Awesome Hunting Tips With An Air Rifle

[@markgarland2926]

I am very glad that I stumbled upon your videos Dr. Russ. There are a lot of air gun videos on KZbin but yours are definitely my favorite! I believe that I have watched 6 or so and every single one is informative and interesting. I purchased my first air gun yesterday (a Benjamin Armada .25) and it should arrive next week. I just wanted you to know that it is because of your videos that I went with that particular air rifle. I didn’t realize the importance of not going too big and powerful for backyard and “plinking”. If it wasn’t for your informative videos I probably would have purchased a .45 or even .50 caliber and that would have been loud and dangerous. I really appreciate all of the important information and entertainment that I get watching your videos. Thank you Dr. Russ.

[@russelljones4132]

Mark ... I am sure you will be happy with that Benjamin Armada in 25 caliber. It remains one of my favorites ... both the gun and the caliber for backyard friendly and critter control. Please share your experiences in the future ... and I am glad to hear that our videos are helping make you Air Gun Sharp. Dr. Russ

[@squarepantsdance]

Love these videos. Just started hunting, it's been hard to find someone knowledgeable to teach me so I've found your videos a wealth of wisdom and knowledge. Greetings from New Zealand.

[@drsrussandpaula]

aago ... it is good to hear from you again ... and thanks for the compliments... write any time... Dr. Russ

[@Briangutierrez21]

Your videos are very genuine and whole-hearted I appreciate them. You are not loud and over ecstatic but rather calm and also share stories while doing your videos. Like I’m speaking to my dad or grandpa about hunting. I want to get the Benjamin armada and plan too soon. Looking forward to more videos and love your property in Michigan, very beautiful

[@russelljones4132]

Brian... it is good to hear from you. My Benjamin Armada is my favorite air rifle and I am sure you will enjoy yours. Consider getting the 25 caliber version instead of 22. The most common complaint is not getting the highest caliber .... a little like the guy who buys a boat ... and soon wished he had gotten the bigger version of that model. I hope we can continue to be a value to you ... in helping you become Air Gun Sharp. Thanks again....Dr. Russ

[@Southernshaker]

A man of much wisdom. Thanks Dr. Russ.

[@russjones6497]

Bert Cochran .. it is good to hear from you and thanks for the compliment.. Dr. Russ

[@bentalley7277]

i do sooo love my squirrel hunting I've used that rock trick seems like every time i hunt. wouldn't take my kitty tho cause here in Kansas too many owls and chicken hawks.

[@drsrussandpaula]

Ben Talley ... good to hear from you again... the rock trick works ... take your kitten once and keep it on a short string leash.... it works ... Dr. Russ

[@RM-xj7tl]

Perfect hunting tips. I learned a lot. Thanks Dr. Russ!

[@russelljones4132]

Glad to hear from you R M.... and glad that you picked up a few tips. I will share more as time permits .... but be sure that gain some experiences first hand and that you share them with others. A large part of our young population believe that the only thing of interest is the newest cell phone. Hopefully you subscribe so that you don't miss our Spring and Summer videos that use a remote control speedboat pulling a barge of targets.... and a Go Pro Drone that carries some white powder targets through the air. Let me know if I can ever help you... Dr. Russ

[@RM-xj7tl]

“Day in the field is better than a day behind the land mover” ... love it!

[@juanluevano9244]

Hello De. Russ! Im very. We In this sport and I’m enjoying your videos and all your input on hunting very much.

[@russjones6497]

Juan Luevano ... thanks for writing ... and the compliment. Please stay in touch ... sharing any experience or info you have... Dr. Russ

[@russjones7981]

We anticipate that 1 of our 2 dobermans will provide a litter of puppies this week ... and we hope to share a portion of that event on our next air rifle video #18... Dr. Russ

[@mitchellbaker4312]

Hey doc ... I've broken the scope that came with the Gamo Magnum 22 caliber it's also broken 2 Bushnell Scopes and 2 pinty scopes in 2 years . Any suggestions for keeping a scope in 1 piece? I have ordered a replacement recoil reducing rail ... Its set up with a red dot and laser dot parallel to the bore its my goto for night time vermin in my yard. Would you even recommend a scope for under 40 yards?

[@rickm4130]

Thanks for the video! Really looking forward to your hunting videos! Life is good.

[@russelljones4132]

Always good to hear from you Rick... let me know if I can ever help you be one of the smartest hunters in hunt camp. Dr. Russ

[@michaelp1856]

A lifetime of experience right there.

