They're out of control ▪︎ Rabbit Hunting Air Rifle

[@JohnWilliams-iw6oq]

Brought back memories of a trip out past Lithgow, we filled the back of the cruiser level with the top of the tray and ran out of ammunition. We called in at the house to say thanks and when the cocky saw how much damage we'd done he gave us a brick of .22's and a stack of 12g to keep going. You'd have had a happy customer that night!

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Awesome effort there John. Don't see them that thick anymore mate. 👌

[@JohnWilliams-iw6oq]

@@RJMHuntingAustralia the shotgun barrel was a tad warm lol. Hard to find rabbits in any numbers these days.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

I bet it was 😅

[@Rob-Angus]

Cap

[@merkel2750]

@@Rob-Angusthe cappest cap

[@stephenembleton8135]

Some spectacular dives and amazing break-dancing. Much enjoyed. Big Steve, East Yorks., UK

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Glad you enjoyed it mate. 👊

[@detroitboy65]

I like watching these videos sometimes but I find it incredible that KZbin doesn't take them down! They are kinda ruthless.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Compared to some of the things I've seen on KZbin, this is pretty tame.

[@chrisodillman3355]

As a foreign viewer this was hard to watch, but i did. Your shooting skills are beyond impressive and i respect a lot that you do the best to get rid of them without make em suffer! Well done!

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thankyou 👊

[@steveprice1840]

😊

[@martincross3009]

Nigh night Peter and family ! Excellent service to the country

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks champion 👊

[@nicomeier8098]

I already was aware of your excellent shooting skills but man, that thermal scope you're using is really outstanding.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Yeah, it's a sweet bit of gear. 👌

[@gregeberhardt1711]

Just under 7k?

[@kevdimo6459]

That was really epic culling Rod! It’s amazing how that little lead tablet can act as a performance enhancer for the gymnasts amongst the rabbit population. My dad and the Butcher down the road used to go out in Western NSW in the seventies on their rabbit adventures, in a weekend they’d fill to the brim the back of a Holden ute with rabbits. No coolers back then, and bring them back to Parramatta and sell them by the pair in the butcher shop, and sell the lot!

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Some of them certainly carry on a bit. The good ol days. A distant memory now unfortunately mate. 👌

[@scottraven1721]

Yep, my Dad and his brother used to do the same out the back of Gawler SA, and they were booked out solid. Nothing like rabbit sangas and salt with cheese

[@Jumper4ever93]

what do you mean? @@RJMHuntingAustralia

[@andrewsteele7663]

Brilliant video, thanks again for an amazing session, I was truly gobsmacked by the field of rabbits in the initial start of the video, 63 rabbits, bloody brilliant. Real shame I don't live closer. I use the Two Fat Ladies recipe for ragout of rabbit. Rod if you have not seen the video where they cook the rabbit, I am sure you will find it of KZbin. Cheers

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Appreciate that mate. Thankyou 👊

[@paulf4424]

One happy landowner, that's an unreal amount on 30 acres. Fair play to you Rodney.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Was a great night mate. 👌

[@conservativemike3768]

If I’m not back in 4 hours, you call in the hare-strike..

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

😅🤦‍♂️

[@bruce9648]

​@@RJMHuntingAustraliaGood day sir I just gave you a sub 👍 One question Do y'all eat some of those rabbits all of them or just let nature take its course .. last time I seen someone selling rabbit meat well I didn't buy it because you don't know how these people handle the meat and all that but when I can find somebody reputable I'll buy them love rabbit meat they are expensive over here in the States don't know why but they cost a lot more than a chicken okay I'm going to check out some more of your vids Take care 🇺🇲🦅🌍⚓ USMC

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks Bruce It really varies depending on the property and client. Some nights they are all harvested for dog food. Occasionally a few for the pot and sometimes just left in situ. Not allowed to sell them here. The food industry is highly regulated

[@bruce9648]

@@RJMHuntingAustralia 👍 thanks 🇺🇲🦅🌍⚓ USMC

[@KenysMartínez-u8u]

