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Hi. Looking for gamebore clear pigeon carts 30g or 32g

thank you so much....

Hi guys.....as the title suggests my dad can't shoot anymore due to a combination of age and ill health and wants to give me he's 3 shotguns. Just wanted to know the best way to do this and if he or I need to inform the relavent authorities. He's never given a gun away to anyone so isn't sure and I'm fairly new to the sport so any information would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks in advance, Harry

wow.....165 as a novice! I think I'm doing something wrong

thanks terry. Very kind.

is he's site "the pigeon shooter"?

Have you used them on freshly drilled fields before or only on fields with standing crop? how can I get hold of Paul Hart cradles? Is he on here or a shop ?

Hi, I'm thinking about getting some cradles in order to do away with some of my half shells. I wanted to hear views on if others have used or are using them regularly and how they find them regards pulling in pigeon. I keep reading/hearing that you can't beat real birds as decoys which is another reason for thinking about the change. Would be great to hear comments or suggestions. Thanks in advance

I've been thinking about investing in some pigeon cradles but before doing so I wanted to know if they're worth it and if they work well. I'm lucky that I can drive to my desired spot so carrying them around is not a problem. Would really appreciate everyone's opinion. Cheers.

+1 now that sounds like a cracking idea!

The Pigeon shooter by John Batley & Will's Pigeon Shooting by WIll Garfit are both really informative and great for someone starting out....well worth taking a look at both.

Hi, the last two outings over wheat stubble I'm finding it very difficult to get the woodies to commit. Not sure if it's just coincidence or if I'm doing something wrong! There was plenty of birds around today and I sat very close to a flightline in the hope I'd be able to get them in close enough for a sensible shot but the vast majority either flew just outside the range to get a shot off or veered away around 60-70 yards away! I started with a flapper and 22 decoys, six of which were dead birds. Any ideas or suggestions as to what I may be doing wrong or decoy patterns which I would be better off trying would be greatly appreciated.

+1 Have a chat with Bakerboy.....top man, he put me right!

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If there are birds on the field I assume they're feeding??? When I went on Monday I sat on a smaller rape field that they've been on but after a steady start they disappeared so I decided to call it a day. After packing the gear up I thought I take a drive down to the drilled fields to see if any were about.......the larger of the two had the odd crow and occasional pigeon flying over but the smaller field was half full of pigeons which rose in unison on my arrival as expected! Would they just sit around on it or if they're on it would they be feeding?

I assume that I'm setting up similar distance from hide as I would using a rotary. Would it benefit using around 30 decoys or would I risk "overcrowding" the pattern?

Is that because you feel it would look out of place or "obvious" to them and spook them or more that you feel they just decoy better without one?

After pestering you all with my earlier posts and being overwhelmed by the response, help and guidance offered Ive finally started to knock a few down! I now have got to fields of peas to have a go at. Question is what would be a decent set up.........rotary or not? Flappers? Or just go in with a decent decoy pattern. The reason I ask is that I'm thinking, would the rotary look out of place on a bare field and spook them or am I giving our feathered friends to much respect. Would be interesting to hear everyone's view on how would they approach it. I know that each day is different but want to give myself the very best chance to have a successful day for myself and the farmer, so would be great to hear your opinions, cheers

I've been meaning to get back to let you all know how I got on in my first full outing since I spent the day with Bakerboy but work has been mental!! I am pleased to say that after putting together all the advice from you lot and especially Terry I had what was for me a decent day. Ended the day with 10 woodies and 2 crows, but it wasn't about the numbers.......I just shot well.....still missed birds but they were challenging shots and I've always expected that it would take years to get to a high level but I enjoyed the day more than any other I've had in my fledging pursuit of pigeon. The ones I felt were birds I should take, I hit the vast majority on what was a quiet day but 28shots for the 12 birds was better than my previous outings and the fact the gun "feels" right now on mount almost gives me a sense of confidence I can take my shot and have a chance. I've still got to work on what strategy to use when a flock comes over as last time I was out two separate flocks came overhead and I looked like a jack in box trying to choose the right bird.....by the time I picked which to go for they were out of range!! I must have looked like a right plonker! Still feels good to be able to think what happened a smile. The main point here is if there's others out there who are struggling they could do themselves a lot worse than to get a lesson from Bakerboy, he's certainly got me back on track! Back out tomorrow early to improve that little more hopefully!!

+1....good luck!

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Look forward to it Terry, would be great to try some different patterns etc.......back out this Sunday to put all I've learnt into practice!!

Well Sunday came and me and Terry met up at a local Filling station en route to my chosen farm.....The weather didn't exactly seem the best as we drove down the mist/fog seemed to be getting thicker! On arrival I was put at ease by Terry as he felt the mist would lift in due course and he was right. We proceeded to get the equipment out of the 4x4 and Terry was quick to point out that setting up the way we did would give me a good chance to get a few as I knew where they would be coming from. After explaining a few issues I raised regards the gun fit he asked me to raise the gun and assured me the gun was fine for me but noticed I was tilting my head so went to his truck and came back with a plastic "comb" (I think that's what he said) and attatched it to the stock. Now try mounting the gun he said......I raised the gun gun and it was perfect!! We sat back and waited, chatting about all manor of things from our different lives........suddenly and without warning a couple of obliging woodies came through the pattern exactly as Terry said they would but I snatched at the shot and sadly missed behind! Terry assured me there would be other opportunities and around 20 mins later another few came across the same flight path.......this time I acted more on instinct and lifted, mounted and took my shot without too much of a thought process and down came the first bird of the day......a nice shot for me and Terry was kind enough to collect the bird, as he came back he said "35 yards that one" I was pleasantly surprised and sat back down eager for more action....after a short wait the second bird of the day came my way and at 40 yards gave me even more confidence.......The action then slowed before a small flock of around 15 birds came from the opposite side but I was unfortunately pre occupied by a couple in the opposite direction and panicked a little which resulted in a miss. The day then slowed down and the birds were obviously more interested in another area far to the left of us as we saw huge flocks rising in unison every so often. The day petered out and there wasn't too many other chances to add to my total but spending time with someone with such a wealth of knowledge was invaluable for me. Lunchtime came and Terry decided to shoot off which was fine to let me tackle them on my own......I ended the day with 7 woodies in all and some decent shots which has given me renewed confidence......I have to say that I feel it would be hard to find someone like "Bakerboy" who was willing to give up he's Sunday morning and come and sit with me all to help me along in my pursuit of become a better shot. He really should be considered as one in a million and a true gent.......Thank you again Terry for all your help and guidance.....your a top instructor and man!!!

With regards to the perfect gun fit, how should this be? I know its sounds like a silly question but how do I know when its a perfect fit.....what should this look/feel like......I'm so eager to get the answers I know but I cant stop thinking about shooting at the moment....every week I'm counting down to the weekend praying that the weather holds out so I can get back out there full of excitement only to get lots of chances and miss the opportunities and get down!!! Arggggh so frustrating!