playing at various levels of intensity. I’m out most days on crop protection etc and have never heard music being played whilst in the field, so I really question the spoiler effect need of it, on so many otherwise entertaining videos.
Great bit of film but would be even better if it sounded less like a kettle crisp eating competition...
Yes had some issues with the mic on this one 🤨 I’ve brought another lavalier mic now so should be sorted, at least it wants to be for £70 🥴
The show was put out about a week ago you guys are just starting The show repeats😢
It went out Monday as part of the shooting show as it always does 👍
Song decent range deer would be good to watch
No! Not allowed! 🤦🏻♂️😆
Hi I'm looking to buy a new air rifle can you help please with top 5 for 2023
Where is Matt Manning? I've been away for a while.
He has moved on...have a google
He’s on S&C tv.
No interest in Airguns, but if Mark's in it, I'd watch a tampon review.
😂 thanks Rob 😂 hope you and family are keeping well 👍
Nice one. Killed a squirrel. Tosspot.
Correct... squirrels are right toss pots. The less the better 👍
@@dyltwinful elaborate? Please I’m interested. Not being shit. Why are squirrels a nuisance?
They are an invasive specie to the uk, they cause damage to nesting birds and also to woodlands in the uk.they are also the cause of making the red squirrels that used to flurish in the uk go rare and almost extinct,its because the carry a disease called parapoxvirus and this can kill they red. The reason we control and shoot the greys is to try introducing the red squirrels back so they can thrive again.. and just to be clear we do not shoot red squirrels in the uk, only grey. Every one is entitled to their opinions on everything but its nice to know that you would also like to know the reason on doing what we do 👍
@@dyltwinful nice for for the reply I get you 👍🏻 love shooting but not killing ....
Squirrels do a lot of damage to trees to the extent they can kill the tree, they also predate the nests of songbirds.
In areas where there are still numbers of our native red squirrel, grey squirrels need to be culled to prevent them transmitting squirrel pox to them and wiping them out completely, hope this answers your question
Squirrels,rats,birds your so tough i bet the girls love you John wick has a rival
I’m sure they do but I don’t think pest control makes you ‘tough’ 🤔 very strange thought process 🤷🏻♂️