Trenta

Hi guys, I have very limited shooting options, and one of them is over a field of now flowering OSR - is this still attactive to the pigeons, or will they lose interest now? I would drive up and have a look but it is about 45 mins away, which can be quite hit and miss. Thanks in advance!

What club is this? Sounds like the Kent Wildfowlers? I hope you get some good guidance mate!

Hi Team, Any recommendations on where to get a replacement barrell for a 410g Mossberg Pumpaction - I have a hushpower barrell on there at the moment, but wanted the option of a non moderated barrell as well. TIA

Hi Team, Can anyone recommend a gunslip that will fit a Mossberg 410 Hushpower? Many thanks! Trent

Do you have a link to the original item and where to purchase? I appreciate it was 10 years ago, so might not exist anymore

Hi there - I am thinking about buying one of these - but wanted to canvas the group first to see if there are any recommendations good or bad about them? They are about £80 so I dont want to buy one if they are no good. Thanks in advance!

I have the same barrow, which does get tough to push in mud - do you have a link to the wheel you replaced it with? Thanks!

HI Guys, Does anyone have any recommendaitons on where to by Ely Extra Long 3" Subsonic .410 Magnums - I have tried Just Cartriges, but they are out of stock at the moment.... I am based in Surrey Cheers Trent

Hi guys, just a quick one - what do you prefer and why - wind from behind, or in your face? Looks like tomorrow I might have a stiff breeze in the face - which is going to be cold as well...

Does shooting over OSR get better the as the weather gets colder, or doesnt it matter, and it is just down to when the plants get the growth spurt in late Feb and there are no other food sources around? Looking at my diary of other years on the same perm and crops, it wasnt until end Feb that birds started to show - but also, I seem to remember it was a more mild winter than right now... I am thinking if it is worth trying again this weekend, when it is forecast to be -2 degrees throughout the day...

Hi guys, I managed to get out for the first time in a long time on Saturday to do a bit of crop protection over OSR. There were a few birds flying (away) when I got to the perm around 0800h, but by the time I got in place and set up they were few and far between. The OSR looked like it had been nibbled at some stage, but also looked pretty hammered by the conditions as well I am thinking I am a little to early to get any decent numbers on it at the moment, what is everyone else finding? I blanked, but bloody good to be out. Cheers

Hello guys, Does any one have any reommendations around lightweight seating options for the hide? My son and I currently use a folding garden kneeler (see picture) each, however they are quite heavy and cumbersome to lug across muddy fields. So, any suggests of a lightweight seat alternative would be greatly apprieciated. One consideration would be abilty to use on a slight slope, which might make non adjustable three leg stools tricky. Thanks in advance! Trenta

Me and my boy had a pleasant summer shooting over wheat - was a strange time due to Covid, but great to spend quality time together

Heya Houseplant - where in New Zealand are you from? I am originally from Piha, but have been living in the UK for the past 20 years - the hunting here is pretty good, and the pigeon shooting can be outstanding depending on your location - bit hard to translate that back to NZ quarry as the old kererū would be tasty, but very frowned upon 🙂 I took my Dad out on the pigeons over standing wheat here a couple of years ago and he had a ball - he had never experienced shooting like that before Personally, I cant wait to get back to NZ for a hunting and fishing holiday - I had planned to bring my boy (6 at the time) back to NZ in April this year, but the bloody 'rona ruined that. I hope the borders open soon, as we will be back in a flash Thanks for sharing!

Hi there - when driving through Salisbury a couple of weeks ago on my way to Cornwall, I noticed some very interesting prospects - just wanted to know if anyone on here shoots around that area? Thanks Trent

Hello Dave, Fantastic offer - I would be keen to help out if you needed a hand - I have my own gear and happy to bring you lunch as well and shout you a pint after! Please keep me in mind, Thanks, Trenta

Just to back up what Tomto said - as he used live around my way - What we have lost here is St Neot's gain. He is a top lad, loyal friend, great for a pint and a yarn at the pub, oh, and an ok shot as well 😉 I will definately be making the journey up to see the new property when I can. Good luck in your new endeavours mate!

I have tried Rakers, Mole Valley Country stores, TGS, C.& H. Weston and Chichester Armoury (who had some, but not enough)

Hello, I am looking for gun shops in Surrey or surrounds that stock Ely 20 gauge cartridges for pigeons (28 gram 6s) - I am not having much luck - any recommendations?

Looks like the canes from the garden centre will do nicely

Another good point! I use a carp barrow for my gear and that seems to work ok when the ground is dry - bit of a pig when it is muddy!

Yes, I guess that will work - I was thinking something metal, as the ground is like concrete at the moment - a screwdriver with mallet should sort that out though to make a hole for the bamboo

Hi guys, I am shooting over standing wheat at the moment, and I need to get shell decoys up above crop to be obvious to the birds. I have balanced them ontop of the wheat, but if there is any wind they soon fall through and I risk losing them. Has anyone seen or used any type of ready made spike or peg to tape the spring sticks to to give them more height? I am using floaters, whirly and flapper duct taped to a spare hide pole but wanted to get my shell decoys up there as well. Cheers Trenta

Very interesting - thanks for the replies. I will give it a go next time I am out, will make sure it is sloweed down though

Hi guys, Just wondering if anyone has used corvids on a whirly when targetting crows, rooks and jackdaws? if so, any tips or is it a waste of time? Thanks! Trent