Westley78

I see they have some 'DIY' kits from china at around £80 on ebay, are these any good to get going with?

good advice guys thank you...

Hi guys, Can anyone recommend a reasonably priced night vision set up for ratting and bunny bashing with my AAS510 & Hawke 3-12x50 AMX IR. Thanks in advance

Thanks for the advice Bruno 👍🏻

Cool thanks, don’t suppose you have one to sell?

Hi, I am looking for an entry level .177 springer for my 9 year old boy, must be low power and have open sights. Kind regards west

They have a separate group for kill shots, I am guessing that to stop the SAB’s getting upset...🤷🏼‍♂️

Hi guys, I came across the " The Grey Area Group'" on Facebook which purpose is to "coordinate a Grey Squirrel cull for the whole of the UK and Ireland to help preserve the Red Squirrel and help it regain its territory" which i though may be of interest to some of you.. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1729863907277740/ Enjoy 👍

Hi, I am looking for a small friendly rough shooting syndicate in and around the Hertford area. Large bags are not important to me as i am more interested in finding a friendly group of people who share a common interest. I can be available 7 days a week and happy to help out with any work or feeding that needs doing. If anyone can help i would greatly appreciate it. 👍 Kind regards Westley

Hi Teal, I am a Chartered Surveyor and regularly prepare cost plans for clients, if you want to DM the drawings I’ll happily take a look for you 👍🏻 kind regards west

Thanks 👍🏻

Hi, I am looking for a starter set of binoculars to use when scouting for pigeons and there seems to be such a large variation is spec and cost I am now confused.com 🤯 Can any one recommend a good set to get me going Ideally around £50? kind regards

Hi OPP, no it’s not been tuned but It’s only been used lightly, not even had a whole tin of pellets through it. £150?

Hi, I have a .22 SMK19 with a a Hawke scope that I am not using if it’s any use?

Jealous....

Nice work thank you 👍🏻

Thanks guys, this is really useful feedback....👍🏻 I am tending to lean towards the nighthawk or AA options as the both have good feedback and seem to be good value...

Thank you for the excellent advice Cat, I will definitely look into the flapper and seat 👍🏻 I am in Hertford and I’m seeing larger flocks of crows than pigeons around here right now, which area are of Hertfordshire are you and what are the pigeon numbers like where you are?

Thanks for the advice 👍🏻

👍 That's excellent thank you so much 👍 I was also thinking of adding a couple of crows and a magpie to the kit as i hear they do help? Also, out of interest what batteries did you go for as i'd rather carry one decent than two smaller batteries..?? Good advice OB thank you i will take a look 👍

Thanks I’ll take a look at that 👍🏻

Thanks guys, some good feedback here.... Has anyone used the nighthawk magnet?

Guys, I am new to pigeon shooting and am in the process of building up my kit and next on the list is a rotary magnet. So I thought I ask the voices of experience on here for kit recommendations as there seems to be quite a few options on A1 decoys and Nighthawk seem to be a similar quality but slightly cheaper.... now I’m confused.com Also could you advise on battery spec/size and any particular accessories that are a must to get or a must to avoid please. Thank you in advance Westley

As a new someone who is new to pigeon shooting I found it very interesting thanks 👍🏻

Hi all, I have just had this sent through from a good friend of mine and thought that it may be of interest..... Government's roadmap to ease Covid-19 restrictions will be set out in 5 phases. These phases will be on 3 week review process, the current phases would commence on the following dates: Phase 1 - 18th May Phase 2 - 8th June Phase 3 - 29th June Phase 4 - 20th July Phase 5 - 10th August If coronavirus cases begin to increase, we will revert to the restrictions set out in the previous stage. 🔮 PHASE 1 🔮 Phase 1 of the roadmap will lift the following restrictions: 🔸 Construction workers, landscape gardeners and other outdoor workers may return to work 🔸 Garden centres, repair shops and hardware stores may reopen 🔸 Fitness & sport activities (non-contact) in small groups (max of 4 people) may resume (golf included) 🔸 People may meet up with friends and family in small groups outdoors (size of a "small group" is defined as up to 4 people) 🔸 The majority of regular health services will resume 🔸 Outdoor public amenities and tourism sites may reopen (beaches & mountain walks) *NOTE - social distancing guidelines will remain in operation for all 🔮 PHASE 2 🔮 Phase 2 of the roadmap will lift the following restrictions: 🔸 Restriction will be extended from 5km to 20km 🔸 Specific retail hours will be allocated for those currently cocooning 🔸 Home visits will be allowed to those cocooning, by a small number of persons for a short period of time 🔸 Up to 4 people may visit another household for a short period of time 🔸 Slightly larger family gatherings at funerals will be permitted (limited to maximum safe social distancing can still be applied) 🔸 Solitary workers and workers that can maintain social distancing can return to work 🔸 Small retail outlets that can control staff and customer numbers and maintain social distancing may reopen 🔸 Public libraries will reopen 🔸 Outdoor sporting activities, involving small group training (no matches) can recommenced (no contact still allowed) 🔮 PHASE 3 🔮 Phase 3 of the roadmap will lift the following restrictions: 🔸 Commence opening of creches and pre-schools for children of essential workers 🔸 Commence a phased approach to visiting at hospitals and other healthcare settings 🔸 Businesses where employees have low levels of daily interaction may reopen 🔸 Phase in the opening of all other non-essential retail outlets, restricting customer numbers and applying social distancing (limited to retail outlets with street level entrance and exit, i.e. not in shopping centres) 🔸 Playgrounds will be reopened 🔸 'Behind closed doors' sporting events may recommence 🔸 Cafes and restaurants may reopen as long as social distancing is maintained 🔮 PHASE 4 🔮 Phase 4 of the roadmap will lift the following restrictions: 🔸 Travel will be extended to outside of your region 🔸 Larger household visits will be permitted 🔸 Small social gatherings will be permitted (baptisms, small weddings etc.) 🔸 Creches and pre-schools will reopen for all other children 🔸 Other employees return to work - beginning with those who cannot work remotely and then staggering the working times to ensure social distancing 🔸 Barbers and hairdressers may reopen 🔸 Museums and other cultural outlets may reopen 🔸 Sports teams (GAA & soccer) may recommence and public swimming pools may reopen 🔸 Hotels and other hospitality units may reopen based on limited occupancy. Hotel bars are to remain closed. 🔮 PHASE 5 🔮 Phase 5 of the roadmap will lift the following restrictions: 🔸 Social gatherings will be permitted except for large gathering and gatherings in households of suspect cases 🔸 Schools and colleges will reopen on a phased basis and will recommence in the new academic year 🔸 Normal hospital and other residential setting visits will be allowed 🔸 All employees may return to work on normal onsite arrangements, except organisations that cannot maintain social distancing plans 🔸 Enclosed shopping centres may reopen 🔸 Tattoo and piercing parlors may reopen 🔸 Cinemas may reopen 🔸 Close contact physical sports may recommence (rugby, boxing etc.) 🔸 Gyms and dance studios may reopen 🔸 Mass sporting events may recommence where social distancing can be maintained 🔸 Indoor recreational venues may reopen (bowling, bingo etc.) 🔸Small festivals and other outdoor cultural events may resume 🔸 Tourist travel to offshore islands may resume