The Airgun Show - frantic night rat hunting with the InfiRay Tube, & the BSA Defiant bullpup on test

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Mat Manning is back on another rat-infested farm, which provides the perfect opportunity to put the InfiRay Tube TD50L Digital Day and Night Vision Scope through its paces. Paired with the Brocock Concept XR, it proves to be a winning combination as the rats come thick and fast after darkness closes in.
Also in this week’s episode, Mat Manning takes a look at the BSA Defiant bullpup. This super-compact airgun combines consistent power delivery and a great barrel with comfortable gun fit and an impressive trigger to create a very capable shooting machine.
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[@stephendean1906]

Another great watch Matt .I always look forward to the next episode .Thank you

[@theshootingshow]

Thanks for watching. All the best. Mat

[@williammills3632]

Some people look forward to Fridays. I look forward to fortnightly Thursdays... great job as always 👏 👍

[@theshootingshow]

Thanks William. It's always nice to hear positive feedback. All the best. Mat

[@adventureswithducky4088]

Another fine session on the rats. Thank you!!. From watching this I can see that for my personal preference I'd have a gun with the cocking lever on the left side, or the off hand side as there seemed to be a not insignificant amount of faffing about with the ballet of hands changing to cock that one. Well then ...... I've learned something for myself then. You do a marvelous job with these videos, and dispatching the rats. Thank you again!

[@theshootingshow]

Thanks Henry. All the best. Mat

[@TwW1178]

Pull the rifle into your shoulder (with your left hand) while your right hand cycles the action.

[@adventureswithducky4088]

@@TwW1178 That means your trigger hand has to leave one position and move to another and back ....... I have both left and right hand cocking PCP air rifles, and as a right handed shooter I prefer the left cocking lever ones for faster follow up shots.

[@johndivit5869]

Excellent vid as alway Matt. I'd like to buy British, but my FX Wildcat MK3 Compact still takes the honours.

[@theshootingshow]

Thanks John. We're spoilt for choice. Lots of great kit out there. All the best. Mat

[@ianfarrington7219]

hi another great show,i have a tip for the trigger stick every time i move the stick the leggs close so i have got a ball put a string through it so when i put the ball between the leggs the string holds the ball in place and the leggs cannot close untill you move the ball because the ball is fixed to the stick it is always ready i hope this tip helps ian

[@theratbuster]

Good idea that isn’t ian

[@theshootingshow]

Thanks Ian, and thanks for the tip. All the best. Mat

[@theratbuster]

@@theshootingshow That’s my idea ian pinched it from my channel 🤔

[@norfolksquirreller]

I would hope that your viewing through the scope was better than the recorded image. I was surprised by the poor focusing, the pixelation and interference, there was also noticeable lag in the image. Hopefully the firmware update will sort these issues, as it stands I certainly wouldn't buy one, would be good to see a follow up after the update. Is there a choice of reticules, when needing hold over/under a graduated reticule is more user friendly? Great shooting as always and an informative review.👍

[@theshootingshow]

Good point. The interference was visible in recording but not when viewing. Firmware update appears to have fixed it. All the best. Mat

[@norfolksquirreller]

@@theshootingshowHi Mat, good to hear the interference has been sorted, how about the other points I mentioned any improvement in them?

[@janrobertbos]

as always, nice shooting! Greetz from the Netherlands!!!

[@theshootingshow]

Thank you very much. All the best. Mat

[@gallantone1535]

Always enjoy your videos you had a good session on the rat's , the BSA looks good 👍

[@theshootingshow]

Thanks for watching. All the best. Mat

[@robbryant52]

Great night shooting and superb gun

[@markhomer5704]

Nice one mat , great shooting and a good review ..

[@theshootingshow]

Thanks Mark. All the best. Mat

[@davidbilbrough3726]

Put loads of my bait out and turned on the xsight -10 rats fighting over it .I got 8! On the trot ; the most ever.

[@RussDouglas222]

Thanks for sharing a great session on the rats Mat. :) Shame about the regular pixellation and interference on the Infiray Tube's recorded footage, but I assume the image you saw through the eyepiece was better/clearer than that? Good to see you using the excellent Huggett moderator and Fenix HM65R Shadowmaster headtorch though, I never go shooting at night without mine. Nice to see you at the Shooting Show a fortnight ago too, all the best, cheers. Russ

[@theshootingshow]

Good to see you too Russ. Yes, not sure what that interference was. Updating firmware seems to have fixed it though.

