Airgun Shooting - an introduction

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  • Mat Manning introduces airgun shooting and goes hunting for rabbit.
    A successful airgun shooter needs good fieldcraft skills and a keen sense of nature. Airgun shooting means getting close to wildlife.
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  • @paulprior3775
    @paulprior3775 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Air rifles are so hard to get to grips with, you have to take everything into consideration but also one of the most exciting forms of hunting , i first picked one up many years ago and have been hooked ever since , hats off to matt hes a very good shot and full of great info for not just beginners but even the best of shooters , his great videos and knowledge are buy far some of the best in this field

  • @JoeWalker98
    @JoeWalker98 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I was cackling at the cow jumping when you moved😂 it mustve been so confused

  • @titch5741
    @titch5741 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Matt Manning has to be one of the best airrifle hunters of all time... He's definitely a British legend when it comes to hunting with air rifles and just seems like a all round decent person

    • @zerolubin
      @zerolubin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      except he kills things.

    • @rwentfordable
      @rwentfordable 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@zerolubin Yeah, so the alternative is to let the rabbit population explode and cause starvation and disease? You want them to suffer?

    • @hmfc2005
      @hmfc2005 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@zerolubin humanely and efficiently and in their own environment

  • @lorcankelleher5434
    @lorcankelleher5434 10 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I actually enjoy this more than the shooting show. The host is just so much more natural. Feels like he's just talking about him and what he loves. Doesn't feel scripted or anything at all. I don't even shoot air guns!
    Thanks for the great content. Please keep it coming.

    • @theboycalledleaf
      @theboycalledleaf 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agreed. I'm afraid I'm off the shooting show too. However he comes across well in this documentary. Very informative and nicely filmed. Thanks

  • @stephenoneill4345
    @stephenoneill4345 9 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    I really enjoyed that mate,personally I love sitting in a coppice waiting on a couple of plump wood pigeons to arrive.I think most people miss what airgun hunting is all about.For me its about being out in the forrest,wind blowing,trees creeking and that sense of peace I get being out there.

    • @davidstorton910
      @davidstorton910 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I can't lie mate, I miss more shots than I should be taking doing my secret twitcher (bird watching, I'm a closet twitcher), especially when I'm in a hide

    • @lmaoroflcopter
      @lmaoroflcopter 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @MJB 112 yes. Just ask your local farmers.

    • @MichaelGallagher97
      @MichaelGallagher97 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lmaoroflcopter You say this like most UK farmers are agreeable folk...I've had them call the police on me for going down a public road I had right of way on...Seems the time off local nice farmers has been replaced with the corporate farming entities. Least where I live now...
      any hits on how to approach them and ask for permission?

    • @lmaoroflcopter
      @lmaoroflcopter 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MichaelGallagher97 walk up to their farm, knock on the door, and ask. Don't act entitled or be a dick about it, they're busy and they are often concerned with their crops and their livestock, if they don't think you look trustworthy they'll not take you on. Equally they may already have given someone else permission, however if you catch that person you may be able to negotiate access with them.
      You will however be expected to turn up. The farmer needs the things taken care of. If you don't bother going every week, he'll be telling you to naff off.
      Oh and almost all farmers are agreeable folk. Maybe start out the asking without the weird bias against farmers.

  • @michaelmartin9022
    @michaelmartin9022 9 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    Haha, I was about to comment that if your camouflage is too good, the cows might walk on you XD

    • @ckwunch8028
      @ckwunch8028 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Michael Martin For some reason they tend not to walk on you.
      The biggest issue with cows in the field is knowing there is poop in places so be careful where you are lol.

    • @Sheridan2LT
      @Sheridan2LT 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      xDD nice

    • @dusk3315
      @dusk3315 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      HAHAHAH

  • @hmfc2005
    @hmfc2005 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lovely filming and production, and Matt nails it in terms of what it's about. Going for a wee stalk with a spring-powered air rifle, communion with nature, listening, watching and learning, and if your timing is right, coming home with a couple of fresh rabbits or woodies, is shooting heaven.

  • @jongiant
    @jongiant 10 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Well presented and gives good explanation of the craft. It explains the need for camo and that air gunners aren't wannabe Rambos!

  • @greenfingers9471
    @greenfingers9471 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    We need more new vids like this as air gunning is getting bigger by the month, realy nice to watch

  • @MrCervuselaphus
    @MrCervuselaphus 8 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    I always thought the Brits made damn good airguns. I had a BSA "Mercury" and had much enjoyment with it. and a well made video as well!

    • @lxzqs5529
      @lxzqs5529 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I still have a bsa Mercury but I recently bought a bsa superstar underlever (I like buying older air rifles)

    • @rancedavis5106
      @rancedavis5106 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      BSA, AIR ARMS, DAYSTATE just to name afew all top notch buddy

  • @ulstwarrior
    @ulstwarrior 10 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    great video, I'm new to air gunning so clips like this are really useful. I'm using a .22 Hatsan 60s - a nice springer, FAC rated at 18.57 ft/lb. So please more like this is really helpful.

