The Airgun Show | Awesome squirrel hunting| Walther Rotex RM8 review

Mat Manning is hunting squirrels while putting a new feeder to the test and it turns out to be an awesome session. The destructive rodents can’t resist the peanut bait station and Mat puts his Daystate Huntsman Safari to good use during what turns out to be an action packed shooting trip.
Also in this week’s episode, Mat has a review of the Walther Rotex RM8. This excellent air rifle boasts good looks and remarkable accuracy, and delivers a lot of bang for your buck.
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[@Coowallsky]

Great to have you back, Mat!!

[@janrobertbos]

...HEAR, HEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!😀

[@user-ge2br1mj6f]

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[@user-ge2br1mj6f]

Any chance you could send me some deals on some new guns 22 calibers or actually BB guns high velocity, fully automatic I only want fully automatic M4 carbine or even a handgun could you help me out with any of those and tell me what to buy cheap money if you could do that I’d appreciate you buddy thank you so much

[@reservedone1791]

I have no words.@@user-ge2br1mj6f

[@theshootingshow]

Thanks. It's good to be back - think it's been six months now. All the best. Mat

[@reservedone1791]

Great stuff. Really enjoyed that. A real insight into the role airguns and airgunners can have on pest control and helping to manage woodland ecology.

[@robertmitchell9415]

Awesome sesh Matt... you the King of Squirrel 'unting mate... Cool air rifle.

[@theshootingshow]

Thanks Robert. Glad you liked it. All the best. Mat

[@williamwilson2624]

Nice job with the squirrels, Mat. Great video as usual.

[@theshootingshow]

Thanks very much. All the best. Mat

[@Thegreyreaperuk]

Another cracking video mate. Was nice seeing you and Richard on the BRK stand at the bss.

[@theshootingshow]

Thanks. I hope you enjoyed the rest of the BSS. All the best. Mat

[@tekkenerojou]

Hi Mat! So glad to see you.

[@theshootingshow]

Hi, and thanks for watching. All the best. Mat

[@gap9992]

Another great video Got in to the hobby during lockdown. My first gun was the Varmint version of the RM8 UC, which was a very good starting point. By coincidence I recently upgraded to the Daystate Huntsman Revere Safari! Whilst the RM8 was good, the Daystate is just so much better and demonstrates that sometimes you really do get what you pay for! I too use QYS domed and also get fantastic accuracy. I don't think I will ever need to buy another air rifle !

[@theshootingshow]

Two great guns there. As you say, you tend to get what you pay for - both models more than justify their price tags. All the best. Mat

[@nickwebb9290]

Strewth those squirrels were coming thick and fast and your shooting was spot on as usual. As always the commentary was good too 👍 That RM8 seems an excellent PCP, those barrels and the build quality certainly make it value for money 😁

[@theshootingshow]

I've had a few sessions like this lately. There seem to be a lot of squirrel around. The RM8 is an excellent gun. As I said, I have my own UC and really rate it. Thanks for watching. Mat

[@chopperhehehe]

Cracking show as always . Cracking gun for that money 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿😁✌️

[@theshootingshow]

Thank you. All the best. Mat

[@eoinwestman6222]

Great session.

[@theshootingshow]

Thanks for watching. Mat

[@Pete-in-Essex]

Good stuff Mat, Iove that feeder.

[@theshootingshow]

Hi Pete. It's a great feeder. I've just moved it on to another spot and have squirrels queuing up there. Cheers. Mat

[@matty1255]

Been thinking of picking up a RM8 as a workhorse rifle and keeping the beautiful walnut stocks for the range use.

[@chrisjohn4101]

The RM8 barrel flexes and moves the POI if you lean it on anything, plus (and one of the designers admitted this to me), the O ring on the Mag lifts the pellet and causes it to clip as it enters the breach - thus ruining accuracy.

[@reservedone1791]

Mine works just fine and has done for years. No accuracy issues. Workman. Tools?

[@chrisjohn4101]

I'm happy to hear you have a good one, mine (bought new) was terrible.@@reservedone1791

[@reservedone1791]

Did you take it back to the gunshop?@@chrisjohn4101

[@theshootingshow]

That's not a problem I have ever experienced. I have had my RM8 UC for years - it's had some heavy use and I've never had issues with shifting POI. The one featured here delivered one of the tightest test groups that we've had for months - I wouldn't expect that if there was a problem with pellet seating. All the best. Mat

[@chrisjohn4101]

Then you've not used the gun in a real world situation.@@theshootingshow

[@AlbertLewis-vq9hf]

Beautiful gun mat

[@jasongamble8421]

Wow, Squirrel lottery 😀

[@theshootingshow]

Their numbers certainly came up! All the best. Mat

[@Jose_Osvaldo]

Saludos desde 🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷

[@joelmiller2532]

I live in the U.S. and have wanted an RM8 for awhile now. How can I get one here?

