Options for shooting at night (Lamping)

[@ratroddiesels1981]

that .17 anshutz bolt action was a beauty over 1000 pds i betcha . nice bright torches too . thanks for sharing. god save the souls in nice .

[@pondguru]

I bought it when they first came out which may have been about 10 years ago but I think it was around £850 then.

[@normanscout1148]

as you know from my previous comments never really been able to get the hang of guns (I'm the one with bow's and knives)but I must say I do enjoy these reviews you have on gun's,and I think the weaponry you have there is absolutely awesome those rabbits don't stand a chance,excellent video,and look forward to the review on that monster flashlight thanks for sharing

[@pondguru]

I am just on shooting the flashlight footage now. I'm way behind on editing so don't expect to see it any time soon. Usually my work is not so busy in the Summer but this year it has been mad for some reason. Yes the rifles are a very efficient way to dispatch rabbits.

[@waikarimoana]

A good collection of top rifles and well explained instruction, a 5* video, best regards from NZ, Tony.

[@pondguru]

I have always loved rifles. The accuracy of them compared to shotguns and the way they humanely dispatch the target is very good.

[@pondguru]

TIME STAMPS: 00:00 Introduction 01:06 Anschutz .17hmr and Clulite lamp 03:19 Ruger 10/22 and Olight M22 warrior flashlight 07:20 FX Indy .22 FAC and Olight M22 warrior flashlight 09:05 Weihrauch HW45 and Quantum SS mini flashlight 12:32 Thrunite Archer 1A flashlight 13:45 Thrunite TN36-UT flashlight 15:50 Battery and further information 17:57 Outro GEAR LINKS: Clulite lamp: geni.us/NnrAi Olight M22 warrior: geni.us/dgiVo Olight x-WM02 mount: geni.us/9Zl7 Quantum SS mini: goo.gl/MxHOJo Thrunite Archer 1A: geni.us/IO0GxwG Thrunite TN36-UT: geni.us/xQTa57 Thrunite TN30-UT: geni.us/21we OneTigris pistol holster: geni.us/1NIR USEFUL VIDEOS: Lamping guide: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fF7Im2aogrx0l8U Rifle shooting guide: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHuri4uwbsqJrJY Woodland shooting guide: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6nclaZ6jc2Db68 Differences between .11 and .17: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5W1aYx3g8Rjoac Thrunite TN36 review: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5a0Y6lrnNOdfas Quantum SS mini review: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4aTgKOsadZ6ldU OneTigris HW45 pistol holster review: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oaKQaoNrgd2jrKc FILMING EQUIPMENT: Panasonic HC-VX870 HD camcorder geni.us/3UwE +Rode stereo microphone: geni.us/4OL +Rode 'deadcat' mic cover: geni.us/1pmn JVC Everio quad proof HD camcorder: geni.us/e09e +Rode 'deadcat' mic cover (opened up and held between tripod and camera base) geni.us/dee24 Zomei Z666 tripod: geni.us/1a1af3 Manfrotto MTPIXI-B PIXI mini tripod: geni.us/87f7 Bear in mind that shooting at night is not allowed in all countries. In the UK it is a legal and very effective way to control rabbit and fox numbers - please check your local country / state laws regarding shooting at night and abide by them. If you've enjoyed this video please check out the playlists on my channel for hundreds more - on a wide variety of subjects. Feel free to share or link any of my videos on facebook, twitter, forums etc. for the benefit of anyone you think may also enjoy watching. See you next time. Pondguru

[@CyberCurtainTwitcher]

Guns are not really my thing, but i love the way you have laid out the video. Well done!

[@pondguru]

No worries, man. I've shot nothing but targets for a good while and my place is jumping with rabbits but I like to see them as they don't do any damage here.

[@CyberCurtainTwitcher]

Pondguru Outdoors I certainly having nothing against it, in fact many family members are hunters. It's quite amazing how different the meat tastes in comparison to farm reared.

