Budget night vision ratting

Andy Crow and friends build a night-vision rifle scope out of parts they find lying around on eBay. He has a rat problem in one of the barns on his farm. Happily, he has a rifle. Will his homemade DIY NV set-up be up to the job?
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Why shoot rats?
There are thought to be more than 10 million rats in the UK (…yuk).
Rats carry many diseases which can spread to humans, normally through their urine, including: leptospirosis or Weil's disease, salmonella, listeria, toxoplasma gondii and hantavirus.
Rodent contamination also presents a significant risk to livestock health. Both cattle and sheep will ingest a large proportion of faecal contamination (Daniels & Hutchings 2001).
Rats can also inflict structural damage. They can cause fires by gnawing away the insulation around electrical cables, floods by puncturing pipes and they chew through gas pipes. The insurance sector has estimated that rodent damage to wiring is responsible for 25% of all electrical fires in buildings.
Finally, rats can ruin an organisation's reputation. If clients and customers spot evidence of rodent infestation in the premises you manage, they are unlikely to want to do business with you.

[@TheNovaAxon]

I have a rat problem too, but in the Netherlands you are not allowed to shoot politicians...

[@HEMIpoweredherochao]

TheNovaAxon. . . .or in any other country for that matter unfortunately!

[@plasmaoctopus1728]

HAHAHAHA!!

[@jgadventures6409]

TheNovaAxon. Thats good. We got a bunch in usa. And snakes too

[@leonardojr1942]

Same in Brazil 😂💦

[@jayden6317]

Hahaha die is goed

[@dezanfahreza149]

Now I know why there are no ratatouille sequel

[@yomy2006]

XD

[@rojichama]

Same 😔

[@drashouse]

You got that right!

[@bobburgers1546]

@@yomy2006 nice pfp

[@yomy2006]

@@bobburgers1546 thanks

[@Nickslick1224]

Anyone who feels bad for these rats don't realize how much damage these little critters have done. They're nasty.

[@BoiledOctopus]

***** LOL. tupen has a point. I shoot a lot of them, but what they do IS instinctive. Can't blame them for that!

[@BoiledOctopus]

***** Spatchcock the little buggers and flash fry them. In a pumpkin jus.

[@Cornz38]

boiledoctopus The word rodent comes from the latin "rodere", which translates as "to gnaw". Well suited name. I am a professional pest controller and see the damage they cause. Only good rat is a dead rat.

[@BoiledOctopus]

cornz38 I agree. The Latin name for rat is Rattus rattus. About sums the horrible species up.

[@BoiledOctopus]

***** Says it all. Sacrifice the rat!

[@cindyliu2313]

ITS FEELS SO SATISFYING WHEN HE SHOOTS THE RATS😂

[@AnnaKraft97]

I can't believe I'm saying this but this looks really fun.

[@AnnaKraft97]

Lel thanks, but I'm taken. xD

[@AnnaKraft97]

Hahaha I know. And thanks for the compliment, kind sir. :3

[@chrischris777]

Anna Kraft

[@andyleathered1509]

I totally agree !!!!

[@arnoldalwithnengnong1901]

Anna Kraft hehehehehe yeahhh

[@obie1838]

I can watch that all day

[@Cheesus-Sliced]

It's funny reading the comments about getting a cat. I had a HUGE cat, and this thing was so vicious it would tackle and maul large dogs. Even this brutal animal had a hard time of large rats, and was frequently getting bitten and hurt by them (on his paws). Not to mention, any time he killed something too big for him to eat, or a rat that tasted funny, he would leave their organs strewn all over the floor. It once took me 10 minutes just to find all the parts of a rat he caught. It is much cleaner, faster and humane to shoot them. Mice are a different story however.

[@taxiuniversum]

"It once took me 10 minutes just to find all the parts of a rat he caught." LOL

[@markmason13]

My ferrets have a hard time with rats including by big hob, could he can not turn in their holes so he got bit on the ass a lot. Now days I just use mark 4 fen traps to get the f**kers.

[@UsamaShahzore]

I used to have like 50 rats running around everywhere. I got 1 cat, she gave babies and then thing continues. Now I've got 18 cats and No mice.. But to feed 18 cats, 3 times a day.. GOD!! I should have gotten an air rifle instead..

[@davidmg1925]

@@taxiuniversum :-)

[@Milosz_Ostrow]

Nice hardware hack. Real-time night vision, inbuilt video monitor, plus the ability to record the action. I also like the fact that once the scope has been sighted-in, it's a simple matter to switch between daytime and night vision use.