[@theshootingshow]

I'm afraid I don't know. Your best bet is probably to contact Umarex directly. All the best. Mat

[@nigelwilks1673]

Could you please do a video on sound moderators

[@theshootingshow]

Good call. I'll see what we can line up. If you're looking for a quick steer, I use 0dB, Weihrauch, Donny FL, Eagle Vision Sigma and Huggett - all are excellent. Thanks for watching. Mat

[@nicksamsunggalaxys2404]

Great vid! I keep hearing those regals are lazer accurate! thought I was in for a similar day but the squirrels on my shoot are still caching the nuts away? (4kg a day) I’ve watched them do it and I can’t keep up with feeder (same sort as this) and time out to do it let alone the costs. The only thing I can think is to use a traditional bird cage feeder but don’t like the idea of shots they will present while eating them. If anyone has ideas on what I could do it would appreciated

[@theshootingshow]

That is really frustrating, and not something I've ever had a problem with. The only thing I can suggest is maybe try a change of feed. All the best. Mat

[@nicksamsunggalaxys2404]

@@theshootingshow it’s bizarre? Feel like I’m going to end up with peanut plantation

[@andrewharris4940]

Ace 👍 would the feeder withstand a 22 LR

[@theshootingshow]

Thanks Andrew. That might be pushing it, although I'm sure it would withstand FAC air rifle. All the best. Mat

[@mackbeasley71]

GUUD DEAL. WHERE CAN I PURCHASE ONE OF THOSE SQUIRREL FEEDERS, AND SCOPE?

[@davejones3519]

Hi, what was that scope imissed it.

[@theshootingshow]

It's an MTC King Cobra on the Daystate Huntsman. Richter Optik on the RM8. All the best. Mat

[@kimmovirtanen506]

Käykö teillä oravannahat vielä maksuvälineenä .vai minkä takia oravia metsästät.

[@yalieangami6233]

Aiwaa 😘 cuida 💕👍👍

[@hr4669]

Chez nous (en europe), l'écureuil n'est pas un nuisible.

[@user-kj5zj6ws7l]

Mis yr shots uncle,

[@hangjebat3440]

In britain small forrest left, fully develop country, squirrel only minor damage to farmer...in my country,developing country, more than 50% people depend on agriculture as income, large tropical forrest, not only squirrel, million of primate cause huge damage to farmer but farmer not allow to have licensed airgun.. im really dont understand.

[@jab101]

Looks more like your hunting deer. That's o little over kill for squirrel?? All the camo and a blind?

[@KeithDeley]

What's with all the camouflage, its squirrels your shooting not lions 😂😂😂

[@TheGreatBigShow]

Why the f would you kill something without eating it ?

[@mrthomas394]

Why kill squirrels in a wood ? Bit cruel ain't it... Or are you protecting the reds ?

[@reservedone1791]

Protecting reds, protecting indigenous species, preventing predation on songbird eggs/chicks, preventing damage to trees. Just some of the reasons.

[@theshootingshow]

Grey squirrels are an introduced species and have a huge negative impact on our native wildlife. The harm they cause to red squirrel populations is acknowledged by most people, but they also impact on native songbirds and small mammals, including dormice - this takes the form of stealing eggs and young from nests and also by monopolising natural food sources. Grey squirrels also cause extensive tree damage - primarily by stripping bark. This is costly to forestry operations but also reduces habitat and natural food for native species. These are the main reasons for controlling them. As for being cruel, a swift shot to the head is a lot more humane than a natural death in the wild. Being eaten by a buzzard, contracting a disease or dying of starvation or hypothermia are the natural alternatives. Thanks for watching. Mat

[@mrthomas394]

@@theshootingshow Thanks for the detailed and very informative reply. I wasn't sure if something like this was done for fun or something to do with environmental issues' I know they are classed as vermin and can cause lots of damage to people's houses in lofts etc but didn't know of the issue with wildlife and the trees as well. Nice set up by the way and very accurate shooting.

[@nraugmoobleegnkaujhmoobdaw2084]

Is any USA dealer has this gun for sale?

[@fkkmag8692]

Its so strange, one side I get it, the other side it’s so sad 😅

[@NUT_SLAPPER]

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[@reservedone1791]

Great input - thanks very much. Can't wait for your next insightful, and no doubt witty, contribution.

[@paulfarleigh1973]

What, the squirrels!😂

[@reservedone1791]

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