Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2008 5:25pm

Just new and started lamping for rabbits in central Wales (limited success). It, like most things, isn't easy stalking the sods. Any tips would be great. Cheers...Jeff..

Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2008 11:15pm

You on with airrifles or a .22 or .17?

Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2008 4:28am

Sorry forgot to mention, a 410 and a 12 bore.

Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2008 3:42pm

to be honest mate think u might be waistin ur time lampin rabbits with a shotgun, as soon as uve had a shot the rest are gone.

Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2008 4:49pm

Hmmm. The 410 has a moderator on but still gives a "bang". You think day time would be better or apply for a FAC?.

Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2008 6:55pm

na u can go lamping with a shotgun and it can be successfull, but not as much as a rifle but u can get alot! its better if you can shoot off the back of a quad or pick up because for some reason they dont get spooked as much but just walking can be good aswell, the most ive had is 20 out 25 shots of the back of a quad in 40 minutes, then 18 off a pick up in 3 hours with alot more than 18 shots to many to count to be honest, and 8 by walking also a fox in about 3 hours so it can be done and im from roughly the same area, brecon. any way good luck mate

Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2008 9:09pm

I agree with Rhys. The best bet with a shotgun and lamp is from a vehicle. Otherwise daytime, early probably, would be best as if the rabbits think you've seen them they might lay up and let you get close enough for a shot. If you go lamping try a dark filter so that you are not lighting up half the county and see if that stops them spooking so much. Finally a windy night will improve your chances hugely as long as you approach them into the wind.

Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2008 3:27am

the filter is a good idea or a dimmer on ur lamp but i still think u wud increase sucess if u was usin an air rifle or fac, thats just my own opinion, i only shoot rabbits with shotgun if im out ferreting and 1 slips the net, cheers

Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2008 5:29pm

Thanks Rhys. I'm in Cynghordy (near Llandovery). I'll try early morning and with a red filter on for night time. Cheers guys for the info. Guess I'll be back with a question, or ten, sometime. Jeff.

Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2008 1:31pm

i agree lamping with a shot gun is a challenge, its much better in day light i find the rabbits dont tear off for cover as long as they dont see you, if you have a spot with a few ribbits in front of you stay in cover and leave a min or 2 between shots, if they see you though they will be gone and all you will see is the white of there bums.

Posted: Thu Sep 25, 2008 10:56am

This thread might help, something I put together a while ago: http://shootingcommunity.co.uk/forum /viewtopic.php?f=23&t=907&p=8640&hil it=rabbits#p8640

Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2008 4:38am

Hi Sanders, I can't open the link?

Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2008 9:47am

I lamp with an air rifle and get some reasonable bags at night my best being seventeen.

Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2008 5:11pm

Good effort Ian, something to aspire too. Looking forward to finishing work next week and getting back out in the welsh valleys. I believe that field craft is as important as a good aim, would you guys agree? any tips?