[@Yorkie263]

I have the clulite, it has 3 interchangeable heads red, green and white. Works well on lamp shy animals. Great vid as usual, I know the guns were unloaded, but just a suggestion for future vids, explain that they are unloaded and safe, and with the rimfires have them bolt open. May sound a bit picky but some folks will pick up on it and start waffling on about gun safety............oh wait a minute that's me :-).........keep up the good work, interesting vids

[@pondguru]

Damn I think I may have the coloured heads somewhere in my outdoor gear cupboard - Totally forgot about that. Good point on the rifles being unloaded but I seem to be quite lucky when it comes to negative comments on my videos - maybe I have already blocked all those people, lol The clulite has a very nice tight centre to the beam which is very useful for 100-150yd shots. As I only have a .22 ans .17hmr that is the maximum distance I shoot to but it would be capable of useful operation well beyond that. The Olight has a more open beam but sub 100 yds is still a great tool, especially for the .22.

[@Yorkie263]

lol, the good thing about the clulite is that you can buy more heads if you need them. At least you are realistic with your distances for shooting quarry as well. I see lots of vids where things are shot at 200+ yards, and it always makes me wonder how many animals were not dispatched cleanly. Yes you are right about the trolls, eventually you block them all or their mothers tell them off and take away their laptops and send them to bed early :-)

[@pondguru]

lol, yeah that's about the size of it where the trolls are concerned although I have to confess I did like getting into some epic silly battles with them on some videos but now I simply haven't got the time to entertain them so I have to block them. Most of the time they were holier than thou Jesus freaks who just assumed I was a serial killer because I own guns. The distances some people try to shoot at is just plain ridiculous and every yard past the point where the sights are set diminishes accuracy so the only way is to keep it realistic and ensure the 1 shot, 1 kill humane dispatch of whatever it is being shot at. I've always been into rifles as the countryside is littered with the corpses of animals peppered by shotguns which suffer a terrible death.

[@Yorkie263]

Shotguns have their place, but even with rifles if you injure an animal you have a duty to dispatch it as quickly as possible. It's frustrating that the idiots out there give us all a bad name. I find an air rifle and some good stalking skills account for more rabbits than shooting at distance, and it's a real test of your skills, each to their own I suppose

[@pondguru]

Yes learning to shoot with an air rifle is very important as it teaches the user about shot placement, stalking, animal behaviour and so much more which are core skills overlooked by many of the 'spray and pray' guys.

[@electricwheels411]

Nice one Richard and quite a nice array of arms you have there :-) good money spent on those for sure. Very well explained process of each model and it's capabilities too which was nice along with the added torch options for lamping etc ATB GL & HH LittleJohn Metal Detecting

[@pondguru]

No worries, man - glad you enjoyed the video. GL&HH

[@srspower]

I would say 150 yards is really the absolute maximum range for reliability/humanely taking rabbits with a .17hmr. That's why I have kept to my .22lr, 100 yards max is plenty for me. I have to say though, have you considered going up to centrefire? I plan on getting a .243 soon, just in case Charlie shows up :)

[@pondguru]

Yes 150 for .17hmr and I would say 75-80 for the .22 but it certainly has a god whack at 100. I'm just not confident enough in my ability to try for 100 yds with the .22. I had considered a .22250 as my mate has one - shoots much flatter than the .243 and is very good for foxes.

[@srspower]

Yeah it always comes down to how comfortable you are. I have headshot rabbits free standing at 75 yards with cci subs so am pretty confident out to 100 with a rest especially if using high velocity ammo like CCI stingers. In terms of the .22-250 the ballistics look off the chart, even better than a .223 BUT they do have a reputation for a short barrel life! Mind you the .17hmr has a similar reputation. The good thing about a .243 is that you can shoot deer as well, nearly all deer in fact with the right load. And the .243 flies a lot flatter than a .308 yet has much more manageable recoil.

[@pondguru]

Yes if your're looking to drop deer too then .243 would probably be the one to go for.

[@AmericanCoinHunting]

Great gear & accesories to go with those .

[@pondguru]

Yes and all the accessories are reasonably priced too. If the £ continues to fall they may end up costing more in the UK, lol

[@waffenfummler4874]

Very good and intresting video.....Thank you for showing....Thumbs up.....atb Sascha

[@reefless]

Very nice setups!!

[@WiltshireMan]

Nice to see your rifles and air pistol Rich. Seems like you are getting back into your shooting again? ATB Sandy

[@pondguru]

I have so many hobbies that I tend to focus on one for while then drift away before returning at a later date but I have had air rifles / rimfire rifles since I was about 12 without a break.

