bitmonkey

Thanks a lot - that's a very kind offer. I don't mind if you bring your gun at all. I will PM you. It might be a little while before I go out again though - I'm going to wait until I've got a rotary before trying again. Cheers. Paul

Cat, You're correct - no rotary yet. I will buy one asap - it seems like an essential bit of kit. Cheers Paul

As the title says, 12b Bettinsoli o/u, multichoke. All chokes and choke key included. Nice condition. Stock is practically immaculate - I stripped it and tru-oiled it shortly after buying it. Shoots well, had a bit of a problem recently but just had a clean out and 2 new firing pins. Would keep it if I hadn't just brought a Browning while it was away at the gunsmiths. £400 ono Pictures on request

Went out yesterday, saw a load of them over a recently drilled field, so I set myself up under a tree near where they had been feeding and put out a pattern - wider sides this time. They still weren't having it - I wonder if my hide needs to be better and less visible, but it's finding the right spots where the net blends in well. They never came back in any numbers, one or two had a look, a few overflew the pattern but too far out to have a shot - I ended up getting one f&ckin' pigeon! Oh well, will keep trying and see if I can improve.

Hi everyone, I'm a fairly experienced shot but new to decoying pigeons. Today I set up some deeks and a hide since when I arrived at a shoot out for bunnies there were a hell of a lot of pigeons about so I thought I'd give them a crack. I ended up only getting a handful, partly down to some poor shooting, but mainly because they just weren't coming into my pattern properly and I don't think I really set up correctly in the first place. Previous attempts at decoying have had similarly poor results. I'd really appreciate a bit of help from someone experienced who was willing to go shooting pigeons with me and show me the ropes - although I'm reading this site and trying to apply what I've learned I think I'd learn quicker from someone showing me how they go about it. Any takers? Paul

Hi, I'm new to decoying and am looking for someone to take me out and show me the ropes. I'm in Sussex, if any experienced pigeon shooter would be willing to take me out and teach me the basics I'd happily pick up for them, do as I'm told etc. etc. I have plenty of experience rough shooting but this will be my first go at decoying. Cheers. Paul

Yes, we seem to be the albino squirrel population centre of the UK. Mushty/Hunter - I have nowhere suitable for a shotgun at the moment, only a night shoot which I can use a silenced .22 on, but I will get back to you if I find somewhere as I am looking at the moment, maybe we should get the 3 of us together for a beer and discuss sharing the load of asking farmers? Between the lot of us we should be able to cover more ground more quickly - I haven't heard of a syndicate round here before, so maybe we'd be the first. Anyhow, if you fancy the idea drop me a PM. Cheers Paul

bump...

bump...

bump...

AA S410 classic in .22, beech stock, logun silencer, 2 mags, quickfill adapter. Condition of action is 99% (Some very tiny marks around allen bolts from recent service, and usual scratches on silencer from filling), the stock is 100%. Also including several tins of pellets, including 1500 AA field 5.52 with which it shoots best. Recently serviced, and parts for another 2 services included along with a spare male fill valve. Original muzzle brake and manual included £375 Scope not included

bump....

Bump...

Great idea - I'd be interested. Will also help out if there's anything I can do, drop me a PM. Cheers. Paul

You're very nearly as tight as me... The price doesn't include the scope. It does include delivery.

Pics added to post. Cheers.

bump...

bump...

bump...

AA S410 classic in .22, walnut thumbhole stock, logun silencer, swivels, 2 mags. Condition is as new. Also including several thousand pellets, including 1500 AA field 5.52 with which it shoots best. Recently serviced, and parts for another 2 services included along with a spare male fill valve. Original muzzle brake and manual included £475 RWS stirrup pump also available, £550 for rifle and pump.

Hakko 8-32x56 mildot 1/4 moa turrets - Sidewheel parallax - 30mm tube - Excellent condition Cost £950 new £500 ono

Any situation in which you would want the safety on is, in my opinion, far better handled by unloading the gun until you do want to shoot. The only reliable safety is the one between your ears. Paul

>Look for a fellow with a plastic bag on his foot, he'll be in a tractor. >Then ask him: >"Are you the farmer?" Seconded. You should also tell him that you've come on holiday by mistake.

Hi all, Well I got permission at last! - Going to go for my FAC and get a rimfire, ever since I found out just how quiet they are firing subs. So to all those who are trying unsuccessfully, I hope I can offer a word or two of encouragement. Just keep at it - if you are genuinely a responsible and safe shooter then you are going to be doing someone a favour by shooting their land for them. It's just a matter of catching someone at the right time when they are aware of a pest problem and want it sorted. Now if I can just get some land to decoy pigeons on....... Paul

I can understand the frustration that would lead someone to consider paying for land, it took me months to find land recently, but I still think it's bad form to pay. Let's not forget we're doing the landowner a favour here, just as much - if not more - than he/she is doing us a favour. I don't see any reason for money to change hands. Paul