The Airgun Show - Hunting rabbits & magpies, the Zbroia Hortitsia, + highlights from the Game Fair

Making a mixed bag really adds to the enjoyment of an air rifle hunt, and Andy Watkins is setting his sights on rabbits and magpies. Success with the rabbits provides Andy with fresh bait for his corvid ambush, and the results are spectacular as he picks off scavenging black and white bandits from the cover of a hide.
Mat Manning is on the range testing the Zbroia Hortitsia. This elegant PCP is made in the Ukraine and proves to be a real winner when it comes to value, performance and precision.
Plus we’ve got a roundup from the Game Fair at Ragley Hall with new releases from Air Arms, Brocock, Weihrauch and Scott Country.
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[@stevejohnson1797]

John darling was a legend! He was my hero growing up with air rifles. The shots he made with that old hw 80 was remarkable.

[@bobthebarsteward]

The late John Darling always wore trainers when hunting with his Rapid 7, RIP John.

[@payres48]

Nice result by Andy. Never seen a rabbit gutted that way before!

[@u.kairrifleshuntingtargeta9438]

great job guys. love the commander but that ukrainian rifle is just so nice. At first look the quality is amazing and way the better value for money

[@OriginalMarkyBoy]

Nice one boys 👍🏽 two of my favourite air gunners 😜 and let’s not forget Andy’s brother 🎥 👍🏽😊😜 x

[@rogerparker9228]

Nice to see you using the rm8. Just proves you dont have to spend silly money to get results. I wouldn't swap mine at all. Brilliamt rifle

[@neilblundz807]

I'm not sure I could bring myself to gut a rabbit like that😂 effective......but bloody hell😂

[@Andy-ow2cx]

love how you have the clean gutting off to a T no knife need great vid

[@rrw900]

i like the large pellet on your pouch....great show well done....

[@bakerg21]

Great show 👍🏻 thanks a million guys

[@giz.ian.]

another very informative episode, thanks

[@CORVIDHUNTER]

Excellent skills on the magpies

[@moonbear1st]

another top show many thanks for shareing..

[@mitchellnix5274]

Thanks for another good show. I like the look and ability of the Zbroia rifle but pellpax don't sell a left handed version. It is often the case that we left handlers miss out on some otherwise great kit.

[@ZbroiaUa]

We (ZBROIA Company) don`t produce a left handed versions of our rifles at that moment. But if there will be a demand, we could do that (the wood stock just can be mirrored in the opposite side in Hortitsia model). So if necessary, just ask Pellpax about that.

[@JIMMYMUSH]

that beard joke sounds like it came from a man who cant grow one 😂

[@squaretorttle9400]

I used to have the same shoes as Andy does in this video, funny coincidence

[@samfarrah6310]

Never had any idea you cut gut a rabbit like that lol

[@markhomer5704]

Great show , and super shooting by young Andy .. I really like that zabrioya horticulturia rifle .. looks gorgeous , shoots brilliant , and as cheap as a Wolverhampton hooker with a sale on ... only thing that disappointed me was Andy's beard .. its a bit scraggy , just like my mrs's ... Super vid ... excellent entertainment

[@BradBrassman]

Where in Wolverhampton?

[@1001space]

Andy Watkins acting the goat thats not a beard.lol great show

[@anglosaxon5874]

Good informative video Andy! Keep up the good work!

[@tadpoles10]

'The Hortitsia' looks to be good value for money Mat. atb t ..

[@laity69]

Good stuff as ever .great video

[@dean11daly]

Brilliant video, best in a long time :-)

[@ralstonraz]

Nice episode! Loved it.

[@skydiver6711]

I have just found The Airgun Show and I love it. I am from the south central part of the US Oklahoma and Texas to be exact. I am pleasantly surprised at the number of guns and shooters I see in England. I was under the impression that guns and hunting were nearly extinct in the UK. I have several questions to ask about your hunting opportunities. I notice the small game hunting that you have, do you also have larger game such as deer and hogs? Is it very expensive to hunt there or is there some public hunting? I'm sorry to sound so ignorant about your hunting laws etc, I have just been under a false understanding for a long time. Glad to see that the shooting sports are alive and well. Great videos as well. I get to deer hunt here, but my heart is in squirrel and rabbit hunting as well. I appreciate any answers you can give me.

[@mf-vu1dn]

Skydiver Diver Most land is privately owned so most people have to try and gain a permission from a farmer unless they own the land themselves. Most shooting is small pest control like rats, rabbits, grey squirrel, pigeon etc. Foxes are probably the biggest animal which are common. There is some deer. Most common calibre are .177 and .22 air rifle and .22LR and .17 HMR. Other bigger calibre are used. Hand guns were basically banned in the late 1990's

[@craigaclekko8156]

Deer mostly in Scotland, hogs in England & Wales, pheasant shooting is quite common, shotguns obviously.