[@RealidadeDaTerra]

The children fairy tale music playing during the rats murder is PRICELESS :)))

[@sarahramsey9757]

Peter Call your spelling is priceless too murder

[@RealidadeDaTerra]

Sarah Ramsey Corrected... I have no idea how I misspelled it. Thanks!!!

[@garytruefitt6995]

it's like a good old 'carry on' film

[@dankwartdenkhardt5714]

It sounds like Teletubbies

[@matt.b5984]

Peter Call lmfao

[@bandojack9274]

*2050* "Dad, why u have so many war medals?" "I fought in the Rat Wars."

[@sebastianjohansen2142]

2020 Rat wars would barely suprise me.

[@KReaperKR]

Rat wars? That sounds like a bunch of kids screaming at each other in a cod match

[@MirrorBusta2nd]

the flamethrower guy in Australia has enough score for a nuke

[@stevelawrence2546]

Good evening FieldSports - Please keep the videos coming! I love the fact that you have created clear videos with a low budget. You have proven that you don't have to break the bank to have fun and kick some butt. Great work family. Lol

[@TexasTimelapse]

I was wanting to get an air rifle so I can do this at my place. Until I saw the prices of IR equipment. Now I'm back in the game! Thanks for making this!

[@cougarhunter33]

This looks like so much fun.

[@MrVarmintAssassin]

how does someone "dislike" this video?...that there is a great time! and you gotta love the ingenuity to make a cheaper alternative NV scope and camera. Loved the teamwork and background music.

[@moeshipley4170]

And to think some people prefer to spend the evening indoors watching television! Nice piece of kit and some fine shooting!

[@elmangooretro7322]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHTUZmWBq7V3laM directo

[@bassred7065]

8:03 He says "its a Beaver" and shoots it anyway.. LMAO

[@feminazislayer]

You caught that too 🤣

[@theoneitself]

Hey,! Look! IT is my son in law! (Shoots anyway)

[@drefhill]

it wasn't a beaver. The video is cut, he probably waited after saying that to be sure. We can see in the video that it's not a beaver.

[@triggahappyyt5420]

this is oddly satisfying to watch lol

[@rexfarell]

I know! right?

[@mortvald]

what are you supposed to be a man or a woman? i honestly can't tell.

[@wikwayer]

Sousuke Aizen attack helicopter

[@HenatoFarias]

tom wikwayer triggered

[@martydrake2835]

Trigger Happy agreed. I love dis shit

[@andyellis307]

In the process of setting up a night cam the same looks great and a lot cheaper than a night sight . Keep up the good films guys,

[@CeddyNash]

5:14 when the king starts

[@cryingtomato656]

This is so enjoyable, I can repeat doing this whole night lol

[@Pinesol605]

Lol same here

[@TejanoDeFuego]

+Carrie Tercero a girl that hunts, lol nice! XD

[@Shakingstevesallotment]

how crazy, I've only just seen this clip, and the fact that I got a mention on it, many thanks I feel famous, I like that set up as presumably it gives you the option to record too, now a woodland owner so lots of squirrels to control,

[@sockiesocko1920]

Who the hell can down vote this? Good going boys! One thumb up!

[@jayyoo906]

Brilliant. Yes, I will try the combination. thanks a lot.

[@atrocitus9198]

no animals were injured during making this video ! xD

[@rinofatali8763]

Hundreds of millions of dead people due to these animals. Don't forget it.

[@TsukiNekota]

also human fault for killing so many cats back in the day

[@dawg7915]

it was actually the Flea on the Rat.

[@dahlyo018]

PokeLonly 60% of england

[@Moon-ox4il]

Hundreds of animals abused and killed by humans, don’t forget it.

[@Hauggyful]

Nobody gives a fuck about the life of a rat these filthy creatures need to be under controls they're a pest a nuisance and a dangerous germ carrier.

[@warlockcommandcenter]

You need to start this video with a disclaimer: animals were harmed in the making of this hilarious video.

[@pwn3ronetwothree]

Nah, I think most intelligent people would know what ratting is, and just click away. That being said, this looks pretty fun.

[@matholz90]

except no animals where harmed only pests :P

[@frederickaronu6074]

Humans were harmed in the building of America and Europe..... Yet u live there. You need a disclaimer

[@zekedc1762]

I would love to hunt Rodents of unusual size with that gear.

[@sorryrooster2120]

I just go loud and proud with a flashlight on the end lol.