[@drsrussandpaula]

Good to hear from you Michael P..... thanks for the compliment .... When you are my age and spent most of it hunting .... you have a lot to share ... please stay in touch ... sharing any air gun experiences you have ... helping us help everyone stay air gun sharp... Dr. Russ

[@michaelp1856]

@@drsrussandpaula I use a Stoeger X5 .177 to cull the toxic pest cane toads we have here in Australia. It’s low-powered though perfect for this job as the target is right at the end of the muzzle. Though your videos are inspiring me to look at something I could use for traditional hunting of something I could eat such as rabbits. I like the Gamo Swarm with it’s magazine feed. Keep up your great videos & words of wisdom. 👍

[@drsrussandpaula]

@@michaelp1856 Thanks for sharing Michael... Dr. Russ

[@wannabemgtow2540]

Very interesting and informative information, I definitely took notes. you are very Correct, crows are one of the most challenging creatures to hunt with an air rifle or 22.lr. They are highly intelligent Cooperative species of birds. I hope in the future you can make videos on hunting squirrels. Hunting pest squirrels in someone's yard is easy, but for me hunting them and their environment is extremely difficult for me, maybe you can make a more detailed video on the subject for individuals who are having trouble. Thank you for being a content provider on the subject, unfortunately in the future, these types of content will be hard to find on KZbin.

[@russjones7981]

Wannabe ... It was great to hear your message this morning we have a lot in common I will be discussing more about hunting in the future... And responses like yours are very helpful to me... We have some very exciting videos coming up this Spring and summer that include a remote control speedboat that pulls a barge of targets across my pond as well as a go pro drone that will be pulling white powder targets through the air hopefully you will find these helpful in hunting moving targets.... Consider subscribing if you have not done so yet to ensure that you are notified about these videos which come out every other Thursday... To review all 12 video's release to date you might want to type in Dr. Russ Air Rifle... Wannabe... I look forward to hearing from you again ... Dr. Russ

[@kevinmaxwellwilkin4915]

Hi Dr. Russ very informative videos keep them coming . Just got a gammo swarm Magnum. I watched a few video that suggest that the scope that comes with it is not the best . Any suggestions for a scope for that riffle ? Also do you have any tips on hunting green vervet monkey's? Thanks again

[@drsrussandpaula]

Maxwell Wilkin ... it is good to hear from you .... and no recommendations on hunting any kind of monkeys ... however, I do have a good source for scopes and that is from Fieldsupply.com.... they have many scopes ... but I have ordered over a dozen of the CP (Center Point from Crosman) and so they are built for the unusual kick of an air gun ... plus they arrive in like new condition at about half price of retail. You will find 2 ...one at about $40 and one at about $60... get the $ 60 if you plan to hunt with it... Dr. Russ

[@kevinmaxwellwilkin4915]

Thanks again and greetings from the Caribbean

[@slowpokeairgunner4027]

Great info, appreciate the tips, I'll be taking my cat with me from now on, lol.

[@wannabemgtow2540]

Yep, that is not the first time I heard someone using a cat to hunt squirrels. Unfortunately, for me, I'm allergic to cats maybe I could find a synthetic replacement that will work just as well maybe.

[@russjones7981]

All I can tell you... is that cats sure bring them out... and mad...Dr Russ

[@slowpokeairgunner4027]

@@russjones7981 One of my cats caught one the other day, I've watched them try for years and never get one. They come in the yards and get nuts from the trees and the cats stalk them, they will definitely challenge a cat for sure, lol. The other day was the first time I'd ever seen one caught by a cat.

[@denniscox1831]

De. Russ. Tried to Order a Hatsan bullboss pryamid air. They ran my order three times and locked up1600 dollars of my money. Wow! I’m a little pissed. Told them to cancel at two, they run one more, huh? Have to close my card down. Where should I go???

[@drsrussandpaula]

Dennis ... your request for information on a Hatsan Bull boss fell thru the cracks here ... only to be discovered 9 months later. My apologies....Assuming you are still looking for a Hatsan air gun ... I would go to Fieldsupply.com ... or to Hatsan.com in Florida ... both places offer new and refurbished air guns... and both are good... I have used them and typically purchase a refurbished air gun at a 40 to 50% discount.... Dr. Russ

[@informing_]

So I have doubts about the power and capabilities of my gun, I have the "GAMO Black Bear IGT", is it powerful enough for hunting or it'll be leaving wounded animals?