Que Precio Tiene ese rifle des ciénaga de oro cordova

[@stevegriffiths5364]

Wow, air rifles have come a long way... I remember the older rifles that one used in the old fair grounds back in the 60,s. Enjoying your videos. Cheers

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks Steve 👊

[@deandewey5584]

Great job as always Rod. I was actually going to say Elmer Fudd will be jealous with you getting so many wabbits. Maybe you could teach him a thing or two. 😂

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Haha. Poor Elmer 😅

[@Stuart66]

Awesome Rod Haven't seen numbers like that for years Miss the underground mutton

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Same. Don't see them in good numbers all that often. Makes for a fun night out though. 👌

[@mattmatty4670]

Mmm southern deep fried rabbit. Here on you tube. Thanks mate

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Cheers mate 👊

[@blackeyejoe4609]

I must say air rife come a long way since early 70.s

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Certainly have mate. 👌

[@chriscooper6096]

Really enjoyed this video Rod. Looking forward to the next!

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Much appreciated Chris 👍

[@scottraven1721]

Excellent shooting, and great photography. Thank you for taking time to post, and always looking for more Cheers

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Glad you enjoyed it Scott. Thanks 👊

[@danielbrown4133]

I really enjoyed this one Rod and got a huge laugh out of the couple of drama queens dancing around there before finally conking out hahaha. Keep up the good work old mate.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Will do mate. Thanks Daniel 👊

[@MichaelIrwin-j3m]

Rap Dancing

[@rogeraldridge8426]

These hi teq air rifles are a game changer. Nothing like the old break barrel my old man had 50 years ago for the black birds digging up his garden.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

I couldn't imagine being without mine. 👌

[@vincedibona4687]

They cost thousands of dollars though. A Ruger 10/22 is $450. Not any of the accessories, just the gun itself. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

They are expensive but a lot of my work requires this type of setup for safety purposes

[@donfregin8668]

My rws break barrel isn’t to bad I wish I could afford that scope

[@darylstorer3369]

Your a top bunny snapper. Job well done Rod.🤠

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks champion 👊

[@Mr55f100]

What. You shot " through the fence". Better tell Nathan about this revolutionary technique.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Definitely a talent I'm not willing to share. 🤣

[@gregwade6719]

Another awesome demonstration of your shooting prowess Rod 👍👍

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks Greg 👊

[@Lex-Hawthorn]

lovely nights work Rod, no stress. and no black panther either, are the moggies hibernating mate. 🤣 Always impressed with your no nonsense approach, to nailing the little feral bar-stewards.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thankyou mate

[@saint088]

Great Work! Rabbits are definitely getting out of hand again on many properties in nsw at the moment.

[@Philharrydawson]

Nice work. Keeping it nice and steady, impressive.

[@joel7777]

Danke! Wenig Blabla und viel Video! Top!

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Cheers mate 👍

[@DrewJacobson61]

You never miss!! I bet the sea eye aye has your number 😂

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Haha. I doubt that mate 🤣

[@HookOnFishingAus]

the rabbit at 5:20 busting out his best peter garrett dance moves

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Lol. It was ridiculous 😅

[@nexus438]

Never-ending number of pests. Great job as always and super impressive gear !

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Cheers buddy 👍

[@calibreman]

Another excellent video Rod, well done. Geoff. UK.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Many thanks Geoff 👊

[@apistosig4173]

A blemish or two otherwise exquisite marksmanship - fabulous

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Cheers mate 👍

[@belakis1674]

So this is what 32.6 ft/lb looks like. Must be nice! First-class marksmanship.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks mate. 👊

[@bradhiebert6403]

I have gophers like you have rabbits. We just have big jackrabbits but not in that quantities. We also have lots of coyotes that keep them under control

[@eric_seguin]

After 3wks. finally. Killer video. Thanks.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Hopefully worth the wait buddy 👊

[@eric_seguin]

@@RJMHuntingAustralia But of course, I love no BS videos and yours are the best.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks champion 👊

[@judgetk8327]

Nice setup you have and you got her tuned in well.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Cheers mate 👌

[@Verminterminator]

Cracking video as always !!

