karl

I only have the one pigeon breast, what can I do with just one breat? I was thinking of mixing it with minced lean pork and making a burger.

It's probably ok to shoot the Starlings etc as they may pose more of a problem over there than they do here. Thanks for the replies everyone.

Thanks for the reply nickbeardo. Does the meat have to be cooked all the way through or is it a case of flash frying?

Can you eat collared doves in the same way you can a wood pigeon?

Taff Mason, I use one of them too, but I think we might be in the same job!!

Hello Cowboy25. I don't log onto here as often as I'd like to but done a search on 'Swansea' for the hell of it tonight! I live in Killay. Do you do any airgun shooting at all or know anyone in the area? Hope you're still with PigeonWatch and that you had a good season. All the best butt. Karl.

I have a Theoben Fenman which has the gas ram system and it's a fantastic rifle. It has been superseeded by the Evolution. Whilst visiting local gunshop on saturdy, the guy there told that there is a difference between Gas Ram and a Gas Strut. The strut is a sealed unit where as the ram can be 'pumped' up if it leaks. These rams can, (I believe) be FAC rated. Once again, (I believe) that struts are available in FAC powers. As we all know, we shouldn't get too caught up with power. My Fenman is just over four years old and has just gone in for it's first service as it did lose power. I had an accident which meant that couldn't shoot. When I came to shoot the zero had shifted about three inches low. I adjusted the scope but thought it best to try the rifle over a chrono. Sure enough, it was down to 9.6lbs from 11.4lbs. You can keep a gas ram or strut cocked for as long as you need it to be without any detrimental effects whereas this would eventually weaken a spring. Just bought my first PCP, a Weihrauch HW100K and it's a cracking rifle to shoot. Hope you buy something good mate. A friend of mine had an Evolution and he thought it was a very enjoyable rifle to shoot, comfortable and accurate. He only sold it due to going fully PCP on all three of his rifles, (posh ***)!! Kind regards, Karl.

Hi folks, I have a Fenman which is in fantastic condition. When the rifle is not cocked, you can feel the two stages on the trigger. However, once is cocked; the tigger doesn't move anywhere near as smoothly as it should. Not only that, I have to squeeze the trigger VERY slowly to be able to feel the second stage. I do understand that there will be pressure upon the trigger with regards to sears etc, but it should still have defined stages. I do not know how to set the trigger. I know that I will have to remove the trigger guard to access a screw or hex bolt but no more. I don't want to go tweaking anything without a little advice. Does it just need a drop of oil or is it possible that it has been adjusted too much? Over to you lot!

I don't take ANYONES comments as condescending because I did say that I will have to 'research' the difference between a rook and a crow etc. I know what a magpie looks like, I know the difference between rabbits and hairs, red and grey squirrels, I know the difference between a collared dove, wood pigeon and ferral pigeon and I am able to identify a Jay! I am not getting back into this with my eyes closed. As an Army Skill at Arms Instructor, (Weapons instructor). Handling weapons in a responsible way is second nature to me and I have a high level of awareness of how the countryside works and with this comes the knowledge of identification of quarry. All advice is welcome and is never taken in a condescending way. One bit of advice that was offered to me through this thread was to ask the 'older' neighbours if they would like a rabbit etc from one of my forays. I have asked a couple of them and they're 'game' for it! All I need to do now is to actually get out on a foray i.e. get some land to shoot upon. I have the Easter weekend off so I intend on getting out and knocking a few doors. Rest assured that if I get lucky I will keep you all posted. Keep the replies coming though as it's great to chat with like minded folks. All the best, Karl.

Thanks Peter, Lets face it though, if I went through that much effort the dog wouldn't get a look in! When you said 'cover well with water' I take it you don't mean to totally cover them? You say 'a low oven'. Are you using gas? We have electric so I'd have to work that one out. I'm going to have to research as to what the difference is between a rook, blackbird and a crow is. Any takers on helping me with that one?!! Karl.

Thanks for the advise guys, always appreciated. Theskyfox, nice armoury mate! I'm off to Swansea Rifle Club tomorrow or Tuesday to get my Fenman + scope zeroed and then it's off into the Welsh countryside for some shooting, (once I've touched base with an associate whose Grandfather has a farm nearby). What attracts me the most is hide shooting. Not sure why, perhaps the thought of fooling quarry into thinking that those lifeless lumps of plastic are their long lost cousins who happen to have found a hoard of food! I sound as though I'm running before I can walk but it's the enthusiasm speaking. Blame it on the well written ariticles in the mags!! Once again, thanks for the replies. Keep in touch and I'll let you know how I get on. By the way, do you know any sites that have articles like those in the mags or just any sites that are of particular interest to our sport? Kind regards, Karl.

I don't have a freezer! Yeah, I know that's a bit wierd to some folk but this way we have to stick to fresh food etc. MInd you, I would like a chest freezer for the simply for the convinience factor but would have to convince her in doors! I can't see me ever going for the frozen decoy option though! I like the double bagging idea and I do have a Border Collie who loves meat so the pet food option is good too. Sometimes things are so simple that you need to have them pointed out. Thanks for the reply Snakebite.

Hi, I have just bought a Fenman HE Gas ram for £320. It came with an AGS Tru Hunter 3-9x50 scope, laser site, fleece lined case, full instructions, (even the box it was mailed in) and a 1,000,000 candle power lamp, (not gun mountable). The rifle is in immaculate condition and I mean immaculate. I picked it up two days ago and as yet have not had been able to shoot it yet! It's killing me, like being a kid with a spanking new Scalextric set and being hit by a power cut! I'm hoping this rifle lives up to my expectations. You seem to praise it a lot, do you know of any websites that have recommendations for servicing or lubrication etc? There are some basic guide lines in the instructions but more info is always welcome. Try www.freeAds.net as that is where I found mine for sale. I was so lucky as the guy who I bought it from kept it for me for six weeks until I raised the cash. I think it is the normal stock i.e. it looks like the run of the mill Theoben and does not have any bits cut out. Would love to own a thumbhole stock one day as I think they look great. Hope you have luck on free ads. All the best, Karl.

Hi folks, Just bought a second hand Theoben Fenman, absolutely immaculate condition for a great price. Anyway, I last went air gun hunting around 16yrs ago. I have been buying Airgunner and Air Gun World for the last three months and love reading the articles about hunting forays etc. I fully intend on eating most of the rabbits and pigeons I shoot but there will be a time where I won't. I fully understand that I will be shooting various species for pest control reasons and that there will be times when I will have more than enough for the pot. What I have not seen mention in the mags is how air gunners dispose of the quary that they do not want to eat. Where do you put a load of crows, magpies or rooks etc. Do you leave them in a hedgerow for nature to do it's thing? I can understand leaving a rabbit for a fox to feed on but is this really the correct practice? I know that rats should be burnt but what about the rest? Can anyone shed some light on this subject? I'm in the Swansea area if anyone is interested. Many thanks, Karl.

Jonrms, I am thinking of getting back into air gunning and have looked at the AGS for value for money but have never used a PCP rifle before. How many shots are you getting per fill at full power?