David Smith Posted April 18, 2015 Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 (edited) Just a break down on kit I carry, and how easy it is to carry, 200 cartridges, 5 hide poles, 6 bouncer poles, 40 wire decoy props which give great movement,36 shell decoys, 6 winged decoys various, bucket seat, gun, hide, magnet + battery, 2 flages,binoculars, food, water and flask. All of which I carry with ease then on my return pigeons I have shot, keeps me fit. No doubt U will get some comments but each to his own and I am no spring chicken. Edited April 18, 2015 by David Smith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted April 18, 2015 Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 there is a movement afoot that tries to take only the bare essentials............it is difficult mind you..to decide what not to take !!...... try 100 cartridges 12 decoys 3 hide poles 1 bouncer 1 flapper 1pkt of crisps 1 mars bar 1 can of coke 1 gun and 1 sock ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted April 18, 2015 Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 I hate to think what the sock is for . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted April 18, 2015 Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 I hate to think what the sock is for . Knowing ditchman he will tell you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted April 18, 2015 Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 there is a movement afoot that tries to take only the bare essentials............it is difficult mind you..to decide what not to take !!...... try 100 cartridges 12 decoys 3 hide poles 1 bouncer 1 flapper 1pkt of crisps 1 mars bar 1 can of coke 1 gun and 1 sock ! 3 hide poles is a luxury! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooooper Posted April 18, 2015 Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 Just a break down on kit I carry, and how easy it is to carry, 200 cartridges, 5 hide poles, 6 bouncer poles, 40 wire decoy props which give great movement,36 shell decoys, 6 winged decoys various, bucket seat, gun, hide, magnet + battery, 2 flages,binoculars, food, water and flask. All of which I carry with ease then on my return pigeons I have shot, keeps me fit. No doubt U will get some comments but each to his own and I am no spring chicken. my Isuzu would.nt carry all that lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted April 18, 2015 Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 Knowing ditchman he will tell you. you know me far too well................................boredom is a terrible curse when out not shooting pigeons.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mochastorm Posted April 18, 2015 Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 I'm tired just thinking about lugging all of that gear. Landrover and/ or quad to get as close as possible then maybe a couple of trips on foot from the unloading point. You say that lot is 'easy' to carry, I wish I knew how. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted April 18, 2015 Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 Best answer ive seen is the lad who posted recently with a picture of the car with nets on it and the tailgate open.......that was sweet......im lucky as i am allowed to use the CMS around the fields...so i can dump stuff off.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Smith Posted April 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 Not so bad lads as you can see from the picture the sock mind my just break the pigeon shooters back or I would at the end of the day lack the strength to carry kit back to car, as boredom some days can be a factor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motty Posted April 19, 2015 Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 Just a break down on kit I carry, and how easy it is to carry, 200 cartridges, 5 hide poles, 6 bouncer poles, 40 wire decoy props which give great movement,36 shell decoys, 6 winged decoys various, bucket seat, gun, hide, magnet + battery, 2 flages,binoculars, food, water and flask. All of which I carry with ease then on my return pigeons I have shot, keeps me fit. No doubt U will get some comments but each to his own and I am no spring chicken. I would never carry 200 cartridges to my chosen spot, initially. Taking 100 would be plenty. If I shot those out I would be more than happy to walk back to the truck for more shells (with a sack of dead pigeons on my back). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooooper Posted April 19, 2015 Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 (edited) I would never carry 200 cartridges to my chosen spot, initially. Taking 100 would be plenty. If I shot those out I would be more than happy to walk back to the truck for more shells (with a sack of dead pigeons on my back). true but 100 carts I would carry my pigeons back by hand no need for a bag Edited April 19, 2015 by cooooper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suffolkngood Posted April 19, 2015 Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 true but 100 carts I would carry my pigeons back by hand no need for a bag After 100 cartridges I'd need to go back to the car for another 100 to get the final bird to mount on my rotary!!, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted April 19, 2015 Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 After 100 cartridges I'd need to go back to the car for another 100 to get the final bird to mount on my rotary!!, Blimey and sometimes you bring two! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pothunter Posted April 19, 2015 Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 I went out today with A gun 40 cartridges An apple Mind you, I was out for two hours and never had a shot. Maybe I should have had more kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooooper Posted April 19, 2015 Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 After 100 cartridges I'd need to go back to the car for another 100 to get the final bird to mount on my rotary!!,I,m sure we,ve shot together then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIDENSEEK Posted April 19, 2015 Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 I went out today with A gun 40 cartridges An apple Mind you, I was out for two hours and never had a shot. Maybe I should have had more kit. Or fewer cartridges! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted April 19, 2015 Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 I normally take . 1 cartridge for every three pigeon I expect to shoot , a decoy and some chocolate biscuits for Motty / Muncher . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Smith Posted April 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 I find decoys attract pigeons better than an apple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yidoharry Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 I would never carry 200 cartridges to my chosen spot, initially. Taking 100 would be plenty. If I shot those out I would be more than happy to walk back to the truck for more shells (with a sack of dead pigeons on my back). +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet1747 Posted April 21, 2015 Report Share Posted April 21, 2015 I went out today with A gun 40 cartridges An apple Mind you, I was out for two hours and never had a shot. Maybe I should have had more kit. The apple for William please do tell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pothunter Posted April 21, 2015 Report Share Posted April 21, 2015 The apple for William please do tell No tricks or stunts with the apple I'm afraid. Didn't use it to bait health conscious pigeons or shoot it off anybody's head. It was just a snack. I had a pleasant afternoon all the same, just watching the birds and animals and not shooting any of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fredwalton Posted April 21, 2015 Report Share Posted April 21, 2015 That's one thing I hate is carrying all my stuff have to don2 journeys as well so I'm knackered before I even start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIDENSEEK Posted April 21, 2015 Report Share Posted April 21, 2015 That's one thing I hate is carrying all my stuff have to don2 journeys as well so I'm knackered before I even start. Have a look on ebay or gumtree for a carp barrow.Folds up if you can't fit a wheelbarrow in your bus. Only problem is ditches and fences Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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