29 foxes • 100 hares • The Kill Zone • 223 • 17hmr

Solo 3 night trip on an 8000 acre sheep and cropping property in NSW Australia. Magnificent country, there are well maintained laneways all through this farm and most of my shooting was vehicle based. Running the Sako 223 topped with a Pulsar Trail2 XP50 LRF for the foxes and longer shots. Using my Cogswell & Harrison 17hmr topped with the HikMicro Panther PQ50L LRF for the hares and rabbits.
Long nights, lots of kilometres covered and plenty of action. 29 foxes, over 100 hares, a few rabbits and 1 feral cat.
Lots of trigger time and an awesome result. Can't wait to get back down there for lambing season this winter.

[@peterdavey2557]

How funny is this! Sitting at my computer desk at home, hand resting the the mouse, I found myself moving the mouse to help you aim the crosshairs! Well I was onto my second glass of red:)

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Pmsl. That's hilarious. Almost like being there mate. 👌

[@Playdory]

That property is beautiful. Even better now.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Magnificent country we live in that for sure. 👌

[@MrZiffos]

Great shooting once again - brilliant haul. Thanks

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

My pleasure mate. 👌

[@tonycanniffe2360]

Missed this one somehow. What an awesome property and quality shooting Rodney! Your and Nathan’s videos are as professional as any hunting videos I’ve seen. Love the report of the 223!

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks Tony. Much appreciated mate 👍

[@EDGEoftheOUTBACK]

That's an awesome mop up mate. Client and yourself should be very happy with that effort 💪

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Definitely kept me busy for the full 3 nights. 👌

[@mattycoombes58]

Great shooting Rodney what a awesome trip mate love it keep em coming can’t wait for more

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks Matty. I had a ball. Takes longer to put the bloody videos together than it does to shoot the ferals. 🤣😖

[@rebelnation9479]

A few of those rabbits only had their ears left after the awesome head shot!! Awesome video and thanks for sharing!! One more thing, fellas this is what you call a true, clean headshot!!

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Lol. Cheers mate. Glad you liked it 👌

[@MRxr400]

beautiful property. recon i'd find it hard to go home. not just the hunting, but the amazingly well looked after farm.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

100% Scott. I love my trips down there. Blown away every time by how spectacular it is. 👌

[@dustinmeier9753]

I’m genuinely impressed with both of your optics. Enough that I had to screenshot your description so I can research them when the sun comes up on this side of the pond.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks mate. I rely heavily on my gear for work. So choosing the right stuff is critical.

[@dustinmeier9753]

Here in Texas, hogs are a problem. I’m new to night hunting, and I like the option of being able to record and range find. So I may need to cough up a few thousand USD on night vision gear.

[@tryscience]

Great shooting, and amazingly beautiful landscape. The HMRs do a great number on the foxes. Lot cheaper to fire too compared to .223

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks mate. Spot on about the 17hmr. Effective and economical

[@Mitch624]

'Sorry, I just couldnt help it' with the 223, good shit mate, had a good laugh at that! Top shooting, great video!

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Lol. Thanks champion 👌

[@paulmaroon9720]

Fantastic Sunset, & even better shooting

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks Paul. 👊

[@joaovale5046]

I love it !!!!! So much fun watching here from France 🇫🇷 long life to you bud !!!

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks mate 👊

[@joaovale5046]

@@RJMHuntingAustralia hello mate hope that you are doing well , I’m a pistol guy I shoot a lot CZ TS2 racing green 9 mm Glock 19 X . Ever since I saw your videos hunting in Australia I don’t know it’s such an adrenaline. I would like to start rifle shooting. I would like your advice in what rifle to get ( Remington 700 , Ruger precision 308 /223 ?) what you think? As a scope I think the Pulsar thermion like yours. Let me know please hot to choose my gear . Cheers !!!!

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

223 is probably the most versatile calibre. I use it for almost everything. I would suggest you go to a gun dealer and handle the rifles before you buy. See which one fits you best and feels the most comfortable to shoulder. Most brands are pretty accurate these days and the calibre you choose should be in line with the intended target species.