[@RussDouglas222]

@@theshootingshow Ah nice one, maybe sharing some new footage will reassure potential buyers. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@tropickman]

He keeps cutting to the footage of shooter after every single shot! Gets very tedious to watch. There are plenty of other channels that mostly show the action & keep fluff to a minimum!

[@tmairguns8298]

in the presentations you make of pcp you make with chronograph and with which pallet you use your video are very interesting

[@BionicRusty]

Great video, Mat. 👍 Shooting fish in a barrel, eh? 😂 Really missing the target shoot of the test gun. Hope to see that back soon.

[@theshootingshow]

There were certainly lots about. Yes, hope to get out filming on the range again soon. All the best. Mat

[@benpatsy2076]

11:00 nothing like throwing your mate under a bus. Lol.

[@theshootingshow]

You can almost see him telling his mate to stay there. Thanks for watching. Mat

[@luke9583]

Lovely bit of shooting mate

[@bySterling]

‘Killer’ shooting! 🙌🏻💥☠️🐀☠️💥💯

[@curtschmidt918]

Keep up the good work!

[@michmich9826]

Magnifique tir

[@donpeer4477]

Good ratting! I couldn't believe it when I saw you reload with your gloves on. What are you wearing that's allows you to do that?

[@theshootingshow]

Hi Don. I wear MacWet gloves. Been shooting airguns for about 35 years so have a lot of experience handling pellets. All the best. Mat

[@marcdeo9820]

i love these videos - my favorite on youtube. Quick question Mat - what thermal spotter are you using? i think a review on your favorites would be a great video. thanks again!!

[@theshootingshow]

Thanks Mark. Using the Zeiss DTI 3/25 - not cheap but an amazing piece of kit.

[@MudMaxMetalDetecting]

I really look forward to your videos. absolutely superb ! ATB MMMD

[@theshootingshow]

Thanks MMMD. All the best. Mat

[@dy1677]

Great shooting skills in a long distance target new friend here from the Philippines

[@dannylacey2200]

Good shooting mate ,dont like when it keeps going on you between every shot we get the picture 👍

[@TwW1178]

Great video. Curious what zero range you’re using…given your use of hold-unders. 25m?

[@errolnicholson5632]

Great Shooting and I'm loving it.. Keep it up all the way... One Love!!!🐀🐀🐀

[@andyglennon5724]

Hey, a busy night on the rats, great video as always. What time at night were they most active?

[@theshootingshow]

Hi Andy. Most active for the first couple of hours after nightfall. All the best. Mat

[@airriflehunterthroughthegl2357]

Looks like a nice busy farm , foot to admit though the infray was very poor quality picture pixelated and interference lines , I bought the infray and 2 pulsar c50 sent the infiray back after 3 days Still great vid and content

[@theshootingshow]

Not sure what the interference was but the firmware update appears to have fixed it. All the best. Mat

[@airriflehunterthroughthegl2357]

@@theshootingshow Thanks for the reply Mat , I was wondering if you ever do shoots for the show with other KZbin channels as I have a channel which has gained momentum and would love to do joint video with you

[@theromanceofwax]

nicky has put some bird puller behind his ear hahahah

[@davidsedlickas8222]

How about extra magazines pre loaded in your pocket ?

[@thomasengstrom1525]

This is so fun to watch...Like shooting prairie dogs on the bad lands of the USA...Just out of curiosity we use to try and get doubles...Have you ever done that with rats??

[@bananakampreto3033]

Could you please consider using a 23×152mmB caliber to hunt those rats?

[@sniperwongedewek429]

Wah mantap kawan berburu tikus malam hari jioooooossss 👍🏿💪🏿

[@brynybach7741]

Love that hat you were wearing fit the rat shooting Matt, any chance you can tell us where you got it please? I love the BSA in the Black pepper stock, saving like mad now for that. Cheers.

[@timknott750]

I assume that you are using lead pellets yes? If so, is there no concern of lead poising to the chickens or their eggs? I am planning to put my pellet gun to use on other people's land, but have some concerns about it. I bought some lead free pellets but they are aluminum, and that is an abrasive, so it would have wear issues on the barrel.