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks champion 👊

[@ian.lwilson7156]

So theraputic TO WATCH. NEAT SET UP.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks mate. 👊

[@PiotrB]

Nice job Rod! Loving my PQ50L v1.0 on my Impact mk1 - not sure I'll get the firmware update to add the ballistic calculator but one can hope!

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Fingers crossed, it will be available to v1 and v2 panthers, if and when it comes out.

[@spyalvarado2767]

5:22 is the Neymar of the rabbit world 😅

[@howardbarker7768]

Very competent accurate shooter No jiggling on the scope terminator cheers

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thankyou 👊

[@taranscott155]

Good effort right there 👍 My rig for clearance shooting is a .25 FX Wildcat, Falcon M18 4-18x44 scope, and a HIKMICRO Ultimate Thunder mounted to the front to turn my dayscope into thermal. Works a treat. I have a Mk2 Impact but I prefer the Wildcat.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Nice setup mate 👌

[@davidhandyman7571]

Great job again. That one that got away only did so because it moved at the exactly correct time. I reckon it got a haircut.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

I think so too. 🤷‍♂️

[@Colin_Holloway]

Best Easter video!

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Yep 🤣

[@willdixon2349]

Looks like the Easter bunnies met their match! Now for a nice big stew ! !

[@ShaneHartstone-tr2on]

That Panter 2.0 looks supreme!

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Very impressed with it so far mate. 👌

[@parluhutansimbolon9953]

Woww..!!! FX impact, Regulator Power plenum 72 cc Thermal scope Perfect.!! That's my dream..!!

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks buddy 👊

[@glenn5077]

Great work Rod good clean up

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks Glenn 👍

[@Robo56hunter]

Wow that's an awesome set up and you are an awesome shot!

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks Pete 👊

[@anthonymaddison9588]

Great work, thanks.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

My pleasure mate 👍

[@christianmclean3331]

Amazing scope Rod. Zoom is so smooth , brings them right in. Super accurate rifle and shooter. Not to be a pain in your butt Rod , i would really love to see you standing side on to your rifle filming it on a pitch black night , just as if i was standind next to you at night in the paddock and say to the viewers this is how it looks from a bystanders perspective at night then pan over with the camera and look down the scope to reveal how dark turns into daylight , then pan back into blackness. Im sorry if that is long winded but i really want to see how it looks from a bystanders perspective. I hope I explained it well enough to you so you get my concept. You are so SKILLED at your work , i,m sure you could do a excellent job at filming my idea . It has Puzzled me for years . Please feel free to delete this post from your comments page when you have read this SO i don't annoy your readers . Thankyou So Much ROD. From Chris 😊.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

All good Chris. I'll try and get some footage next time I'm out and probably throw it up on my Facebook page. facebook.com/RJMHuntingAustralia?mibextid=2JQ9oc

[@vicgarrett]

Might have to change my zoom setting to what your using on my Panther, looks like the smooth option is the way to go. You do make it look easy though.. Love your work.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Appreciate that mate 👊

[@adriancox-thesantjordigolf3646]

Stunning accuracy😊😊

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Impressive little outfit for sure. Love em. 👌

[@TMFShooting]

Great Video 💯Thanks for sharing 💥💥💥💥💥💥💥

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Much appreciated mate. Thanks for checking out the channel 👊

[@bradhall7855]

That is a sweet set up. I want one so bad!!

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Lol Thanks mate 👍

[@bendangwatilongkumer4829]

wow...u r enjoying so much...

[@jamesgrice6835]

When you consider a rabbit can have 3-4 litters per year with an average of 5 per litter… and rabbits can breed as young as 2 months - I would suggest that 2 rabbits could produce twice as many rabbits as you shot in this video in 1 year.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Absolutely. In a good year, no doubt. 👍

[@ianmckinnon8461]

heaps there rod ... nice safe work mate

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks Ian 👊

[@davidbooth60]

Not taking anything away from your skill but doesn't modern tackle make thinks easier than olden days How did we manage ? Brilliant video Thanks 👍🇬🇧

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Absolutely it does David. Incredibly accurate rifles and thermal gear is a game changer mate.