[@joaovale5046]

Thank you Sir you don’t have a preference for rifle type and make? I like the ones that have a military look such as AR 10 design. What range you normally shoot? Just asking like … no point to get a rifle that reaches 1000 yards if your bullet it’s not going to kill a wild pig. Right? In fact I see you killing at ranges between 100 and 250 mt. Let me know what is your opinion about it. Cheers

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

308 is effective on pigs out past 500m if you know your bullet drop. 223 out to about 200m on pigs with good shot placement. My 308 is a Rem 700 action and barrel with an MDT HNT26 carbonfibre chassis. Not the smoothest if actions but it gets the job done 👌

[@rickycaruana8925]

Awesome good bed spred wow nice and warm in winter

[@peterryan6097]

Great video mate. Enjoyed it and good to see you cleaning up that property.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks Peter. 👊

[@stephendalleywater8791]

Always blows me away just how big those hares get!

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Same here mate. 😅

[@j.r.796]

You are an incredible marksman, some of those shots were waay out there 👍. Target rich environment, indeed 😎

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Appreciate that mate. Thankyou 👊

[@j.r.796]

@@RJMHuntingAustralia 😎

[@julianshalders6047]

Wow that shot with the.223 awesome 😅, good night's shooting Rodney, huge feral cat😮🐈👍👌

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Hard to go past the 223 when it comes to feral cats. Thanks mate. 👊

[@magnus9165]

That .223 really thuds. Great shooting mate. Your videos are just plain no joke.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks buddy 👊

[@bobbythompson3544]

Beautiful property, great shooting, lovely to see that cat getting the chop, the damage they do is incredible!

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks Bobby. Yeah it's a magnificent place and it's always a bonus dropping a feral cat or 2. 👌

[@jadethom7908]

Australia has some beautiful landscapes to admire. Love your work, Rod, keep it up!

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Much appreciated. The Aussie countryside is amazing, we are very fortunate. 👍

[@martinhanslow1700]

Top work again Rodney, great footage,as always!!

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks champion 👊

[@NordeggSonya]

I appreciate the humane way you dispatch the animals. I am a cat lover but I understand how they have gone feral and are wreaking havoc on local critters. I also fly fish. You could make a bit of $$$ with the fur of the rabbits/hares and the foxes for tying of flies for fresh water and marine fishing. Animals carcasses are also good in the compost pile rather than a burn pit. Greetings from the eastern foothills of Alberta Canada.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks mate. Unfortunately I just don't have the time to do anything with the fur. Appreciate the insight though. 👌

[@tryscience]

Wow... You fly fish... Are they fast? How do you control which direction they go? 😂 Just kidding. Have a fun day

[@NordeggSonya]

@@tryscience My cats catch flies and eat them. we call them sky raisins!!! lo have a good one!

[@tryscience]

@@NordeggSonya hahaha....gross! But I'll respectfully abstain from the "Don't knock it till you try it" saying in this case 🤣

[@chicha9852]

No hay nada de humano allí. Les da su disparo y quedan revolcandose en su dolor hasta que mueren...

[@cato7669]

My like was number 223, 😁 I dream about getting on a property like that, what a ripper video, cheers mate👍🦊💥

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Lol. Yeah. I feel very privileged to have access to some amazing places.

[@peterhowitt1519]

Excellent work! Great accurate shooting.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Cheers Peter. 👊

[@peterb4598]

Great video mate and super impressive you reply to your comments. 👏👏What a legend....

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

I try. Thanks mate 👊

[@mikef.1000]

Great work. You've got to love casseroled hare!

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Cheers mate 👍

[@alleycat8483]

Such beautiful country, NSW has the best landscape in Australia , the rolling hills look so inviting..

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Always the highlight of my time away taking in the scenery. I consider myself very fortunate.