[@JulianMartin51]

The image quality is very grainy and appears unfocussed. Pard looks to be a better unit

[@theshootingshow]

Viewing was far superior to recording. Firmware update appears to have fixed it. All the best. Mat

[@billysmith3607]

Hello Matt, Do you have to pick up all the rats that you shoot

[@samtucker615]

Hi matt do they a mill dot retical also does it have a daytime mode? Brilliant video as always

[@theshootingshow]

Hi Sam, and thanks. One of the rets appears to have mils but I am not sure if they are true mils. All the best. Mat

[@roden1834]

I use a BSA Meteor .22 which I have had for 50 years! Whatwould you recommend for a left handed

[@gavfreeman8797]

Great vid matt just out of curiosity you seemed to have sights held above a little bit so gather gun was set for a certain yardage?

[@TheWelshman50]

Nice shooting and what thermal spotter was you using please

[@theshootingshow]

Thanks. Spotter is Zeiss DTI 3/25. All the best. Mat

[@carlyoung6111]

No price on the BSA Matt?

[@Roadrun98]

I wonder if you could train owls to retrieve 😆

[@chopperhehehe]

Cracking episode you never said a price on that nice bsa ?? 👍👍👍😜🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🦕🦄😁🤞✌

[@benpatsy2076]

16:32 👍

[@chopperhehehe]

@@benpatsy2076 chears I must of 10 sec speed up soz an Chears £1045

[@bodhibaby5371]

You..mean your gonna smoke some rats??!! Yes!!

[@leewilliam5387]

这个视频的子弹击发以及射中目标的声音效果太好了。赞！

[@outdoorsman8498]

Does the ir light scare them away

[@Hoooked_On_Hiking_Nomad_Style]

Well atleast you should have Posted the score..... Nice hinting ... Love from India

[@thesilentmajority5539]

Blimey, where do you start?

[@craigjohnson7077]

Can we see you test a kral-puncher Pro 500 please.. PLEASE

[@theshootingshow]

Hi Craig. We'll try to set that up. All the best. Mat

[@sudo_nym]

Not a fan of the blocky pixelation problem.

[@theshootingshow]

Visible in recording but not when viewing. Firmware update appears to have fixed it. All the best. Mat

[@nunzianteleo5813]

What is the best night scope and air gun for hunting rats?

[@toxlaximus3297]

Pigeons are nesting already this year, know any cheapish thermal cameras?

[@deansshootingandfishingham8275]

Great rat shooting 🐀🐀🐀👍🇬🇧

[@theshootingshow]

Thanks Dean. All the best. Mat

[@fishmaniachannel]

Osm shooting 👌

[@aaronmcfee506]

Whats the rules for nightime shooting

[@paulwalker224]

Brilliant.

[@HimanshuYT777]

Satisfying

[@zamzum4353]

Silly question, ever spotted a snake with this IR monocular ?

[@G58]

Nice ratting, and a solid technique. Sadly the BSA lost me with that ergonomic nightmaresafety location. An ambidextrous military style thumb operated safety next to the trigger is a no brainer. Which hand are they expecting it to be operated with??? Was it designed by someone with unconventional pronouns and an equal opportunity ticket? Reminds me of the mag release on the early SA80s. 👀🧐😎😜

[@carmineverdicchio5695]

super 👍 👍 ottimo

[@Ching.A]

How do u remember all the locations of those rats u shot?

[@davidbilbrough3726]

not as clear as the ATN xsight 3x14 4k pro!

[@theshootingshow]

Loss of clarity was in recording not viewing. Firmware update seems to have fixed it. All the best. Mat

[@davidbilbrough3726]

@@theshootingshow keep it up love the rat shooting I could do it every night!

[@lalidalane_5638]

what's the gun

[@drezz8783]

I wish I have a airsoft ;-;

[@robertbeckler5058]

If this farmer had a cat it would be the fattest cat

[@RomekRolnik]

At last!!!!! Bro sometimes I want to unsubscribe channel because I getting the notification about new video and it’s about firearms hunting. It’s boring as hell at range below 1000m

[@Juniantobaka1]

Mantap

[@blueeyes4303]

Less talking more shooting 🐭

[@JosephBernardo-x1t]

Kada Tira adyas hhhh

[@ayusholanda2371]

NSA slug mr. Pellet

[@gilesyone]

Don’t really need a video of you in between every single shot. There’s honestly as much time of you focussing (once you’ve seen it once you don’t need to see it again!!) as there is down the sight. Peeved enough to comment once I realised! Good shooting though

[@paulharrison6417]

Your rat shooting not hunting!

[@Mister_Clean]

Good.

[@joekelly9369]

harry enfield ..wondered where he.d gone

[@BionicRusty]

Funny man. 😐

[@bosshowly]

Bull pub air rifles are horrible no need fore them they look horrible 😢

[@qrptedmac]

Sprung a leak