The Airgun Show - hide shooting with the Delta Wolf, PLUS the AFO Air Rover portable compressor...

Corvids are among the airgun shooter’s most challenging adversaries but that hasn’t discouraged Rich Saunders. Faced with an influx of crows, rooks and jackdaws on one of his permissions, Rich sets up a hide and uses the Daystate Delta Wolf to bring the feathered pests to book.
Also on this week’s show, Mat Manning takes a look at the AirForceOne Air Rover Portable PCP Airgun Compressor. If you want a mobile filling solution without the hassle of a pump or having to depend on someone else for bottle refills, this compact compressor will do the job either from main power or a car battery.
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[@airriflehunter87]

Well despite the criticism I think it was spot on. Explained what he uses , yes it maybe advertising but it also stops loads of questions and informs the viewers who may want to know. Boring ? No don’t see that at all , informative , accurate shooting and shows you how he uses his surroundings To maximise the opportunity for the pest control. You will always get people who like to put you down when they couldn’t do a better job themselves. 👏👏

[@heathhalfhill6867]

I got the same compressor from Ali Express for 235$ and I love it. Super quiet compared to my Yong Heng which is way faster and also fills tanks. The portable compressor even works of my riding tractor battery while the tractor is running. Really versatile and compact. Awesome product!

[@davidstorton910]

This show always chooses the most expensive options, have you SEEN the prices of the Ridgeway clothing, I saw some last summer and I bought Jack Pike at a quarter of the cost and I'm a VERY happy bunny

[@GG-ch1hm]

@@davidstorton910 exactly,just buy what’s in your price range no need to keep moaning about it

[@visamedic]

You know any hunter watching this was saying aaaaaawwwgggggg each time he did, when those suckers made it out safe😂🤣😅

[@jamiepinkston7804]

Excellent video! Loved the commentary and the hide setup versus just shooting pests. The crows on the other side of the pond are almost pellet proof. Definitely a good idea to use FAC.

[@richsaunders6515]

Thanks very much.

[@260rips]

Brilliant shots there and nice footage 👍

[@twissem6414]

They should call this , The FAC Show.

[@trevorpeters4358]

I’m home sick an watching this new episode made my day. Thanks guys.

[@richsaunders6515]

I hope you feel better soon Trevor!

[@trevorpeters4358]

@@richsaunders6515 thanks went to the doctor today not covid. Yeehaa.. Much love form Portland Oregon USA.

[@richsaunders6515]

@@trevorpeters4358 Glad to hear that Trevor.

[@airgungarage9941]

Pleasant to watch your show at night before sleeping when relaxed. Lots of love from India

[@comfibold]

Hide and seek worked very well.

[@garypostell5268]

Looks like the blind working out pretty good!

[@VinCent-xy5lg]

The brass filter is too heavy for the foster fitting and will put pressure on the O ring seal causing a leak, try supporting the filter to level it with the compressor to alleviate the strain.

[@allenb8350]

I agree Vin, why not have a 90 degree elbow so the filter runs along side the blue casing , with a simple support on the pump body, could easily be done by the owner ,but at that price should come as standard, YONG HENG every time, fill your bottle at home and take it with you !!!

[@lewismanning1964]

Great video 👍🏻👍🏻

[@Jesse-le9bh]

Thanks. Good to see some productive work for the Delta Wolf. Was that a factory set or advanced? What pellet and velocity? Enjoyed the video.

[@richsaunders6515]

Thanks Jesse. I had it set at around 30 ft lbs, pushing 16 grain Air Arms Diabolo Field5.52 at around 930 fps. Thanks for watching.

[@180del]

You can get the clips in poundland 👍

[@Unsupervised777]

Good shooting mate

[@TonyBelas]

hi mat, on the rover better to have the filter on the inlet side prior to compression, it will be far more effective :)

[@winstonchurchill6506]

A grellit whats that lol.well done lads...good shooting

[@richsaunders6515]

Thanks. Sometimes I just can't get my worms right :)

[@garypostell5268]

Excellent rifle

[@xcasper1968]

Hi great video, I was just wondering where did you but the sticks to hand your camouflage?

