The Airgun Show - day and night rabbit hunting, PLUS the FX Impact M3…

Rabbit numbers are on the rise and Richard Saunders is targeting them for pest control and the pot in this week’s show. After kicking off his session in daylight, Richard then switches over to night vision to extend his outing into the hours of darkness and is rewarded with some excellent spot.
Also on this week’s show, we have the awesome FX Impact M3 on the bench. We’ve been looking forward to getting our hands on this airgun and it certainly didn’t disappoint - delivering the goods with slug ammo after a very quick and easy tune.
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[@jean-claudemainville1562]

This is one of the.BEST.VIDEOS just made for YOU ....RABBIT. HUNTERS ! 🐰

[@FirstStateAirgun]

Watching at lunch here in the 🇺🇸

[@regsparkes6507]

Good shooting Richard,...of course it does help that you are using those rifles, nice work. Thanks for this one Mat, always enjoyable!

[@airgunshootingandoutdoorch4260]

Nice gun. I'm drooling all over my keyboard.

[@coryjenkins4179]

Another great video. Thanks for sharing.

[@BionicRusty]

Looking forward to this. 👍👍

[@Kit-vb5rm]

As always a really enjoyable video,thanks Matt.

[@thomascampanale]

Well done. There is so much to learn thank you for your time and energy which goes into production of such great videos Tom LI NY

[@richsaunders6515]

Thank you for watching Tom.

[@shanedirden6206]

Leaders of New Zealand have lost their minds. I feel for you.

[@JC-ci6kp]

Another great video. Awesome shooting as always Rich. Well done!

[@richsaunders6515]

Thanks Jonny...

[@paulfoster543]

Thanks Richard another great outing

[@richsaunders6515]

Thanks Paul.

[@79_air-arms-shooter29]

Looking forward to the next vid… thanx

[@manhuntingwae]

Always watching Sir...very good shot👍👍 Im from indonesia🇮🇩

[@mathewturnock1718]

Ah Mr Saunders! Brilliant episode...Some cracking shots there Sir.

[@richsaunders6515]

Thanks very much Mathew.

[@olebornemann4246]

Nice shots

[@coryb6722]

I love my commander

[@scottyB5950]

Nice size. Easy to use and lightweight.

[@gernotboesser6901]

The third shot wasn't easy at all, great job Mr. Saunders 👍👌

[@richsaunders6515]

Thanks Gernot.

[@raptorone7327]

Good video again. I’m sure the FX is a brilliant rifle but to many can do’s with it for me. I’m happy with the military idea, don’t care how it works or why it works just as long as it goes bang! 😂. To many options allow for to much fiddling when you should just be out there shooting. 👍

[@coryb6722]

If you plan on using one ammo type with it you tune it once and off you go

[@georgetheone6631]

Cool video

[@henryofskalitz2228]

The m3 is nice and all but I like my MK2 and power plentum 720 with external 2nd reg alot because the rifle has been with me since the silver MK2 came out. I had upgraded the reg to a Huma extra high power reg heavy hammer and spring with a 700mm 22 barrel and 580cc carbon fiber tank with the stock tank as well.

[@paulclarkejr.7046]

I would love to see Matt and Richard get together and have a shoot off between the FX impact M 3 Daystate Delta Wolf.

[@firstknight6057]

Do FX "lock" the power level for UK guns or is it just de-tuned?

[@jamesdenny4734]

We're the Wildman slugs the sub 12 ft/lb ones ?

[@deanmorriss7184]

Great rifle-13 shot repeater my FX mk11 38 shot repeater in 177 and would be cheaper to buy than your rifle . Fx very very hard to beat I don’t care what it is . I still loved the video. Cheers Dean

[@athifrahman6879]

Sir what's the effectiveness power range of .177 impact plz reply me

[@teddyjam1880]

Good lunch

[@comfibold]

Great bunny-bashing.

[@martinpenticost8323]

When shooting rabbits with a .177 do you use a standard pellet or do you use a heavier pellet ?

[@richsaunders6515]

Hi Martin. I used Air Arms Diabolo Field pellets at 8.4g - pretty much a standard .177 weight. Thanks for watching.

[@RussDouglas222]

Nice shooting Rich, though (as you were swapping rifles) I'm surprised you didn't use the higher-powered rifle / day-scope combo in daylight, when the rabbits might keep their distance, and the more covert Pard-equipped rifle by night? Cheers. Russ

[@richsaunders6515]

Thanks Russ. Simply because I like to use glass during the day when I can. Most of my shooting is at night so it made a pleasant change to use a glass scope.

[@RussDouglas222]

@@richsaunders6515 That's cool, I simply expected to see you use the long range rifle by day & shorter range by night. More footage pls. 👍😎 Cheers. Russ

[@cristianmihai4818]

What caliber are you using?

[@who0who]

Nothing like fx impact ...

[@ericperrin3284]

great video.... its a shame FX M3 does not come in a left hand version.

[@cristianmihai4818]

It comes ....trigger is swappable on the left also...

[@Dovestonedipper]

Is that a different method of using the LRF?most shooters range it then it goes off.

[@richsaunders6515]

Hi Alan. I tend to leave the range finder on just so folks know how far each shot is.

[@pauls6385]

I really don't understand how the phone can film the scope while you use it. Can somebody explain? I'd like to try that as well for my rifle!

[@richsaunders6515]

Hi Paul. The Sideshot uses angled mirrors to reflect the image through the scope onto the camera...I think.

[@alexmutimer3691]

3rd rabbit looked like a hare to me.