[@russjones6497]

Ekinc Ekinc .... it is good to hear from you ... The Gamo Black Bear IGT will definitely kill small and medium size game... In fact, I have a new video coming in about two weeks that shows my Gamo in 22 caliber with 2 destructive Woodchucks ... one destructive squirrel and 4 starlings. One woodchuck was at 55 yards and took 3 rounds and the other was at 30 yards and took 4 rounds..... shot placement is huge and that first one really needs to hit the head (mine did not)... fortunately, they were in open areas that didn't let them crawl off too far while I put finishing rounds in them.... I believe the head shot is important with any air gun ... even PCP and even with large bore. Powder guns often are not one shot killers ... Still we use them because a cannon would destroy too much meat. Powder guns have more velocity and energy and allow that first shot to go thru the chest organs... they also allow a nice head mount for trophy's... Pellet and slug guns have less velocity and energy and that first shot needs to go thru the head. Follow up shots are often required by both. Practice, practice, practice to make sure this is possible... Dr. Russ

[@russjones6497]

Please keep us in your air gun loop of experiences ... helping us help everyone to stay air gun sharp... Dr. Russ

[@r5yamaha]

Notice where Doc's hands are at the 3 minute mark....yikes...muzzle direction please!

[@russelljones4132]

George ... you caught me in a very dangerous position. Normally, we like to be ultra safe... but when you are producing a video ... I allowed other items to take precedent. Thanks for bringing it to my attention. Dr. Russ

[@blackswordshinobi]

Hi DR Russ i would like go hunting but where iam live the state law hunting commission wont let me hunt big game with bulldog357 they kind told me i have hunt rabbit an squirrel with big bore air rifle we both know that maybe rabbit but squirrel might get ripped apart with Nosler 149 grain bullet this why want hunt big game like deer less change of pray get destroy by the bullet write back tell what you think

[@drsrussandpaula]

Yes blackswordshinobi ...some states just haven't seen the light yet ... but they will. In the mean time you have two options.... shoot squirrels just in the head which you wouldn't eat anyway .... and secondly, find a source in a neighboring state that does allow 357 to hunt big game. Pyramid Air has a section in their web site that tells the rules in each state... Dr. Russ

[@denniscox1831]

Dr. Russ pyramid air trying to hit me for $1600..,on a Hatsan Bullboss. Ran the transaction three times..I had to shut down my card. Where else can I go??

[@denniscox1831]

This whole thing about replies and review, I’m not sure about. Took your advice and tied to order a Hatsan Bullboss. Pyramyd air mess me up. Where else?

[@drsrussandpaula]

Good to hear from you Dennis Cox... first explain the problem to your charge card and they will get your money back... Secondly, click onto my circular photo to access our full channel of videos... Not long ago, I did a video on "Buying Refurbished Air Guns" and while many are afraid of buying refurbished, I have had no trouble ... and when you understand that refurbished means that a air gun gunsmith completed reviewed and fixed the gun ... which is better than a shipping clerk at a factory or wholesaler... you might consider using them too. I have purchased two Bull Bosses from Hatsan in Florida and love them both ... I believe the price was under $400 each... check out that video and also check Field Supply . com for a refurbished Center Point (Crosman) scope ... they have two ...one for about $ 40 and one for about $ 60 ... get the more expensive if you plan to hunt. These are not the scopes that come free with low end air rifles... Please keep us in your air gun loop of experiences... helping everyone stay air gun sharp... Dr. Russ

[@drsrussandpaula]

@@denniscox1831 Believe it or not ... dealing with Pyramid Air and the Hatsan headquarters in Florida is almost the best service you can get .... and unfortunately, this industry is not know for its quick reply ... quick service .... and powder guns and just about everybody else too following the loss of employees since the pandemic. Probably the best manufacturer for service is Crosman Benjamin... and they make some pretty good guns ... including the Armada and Marauder and the Bulldog 357. You can deal direct with them on the internet ... and they too would offer a few refurbished guns at a discount. Dr. Russ

[@denniscox1831]

Dr. Russ, I ordered H&N 22 caliber from pryamid on the 16th still no pellets,huh

[@drsrussandpaula]

@@denniscox1831 Hopefully you have received your H&N Pellets from Pyramid by now in 22 caliber....the shortage of all ammo has been real. Dr. Russ

[@jaymartinson3236]

I walk my cat on a leash and it's absolutely true that the squirrels come out of hiding to bark at him. They really don't like him.

[@russjones6497]

Jay ... good to hear from you ... It may be because cats can climb trees too ... and do.... please keep us in your air gun info loop. Dr. Russ

[@junaidquraishi4420]

Thank you for the video. But, Please, Please, Please don’t rest your hands over the muzzle of a loaded rifle . All guns are to be treated as loaded and as this video is there to teach, you don’t want to be responsible for horrific accidents.

[@russjones6497]

Junaidquaraishi ... thanks for the safety tip ... I broke that one on about the first 25 videos we did 3 years ago ... Dr. Russ

[@yueldaleocole3544]

I shoot glass bottles with my gamo

[@russjones7981]

Yuel... glad to hear that you enjoy shooting bottles. I do too... be sure and watch my video titled Corona Myths... I shoot a case of Corona beer bottles... plus a large bottle of Vodka... almost shot my dog.