[@mrmayhemstewart5138]

Well done mate that’s a great result the cocky will be very happy I reckon and a nice bonus with knocking off the mogy keep up the great work mate cheers Yogi 🤙🤙

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thankyou champion. Very successful trip. Cocky was stoked. 👌

[@barrymurphy3554]

Nice shooting there there just pests. Look forward to watching more videos thanks for sharing

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks Barry. Much appreciate the feedback mate 👌

[@Danger3512]

Listened to you on AHPodcast and connected. I’m a Roo harvester in Victoria. Love the videos

[@Danger3512]

I also use .233 and .17 HMR

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks champion. 223 and 17hmr are my go to for most of my shooting. Great calibres. 👌

[@Danger3512]

@@RJMHuntingAustralia just taken possession of a Roof mounted thermal camera to increase my harvest. NightRide from night vision, delivered in 2 days, impressed. Now the next purchase is a Thermal scope, something I can quickly change from the .223 to the . 17, looking at the HIK Micro Thunder with 640 processor

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thunder, Panther or Stellar. All nice gear

[@BullseyeBob]

Amazing shots and footage......223 on rabbits was explosive!! 🙂

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks mate. Sometimes ya just gotta have some fun. 😁

[@foxwhistling717]

nice work Rodney , what a great few days away 😁😁

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks mate. Very rewarding even with the super long hours involved. Nothing better than proving your worth and capabilities to the farmers.

[@adamperre4852]

Wow that was a great vid love the property yr on just the scenery is worth the trip shooting on it is a bonus 👍

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks mate. Magnificent place. 👌

[@J354CAO]

Cracking shots mate

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Cheers mate. Lot's of practice. 👊

[@shanegibb997]

That's unreal , what an excellent couple of nights shooting ... Top shooting on your behalf 👍

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks Shane. Definitely a very productive trip mate. 👌

[@swishswish386]

That was brilliant stuff… What a haul and the mind boggles at how many lambs and how much wildlife you have saved as a result of this trip ( The farmer would have to be deliriously happy) Bravo 👏 👏👏

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks champion. Yeah. Very productive trip. I do 4 or 5 visits a year down there to keep the numbers in check.

[@CarloKleinhans]

Great video ! 🔥🔥 Greetings from Mel Kleinhans Safaris, South Africa.🙌🏻🐾

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thankyou. South Africa 🇿🇦 Very cool. G'day from Australia 👌

[@daveharris5323]

Awesome head shots with the 17HMR & the bunnies being turned into pink powder puffs with the 223😂🤣😂🤣

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks mate. Thought a few of u might enjoy the 223 black mist. 👌

[@aussiemate60]

Great shooting Rodney, well done mate 👏 👍

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks champion 👌

[@Ranger.Vt.]

Great shooting ! That looks like a lot of fun !

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Sure was. Crazy 3 nights, never a dull moment. 👊

[@oliverbenis]

Great video. Great shooting. Thanks.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Cheers mate 👊

[@bradhowell9241]

Nice tally, no more destruction for that lot. Nice ethical shooting too. Well done. 😀👍

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Much appreciated mate 👍

[@walkingslowly5094]

I like how your thermals pick up the mirco bats cleaning up the mozzies.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

It's impressive gear, not much can hide from it. 👌

[@rob45x]

Awesome effort mate. Looks like a good weekend !

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks Rob. Yeah mate. Was a sensational trip. 👊

[@ianspicer3885]

What a great result , less ferals to worry about.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks mate. A few less of the buggers about is always a bonus. 👊

[@lespanharddufurania]

Bonjour, Ce que j'apprécie dans vos tirs, c'est l'extrême précision, ! sublime !!! 👍

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks

[@jonhart6688]

Great vid as always ….beautiful setting too…👍🏻

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks mate and yes, absolutely magnificent property.

[@brisbanefisho]

Nice work mate. Absolute gun with that shooting 😏

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks mate. Lot's of time behind the trigger. 👌

[@kevdimo6459]

Great video mate as usual. I think it was the second Hare you shot looked to me like the Energiser Hare, he kept skipping and dancing!

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

I actually had to cut out the last half of that video sequence. He performed several more times. It was quite a sight. I may have had a few choice words to say also. 🤦‍♂️

[@Sob626]

Bloody awesome work mate! Need more of this happening across the country to keep the ferals in check! Keep it up and I look forward to the next video! Cheers

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks mate. Will do. 👊

[@seanparchim9165]

Now that was some damn good shooting Rodney ✌️ Napa California

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks mate. I try 👌

[@vicgarrett]

Great trip. Some exceptional shooting .