[@ontarget765]

Continually impressed at how you describe what you do and why. A really great role model for all.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Much appreciated mate 👊

[@wizardssleeve6049]

Mega-steady hand, subbed.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Much appreciated. Thankyou mate 👍

[@bengreen6980]

Amazing bit of kit coupled with some cracking skills

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks Ben 👊

[@TheRealDogfart]

You get all the fun!

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

What can I say 🤷‍♂️😉

[@tphvictims5101]

Those things are like Cockroaches 🪳. Excellent eye sir 👍🏻

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks mate 👊

[@jmum189]

The one having a fit at 5.22 made me laugh.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Made it difficult for a follow up shot. 🤦‍♂️

[@thims1961]

Wallace & Gromit would be proud, thats a Serious Rabbit Infestation!

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

It was 😉

[@thims1961]

😆😅@@RJMHuntingAustralia

[@screwyu1329]

The break dancing wabbit at the 5.22 mark🤣🤣🤣

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

They sure carry on sometimes. 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@dkcorderoyximenez3382]

Superb kit and trigger discipline...

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thankyou 👊

[@SarahFezio]

What kind of rabbits are these? They look like the ones here in Texas, but ours are not communal. Either way, that was a ton of rabbits in that field! Enjoyed the video!!

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

They're European rabbits, introduced in the 1800's and are bow widespread across Australia

[@jonathantatler]

Looks like the perfect setup for the job 👍

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Certainly is mate 👌👊

[@brimstone260]

Classy work as always.👍 Is this a 640 sensor model Rod? How did you find the jog dial button, still very sensitive?

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks mate. Yep 640 model. If you're referring to the zoom dial. I really like it. Slow and smooth works best. Sometimes if you go too fast it can't quite keep up.

[@Yeakerr]

Many years ago I visited a island off the Oregon coast fhat was overun with rabbits people weld chairs on the side of pickup trucks and drove down the road at night with nets and they scooped them up and dumped them into 55 gallon drums in back of trucks .

[@anthonykhalil70]

Good job, great video.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks Anthony 👊

[@catherineharris4746]

Simply outstanding!💥👏👏👍👍👍

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thankyou 👌

[@Mrjaspgu]

Good grief! So many rabbits 🐇

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Not quite that many there now. 😎

[@Rocketman88002]

I notice they don't run far on their back. Nice clean kills with evidence that your pellet did the job. Love your equipment; rifle, scope and camera. Hello from central Nebraska in the USA where mammal pests come in different packages.......rats, rabbits, squirrels, prairie dogs, raccoons and coyotes to name a few. We also have pigeons, starlings and pesky crows if you like aerial targets. Cheers!!! A question. What distance do you zero your rifle at?

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

I zero it in at 40m mate 👌

[@theymusthatetesla3186]

...."look out, lads!....it's the 'Bunninator'!!" ;)

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Lol. I've been called worse 😉

[@SpunkmeyerSnr]

That's a lot of rabbit pie !

[@OnePointLander]

@5:05 looks like a cat

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Long eared fluffy tailed cat for sure. 😉

[@buckbalkwill8091]

Remarkable, well done!

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thank you mate. 👍

[@richyf194]

Top bit of shooting again, well done. That Panther that you are trialing, did I notice a secondary crosshair indicating that it has ballistics software in it? I've heard that the 2.0's released later in the year will come with ballistics capability and I contacted Hik through their Facebook page and they haven't replied.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Ballistics calculator has just been released in a new firmware update for the Panther V2.0 mate.