[@richsaunders6515]

Thanks very much. I bought them from Durham Decoys www.durhamdecoys.com/product-page/hide-poles-hide-pole-sets

[@mickymouse1232]

THUMBS UP "

[@jamisonhughes4593]

☝️☝️

[@MrAlphafang]

The comment "unfortunately shooting is the only method left open to him now" is a worry. Why is this unfortunate? Are you saying that you would prefer the farmer to use other methods?

[@richsaunders6515]

Hi Paul. The general licence requires non-lethal methods to be tried first, and for shooting to be employed when they do not work, are impractical or too expensive. I hope that explains where I was coming from.

[@MrAlphafang]

@@richsaunders6515 Fully aware of the general licence Rich. I was questioning why you choose to use the word unfortunately.

[@richsaunders6515]

@@MrAlphafang Hi Paul. I have a saying that 'a pest is only ever a pest if its being a pest'. Its my way of saying that I'll only ever carry out pest control if there's a need for it. And unfortunately, having tried everything else, the corvids were still being a pest, so needed to be shot...If the non-lethal measures had worked I wouldn't have to shoot the corvids.

[@brushemteeth9159]

How do you guys prevent tick bites, especially when stationary in high grass, like on this hunt?

[@richsaunders6515]

Hi. Its a very good point. I often use some kind of bug repellent. I also use a bug suit sometimes as well - like fine mesh underwear!

[@robertrobertson8644]

can you tell me more about the tripod you're using in this video?

[@richsaunders6515]

Hi Robert. Sorry it's taken me so ling to get back to you They are Primos Gen 3.

[@carlsouthern2824]

Why always fac ?

[@adamkirk7991]

Could the compressor be used to fill my pcp air cylinders ?

[@jollyrancher400]

Yes you can

[@neilmoors6415]

Hi what was the face veil you was wearing many thanks and what a great video

[@richsaunders6515]

Hi Neil. I've had it years, but bought it originally from Jack Pyke.

[@neilmoors6415]

@@richsaunders6515 many thanks I only ask as I wear glasses and all the veils I have tried steam my glasses up, thanks for the reply Neil

[@airgunextra]

@@neilmoors6415 Yes, I know the problem! Its still an issue, but the mesh one I wear is a little better.

[@neilmoors6415]

@@airgunextra hi mate what veil do you use if you dont mind me asking

[@richsaunders6515]

@@neilmoors6415 Hi Neil. I just checked. Unfortunately, the label only says 'Jack Pyke' with no specific product name. But looking at their website, this looks similar. I hope that helps. www.jackpyke.co.uk/lightweight-mesh-balaclava.html

[@nicirwankurd5535]

🎯💪💪👏👏👏

[@outbackwithtrevor9156]

Water separator will do no good on its side!!!

[@Carlosnufc]

This show has gone down hill all about fac

[@davekendrick7231]

Four minutes shooting

[@malcolmbunny]

Ravens!? I assume you are not in Oxfordshire? The Delta Wolf....Surely the ugliest airgun ever made?

[@richsaunders6515]

No Malcolm, Berkshire for this one. Thanks for watching.

[@craigclarke8596]

The whole video was Advertising different Companies, it’s starting to get boring now

[@davekendrick7231]

Seven minutes before the first shot was taken, is it now the talking show? Just pointing out, as it always seem to happen with 5his presenter

[@Edgunsuk]

very accurate very powerful and massive kickbacks from daystate sportsmatch blah blah , really bored with these adverts disguised as entertainment

[@Edgunsuk]

@Broad Side i agree , just getting free stuff to advertise it and not mention it is an add is kind of dishonest and illegal , and after every single video on a channel does the same thing you kind of get sick of it , and yes i am aware i dont have to watch it , im not subscribed but as a gunsmith i get fed a lot of this stuff .

[@Edgunsuk]

@Broad Side because its deceitful, and if your not telling us your getting kickbacks or free items to mention company are you also lying about the quality of those items ? as mentioned i am a gunsmith , maybe i should also mention i used to be an air rifle importer the clue is in the name :) .

[@scrimdog3328]

I'm not impressed with the new daystate. Clearly a rip off of an FX.