[@ziggy5509]

love it! Can watch all day

[@Bankwayz]

Its a beaver! Proceeds to shoot💀💀😂😂

[@russellturnbull5384]

Great shooting!! Keep up the great work Feildsports Britain!!!

[@clydehappyjesusdaysmith2142]

Like the show and especially your setup. Very nice!

[@TheBerbeamas]

Its a beaver!!!! was dying with laughter!!!

[@jimmain6728]

The music is extremely annoying but otherwise great footage and shooting.

[@edmurcko9118]

I love the music w/this film!! good shootin M8

[@bigsword1957]

Love the British comedy..

[@Defconfx]

I though I was the only one who hunted rats like this. Awesome.

[@Good_Luck_8619]

man i love watchg these so satisfying though ! thanx :)

[@kieronsavage7656]

Excellent work.... Keep it up.

[@mirage1500]

Brilliant!! I've been looking at $2,000 dollar night vision scopes on the internet, glad I saw this.

[@techmarine83]

And somewhere a squeeky little voice yelled out "head shot!"

[@snoopyr1953]

the dislikes are hypocrites who don't know what it feels to have rats in your house

[@DrLoverLover]

Idiot

[@uksnusreviews9455]

I think it's more to do with inhumane shots atthe body, rather than head shots

[@CelestialCutouts7]

Nice shot mate you are capable soldier

[@uria711]

This was insanely entertaining

[@ledfootdude]

I love seeing rats die, just found a bunch in my attic and now have to deal with setting a bunch of traps along with cleaning up and repairing all the mess they've made :-(

[@RainbowStarGumDrop]

You know o.o rats actually make amazing pets. They can learn tricks and they have complex social groups. OoO You know rats live in family groups and packs and they have been proven to show empathy for their group mates. If a rat is in trouble another tries to come and help it. o.o I honestly love rats but in the wild they can carry diseases but if you actually catch them alive you can turn them into pets haha if you really wanted too. However if you really do have a big rat problem get some cats. o.o My house used to be a home for wild rats until we got my four cats. Now I only have three cats ( Due to the death of one of my babies ) But alas the other three hunt down the rats by instinct. Mice too. I understand that rat's can cause lots of damage and they can in effect be deemed a pest but they really are beautiful creatures o.o With lots of emotions o.o and social structures that are amazing to witness. They all sleep together play together If they didn't breed faster than bunnies then they wouldn't really be a pest but then again o.o if they didn't breed so quickly then they probably would have gone extinct from all the hate they get XD I doubt I could kill a rat ever in my lifetime no matter how pesky but I don't blame those that do. After all rats can chew through concrete. So yeah they can do a lot of damage. Although they are surprisingly clean animals. Despite pooping a lot and peeing a little they groom themselves every single day sometimes three times a day and it's part of their social groupings too. ( I have owned rats o.o and spent every day with them they are so sweet and loving and cute. And honey was my most wild rat. With little to no human contact but she came around after a while of trust training and now she sees me as one of the pack XD It's very sweet ) Naturally I love rats but I also say o..o if you need to defend the crops do so XD and shooting is far more humane than the traps and the poison. >o> Poison doesn't even work that well because rats are so smart if they see one of their members dying from something it ate that rat learns what to avoid. o.o But no really cat's do an amazing job and they as well are a humane way of taking care of a problem o.o In my opinion that's nature.

[@DrSphinxy]

RainbowStarGumDrop Nah, just kill them.

[@stinkyfungus]

RainbowStarGumDrop I can teach a rat only one trick... How to play dead, it requires a ruger 10/22 and a CCI velocitor.

[@classichorror8538]

rats are disgusting rodents and ain't lovable creatures, these people who befriend the rats have no human friends and has lost their way. i had a friend who had a pet rat and would carry it on his shoulder the worst part was he had crater acne and the rat would nibble on it, omg thinking about it again makes me sick.

[@alfanarrasuli]

Kill em

[@jo151]

That music is awesome

[@01473steve1959]

great it reminded me off old tv program the golden shot .bernie the bolt

[@monkyshine5543]

Nice work,very enjoyable

[@Ghostwriter901]

This looks soooo fun... This should be a sport!!!$$$$

[@girisaman]

I got the rats, I got the appetite for hunting, all I am missing now is the rifle.

[@nishandh100]

You are not alone...

[@ckakalak2]

You both are not alone

[@katorogojeta6496]

You are not alone

[@dotdashdotdash]

use a sharpened bamboo stick to impale the fuckers

[@hateliberals2299]

May i suggest the crossman 2250xl its A very powerful short distance co2 rat sniper & very accurate👌👌def the perfect little rat sniper rifle👌👌😊😊😊😊

[@ravenaudiobooks1998]

Super Video , keep them coming..

