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All Springer/NP/PCP Air Gun Discussion General => Hunting Gate => Topic started by: longislandhunter on March 23, 2011, 10:07:34 PM

Title: Disco Starling Hunt Video
Post by: longislandhunter on March 23, 2011, 10:07:34 PM

After lunch today I decided to install a camcorder mount on my .177 Discovery and take a ride to the duck farm to see if I could nail a few starlings.  It was raining and snowing so walking around the farm was not an option so I opted to slowly cruise the farm in my truck and try to get close enough for some shots.  The yellow beaks were there and very spooky, but I did manage to get a couple of shots and even managed to drop one bird,, plus I got to log in some more time practicing with the rifle cam.    Hope ya like the video..

(http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n260/longislandhunter/March232011003.jpg)

(http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n260/longislandhunter/March232011002.jpg)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37s5PMbhKY0# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37s5PMbhKY0#)

Jeff

Title: Re: Disco Starling Hunt Video
Post by: dk1677 on March 23, 2011, 10:29:16 PM

Another great video Jeff!

Title: Re: Disco Starling Hunt Video
Post by: longislandhunter on March 23, 2011, 10:37:34 PM

Thanks Dave :)

Title: Re: Disco Starling Hunt Video
Post by: mac56 on March 23, 2011, 10:42:28 PM

Keep 'em coming Jeff !!!    Mike

Title: Re: Disco Starling Hunt Video
Post by: big a on March 23, 2011, 10:55:03 PM

Great vid,Gotta love that sound of impact.

Thanks Jeff,Keep em coming!!

Title: Re: Disco Starling Hunt Video
Post by: ray1377 on March 23, 2011, 11:23:54 PM

Hey Jeff
Nice vid, and cool set-up.
How about giving us some more info on the camera you are using and why.
And also a few good close up shots of your camera mount would be
greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Ray

Title: Re: Disco Starling Hunt Video
Post by: longislandhunter on March 24, 2011, 12:26:59 AM

Ray, the camera is a Sony model # HDR-CX150 and the reason I'm using it is because I bought it as a Christmas gift for my wife this past December and it's the only camcorder we have :)

As for the rifle mount I'm using it's real simple... I installed an Accushot mount on my scope in the upside down position.  The locking shoe of the mount is used to secure a weaver rail which slides in upside down.  The holes in the weaver rail were drilled larger to accommodate my cameras tripod mounting screw.   Works like a charm.  :)   

Here's a couple of closeup pics.. you'll see how simple it is but it's very effective. 

(http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n260/longislandhunter/March232011006.jpg)

(http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n260/longislandhunter/March232011005.jpg)

Jeff

Title: Re: Disco Starling Hunt Video
Post by: bowhunt on March 24, 2011, 12:49:04 AM

Great shot. I love connecting on those little marauders. You should double team them...one guy on each end of the farm in pop-up style ground blinds.

Title: Re: Disco Starling Hunt Video
Post by: longislandhunter on March 24, 2011, 12:57:19 AM

There's only one other guy who hunts the duck farm with air rifles, he's a friend of mine who used to work for me before I retired and we used to do just that.  We'd separate, get in our hiding spots and between the two of us we'd keep em on the move which gave us some good shooting.  Problem is my buddy hasn't been shooting at the farm in a long time now so I'm the only one there shooting the birds.  It's ok though because in just a couple of weeks the large spring flocks of starlings will be descending on the farm like they always do and once that happens I'll have non stop shooting for the entire spring, summer and well into the end of November.  The numbers of starlings at the farm once the large flocks move in is really staggering and they stay there all day long attacking the grain feeders.  :)

Jeff

Title: Re: Disco Starling Hunt Video
Post by: gene_sc on March 24, 2011, 01:02:12 AM

Dang Jeff you gots the rig bro. Nice shots of the birds and trees. Love it. Thanks for sharing and how you mounted the camera. Hope to see more in the future..

Title: Re: Disco Starling Hunt Video
Post by: longislandhunter on March 24, 2011, 01:05:10 AM

Thanks Gene.  I'm really enjoying learning how to video my hunts.  I'm really looking forward to videoing my g-hog hunts,, just have to wait for the g-hogs to become more active.  :)

Title: Re: Disco Starling Hunt Video
Post by: Wingman on March 24, 2011, 02:19:21 AM

I can't wait to see more video!

Title: Re: Disco Starling Hunt Video
Post by: ray1377 on March 24, 2011, 10:37:50 AM

Thanks for the close up pics Jeff.
You got my kind of set-up in mind--CHEAP and HANDY!! ha ha ha
Glad you got it all working like you want it.
And looking forward to more videos!!
Thanks
Ray

Title: Re: Disco Starling Hunt Video
Post by: Mebits on March 24, 2011, 11:43:28 AM

Great stuff.

Title: Re: Disco Starling Hunt Video
Post by: lastedtiger on March 24, 2011, 11:46:16 AM

nice shoot!*(&^ yeah,going hunting is better than staying home, hands down!Again,thanks for sharing

Title: Re: Disco Starling Hunt Video
Post by: longislandhunter on March 24, 2011, 11:47:40 AM

Thanks :)

Jeff

Title: Re: Disco Starling Hunt Video
Post by: The Knot on March 24, 2011, 12:52:12 PM

Very nice so far jeff i'am sure as the quarry changes so will the excitment thanks for sharing

Title: Re: Disco Starling Hunt Video
Post by: oldpink on March 24, 2011, 02:06:29 PM

Nicely done, Jeff.
Hoping you can get a chance at some g-hogs and the video camera soon.
;)

Title: Re: Disco Starling Hunt Video
Post by: longislandhunter on March 24, 2011, 03:43:08 PM

Scott, I'm just waitin for the g-hogs to become more active so I can target them.  I'm really looking forward to filming a g-hog hunt, hopefully soon  :)

Jeff

Title: Re: Disco Starling Hunt Video
Post by: oldpink on March 24, 2011, 06:57:53 PM

Great!
When it warms up a bit more, they'll come out.
Should make for some great footage, even though taking it will definitely raise the difficulty level in getting one.