[@davekendrick7231]

Thank you for all your replies on why the presenter of the first segment liked the sound of his own voice to the extent that it took him seven minutes until he took his first shot, and that in his piece he had four minutes shooting. I do know there are new and experienced shooters watch the show, and I’m a regular viewer myself, but I’m sure we’ve been in a room with a very experienced person who just drones on and bores the pants off people, and I find this man that bore, almost pompous. Bring back Andy Watkins, look at his segments to camera compare with this chap and be honest, this chap is boring. I’m sure he’ll be back as he’s probably a friend of yours, just give him a brief to stop talking, give the relevant points and impress us by his clinical shooting.

[@richsaunders6515]

Sorry if I was boring you Dave. I tried to show the context of why I was shooting and explain the approach. The internet is full of videos of people killing animals, but to my mind, shooting is much more than simply pulling the trigger and I try to reflect that. Sorry if that's not good enough for you. Perhaps we'll bump into each other at a show and I can show you what a bundle of fun I am really, always up to capers.

[@richardfletcher4704]

Not everyone who watches this is an experienced shooter. So it’s useful to people who are learning.

[@davekendrick7231]

@@richsaunders6515 if people aren’t honest with you you’ll never know what people really think, you’ll just carry on making or doing the same thing. I’ve been a lecturer on a different subject, we were told to do a little, but do it well. If you have so much information to give the viewers the producers should let you prepare more videos on picking the right quarry, why your picking it, the general licence and why you can shoot it, the most suitable place to place the hide, hide making, camouflage clothing, shooting the air rifle including follow through, using hold over and hold under, what we the air gunners need to know, distance, elevation and wind, the list is endless. I’m sure your a nice cheery chap in your personal life, but I was sorry to be blunt but that’s how I found the show.

[@davekendrick7231]

@Broad Side all I can say is your easily pleased, drones on for seven minutes, shoots for a further four minutes then passes over to Matt, I could do a better job for the simple people who watched this drivel. Maybe I should have said the shows not up to its usual standard, and if your honest and look back at every time rich Saunders is on you may see what I mean. I’ve had my say lads and frankly, dilligaf

[@davekendrick7231]

@Broad Side dear broadside, if you came to my house, which is highly unlikely, and I offered you the most horrible food you could imagine, and for me this would be cucumber, would you sit and eat it so as not to be rude? Or would you politely tell me you don’t like it? Don’t be hypocritical, I frankly don’t like this chap as he does it every time he comes on the show , I’ve been polite to him and the show, but this episode was crap, not up to the usual standard and frankly boring, why is it Andy Watkins do an interesting segment but this chap send you to sleep. I’m entitled to my opinions and if you think by questioning what I say gets you kudos from the show, your wrong. There I’ve said it, this show was CRAP. I can’t be more constructive than that.

[@lewissabin3884]

How can you say 12 foot pound isn’t enough when people all day every day post videos of doing exactly this. It might be your opinion we want but you should keep it professional And put your opinion aside if it works it works if it doesn’t you say but it does work so your opinion is wrong I’m very disappointed in you as normally you quite good.

[@richsaunders6515]

Hi Lewis. I was the one pulling the trigger so really my opinion was the only one that counted. 50+ metres at large prey like corvids is too far for 12 ft. lbs. rifles in my experience and increases the likelihood of injury to an unacceptable level. Others may have different experience/opinion and that's fine, but ultimately I can only draw on my own experience and opinion.

[@richardfletcher4704]

Shooting anything at 50m with a sub12 airgun is unethical. Chance of wounding is a nearly certain. Just because you can hit something at that distance with a sub12 doesn’t mean you should.

[@lewissabin3884]

@@richsaunders6515 I said 50 m not 50+ stop adding sentences to make yourself look better. Are used to like your videos now I see you just do it for subscribers and money

[@lewissabin3884]

@@richardfletcher4704 Who made you clinical doctor 50 m 40 m 51 m don’t judge others for your lack of competence

[@richardfletcher4704]

@@lewissabin3884 it’s called Velocity Lewis. It’s quite important. More important than your subjective idea of what a sub 12 airgun should be capable of doing.