  • @AirRifleSport
    @AirRifleSport 11 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Now... This is a lovely video. Well explained and executed. Well done!

  • @russellturnbull5384
    @russellturnbull5384 11 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Great film, really enjoyed it! Please keep up the great work!!!!

  • @STUTIEB
    @STUTIEB 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful film ,thank you

  • @firefieldandfork
    @firefieldandfork 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Does anyone know who the music is credited to on the video? It’s beautiful.

  • @Kigai11
    @Kigai11 11 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nicely done.

  • @augusto9793
    @augusto9793 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This video is iconic 🙌🏻.

  • @markrogers4765
    @markrogers4765 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    well done thx so much be well and safe mark

  • @darrencopley3631
    @darrencopley3631 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your advice is appreciated & professional 👍 thanks

  • @colgele
    @colgele 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another great video from BASC. Thank you.

  • @TheDavelectronic
    @TheDavelectronic 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic video ! love all your work with Airguns, Ace !

  • @TheSpanishVulture
    @TheSpanishVulture 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks I'll have a look. Great video !

  • @catmartin9603
    @catmartin9603 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lovely film and great music.

  • @philbailey496
    @philbailey496 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I enjoy your video and would really like to hunt. But i just cannot kill animals just trying to to survive. But yet i know that the bunnies will cause the farmer great problems and if not contained , Will cause there cattle to break legs and and transfare disease perhaps. I do not condem your sport for nessesity. I feel that some may get carried away and perhaps kill for sport continousley, perhaps shooting hundreds of birds from trees. That i find upsetting. But thank you for your well presented video and the knowledge you share. For the ever changing weather in this country and possibillity of food shortages that may arise. You never know if this sport may be a good way of putting food on the table. Besides, The targets i shoot taste awfull. But growing up within a rural village. I know how nice rabbit stew tastes and just how bitter hair,s are. Good vid. Thanx

  • @frumentarii6542
    @frumentarii6542 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice hunting

  • @DavesStuff100
    @DavesStuff100 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent great information, thanks

  • @Mr.krabz2182
    @Mr.krabz2182 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice one for the pot 👌👌

  • @terenceanthony1
    @terenceanthony1 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video

  • @masonjones7578
    @masonjones7578 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I wish I had one of those airguns,but I got to be happy because I got a gamo whisper elite fusion witch cost 240$

  •  10 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great video, keep them coming

  • @lamlhingneilam8560
    @lamlhingneilam8560 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice bro

  • @johndonohoe9165
    @johndonohoe9165 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good video

  • @pauljames2228
    @pauljames2228 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    thanks mat I did join the BASC but where can you go shooting

    • @BA-vq9oj
      @BA-vq9oj 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Paul James i wonder that too

    • @PellyFTW
      @PellyFTW 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Speak to a local farmer, most will let you go shooting as you're doing them a favour. You just need to prove to them that you are sensible with your gun and humane with your shooting.

  • @jesusflecha6848
    @jesusflecha6848 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    good video..

  • @TheSpanishVulture
    @TheSpanishVulture 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What camo is that? Works really well

    • @BASCfilms
      @BASCfilms  10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That camo does work well - and challenging to film! Mat informs me It's an old Stormkloth jacket, which is no longer available. The English Woodland pattern, made by Jack Pyke, is quite similar but you may well find other brands that are just as good.

  • @lalew2
    @lalew2 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    bring some sort of ground cover if the ground is wet?

  • @captnaidy6122
    @captnaidy6122 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good video very well done and informative Keep up the good work.
    Thank you for not showing the actual kill, I love all animals but do understand the cull of rabbits and grey squirrels. PEACE :-)

  • @TheAlexagius
    @TheAlexagius 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The only real advantage over a .22lr integrally suppressed bolt gun is that a sub 12ft/lb air rifle is licence free (especially given the fact that super colibri deliver 11 ft/lb).

    • @lmaoroflcopter
      @lmaoroflcopter 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      And you can get 500 pellets vs 50 .22lr for about £8

  • @schmidttrigger9690
    @schmidttrigger9690 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Interesting, very responsible hunting. Does anybody know what the sound track is?

    • @Niphatorn
      @Niphatorn 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes it' Awful 😋

  • @آلَګظّمَآوِيِّ
    @آلَګظّمَآوِيِّ 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    افظل مقطع شفته بحيايتي. ويا ريت احصل عله هاي البندقيه. 😣

  • @Wildlife102
    @Wildlife102 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great vid matt. Really enjoyed it an very well put together an very informative atvb Sv

  • @Niphatorn
    @Niphatorn 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I prefer the oratory presentation on this video, as opposed to Mat's more recent videos.
    His later style is too sort of tense and over emphatic.
    Nothing wrong with the video content just that change in presentation.