[@popelangy]

Great video as always bud, some nice guns and setups there... i kind of want to get a second 22lr rifle on my license so i can get a 10-22 too, i have a thing for the takedown model. Also you can get semi auto pistols in our country, have one on my license... although not entirely sure the police would give you one for hunting haha and they must be 22lr and slightly longer barrels on them, generally the extra barrel length is hidden in what looks like a fake silencer over the barrel.

[@pondguru]

Good God damns I never knew the .22 semi auto pistols were legal - even with long barrels. I may investigate that one as I have seen a few for sale. I guess you would have to be a member of a gun club to own one?

[@popelangy]

Yeah bud gun club i think is probly your only way to get one... check out the gsg 1911, guna be my next gun i get i think just waiting to get payed next week.

[@pondguru]

That one looks great and I wonder if a smaller version of a T4/T8 type silencer could be fitted over the barrel to actually act as a silencer.

[@popelangy]

not sure, may need to port the barrel or something? Theres not a whole lot on them really from what i've found on youtube, only a few vids... really looking forward to getting mine though.

[@pondguru]

Best of luck with that as I would love to own pistols for shooting targets.

[@THEDRAGONBOOSTER8]

A great set up..

[@SPguns]

Nice video again my friend..!!

[@pondguru]

Glad you enjoyed it, man.

[@southernafricanboy4148]

I live in UK but shoot game in Southern Africa. I can't afford expensive gear so what would you recommend. I already have the guns and just need a scope hats cheap. Night vision or infrared. Thanks

[@Blaze-sz1no]

SouthernAfricanBoy i have a nite site for my airgun, which is infared. Awesome bit of kit for hunting in the dark. You can get a hawk optics scope from £100.

[@southernafricanboy4148]

@@Blaze-sz1no hi sir. Are they available on eBay?

[@Blaze-sz1no]

SouthernAfricanBoy i think nitesight are but tour best off buying a scope from a gun shop, as they are delicate

[@southernafricanboy4148]

@@Blaze-sz1no Thanks sir But in general do animals get spooked if I use a normal torch to see where they are during the night. I will have my son with me.

[@adamwilliams2657]

Were do u get the mounts from

[@goldenvalleysearchersdan5101]

Subbed up mate some great videos real useful 👍👍

[@EJL110]

Fantastic video, very interesting. I have a question: would the Clunite lamp you have on your .17hmr be compatible with the magnetic mount you use on the .22lr (to avoid using the awkward mounting screw? ) I looked at the links, and the mount works with torches from 23-26mm, and the Clunite is 26.6mm??

[@pondguru]

Apologies for late reply. Yes it fits fine, just tried it. The Clulite is definitely a bit wider than the Olight but it is no problem to use that with the X mount. geni.us/9Zl7 The only extra thing to note is that my Clulite flashlight is approx. 5 years old so assuming they haven't changed the design since then it should be fine.

[@EJL110]

+Pondguru Outdoors thanks for that, will look on to that lamp! Cheers and keep up the good videos 👍

[@benhale1002]

+Pondguru Outdoors Not related to the video but I was just wondering could you use a few drops of lemon juice to lower the pH in a tropical freshwater tank. :)

[@pondguru]

I personally wouldn't use lemon juice as it would take so much to lower the pH it couldn't do much good.

[@jd9470]

Hi where did you get the pressure switch from that you use on the ruger?

[@danbell6340]

Would you recommend that magnetic mount for use on shotgun or do you think the recoil of a 12 would shake it off cheers Dan

[@pondguru]

The X mount from Olight is a very good magnetic mount and the recoil from a shotgun definitely won't shake it off. It really gets a good hold of my .22 and .17hmr barrel so would fix even better to something wider like a 12g. This is the one I bought: geni.us/9Zl7

[@danbell6340]

Much appreciated thanks

[@Strikes12Records]

Hey Richard. Just as a funny idea for your next video (or maybe save it for a Halloween special?), I think you have enough equipment back there to do a video about what would be the best items to use in a zombie apocalypse! I would love to see that! Also, go and shoot some more coins and get back out there and do some metal detecting. Keep up the good work. Lee.

