The Airgun Show - night-time rat attack with the Sightmark Wraith, PLUS the Zeiss Conquest V4 scope…

[@TheGrkBoy]

I installed this optic on a crossman 760 air rifle.I have now shot the riffle around 500 times during target/plinking practice, and the kzbin.infoUgkxc4K63Fd5LglDMObu7-Bgapxp_ef0W8hE scope has done well.With this optic, I have neutralized around 30 pigeons that were invading one of my buildings.For my short range air rifle, I will continue to use this scope, but will be upgrading to a more powerful scope, when I buy a more powerful air rifle, in order to shoot at longer distance.For the money I have spent, this scope has truly been a great buy.

[@AnthonyChew]

1:56 Right rat: "How about Friday." Left rat : "Friday sounds gr.."

[@NightingaleBrawlhalla]

It’s amazing that this dude has been going in these videos for over 7 years now..

[@heathhalfhill6867]

I would love to see you show future Airgunners that they can achieve the same accuracy and results with a budget gun that is really amazing for the money like the Air Venturi Avenger. 440$ and holds a 10 shot group inside of a quarter at 75 yards and isn’t pellet or slug fussy. 180cc air cylinder that is hand pump friendly. Really an amazing platform that holds its own with my FX Crown and LCS SK-19….just saying. New shooter in a hobby we love shouldn’t have to believe that they need to spend 2-5k $ for an airgun to enjoy our way of life. Yes you do get what you pay for sometimes but this gun is just as good at 75 yards and less for real. I own 2 of the first generation of this gun called the Liberty/Alpha from Nova Vista and they are one of my favorite airguns 2nd only to my SK-19🤷‍♂️💯 My Crown doesn’t get used as much as my Avenger or Liberty to be fair. They are really amazing for the little cost. Thank you for the video and the get away from everything. God bless you and yours sir.

[@chopperhehehe]

I second this man 👍👍👍😜🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🦕🙂🤞✌

[@theshootingshow]

That's a very good point, Heath. We have featured affordable kit in the past - ratting with spring-powered gun and lamp, for example, and will do it again. I must admit that I like to use kit that I am familiar with when targeting live quarry, so that usually means the guns that I am using most at that time. All the best, and thanks for watching. Mat

[@markfleming636]

I've had the Ranger xr a couple of weeks, very pleased with it solidly made rifle, very accurate with aa deablo field in 177 , night time rabbits with optisan scope pard007 and the game changer Hikvision thermal minocular, carry it in a backpack folded

[@theshootingshow]

Sound like an awesome setup, Mark. Thanks for watching. Mat

[@neilfordham5790]

Great head shots Matt, the Brocock certainly put them down without all the jumping about.

[@theshootingshow]

Thanks Neil. It's a very accurate setup, and I don't really stretch the range on rats. All the best. Mat

[@martinbyrne7754]

Excellent shooting, although how are you getting sound with video, my own sightmark has no sound with recording

[@theshootingshow]

Hi Martin. The audio is from the main video camera. Thanks for watching. Mat

[@krisgater6891]

Great video...the Brocock sounded quite loud.. Zeiss scope..I can only dream of...

[@theshootingshow]

Thanks Kris. The Brocock isn't as loud as it sounds in this video. I think being in a barn affects the audio. All the best. Mat

[@genehutson6865]

Hey can you actually see the infrared light? Or is it dark with it on outside? Thinking about getting one

[@airgunshootingandoutdoorch4260]

Amazing video quality. The Reticle sure stands out.👍👍

[@TheNightVisionShow]

You can choose from loads of different reticle options, Find out more at www.scottcountry.co.uk/WraithHD

[@theshootingshow]

It is a great piece of kit. Amazing for the price. Thanks for watching. Mat

[@toddroy9558]

On the video, the gun sounds pretty loud. Is it just loud on the video and quiet in person?

[@seasidegreyhounds3670]

Hi, I've watched a lot of your 'ratting' videos and note you use .177 & .22 rifles so I'm now confused which to buy. We have a rat problem and need to get them under control. The distance will be from 5m to 15m max. I had almost settled on a HW100 or R12 .177. I'd be grateful for your comments

[@stephendavies923]

Great work as always.

