2 Days Hunting & Shooting Foxes, Feral Cats & Pigs || 6BR & 6.5PRC Rifles || Thermal Optics Testing

This contracted shoot I'm solo and specifically targeting introduced foxes, along with a couple of bonus feral pigs and a feral cat. Thermal gear running off the ATV is a great combination and I stack up a decent number of animals considering local pressure from other hunters and shooters.
It was great to be out in this beautiful area riding around on my Suzuki King Quad AXI 500 ATV. Weather conditions varied greatly with hot stinging sun at elevation, to mountain mist and drizzle, nothing like a mixed bag to spice things up.
This shooting is purely pest control of invasive species in Australia. These uncontrolled animals are an environmental and agricultural menace, often carrying bacterial and diseases like brucellosis. Pigs are left where they lay as carrion, nothing generally lasts more than a week in the Aussie bush before it's just a few scattered remains. Foxes and feral cats, if you don't understand the risks they pose in Australia, please do yourself a favour and google it. These species are an absolute menace and must be controlled. Don't like that, don't watch it, this is AUSTRALIA !!!
I am a vertebrate pest control - contract shooter in NSW. For those wondering about the suppressor, I hold the necessary permit in NSW to do so. If seeking information regarding that, please check the FAR webpage for details. All shooting is performed on privately owned farms, with exclusive permission granted for paid services.
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Rifles used - I always get asked that !!!
The blue rifle, AKA #smurfgun is an Australian GCPD Arms Elite Series II chambered in 6.5PRC, 24" Carbon Six barrel all sitting in the GCPD Arms fully adjustable chassis. Suppressor again is a Shawmac Industries (although larger), and I'm shooting Hornady 147gr ELD-M projectiles. Optic is a Japanese made Zerotech Trace Advanced 4-24x50mm FFP fitted with a Pulsar Krypton 2 XG50 thermal clip on.
My 6mm BR is a custom Tikka T3, 18" Carbon Six CF wrapped barrel and Hi-Tec Industries CF stock. The suppressor is made by Shawmac Industries, which works amazingly well on this cartridge shooting Hornady 87gr Vmax Projectiles (all ammo is reloaded, no please don't ask me for load data as I don't share this information). Thermal scope is a Pulsar Thermion 2 LRF XG50.
For scanner duties, I'm running Pulsar Merger LRF XL50 thermal binoculars in a chest rig, and an InfiRay Finder FH35R V2 on the remote handle and ATV screen setup.
If you are interested in a thermal or night vision device in Australia, have a chat with Ben from Hunt the Night. He generally has the best prices anyway in Oz.
If seeking an Olight product of any kind, I have an exclusive code: EO10 which gets you 10% off. www.olightstore.com.au/s/UKE748
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[@404nitro]

I don't care what gun you use. I like it all, but getting to look through the scope is nice at times too. Keep it coming!

[@peterreidy603]

Choice of weapon is entirely up to you, you are the expert. I’m just happy you keep getting both foxes & cats - keep em coming.

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Thanks mate

[@foxbusters]

I really enjoy your presentations. I prefer your thermal scope. I use Pulsar Trail 2. PIP is useful. 2023 tally 224 foxes and 80 feral cats. I got 29 foxes at a feedlot last week.

[@stephenbroomhead4110]

Kitty vids are my favourite

[@ronsamborski6230]

Meee-ooowwch! 🤣💥

[@MrRebar15]

*EDGE of the OUTBACK* Bravo well done, thank-you for taking the time to bring us along. GOD Bless.

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@rosalindstewart7013]

The cat was the cherry mate, great vid Nath, shoot whatever gun you feel like mate, we all still gunna watch, cheers Yogi ✌️🤙

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

I know Yogi, cheers mate 👌

[@elainevenier1624]

WOW! That is some gear you have there....love watching. thanks. Old lady in England.

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Thanks for watching!

