Genghis Kahn Posted January 10, 2015 Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 Anyone shoot over ferrets? Im thinking about getting my shotgun certificate and getting a gun for this purpose just on some awkward spots. What shotty does everyone use? I was thinking about a 410. I have a conviction in 2007 for being in control of a motor vechile with no license or insurance, will this stop me getting a shotgun certificate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted January 10, 2015 Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 Anyone shoot over ferrets? Im thinking about getting my shotgun certificate and getting a gun for this purpose just on some awkward spots. What shotty does everyone use? I was thinking about a 410. We do a lot of this, and I always use a 12 bore. I have a conviction in 2007 for being in control of a motor vechile with no license or insurance, will this stop me getting a shotgun certificate? As long as it wasn't a getaway car I doubt it, but you never know until you try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbiter Posted January 10, 2015 Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 I had same years ago mate,got mine no problem,aslong as you declare it on your application,should be fine......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumpy22 Posted January 10, 2015 Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 produces good shooting but I prefer long nets and purse nets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genghis Kahn Posted January 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 Scully and Rabbiter thanks sounds like I wont have a problem getting a certificate then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genghis Kahn Posted January 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 produces good shooting but I prefer long nets and purse nets Ill still use the purse and longnets for the majority of my ferreting but for some of the realy awkward spots Ill use the gun, a bit of variety cant hurt. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannyboy220 Posted January 10, 2015 Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 Great fun over the ferrets. I never use nets now just the 12 or 20bore. I'm not a good enough shot to use a .410 on them. They come out of those holes like missiles sometimes so you have to be ready all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suffolkngood Posted January 10, 2015 Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 Anyone shoot over ferrets? Im thinking about getting my shotgun certificate and getting a gun for this purpose just on some awkward spots. What shotty does everyone use? I was thinking about a 410. I have a conviction in 2007 for being in control of a motor vechile with no license or insurance, will this stop me getting a shotgun certificate? I'm really biased but get yourself a 28 bore........ You won't need any other calibre unless you take up regular clay shooting, very high pheasants or wild fowling. As for your conviction, that's very dependent on your local force but would seem a bit harsh based on what you've said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daveo26 Posted January 10, 2015 Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 I use a 10 shot pump when I'm bolting rabbits, It's my knock about vermin gun and iv always got plenty of lead to throw at them. I reckon a 12 bore semi auto is the way forward because you don't have to open the gun to reload, Just top up after every shot. At some point rabbits will be missed when your trying to jam a cartridge in a s/s or o/u. This is my own personal thoughts on the subject and it's what suits me, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AULD YIN Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 Most enjoyable days shooting was always on bolting rabbits . johnnie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davyo Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 Shooting over ferrets is great fun,but safety is paramount .I only usually do it with experienced guns x2 and a ferret man who calls the shots.It is a fast and effective way of clearing hedgerows that are difficult to net with the added bonus of time.If we have a high hedgerow we will have 1 gun either side of the hedge with strick shooting rules and 2 lads on the ferrets. You will love Bolting but you need to get in line with the other gun once the ferrets are put down,the 2x ferreters move behind the guns.When the rabbits bolt they hopefully won't come back over towards you but leg it up the hedgeline or out into the open.Once the bolting has finished or the ferrets come to surface the ferret lads should call stop guns made safe and move on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cookoff013 Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 Shooting over ferrets is great fun,but safety is paramount .I only usually do it with experienced guns x2 and a ferret man who calls the shots.It is a fast and effective way of clearing hedgerows that are difficult to net with the added bonus of time.If we have a high hedgerow we will have 1 gun either side of the hedge with strick shooting rules and 2 lads on the ferrets. You will love Bolting but you need to get in line with the other gun once the ferrets are put down,the 2x ferreters move behind the guns.When the rabbits bolt they hopefully won't come back over towards you but leg it up the hedgeline or out into the open.Once the bolting has finished or the ferrets come to surface the ferret lads should call stop guns made safe and move on. Sport of kings. I used some big loads and enjoyed having time to let bolting rabbits run. Ferret man set us up. Good safe shots. No messing, everyone had there job. Whether its shooting the rabbits on top. To those shooting the runners. To those who are just shooting long shots. I did some long shooting with a 12bore, the shots were well planned, and actually easy.36g 4 and 2s with the odd 42g bb that needed using up. The plan was, the ferret guy shot on top, he shoots nearly all, very quick. Any that get missed or is reloading he leaves for the other guy, The other guy shoots bolting rabbits, nice shots no stress. Only a few times I shot on the last part but the rabbits are fast and far away bolting some. Hence the big shells. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genghis Kahn Posted January 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 I use a 10 shot pump when I'm bolting rabbits, It's my knock about vermin gun and iv always got plenty of lead to throw at them. I reckon a 12 bore semi auto is the way forward because you don't have to open the gun to reload, Just top up after every shot. At some point rabbits will be missed when your trying to jam a cartridge in a s/s or o/u. This is my own personal thoughts on the subject and it's what suits me, When you say semi auto is that a pump action? I think I would be limited to a gun that takes 2 cartridges on a shotgun certificate but this could work well. After you've had your gun cabinet checked and you have your certificate do the police leave you alone or do they do they check up on you every so often? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davyo Posted January 12, 2015 Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 When you say semi auto is that a pump action? I think I would be limited to a gun that takes 2 cartridges on a shotgun certificate but this could work well. After you've had your gun cabinet checked and you have your certificate do the police leave you alone or do they do they check up on you every so often? You can use a semi or pump, as long as it is limited to 1 in the chamber ,2 in the loader any more then its a sec1.The police can visit you anytime ,even unanounced at the moment.As long as you keep out of trouble and your not lax with security then you will be fine. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted January 12, 2015 Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 When you say semi auto is that a pump action? I think I would be limited to a gun that takes 2 cartridges on a shotgun certificate but this could work well. After you've had your gun cabinet checked and you have your certificate do the police leave you alone or do they do they check up on you every so often? A semi auto means each time you pull the trigger the spent case is ejected and a fresh round is chambered from the magazine without any effort on the part of the user. It will do this for as long as you have ammunition in the magazine. A pump/slide action means after you have fired the gun you have to manually pull back the fore-end to eject the spent shell, sliding it forward again feeds another round into the chamber from the magazine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genghis Kahn Posted January 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Bothers me a bit that the police can come to your house to check up at anytime. Do they have to make an appointment to visit or can they just turn up when they feel like it? Do they usualy leave you alone once you have the certificate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davyo Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 (edited) Bothers me a bit that the police can come to your house to check up at anytime. Do they have to make an appointment to visit or can they just turn up when they feel like it? Do they usualy leave you alone once you have the certificate? I all honesty they can and will under the current climate, but if your security is on form and you are trouble free then you dont need to be worried.We are going to have to get used to unanounced visits,i had 2 in one day a couple of weeks ago as my son was hanging about with a friend who was a friend of a troublesome kid (so no direct frienship with said problesome kid).And because of the association (law thingy) they can revoke both my licence and my sons. Edited January 13, 2015 by Davyo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannyboy220 Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 I reckon if you keep your nose clean and under the police radar they should leave you alone. I've only had my licence around 2.5 years now but last time I saw the police was when he was checking my cabinet out before my certificate was granted. Sure they can come round when they want but with thousands of licence holders in the country and much bigger problems for them to deal with I reckon they will leav e you alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleeh Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 I used to use a knackered hammergun, as when having to retrieve ferrets wondering off, I could just place the hammers forward and the rest the gun against something, rather than having to unload. (some would argue that this is still dangerous).I found semi's/pumps a massive pain as you had to pick up the cartridges, and again a ****** to make safe when placing a gun somewhere quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 I found semi's/pumps a massive pain as you had to pick up the cartridges, and again a ****** to make safe when placing a gun somewhere quickly. This is exactly why I use an ou. If I'm doing this on my own I may take an auto or pump, but find the ou much faster handling and much more convenient for the points you raise above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth82 Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 Great sport and great fun. 10 to the guns and rest were netted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwizard Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 I'm really biased but get yourself a 28 bore........ You won't need any other calibre unless you take up regular clay shooting, very high pheasants or wild fowling. As for your conviction, that's very dependent on your local force but would seem a bit harsh based on what you've said. Me too , if you don't want the outlay of a 28 until you have tried it buy an adapter but they really are fantastic calibre and pattern compared to .410 is far better . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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