[@theshootingshow]

Thanks Stephen. All the best. Mat

[@airgunratting]

Excellent ratting session Mat. I've had a Wraith for nearly a year now, excellent, great value NV scope. I use a Tascam audio recorder, on a separate picatinny for good audio. A bit more time editing, but the combo works a treat. Yes - one day a Zeiss V4 💷💷💷. Pete in Essex.

[@mickclitheroe5876]

Hey up Pete any vids in the pipeline....

[@Pete-in-Essex]

@@mickclitheroe5876 Hi Mick. Working on it. Bit of a gap March - June Coz I've had a heart by pass op. Been out and about at farm and recycling centre 7 or 8 times since, but not a lot of action. Went splatting at recycling centre Sunday 29 August and got 17 in 2 hours so starting to pick up a bit. Will be out tonight 5 Sept at recycling centre 'hopefully' for more action. Weather permitting it will kick off at the farm soon because the turkeys are there now. Thanks for your support - catch ya soon. Pete..

[@theshootingshow]

Hi Pete. Yes, the Wraith is amazing value. I have heard that there is room for improvement in the audio. We tend to use the audio from the main camera, so it doesn't really affect our production. Cheers. Mat

[@AlanHughes-ep9mb]

Could anybody tell me if the Sightmark Wraith would fit on to an fx crown mk2? Or would there be a problem with the mounting due to the raised magazine?

[@nico-max]

Hey from France 🇫🇷 how many yards you can shot rats with a sub12 ? Thanks

[@theshootingshow]

Hi. A sub-12 airgun has the power to kill a rat at 60m and beyond. The problem is that it would be almost impossible to ensure a clean strike to the head at that distance. I think 10m to 30m is a sensible range for sub-12 ratting. Thanks for watching. Mat

[@nico-max]

@@theshootingshow thanks for answer pal 👍🍷

[@rickwatts8373]

Can you use this scope on a gas piston break barrel pellet gun. Will it damage scope? Thanks

[@AntonJenkins-x3i]

How do I use the range on these scopes as have just bought one

[@mickgarveyairattackmia4722]

Great ratting vid Mat … the wraith is an awesome piece of equipment

[@theshootingshow]

Thanks Mick. Yes, I'm very impressed with the Wraith. Cheers. Mat

[@ColinMill1]

I wonder if you have an opinion as to whether rats can sense 850nm IR or not. I have raised this with several ratters and opinion is divided. Some reckon that they can but, like us, can't see 940nm IR. Others are of the opinion they don't even see red light never mind the near IR. I'm currently using a Megaorei 2 with the supplied 850nm source but am wondering if a 940nm light would be worth buying. I should say, I have not noticed rats been spooked by having the light pointed at them but I'm not sure if that is simply that they have yet to associate the light with danger. I have found they completely ignore their triggering of security lights even when placed on the ground next to their runs, presumably because there are no bad consequences (yet!). Any thoughts would be great. Thanks.

[@leadshot3164]

Great video. Is the rifle that loud? Sounds like a an Enfield.

[@theshootingshow]

It's not loud. I think the audio is affected by being inside a barn. Thanks for watching. Mat

[@charledchapman6802]

why u keep on puting the safty on as there is only you with the rifle as i notice a few rats heard the click

[@theshootingshow]

Hi. Don't forget there is also a cameraman there. Also, after about 35 years of shooting, applying the safety catch is an instinctive habit. I couldn't imagine leaving a cocked gun without the safety catch on and wouldn't like to start doing it. Thanks for watching. Mat

[@Olaf.Peters]

What bait do you recommend for rats?

[@theshootingshow]

Hi Olaf. My absolute favourite bait is liquidised cat food. Rats love the smell/taste and have to stop to lap it up because it's runny. Thanks for watching. Mat

[@ronrichmond4694]

Great video and nice shooting also 👍👍👍

[@theshootingshow]

Thanks very much, Ron. All the best. Mat

[@junglie]

Seemed awfully loud for a sub 12 ft/lb gun with a silencer matt, maybe the echo in barn & sensitive mic eh?

[@oliversparks1459]

Was Noisy in there or Seemed to be ?