[@watjejanssen7535]

great video,nice shots enjoyed watching !(and a 10+ for the cat)

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Thank you very much!

[@stevenlord782]

Muzzle report from the 6br sounds awesome Nath 👌

[@davidpalmer9780]

I really liked the footage you took riding on the quad around the area. The different views from the front to the rear, through the grass and of yourself steering looked very professional and well framed. I hope to see more in future videos to get an appeciation of the environment you're travelling in. Thank you.

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Cheers mate 👌

[@peterkhansen]

Definitely the 6mm BR with thermion...

[@ScottPankhurst]

agreed. very interesting to see the reticle when he applies hold over/under or lead on a running animal.

[@kevinfenton592]

I also love that it sounds suppressed with sub sonics. You don't hear the crack of the super sonic round travelling. Also a big fan of the 308!

[@gp3829]

Hi, thanks for posting and please keep up the good work. I also enjoyed catching a snippet of the Australian Countryside.

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Cool, thanks

[@debramage739]

Nice work Nathan

[@glenclifton4563]

Love the videos!! Thank you from Tennessee, USA

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Glad you like them!

[@andybrock100]

Another great video Nathan, the subtle Olight torch work made me laugh, “ now where’s that fox, oh there it is” luckily you found it with a strategically placed Olight torch 😂

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Exactly 😉

[@nickstoic2944]

Great job and fun Nathan. All your arsenal is tops.

[@scottgrinham1724]

Mate awesome as always. Love the fox fire works!!👍👊

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@mikenielsen8781]

Thanks for the great photography. I have fond memories of the New England area! It's very beautiful around there!

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

It really is!

[@stevesutton6093]

Love your work as always, for me I like the Thermion with the reticle display as it gives me that visceral feel of being there in person which just adds another layer of pleasure to the experience.

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Fair enough!

[@Forexfox99]

Hunt the Night kicks ass. Love yr work guys.

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Cheers

[@robertbland1673]

Both rifles and scopes were great and I enjoyed watching them.

[@stefanlauster4877]

Lovin the smurf gun with clip on !

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

It's a wicked bit of kit indeed.

[@thedevilinthecircuit1414]

What a beautiful country; we're planning a trip there next year. *Good onya* for doing the right thing to preserve native species and livestock, brother.

[@craigtomkinson2837]

Cool ep and lovely shooting

[@jayjudd6518]

What’s not to like. Your shit is great. Following the enviously you.😊😊

[@boaringaustralia]

Great video mate 👍

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Thanks 👍

[@MrBHuntingDownUnder]

Great video fella, love your work as always 🍻

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Thanks 👍

[@akunclebull]

Can’t believe how talented you are at hitting hog at dead run at over 100m. Phenomenal shooting! You’re definitely dialed in mate!

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

I get a little practice 😉

[@meba109]

Great job as always Nathan 👍👍👍

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Thanks again!

[@kevsmu]

Great video mate another cracking watch. Love the Smurf gun but Thermion is always a classic view 👊👊 hope your well mate

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

You too mate 🍻

[@KlunkWheatley]

Doesn't matter what you use, the outcome is still the same! Pests being dispatched 👌🏽 keep up the great work 👍🏼

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Thanks!

[@paulbanga9668]

Snicko reakons you clipped that gate 😊

[@curtbennett5321]

Algorithmic engagement comment. Well done once again. I'm partial to the close-up view. I guess I'm kinda sick because I like the effects of the shots. Splatter and all.

[@rosalindstewart7013]

Not on ya own bro cheers Yogi ✌️🤙

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Fair enough!

[@digzydoogan4932]

Entering af as always..

[@HenkduPlooy-ym3ed]

Love the 6BR.

[@shanemckenzie9081]

Great work as usual Nathan.

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@edwardhawkey5714]

That 3rd fox was so excited that he lost his mind, great shooting mate, as always, its a pleasure watching your videos. cheers.

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Cheers !!!