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Sure was. Thanks mate. 👊

[@shalininaicker]

Awesome property and location.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Absolutely 👌

[@ghost12278]

Awesome Shooting Mate.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks mate 👌

[@galo197131]

Great footage, reminded me with mates up on a property at benambra..👍

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Cheers mate. Beautiful area down there. 👌

[@brendaeulenstein4255]

Good job, must be inundated with foxes and hares.? That was fun, thanks. 🙂

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks Brenda. Conditions have been very conducive for numbers to breed up. Made for an eventful couple of nights 👍

[@brendaeulenstein4255]

@@RJMHuntingAustralia Yes I see that. When I watch you out there ridding our country of vermin animals, I wish I was there.lol When you got that cat, I thought I was. Didn't you hear me say, GOT HIM.! 😂🤣

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Haha. You crack me up

[@petermiller8634]

Nice shooting & well edited video.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks mate 👌

[@intothenight1993]

Top effort mate. Nice shooting. 👍👍

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks dude. U been getting into em lately? Few dogs about?

[@intothenight1993]

@@RJMHuntingAustralia yeah i have. Been trapping a few dogs and a few foxes lately. Didn't think we had many foxes up here but they seem to have exploded. And still plenty of cats going down as usual haha. But I've got permission to go to another property not far away to shoot dogs. Apparently they have lots there atm. So hopefully I can find time soon and maybe howl some up while they are in mating season. 👌

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Look forward to seeing the footage mate.

[@intothenight1993]

@@RJMHuntingAustralia thanks mate. Hope i can get something.

[@angry_menace]

lovely shots happy hunting!!

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Much appreciated mate 👍

[@terrybagatella3898]

Smashed em. Good work. As usual. 👍👍👊

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Cheers Terry. 👌

[@hwydog905]

Nice shootin Rodney love it. more cats da better I say

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

I would love to just make a cat shooting video. I don't cross paths with that many where I shoot. 😭

[@tonyashton780]

Seriously tidy shooting lot of land to cover nice one mate.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks buddy. 👍

[@chucknorris2938]

Awesome job, keep up the great content 👍

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks mate. 👊

[@Flipout1991]

Nice work mate !!! Awesome video !

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Much appreciated. Thanks mate 👌

[@paulholznagel6101]

Awesome work. That’s a lot of pests down in a couple days

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks Paul. Very target rich which made for plenty of action. 👌

[@keithrichards8376]

Great video great shooting with the 223 and the hmr and not a F word spoken 😂😂😂

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

😅 thanks mate 👊

[@stuartgilbert3969]

Great shooting. Well done.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thankyou mate. 👊

[@ryandevall-Alberta]

Good hall! Great shooting! 🍻

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Cheers mate. Definitely kept me occupied that trip. 👌

[@ryandevall-Alberta]

@@RJMHuntingAustralia coyote season is almost here, crops are coming off here in Alberta canada. Cant wait to get out.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Always been keen to have a crack at Coyotes. Good luck with it mate. Keen to see some of your footage. 👌

[@ryandevall-Alberta]

@@RJMHuntingAustralia I have shot more than my fare share lol. Its a thrill every time. We dont have feral animals really. Hogs are starting to be a little bit of a problem. We also have wolves, bears, and cougars. But they are hardly ever seen.

[@waynemee8920]

Probably the best night shoot pest vid I've seen. I'd like to see a bit more of the whole set up like camp and what can be shown of the pit set up. Rig and accessories too. Target rich and a great clean up.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Much appreciated mate. I plan to do a full setup and some how to videos in the near future Wayne. Heaps to show and talk about. Thanks for the input mate. 👌

[@therealfinn1839]

Nice video didn't realize that there was so many hares around wow

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Yeah, numbers have exploded of late. 👍

[@SuperAinslee]

Gday.....................and some more Ferals bite the dust Bloody good job there Mate Cheers👍

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks for that mate 👊

[@2wheelsinmotion]