[@guysingleton9611]

I thought that as well, quite a bark to it. It may just be the microphone amplifying the sound of the action. Probably a wooden rifle stock would deaden that somewhat.

[@oliversparks1459]

@@guysingleton9611 Enclosed Area as Well Was Close as he said as well 10 plus Metres

[@markhomer7628]

Great shooting Matt .. probably have to sell BOTH my kidneys AND a bit of my pancreas to afford the ZEISS ..

[@theshootingshow]

Hi Oliver. It seemed pretty quiet during the shoot. I think the noise is down to the acoustics of the farm building, though it is possible that Nicky wound up the audio in the edit because I was talking too quietly. Thanks for watching. Mat

[@oliversparks1459]

@@theshootingshow Thanks for the Reply Ive lost the Ability to Use an Air Rifle Due to a Right Hand Disability and Still Hanker back to My Youthfull Airgun Days So if i cannot go i can at Least Watch a Professional do it Film it and i can watch it I VERY MUCH APPRECIATE YOUR CHANNEL

[@17hmr243]

Clicking that safety every shot is just so wrong,

[@janne65olsson]

That were somthing i notice to. Wath were they thinking...

[@geraldswain3259]

No bad habit to have, you mong !.

[@17hmr243]

@@geraldswain3259 safety every shot? and if he dosnt have a safety to click to rely on. no safety should ever be counted on as working. only safety that dose work is muzzle discipline and chamber checks.

[@brushemteeth9159]

Matt, I'd really appreciate if you too showed us your shots in slow-motion, just like the other shooters on this channel do.

[@theshootingshow]

No problem. We can make some shots slo-mo in the edit. Thanks for watching. Mat

[@brushemteeth9159]

@@theshootingshowThank you, I'd really love that!

[@robertmitchell9415]

No need for baited spots Matt, just be more mobile and go walk-about with a thermal spotter, once you get used to hunting like that you won't want to be sitting on a chair waiting for 'em!

[@jules-9372]

True...but a more mobile strategy also makes it a good deal harder to get the quality shots you need for video.

[@robertmitchell9415]

@@jules-9372 Yep, you're correct of course, although I realize thinking about it, that on the pig farms I shoot on, I've found the sweet spots to stand so that I can cover the main kill zones without having to move too much, always a few to pick off when you are on the move though...

[@theshootingshow]

Hi Robert. I've been shooting rats with air rifles for more than 30 years. Always used to use mobile tactics, and still like to from time to time, but find that carefully targeting one area at a time is usually far more effective than wandering around. As one of the other comments states, it also makes for very steady, precise shooting. All the best, and thanks for watching. Mat

[@robertmitchell9415]

@@theshootingshow Umm, if I was the sensitive type I would say that your implying my walkabouts means I'm not as accurate I could be! Quad sticks & Bsa Ultra accounted for 107 rats in 47 minutes from start to finish on one night last year for me, that's not such shabby shooting!

[@tmairguns8298]

let me ask you 30fpe and good for hunting dove duck rabbit

[@theshootingshow]

I am afraid there is no simple answer to that. It depends where you are shooting and what the legal requirements are. I can say that I often use 30ft/lb for rabbits and find it to be excellent. Thanks for watching. Mat

[@chopperhehehe]

Cracking result on the rats. You forgot to tell us the price of the scope. I know you said it pricey but worth it in yer eyes but I missed the price Cracking show 👍👍👍😜🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🦕🦕🤞✌

[@lj03oem]

£1200,i can buy 10 Hawke 6-24x50 scopes,for the price of one of these,most certainly not as good,but no way near ten times better.You pays your money,you takes your choice i guess

[@marcdeo9820]

He said it in the video 1200 £

[@zootallures7279]

Filming yourself after _every_ shot, loading and aiming is really bad. We know how a human with a gun looks like...

[@Professor-Jack]

Evening Matt Well none of them have the name James Like die another day Or should I say die tonight Wallop what iv been watching is a master marksman Yes I can see it’s night time , i don’t need to go to spec savers just yet There are other opticians as well. Take it easy

[@1or2there]

It gets rathr monotnus if al u sho r the hits, the deth danc is just as entrtainng . . .

[@drakeblackwood5893]

No need to constantly showing yourself reloading - boring