[@ratattacksa1140]

Good shooting. Actually very good for a low budget setup.

[@AeonFlexMusic]

the whispering and the music. LMAO

[@RKOutdoorAdventures]

Up, down, left, up, up ,up, Down, down... its there to the left... i mean right... xD LOL awhh shit lol xD

[@FairlyOldGit]

Reminds me of the old 60s/70s game show "The Golden Shot". (look up Bob Monkhouse", "The Golden Shot", "Bernie the bolt!") A crossbow was attached to a TV camera and steered by a blindfolded cameraman - the contestant steered the crossbow by shouting .. "up, down, down, left, left, up, up ,up, down, FIRE". Bernie was responsible for loading the crossbow bolt when commanded to do so.

[@chevycowboy2k9]

RK Outdoor Adventures contra?

[@hollowpoint8800]

Amazing how far nightvision has come on and now with the advent of thermal who knows how great it will be in 5 or 10 years from now

[@BigD-jc6rj]

Sniper and spotter using a budget night vision setup: i love it!

[@sawoff47]

NICE SHOOTING BUT IT WAS TO SHORT

[@glenmarbritania5958]

hahaha i want more videos of this

[@ckakalak2]

Great shots!!!

[@Shakingstevesallotment]

Thanks for the mention

[@b3px983]

Where was the 360 no scope?

[@jedelman07]

makes me nostalgic for the couple of times I had an awesome air rifle, but didn't have the money to keep them

[@termite122]

oh man..thats fun for hours and hours..loved watchin that

[@ajmedina4478]

very satisfying video mates!! I fucking love it!!

[@anibalsilva8345]

You guys are awesome!

[@andyleathered1509]

I agree !!!!

[@Thegutolino]

Camper!!

[@lisahenderson1574]

Gustavo Nascimento haha lol

[@kauantfm1887]

Gustavo Nascimento é uai kkkkk

[@poskok6259]

hahahaha

[@SNATCHYDBS]

Camper... that made me chuckle... DBS.... "... dirty back shooter... Kill them Rat bastards... Ps love the child friendly music... nice touch... 😂😂😂😂... boom head shot you dead Roland... 👍👍👍👍

[@AliDollGames]

hay que darle rapor por aimbot

[@2nd2none]

I got mine a few weeks ago and it's been awesome! Stupidly accurate for an air rifle.

[@252kinz]

Brilliant I'm currently making a nv set up.

[@tigerxra8515]

Yeah. Rats suck. They found a way into my garage and into my tractor... found in cabin a lot of shredded foam/sound isolation and rat shit (smells horrible). They messed up tractor's electronics. One got stuck cabin's frame pipes and f*cking died. I'll have to remove the roof just to get it out.. I'm officially a rat hater now...

[@mikenl1071]

Awesome video, i used this video and i now have a setup for a springer air rifle. I would like to add that you don't need a IR laser, you could have a Nitecore CI6 flashlight for about €80. If you want to see my setup, send me a message.

[@richandkidarcheryandoutdoo4372]

Mike NL is your setup still ok, being a springer with the vibration/recoil?

[@markrobinson9388]

Hi would it be possible for you to put a parts list up please

[@NeilMarsden]

Super video, glad to see everyone else has comical discussions during their hunting too lol

[@venkateshv1805]

Wo

[@snoopu2601]

Very cool set up

[@povnw8985]

Didn't expect a Top Gun reference. PS; Less taking. More shooting

[@irfanbalochi]

lol as expected haters are here.. ready to pounce at evil humen trying to save their property from "innocent and unarmed animals"

[@DrLoverLover]

Snowflake

[@johnwhodat8135]

Well done mate.

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

The video mentioned a link to some budget options, but the link is only to the channel page.

[@rushthezeppelin]

Check out nightvisionforumuk.com....goto the DIY section.

[@ougi6524]

10,000 angry rats watching this

[@anon9579]

Rat shooting looks fun

[@maning04]

This looks fun!

[@FreeManShooting]

Great video mate!!!

[@loganvalcarce8286]

i want the commentator to say, "Welcome to Forza 5"

[@echo1er]

that was s lot of rats

[@alexvega5756]

"He's camping on the roof bro dont peek." Bro:

[@shmookins]

So satisfying. I wish I could buy these fine folk some high grade equipment just for the heck of it. :)

[@ChrisGilliamOffGrid]

Shadow Heart Feel free to buy me some. 😉😎

[@shmookins]

Why of course. I would be my pleasure...Waiiiiit one minute: you're a dirty rat that's trying to trick me, aren't you? I only support humans!