[@apistosig4173]

Excellent Outcome

[@acediamond7524]

You’re doing the lords work mate! Thank you for helping to keep the balance! ❤️

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

No problem 👍

[@Dan65G]

Loving the clip-on content!

[@Forexfox99]

Yo Nathan, the pulsar mergers fit in the extra large Kuiu bino case just like you said. Well done. Thanks for that.

[@larrylong6268]

You have the best job in this world.

[@paulSly-jl1po]

Wouldn't know it was summer with all that green grass around.Great work on the foxes.Always satisfying when you hear the"thwop" of the impact.Thanks for sharing the video.

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Thanks 👍

[@brtshpestcontrol9536]

It's all good mate, but the Thermion head shots are epic! ;)

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

They are!

[@johnnyfishburn]

Hi, nice shooting and I think the 6.5 prc rifle really rocks. I hope to see more of your videos for this rifle. And man how I would love to own one of this beauty. 👍

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

She's a really nice bit of kit for sure.

[@sinisterpink9907]

2:17 Hooooly!!

[@ronsamborski6230]

Nathan, if you ever choose to add music to your videos, I suggest Moonlight Sonata. Also let’s hope that the vermin never develop electronic counter measures to overcome your high tech equipment. As far as mashing the like button, I do that as soon as I start the video because your presentations are always top notch! Thanks for taking us along on your adventures. 👍🏼

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Thanks for the tip!

[@philspence3093]

Love your work fella

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@Mabsaabnab]

Great work

[@jadethom7908]

"Smurf gun". Larf! Very apt. The 6.5 has been a favorite round for years and so pleased to see it still doing the business, it's a very honest and well balanced pill. Love your work and thanks for the tip for your sponsor; order already on the way. Cheers!

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Appreciate it mate 👌

[@jayrichardson5059]

Awesome once again mate awesome

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Thanks again!

[@maximusplayzz7156]

Great video 💪🏻

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Glad you liked it!

[@lesliewilliams6751]

Much better watching the second half.

[@AndrewCastlemaine]

Well done mate! Good return for two long evenings. Bonus that you bagged a big feral moggie 👍

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Thanks 👍

[@stuobrien3132]

Another great video. Very happy farmer. Clipon isn't too bad buth the thermion shows how good a shooter u really r.

[@darylstorer3369]

I don't think it matters what rifle you use Nathan, your deadly on any feral cobber. Thank you cobber for what you are doing.🤠

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Appreciate it mate 👌

[@larrydickman8749]

Excellent as always!

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@MsJon52]

I totally agree with @404nitro, lol, straight to the point.

[@alanwilliamson2259]

Smurfin it !

[@kerrygleeson4409]

Great work Nathan thanks for sharing 🦘

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

No problem 👍

[@matthewsmith5255]

Smurf gun is the best by far, great video 👍

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Glad you enjoyed it 👍🏻

[@dondle2]

Great work young fella.

[@ianparkinson7039]

Awesome stuff Nathan fair few ferals down & out

[@neildonaldson9490]

Not fussed both good nicely narrated and filmed cheers Neil

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Appreciate it Neil

[@googies12a]

Both a fantastic options! Hard to pick one over the other. The 6BR is devastating though!

[@richardwalker68]

The view from the Thermion is great. That daytime footage in the New England reminds me of parts of SE NSW and the Monaro. Lovely country. Nice work!

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Cheers mate

[@jimfashik]

Both of them they both got guns and Thermal imaging😊😊😊

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

True dat

[@Bush-Tv]

Always A top job mate, Love this content. That second fox just got smashed! Great work on those pigs And that Cat was a Bonus! as well mate 👍 Like the 6BR 👍

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Thanks 👍

[@noelmcgregor8126]

The Big Dog Cobba!

[@greatdane3343]

Great shooting and a beautiful property. Thanks for sharing.

[@luckymike3065]

Thank Nathan, splendid work..