[@richsaunders6515]

Hi Alex. No, it was a rabbit. Hares have longer ears tipped with black. Thanks for watching.

[@theprofitmohamhead1268]

When you field dress these rabbits do they have any intestinal parasites like tapeworms, etc.?

[@richsaunders6515]

I'd be surprised if there wasn't something like that. Other than the obvious checks for myxomatosis, I also check the organs, especially kidneys and liver, for any signs of disease.

[@theprofitmohamhead1268]

@@richsaunders6515 Back in the early 80's when I first got into hunting the cotton tails I hunted were not only super infested with tapeworms but bot fly larva as well. I about threw up when those dam larva began wiggling as I began to skin the rabbits out. I never went for meat again.

[@richsaunders6515]

@@theprofitmohamhead1268 I think that would do it for me too!

[@coryb6722]

@@theprofitmohamhead1268 thats why you hunt them in the winter

[@athifrahman6879]

Is this useful for 50 m medium hog hunting in headshot?

[@richsaunders6515]

Hi Athif. No, rabbits are as big as I'd suggest you go even with an FAC air rifle. I'm no expert, but I'd suggest that for hogs you need to be thinking centrefire.

[@coryb6722]

You can drop a medium hog with a .25 with slugs

[@edgarmaynard5835]

how many shots do you get out of that brocock at that power ?

[@richsaunders6515]

Around 45/50 shots - plenty for hunting. Thanks for watching.

[@edgarmaynard5835]

@@richsaunders6515 Thanks for reply

[@rossbeeby7315]

£1.800

[@slaintenito]

Do you catch the rabbit to eat em' later or just kill for the sake of hunting?

[@richsaunders6515]

I explained in the first few seconds that I'd come out to shoot some rabbits for the table.

[@slaintenito]

@@richsaunders6515 Ah got it! Sorry, my mistake. Well, nice video btw! I love shooting.

[@richsaunders6515]

@@slaintenito No worries. Thanks for watching.

[@jamesdenny4734]

Everyone's talking about the M3, but FX is dragging their feet bringing them to market ! 😠

[@chrisjohn4101]

1/ How many of those Rabbits were Does in milk? 2/ £1800 for a puffgun that will not shoot any better than a £200 .22lr, some will buy it, those who are easily parted from their money.

[@robertmitchell9415]

A puff gun like that becomes the hobby in itself. At prices like that, I suppose it has to......

[@jamo78s3]

A puff gun 😂👍 I'm not an fx fan myself but I've found my air rifles to be a little more accurate at shorter ranges than my .22lrs

[@chrisjohn4101]

@@jamo78s3 Maybe your .22lr is a little "worn", try an Annie HB.

[@jamo78s3]

@@chrisjohn4101 I have a Krieger barrelled weihrauch hw60 and a lilja barrelled sako quad I'd say my air gun technology Vulcan slightly better provided it's not to windy

[@richsaunders6515]

Hi Chris. None of the rabbits were milky does. I prefer FAC air rifle because they are less likely to ricochet compared to .22 LR. Thanks for watching.

[@DHSplate]

@5min you just shot a rabbit, you’re going to pick him up and put him somewhere safe…

[@sabersaber1630]

Fx

[@JustAnOldMan]

On a person opinion, I think you are bloody nuts spending 2+ grand on a rifle you have to hold to 12 ft lbs

[@richsaunders6515]

I guess its the same reason people spend £200k on a Ferrari to go 70mph.

[@misocveticanin578]

@@richsaunders6515 or iPhone for 1300€😂

[@Smeha0128]

Gun Name

[@reservedone1791]

Watch again and this time pay attention. He literally tells you within the first two minutes. It's the first thing he says. Why on earth would he take the time to reply, especially as you are too ignorant to say 'please'.

[@kouroshgamestudios]

Peta: FBI open up

[@greylag8630]

First! 😉😆

[@theprofitmohamhead1268]

Actually... you're 2nd!🤣🤭

[@petemulhearn7787]

At 3.06 he walks away from his vehicle leaving a section 1 firearm in it and the tailgate down. Smart fella :-)

[@richsaunders6515]

The rifle was locked away in a gun box bolted to the truck. Is that smart enough?

[@Edgunsuk]

How about some normal rifles priced for normal people not free bees from company's using you for free advertising ???? is there any real point in showing what £8k + of air rifles and scopes can do for the majority of viewers ? you seem to be making videos for the 1%.

[@dyltwinful]

What’s a normal person?? There’s always a range of rifles reviewed on these shows from cheap to expensive... something to please everyone “even normal people 😂”! Personally I can’t afford these expensive ones but it’s always nice to see how these manufacturers are pushing the technology of these air rifles.

[@Edgunsuk]

@@dyltwinful except for a few electronic rifles there is exactly the same tech in a £2000 fx as in a £400 hatsan its hype catching stupid people with to much money , PS i was the first UK edgun importer and have been a gunsmith for 35 years .you think these guys are not getting payed or back handers of free kit for using these high end rifles all the time ? yes they review cheaper ones but that is just to make people think they are being fair .

[@austrianslowhorse]

Im sorry for you mate. Taking joy of shooting animals, what a poor existence

[@richsaunders6515]

Please don't feel sorry for me - they tasted lovely. You may have missed that I was shooting the rabbits for the table and not for the fun of it.

[@hassligerkrampfvogel4370]

you should get that back what you are making to the animals in getting banned from youtube. thats nothing funny. damn how can this vid have so many likes

[@Fred-zx6nn]

Hässlinger krampfvogel :This video has so many likes because many people have different views than yours. and you are on a wrong page pal