[@ChrisGilliamOffGrid]

Shadow Heart I'm actually human, sadly. Check out my channel, I think you'd like it. 😉

[@ufunified1]

Wow come to America and clear all 50 states

[@stealthysteve1]

No uptown newyork the sewer swamps

[@rdkater]

a silencer is a costly affair in the US this airgun have one.

[@jasonshaw3267]

I live in the state of NJ....a gun permit is required for anything that "launches" a projectile. so even a slingshot requires a permit....don't ever believe america is free. it's a really nice smoke and mirrors trick

[@dustinhinzman]

Jason Shaw move to texas

[@hebmacman3788]

An airgun silencer is NOT an NFA item and doesn't require any payment (other than​ the actual purchase cost)... Actual firearm silencers are another matter...

[@ezequiel1584]

this shit is hilarious

[@giantkiller56]

The kill at 7:45. LOL!

[@KowboyUSA]

Ingenious fellow, that Andy.

[@beavermacadventures]

Only guns British can have...

[@yousaf992]

Ohhhh GOD... Jerry is killed... so no more "Tom & Jerry" anymore...

[@markrayton6385]

Great video. Reminded me of an old black and white Laurel and Hardy lol

[@paulglancy2811]

I'd also only use 1:77, goes faster, and stays straighter/longer distance on fire than the 2:2. Air Rifle. HW85, One Piece Sport Match Mounts, Air Whisperer Silencer, Tasco 3 -9 x 50. Though not got a clue about night vision, as banned from using air rifles since 1984. Long story, don't ask....Paul.

[@Baerchenization]

Are the unlicensed rifles powerful enough to kill rats or do I need to go all out?

[@fieldsportstv]

+Baerchenization Yes sub 12 ft/lb is fine. / Charlie

[@Baerchenization]

Ah cheers. I was talking about this with a German friend the other day and he mentioned that in Britain, air guns legally have, or can have, a lot more power than in Germany... so I was wondering where the 12 ftlb fall in to. I just looked this up and it seems with that, the British limit is more than twice the German limit. But I guess still not enough to send a rabbit to heaven?

[@xibidit]

buy a hatsan and change the restriction valve for 10 euro and you have 50 ftlb inoffically ofcourse. not that i have done this but i have friends that have. :)

[@nathanlewis5682]

In the US I don't know if there is a power limit. The air rifle I have can do 40 foot pounds energy that can take down large racoons

[@f0rmaggi0]

Always go all out. No matter what. The effects are *amazing*.

[@mikep8074]

I wish I could kill animals. This looks like a good bit of fun but I couldn't kill a fly.

[@marbleshark6]

faultroy So we start shooting Ebola victims then?

[@hadiali1718]

Excellent job guy's

[@aleksandarpetrovic2547]

Nice rifle and video too !

[@chuckbuttons0699]

I hope we dont end up with only air rifles in the states bc of obama, feinstein and pierce morgan. Btw...will yall take pierce back plz? Lol

[@feiyay]

Buy a starving cat. Problem solved

[@georgemitchell3707]

Piccolo Daimao Demon King pellet gun is way better.

[@mortvald]

nah it won't contrary to stereotype cats don't go all hunter on rats.

[@jaxturner7288]

Sousuke Aizen obviously rubbish. Depends on particular feline, an Egyptian meow will stalk and attack anything that so much as moves in its territory. Mine's a small though overfed example of the breed, and he has drug home rats, bats, moles, squirrels, crows, rabbits and even a beautiful yet unlucky longhair neighbor cat. And thats just the stuff he bothers to bring home, I've seen him catch snakes and songbirds, but he leaves them where they expire for some reason.

[@nesiansides7133]

Lol cats are lazy wen they get comfortable, times they just look at'em with no enthusiasm. You want jack Russell terriers, breed to persue prey right to the nest 😉

[@bruceclark5627]

1,in that environment the cat would be rat food.2,if were that simple they would have done it already as this idea of yours is far from original or innovative. 3,once a cat has filled it's belly,regardless of breed,it is no longer a "starving cat". 4,shooting them is not only more humane(instant death vs. mauled to death) but is by far more fun.

[@josh0074]

This looks so fun

[@Haggy58]

Bernie, the bolt...up a bit, down a bit left a bit ..FIRE :D good stuff guys! Nice shooting and a good laugh...wish we had rats like that here.