[@shanebarry7469]

i wish i could get that zbroia here in the us in 22 and 12-16 ftlbs in 22 .i want accuracy and shot count not just power all the time

[@bushmanuk100]

Great show as always anyone know what Andy Watkins channel is called he mentions he has one cheers

[@slomo1562]

I'll try that pop gutt method. No doubt I'll do it perfectly.

[@theoxfordshirehunter492]

Great review there Mat.

[@vincentfriel953]

Is the tracking on that scope accurate

[@greenfingers9471]

at 7.30 how did you take the shot with your caps down ? keep up the good work

[@yonzonanweshnasvlogs86]

what is the power of the rifle?

[@Lost.aussie]

I have been looking at the walther for a few weeks now ... i wonder how they will go in the 30 footpound ... and what scope should I match it with? I normally use powder burner But i want to get into air 22 pest control , it is not big in Australia but ill give it a crack

[@karltonks310]

As a newish shooter with little knowledge of the different makes of guns, is this compato.22 or .177?

[@fencer39]

Andy bored the rabbits to death !

[@bigronvfr750]

Dr Feelgood 😂

[@dronesdartfordkent5363]

Were abouts do you hunt and what's the best way to get permission

[@greenfingers9471]

beared == trying :P :P

[@stevensmith3069]

Hi great show could you do a pellet test with JSB Heavy .177 10.34 grain in pcp works excellent in my s510R ultimate sporter retains a lot of energy good for hunting 👍

[@matthewpearsall9249]

I like Andy but come on Matt more form yourself it's the reason I subscribed to the channel

[@greedygringoprospecting6941]

were did you get the pellet pouch from and the zipper pull real cool

[@laiductrongnguyen7669]

How strong is your rifle and how far is your target?

[@giveitaswingoutdoorswithsm2901]

Trainers !!! dont knock em mate the late John Darling swore by them for stealth !!!

[@gasixteenb11]

Patrick Smith Andy has shown great success in stalking with anything. I've seen scopes with white and yellow stickers/tags, reflective sun glasses, no gloves or face masks and he still gets within 40 mtrs of the target.

[@manofkentcatapultsgunsando5069]

Your right there mate. There will never be another john Darling. Great bass fisherman to. Had the pleasure of meeting him once at his hometown of seaford in sussex

[@CJ_the_Traveller]

Is it possible to mount a bipod or sling via a QD stud? I could not see one in the Zbroia review.

[@markhomer5704]

Chris Howells Yes ... and then youll find theres another stud too attach your sling to built into the bipod ( well mine have ) ...

[@fery2531]

Anyone knows by any chance where I can go pest shooting in Cheshire area?

[@severitt]

What scope is on the zbroia?

[@markhomer5704]

Sean E Its a PAO Emerald 4-16x56 From " the shooting party " ( based in litchfield I think )

[@gauravdhalla3147]

They have family too

[@johnirudayaraj0336]

Diana rws 460 177 caliber good or not good

[@jamescarr2511]

What’s your channel called ?

[@chrisogden1306]

Is Andy Watkins on Instagram? Good little shoot 👍

[@josefarias869]

I have a 1.77 gamma what's the good distance to sight up my scope

[@mathewsingh0979]

40 yards

[@gallopingg1]

TOP MAN MATT,

[@andryhendriawan1771]

How caliber ,, 177 or 22 it is your gun

[@duoflour1117]

Andry Hendriawan it’s the 177

[@jamesmorris7184]

What are the pants he is wearing

[@videoschassepeche]

😉👍🏻

[@bullvinetheband7260]

raddit feed lay it down on a concealed net then pull the net.

[@lilvfr400boy]

Feels like Andy is carrying the channel sometimes to be honest his content contribution is often the best part of these episodes

[@ОлегПетров-д1р]

👏👍👍👍

[@teredix7776]

j'aimerai grave avoir votre arme

[@michaelcarey3105]

Nice to see a hunter eating kills. Nice rabbit clean meethod.

[@ИванБорисов-п8в]

Hello from Ukrane !!!Here zbroya is not wery good airgun , we prefer buy just better , but it good weapon for this money .

[@isaacfinch7206]

First

[@tomsmyth5138]

Video looks like a paid for advert ........

[@carlevie5315]

great stuff andy shame about those trainers

[@badrobot2765]

I hate to say it but this show has lost a lot of its appeal

[@dean9235]

Silly little men who are so insecure they have to torture and kill wild animals to make them feel good about themselves. Sad sad individuals.