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@trg3761]

Nice spray on that second fox… I have a 6mm dasher in a comp gun but it would be the perfect fox/cat gun in a chassis set-up, with the low recoil using 70 / 80 gr bullets. My vote is the 6mm BR it’s just the cost off brass now😩

[@lionelbennett4991]

Just bought 200 lapua cases $500. Not cheap. Cheers

[@scottgrinham1724]

@@lionelbennett4991wow

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Yeah it's a cartridge that's certainly gained in popularity and traction in the last few years.

[@blewizarsoff6595]

6BR Therm for me Nath. Nice work.

[@simow77]

Good gear

[@user-ce5mf6my2i]

Thermion FTW!

[@michaelshekell946]

Awesome work. Both tools seem to work spot on.

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Yes they do

[@markols1]

Well done champ

[@markjackson8833]

Love Ya Work.

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Much appreciated

[@MrRDP21]

Awesome Job

[@michaelwhyte3995]

Awesome Video Great scenery and great shooting!

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Cheers

[@reddo84]

Nice upload and shooting Cheers Jim

[@KPutubing]

Howdy from Sacramento! Nice setup. I like a view of the crosshairs and always appreciate a notation of the range of the target. Great shooting as always. Cheers!

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Cheers 🍻

[@HenkduPlooy-ym3ed]

Love the blue chassis - greetings from South Africa

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Cheers and hello

[@tommuborgir7747]

9:15 whoa sparks....no, no that wasnt sparks

[@python3574]

definitely the Thermion

[@benjaminatkins6442]

Love the video. Keep up the good work!!

[@shawnreed6139]

I much prefer the footage from the trusty BR, keep up the good work mate

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Thanks, will do!

[@coachjeff493]

Hey ... its the ATV Kid ..... hope ya well mate

[@philb386]

Quite surprised how green the paddocks are where you are shooting, here in NZ things are brown and dry for the first time in years. Not usual for us to be dryer than you guys.

[@davebloomfield2628]

We have had a very wet season. We're normally brown by now, too

[@Paulman50]

You're not from Taranaki then, I'm still topping paddocks. Since I got an IR scope i've run out of rabbits, not sure i like them now 😂

[@elliottbowker399]

Love you using the 6br

[@davidsammels2124]

Great video as usual, don’t mind either way with the rifles, just enjoy your 🦊🦊🦊🦊🦊🦊🦊 marksmanship 👏👏

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Appreciate it mate 👌

[@kazwilson425]

Smurf seems to gobble up the long range shots but the Thermion feels like old faithful and the vids are clearer. From a visual the Thermion is a preference but not sure if it was just the long shots on Smurf that impact the visual recordings.

[@peterdmatthews7427]

Maybe the gate shooting was Rodney's bad luck rather than yours? Great video! 😂

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

I believe the last gate I shot was with my son on the quad 😂

[@rowanmuir1002]

Love the 6.5PRC, it seems to do a lot of damage! Lol!

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

It does!

[@Gojeto346]

is that an Olight sponsorship?? I love Olight!!! Idc what people say, my weapon lights for my rifles and pistols I’ve gotten from them are so fantastic, no issues at all from them!! Plus I get like 3x the Lumens for the same price of a Streamlight!

[@bobcatforever3485]

EOTO. Good video. Great distance shooting. Thanks for sharing and take care.

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Cheers

[@joecarl6495]

Personally, I prefer the full scope over the clip on. However, what you do is awesome either way. You make me want to try and record some of what I hunt!

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Go for it!

[@phillloyd80]

Nathan please give the pros vs cons on the clip on after a couple of trips, cheers.

[@gregwade6719]

Bloody awesome…..again 👍👍

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Cheers mate 👌

[@stuartgillahan]

The thermion clips are better to watch but it sounds like the krypton is the go for longer range stuff. I really need to try out a clip-on myself one day 👍

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

Yeah it was nice to run in this instance for sure.