Insy Posted August 31, 2015 Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 I'm looking to slowly gear up for pigeon decoying/shooting for when my SGC goes through.Basically I'm looking for recommendations from other shooters of good websites and camo clothing/gear.I basically need everything as I got nothing of my own, camo tops/bottoms/belts/bags/gloves/boots/headwear ... you get the picture.Uttings site seems to have lots of stuff but there's so much I was wondering if there was anything to avoid due to being utter ****.Any other sites they have a good variety and possible deals?Seen a few things but not point ordering **** and being disappointed.Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redditch Posted August 31, 2015 Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 A1 Decoys, good service, and lots of choice at good prices Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebarrels Posted August 31, 2015 Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 Keep it simple to start with mate cam net hide poles 12x shell decoys face veil/hat although cam clothing is nice to have you can add this at a later date,its not that necessary to be honest BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted August 31, 2015 Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 You mentioned Uttings so you're off to a good start - perhaps not for everything though. If your attitude is that you'd rather buy something only once, have a look at their Flexcoy decoys. I have no idea how old mine are - at least 25 years - and they still did the business on Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insy Posted August 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 Thanks guys having a smooch on Uttings and A1 Decoys as we speak.Hopefully can get a little basket together.Any camo nets I should stay away from from being fragile and tear to easy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malkiserow Posted August 31, 2015 Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 Take a look at UK shoot warehouse as well There are some ..... Or one discount codes Which area of the country are you in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insy Posted August 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 I'm from Towie Land :'( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davyo Posted August 31, 2015 Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 Just don't over do it,keep it simple,basic & light.All the high tech gear everyone is promoting/flogging won't get you anymore birds than the basic kit.Fieldcraft,Fieldcraft more Fieldcraft & even more patience Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insy Posted August 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 Yer I'm not looking at all those magnets and flappers lol, just want to get the basic camo/luggage/hide setup and a few basics decoys.I don't have the best permission for decoying anyway but I know there flight lines perfect for sitting in a camo net shooting them on way in and out. Crows on the other hand plenty of them about to decoy.The pigeons had these real big beans which it had fed on before shot and I know there not planted on this farm, so I can only assume there feeding elsewhere and flying in that line to go roost or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caravanman Posted August 31, 2015 Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 Surplus gear to wear. Cheap and hard wearing. I use German Flectarn and paid £25 for jacket and trousers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmatt Posted August 31, 2015 Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 Think about what kind of land you will be shooting over. You don't want to be lugging loads of heavy stuff if you've got far to walk. I bought a massive army camo net weighs a tun. I got my jacke Pyke clear view net this weekend it weighs nothing and a pop up hide yet to test the hide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danger-Mouse Posted September 1, 2015 Report Share Posted September 1, 2015 I went the army surplus route. Paid £10 for pre-worn camo trousers and £35 for a new DPM Goretex jacket. Can`t see the point of going for an expensive labelled item, the pigeons won`t care and with army gear you know it was designed for use in the field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrowningB525 Posted September 1, 2015 Report Share Posted September 1, 2015 I got my kit from "the pigeon shooter". I went for the first time yesterday, and it seemed to work. The pigeons were landing amongst my shells anyway. Things that I have learned: Expensive poles are worth the extra money as they are so easy to work with. The see through camo net isn't great against a light background. The bucket/seat thingies are brilliant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Albert Posted September 1, 2015 Report Share Posted September 1, 2015 As has been said, Hide net, 4 hide poles, 12 shells with sticks and a hat with a brim (especially if it is sunny. I would also add a comfortable seat with a back to it. Avoid those nut crusher three legged seats. You'll understand why when you sit down quickly on it. Something like a large bergan or a large bag to carry it all in and you'll be set up. You will need something to carry your shot birds back to the motor in and to keep the flies away from them in warm weather, if we ever get any more. Forget the magnets and flappers for the moment but you might like to use some garden bamboo canes to mount some shot birds as floaters but they can come later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redditch Posted September 2, 2015 Report Share Posted September 2, 2015 (edited) What works exceptionally well (but unfortunately the chairs don't last long), and folds down nice and small into a shoulder slung pack, is a one man pop up hide. Saves having to carry a chair, net, and poles. But like I said, I used mine everyday for 4 1/2 months, and then the chair broke (okay, I weigh 100kgs plus when fully kitted up LOL) That said, how many people use a hide EVERY day (except Sunday's, not allowed to shoot birds on a Sunday here) They are that good, I've set it up in the middle of a field, and had birds land on it and around it with me sat in it, nothing extra added in the way of camo, just the hide and some decoys spread around A1 should be getting them in again soon, ask Oscar@A1Decoys on here Edited September 2, 2015 by Redditch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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