  • @cameronthomson6010
    @cameronthomson6010 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What gun and sight is that

  • @Needforspeed-zk4jt
    @Needforspeed-zk4jt 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow

  • @mojoejoejoe1026
    @mojoejoejoe1026 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Would be fairer if the hunters pitted themselves against each other rather than a dumb rabbit

    • @ckwunch8028
      @ckwunch8028 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      MoJoe JoeJoe I think you missed the point of the video.

    • @davidstorton910
      @davidstorton910 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Other hunters aren't a half as good to eat, besides the government has something to say about it (spoilsports)

    • @ashleybishton742
      @ashleybishton742 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes you deffinately missed the point of this video. Another anti lol delusional at best is probably an understatement. I expect you are a Liberal too so that explains it.

  • @pyntngenlangrynghang8242
    @pyntngenlangrynghang8242 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hei bro what is the name of that gun ?

  • @greedygringoprospecting6941
    @greedygringoprospecting6941 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    here in the USA the varmint has got a chance in hell nice rifle but we can have 75 100 ft/lbs that means the varmint is in deep shit I have hit varmints at 80 ,90 yards with my beeman crowmagnum 27 ft/lbs I have watched the feathers come off the back of crows because my R9 ,R1 are moving so fast like 15 ft/lbs .177

    • @greedygringoprospecting6941
      @greedygringoprospecting6941 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      The Stoned Videogame Nerd you have to go to airguns of Arizona some of the daystate rifles have like 100 ft/lbs no kidding the wolverine and some of the others the one I'm interested in is the fx indy .30 like 75 to 80 ft/lbs some of th pcp's have like 30 ft/lbs my old theoben = beeman crowmagnum .22 27 ft/lbs with a aunschutz barrel and a 7x21 bushnell 3200 elite scope mil-dot reticle

  • @indonesianhuntingandadvent3107
    @indonesianhuntingandadvent3107 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    What? what is your target?

  • @MrCervuselaphus
    @MrCervuselaphus 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    God! Is that a real village or a beautiful movie set. hah just attack of envy here.

  • @jordonmortimer5625
    @jordonmortimer5625 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    what gun is that.

    • @ckwunch8028
      @ckwunch8028 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jordon Mortimer Its a daystate mk4. Prices new your looking at over £1000 just for the gun and another £500 for air tank etc to fill it

  • @arnold.k6835
    @arnold.k6835 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    what he doesn't know is that the rabbit actually has his sights on him

    • @jeddy_bravo
      @jeddy_bravo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      In his cross "hares" 🤣

  • @gametrack6774
    @gametrack6774 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sir please inam doing work your country ,

  • @gustoaja5107
    @gustoaja5107 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Shoot 30 m👍

  • @peters5903
    @peters5903 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    4:20 baby rabbit behind you?

  • @tymskirich4977
    @tymskirich4977 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    to jest AWP💵

  • @ismagarcia7304
    @ismagarcia7304 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    !

  • @miljenko4209
    @miljenko4209 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    what i dont like about airgun hunting videos is they have high power air rifle and bait and they just wait in their perfect camo suit. when i was kid most camo id get was dad or uncles old war jacket and green pants,then id walk with iron sighted airgun and hunt rabbits,pheasants and kill pests like some species of birds

    • @airsoftluke17
      @airsoftluke17 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      miljenko 420 it’s just a different method of hunting and more often then not more effective

    • @miljenko4209
      @miljenko4209 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@airsoftluke17 what do you prefer

    • @airsoftluke17
      @airsoftluke17 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      miljenko 420 free roaming for fun and trapping for results

    • @lmaoroflcopter
      @lmaoroflcopter 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      When I was a kid folk would go around with high wattage lamps, then let the dogs go.
      Times change.

  • @dusk3315
    @dusk3315 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    interesting but if only the shot was visible lol

  • @curleex3838
    @curleex3838 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Rabbits are colour blind, they see shades and shapes NOT PINK faces lol...!

  • @johnburgess5645
    @johnburgess5645 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    a true airgunner would use sub 12ft/lbs not cheat with fac rated guns like the one used in this video

    • @gammonbaldy1765
      @gammonbaldy1765 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Totally agree, most airgunners use sub 12 lb, he should say in the tittle, and I would not bother watching
      ,

  • @cherpiu5842
    @cherpiu5842 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Bla bla bla puro bla bla .

  • @SHOOTER3258
    @SHOOTER3258 10 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    hate air gun hunters!!

    • @verminators9620
      @verminators9620 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      By looking at your channel uploads. I mean you play COD this is pest control. No different from other calibre guns. Your probably don’t know what a calibre is either

    • @ashleybishton742
      @ashleybishton742 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ud get your arse kicked in a competition with me everyone who's commented on this video would. No doubt about it I have the silver to prove it. We don't just hunt u know.