Your videos (plus Nathan’s), should come with a heart warning!. I find myself holding my breath and I’m sure my heart misses a beat while you line up and wait for the right moment 😜Another great video…thank you.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Haha. Thanks mate. Love it . 🤣 👌

[@warrenkimble4578]

Lovely shooting mate keep it up cheers 😃👍

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks mate. 👊

[@jimsvideos7201]

That's what I call a receding hare line.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Lol. Dad jokes. They never get old. 🤦‍♂️😅

[@paulf4424]

That was a cracking trip Rodney, those rounds hitting those hare's really was hitting hard. Nothing wrong with a cat or 10 , the more the merrier.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Always a bonus getting a cat 🐈. Thanks Paul. 👊

[@richarddoran]

Awesome shooting.👌

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Much appreciated Richard 👌

[@jeremykeyte3136]

Thanks mate. Great content. Clean shots... Or good editing. Lol.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Lol. Getting pretty good at the shooting. Long way to go with the editing. 👌

[@jeremykeyte3136]

@@RJMHuntingAustralia lol . Wish I had your eye mate . Cheers again.

[@amosbanjocaretakers3598]

Well done cheers mate it’s a great feeling I know and I just had to subscribe 👍🍻🇦🇺

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks mate. Much appreciated 👊

[@williamdampier5264]

Awesome footage!! Any chance you could do a run-down of all the gear you use at the beginning and the reasons for the choice of each item? This is super-interesting. Cheers!

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

All the gear is listed in the video description mate 👌

[@williamdampier5264]

@@RJMHuntingAustralia Thanks! Do you load the subsonic stuff yourself or are they off the shelf loads? I think your subscribers would be interested in ballistic info such as the fall of the projectiles over the distances you are shooting. I know I am. Cheers, and keep up the great work!

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Yes mate, I reload all my subsonics. They fall like a house brick 🤣

[@williams9071]

''Little bunny foo foo, hopping through the forest''.... BLAMM!!

[@ianmcminn8127]

Nice work Friend ☝️🤞✌️👌👊👍

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks champion

[@my1956effie]

Great work. 👍

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks buddy. 👊

[@goanfurslf]

More commentary please... Love it😅😂

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Haha. Cheers mate 👊

[@jarnosaarinen4583]

What a beautiful property

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

We're very fortunate to have access to some magnificent country 👌

[@georginaford7052]

Bloody good shooting !

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Much appreciated. Thankyou 👊

[@matthewmichaels5522]

Great shooting.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks mate. Was a great trip. 👍

[@RaeleneBrooks-gy4kh]

The moral of the story. If somebody talks to you while you're out in a paddock after dark. DUCK.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Or say G'day

[@michealtom5453]

Good stuff mate

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks champion 👊

[@danstevens2204]

Nice shooting 👍

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thankyou buddy 👊

[@henryb8740]

excellent vid.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks 👍

[@ezrabrook3993]

G'day mate... 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻😎 🐴❤️🤠🇨🇱

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

G'day buddy 👊

[@davidbenham3517]

That would be one sore trigger finger! 😂😂

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Haha. It's pretty used to now mate. 👌

[@michaelcauser474]

Awesome shooting Sir. Some of those buggers seemed to be almost sitting up and saying "please, shoot me."

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks mate. 👊

[@johnfernandez3166]

Nice job mate

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks John 👊

[@jiggidyjam]

Damn I’m jealous looks like so much fun

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

It sure was mate. Target rich areas always make for a great night 👊

[@ronaldwhite5670]

Good job done, keep it up

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks

[@zve482]

Massive clean up.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Absolutely 👌

[@deandewey5584]

Another great video with a huge amount of vermin removed from the enviroment Rod. Only disappointing aspect was no G'days to the foxes. 🤣🤣

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Haha. Maybe next time. Been saving the G'days for the pigs. 👌

[@deandewey5584]

@@RJMHuntingAustralia Haha fair enough 🤣

[@fernandobautista3200]

I hope you are managing your sleep as best as you can, Andrew Huberman has a podcast where he touches on how night shift workers may betters their circadian rythm, it is the podcast 4. all the best brother!

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks for your concern mate. I sleep like a rock