[@demoman5707]

Being from the States I must first say that I know very little about Australian hunting laws. Do you need some sort of license to hunt? I can assume that rabbits being an invasive species has no limit similar to our wild hog population. Do you eat some of what you kill? You could have one monster of a feast with all of those rabbits. With your sniper skills I really enjoy watching your videos. That was an incredible amount of rabbits in one evening. Well done.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

No restrictions on introduced pests. All hunting with rifles of any sort requires a firearms licence. We harvest what we can but it's mainly pest control mate

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Absolutely

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

@hellsfavoritesaltyberserke4724 classified as a firearm over here mate 🤦‍♂️

[@demoman5707]

@@RJMHuntingAustralia Thanks for the information and lesson about your laws. I'm just a curious fella when it comes to the different laws and ways people hunt in different places. I've had a few hostile remarks when asking the simple questions. I look forward to the next video.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

@demoman5707 much appreciated mate 👊

[@edgunwestLLC]

This is amazing great video

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thankyou mate 👊

[@hanslain9729]

That's setup is next level. Damn.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks

[@xXDEFYETXx]

Great vid as always!

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Cheers mate 👊

[@drummerdavemax]

That was some excellent shooting! I'm wondering about the strap around the barrel & air cylinder ...what is it doing? ...doesn't it move your poi down? Thanks & have a great day! ✌️

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

The sling is attached to the arca swiss rail. No poi issues mare.

[@drummerdavemax]

@@RJMHuntingAustralia OK, thanks! ...I didn't realize it was a sling. Ha! Take care! ✌️

[@clarkeugene5727]

At 6:30 I thought that there was a person in the background. He'd be okay with your expert marksmanship.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

No one in the background mate. You did make me go and double check though. 🤦‍♂️

[@snipergadungan5912]

Wow,amazing skill ,,can i have that one....good job rod...👍👍👍👍

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks champion 👊

[@Drumminsince89]

Really enjoyed the video...curious, do you leave the rabbits and let the other game/predators have at it, or do you collect each kill?

[@christhomas4260]

Incredible image quality.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Certainly is mate 👍

[@christophers9095]

The scope on this is amazing. How hard is this for a novice to get into once licensed etc

[@vincedibona4687]

@1:31 - did that rabbit shit itself midair?

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Possibly 🤦‍♂️

[@Sir.Fisher]

Excellent session, and, you didnt hit the wire, you should teach that trick to you know who ;)

[@keithrichards8376]

And cracking video thank you for sharing most appreciated

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Glad you enjoyed it mate. Thanks 👊

[@thedashinbetween]

Oooo dem waskly wabbits

[@slavdef]

What kind of rabbits are these?

[@FrankKristiansen_68]

Can someone please make a game like this :-) Great shooting skills. Love your videos!

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks

[@FlatEric-c3k]

Super powerful AR, FAC level, no doubt. It's clear that Thermal is defo superior to IR. I know the rabbit problem is a big one in OZ, but opefully the rabbits get eaten or used as food source in some way?

[@chriscorrigan7420]

G'day mate. I've gotta ask. How do you manage to keep so still even on a tripod? Bloody good shooting damn fine effort. Do you harvest them?

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Good quality tripod and plenty of trigger time mate.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Depends on what the client wants and whether I have the time

[@jobobcowman5155]

Do you collect all the rabbits or leave them for wildlife?

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

We keep some for the pot and dog food. The rest get collected and burried mate

[@jobobcowman5155]

@@RJMHuntingAustralia should sell them, rabbit is probably hard to come by in that quantity, at least it is here in the states

[@michaeldowd8422]

Rabbit stew for dinner for the next month then 😂

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

It probably won't come as a surprise but I'm not legally allowed to sell them. 😪

[@tonyg3091]

@@RJMHuntingAustraliaWell how are you guys supposed to get rid of 300 millions of rabbits if there is no financial incentive? That’s just dumb.

[@JuliocesarDominguezpache-zp6jz]

hey hello how are you, good pest control hunting, but I have a question for you, what is the name of the telescopic sight that you are using in this video?

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks mate. All the info on the gear I'm running is listed in the video description 👌

[@paulsoutbackgardenaustrali7674]

What area were u at as on the farm here zero rabbits just hares...😮

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

South of Sydney mate

[@paulsoutbackgardenaustrali7674]

@@RJMHuntingAustralia ahh...guess they don't get hunted much or have virus affecting them...out west I see the odd one while driving...not much else.ty

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

@paulsoutbackgardenaustrali7674 no virus, just good breeding conditions