[@pondguru]

Zombie apocalypse...sounds like a good idea and I may well do that thanks. I could buy a load of coconuts and melons to represent heads and get to work with all manner of weapons, lol

[@Strikes12Records]

Pondguru Outdoors lol, that would be a great idea! You could get the kids to decorate the heads to make them look like Zombies. As I say, you've got enough survival kit back there and it would be interesting to see what equipment you would personally use. Guns, battery chargers, quick and easy bush craft and food sources, 'on the fly' medicines even tactical locations and all that. You could do so much with the idea, and it would be fun to probably make, and to watch. Cheers for the reply Richard, keep up the good work. Lee.

[@pondguru]

All sounds groovy to me but it would be one of those videos where my wife would give me so much grief for making. I would have to keep it low-key and relatively sensible but my kids would prefer a crazy video.

[@thegrantclan]

Spot on 👍

[@Reesaming]

nice video like always :)

[@floppyfishing]

Infrared weapon sights legal in your country?

[@pondguru]

Yes but decent ones are very expensive. Maybe one day.

[@curbsideconversions]

i like my old sumatra 2500r for the long range stuff you ever used a tuned version of it ?

[@pondguru]

That's one I have never heard of but they look really swish - like a old cowboy gun.

[@curbsideconversions]

also career .22 is simular. check them too , guy in usa has one at 80 f-p

[@pondguru]

For what we're shooting in the UK nobody would need an 80 ft/lbs air rifle and to be honest even the one I have at 30 ft/lbs is overkill. At 80 you'd hardly get any shots from a full charge.

[@curbsideconversions]

+Pondguru Outdoors totally agree , 80f-p is massive over kill, pcp has come a long way over the years , if you get a chance to use a f.a.c carrer 707 or sumatra then be sure to post a video up.

[@pondguru]

I will post videos on air rifles if I get a chance to use them but believe it or not I don't know anyone else around here who has an air rifle / pistol of any sort. Most gun owners up here have a shotgun, centrefire or rimfire as I live in the countryside.

[@jasonolbinski9333]

I miss your fish videos, you don't have the store anymore? What about tanks in your house?

[@pondguru]

I closed the store early last year and now work from home. I don't have any fish at home (indoors) just a huge pond outdoors but I will be doing a mega aquarium / filter advice video (split into many parts) very soon.

[@jasonolbinski9333]

Awesome, can't wait.

[@TerraGermaniaTG]

Is it hard to obtain a firearms licence in england? interesting video! all the best, hans

[@pondguru]

To get one you need somewhere suitable to shoot (written permission from landowner), a clean criminal record and basically be a decent sort of citizen as character references are needed. Some licenses are 'closed' which means you can only shoot where you have written permission but mine is an 'open' one which allows me to shoot anywhere in the UK as long as I have verbal permission. It is much easier to get a shotgun certificate but I'm not a fan of shotguns as they are so noisy that you see very little wildlife when using them.

[@TerraGermaniaTG]

that's much easier than here in germany. . it's interesting that it is easier to get permission for a shotgun. . such a powerful weapon. . thank you for the info!

[@craigmooring2091]

Did you train your cat as a retriever?

[@pondguru]

He would love that job, lol

[@ThatSwedishGuy]

No night vision scope, I thought you as a gadget man would have one in possession?

[@pondguru]

It will happen but at the present time I can't justify the expense on a good quality night vision scope. The kits which retrofit to normal scopes are a bit cumbersome.

[@dirtywaterjones7232]

I've never been a big fan of a flashlight on a firearm, just gives away your shooting positon. Natural human night vision is best. But I guess we're talking about two different situations, hunting game, or the more dangerous 2 legged vermin ! LOL ! Take Care Richard !

[@pondguru]

We're probably talking about a difference between bolt action, semi auto and full auto too. I generally don't take a flashlight with me when I am walking at night unless I am lamping rabbits / foxes as natural night vision allows humans to see plenty. Unless there is full cloud cover most nights will be plenty bright. I'd love a proper night vision scope but really good ones are very expensive. Maybe if I sell some metal detectors I could justify it....

[@grafslo4453]

great rifles ...but at night the animals of light get scared and the hunting (rats immediate escape) is not enough effective !

[@chrisshaw9036]

stop messin with your guns and get fishin please