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Like I said look back in the 1974-76 shooting times Colin Wilock "Town Gun" done a article on my pigeon shooting days and I was averaging 10 for 11 shots if you dont believe hard luck. What do i get for telling lies. After not using a shotgun for two years I was happy that I had not lost the nack of killing them.Thats the only reason I mention the ratio to kills ,if you look back as someone said they had done I have said this before on this forum about 7's etc.I have had the ability to pick up any gun and shoot well with it. I once borrowed a gun from someone with the thought of buyimg it I shot 152 pigeons in the afternoon missed 10 and told him I did not like it .He called me a ******.Yes I shot okay with it but it just did not feel okay.Another story I suppose you dont believe that either. Funny how it is but that was Digweeds best side kick. I will get the moderator to remove me from this forum, newbies to the sport on other forums take what I say and take notice .I never kill deer with a shotgun only a rifle I said what I was aware of on a pheasant shoot many years ago.In your igorance dont compare clays that Digweed shoots with pigeons over decoys.I get my pigeons where I want them so as to give me good ratio to kills and lots in the bag.Just to upset you a bit more I was sick as a parrot for wasting the last 4 shots but the sun was in my eyes as a eastly wind was blowing.I had a good day I could show you the hide the bag and all but I would not waste my time they are on my new HTC Desire in my new Santa FE ( not bad for a oldy) bye all

Hi tony yes you have hit a nerve. I have never lied about what I have shot if I were to write a book it would be good but you lot would not believe it. I have pics of the bags but with limited internet here in spain I never posted them. I am not really bothered about people who dont believe me.If you said you went out last night and killed 200 rabits I would not call you a liar just beause my best night is 98. The shot size for pigeons has always been a one of choice but I am aware of someone who had a left and right at roe deer with 1oz 7's and killed both of them ( that was back in the late 60,s) so why cant pigeons be killed with them. Being a old age pensioner and my shooting life nearly over all I can say is you young ones have a lot to learn. I will take the hint and refrain from visiting this forum again

I got no reason to lie. It seems to me on this forum if someone does better than the regulars than they are liars. I shot those pigeons with my Cz becuase I get more satisfaction from shooting with the .22 yes i know they were sitting but thats how many I got.I have done the pigeon shooting for so many years I have problems getting around so I take the easy option with the CZ and still enjoy the sport.So i say to you and the other disbelieving morons in this forum.One day you will be in the right place at the right time. and get the pigeons just where you want them and if you learn to shoot straight maybe you will have the same result. As for the comment about Digweed ( who I know very well) and have beaten him although many years ago.clays are differant than decoyed pigeons. I have a clear consciente about my story and as for the 7.5 shot get a life 1/2 choke at 30 yd stripes em.Unless like you lot you shot up the backside.

Well the end of the summer and the same questions on pigeon shooting are being asked. I have been shooting pigeons since 1963 and as stated on this site many times, have lost count of the 100+ days. Perhaps this little story will answer some of the questions. As I spend a lot of time out of the UK I return to the home in May for my summer of shooting, a big disappointment this year as I only shot 536 rabbits against my 1600 normal summer bunny bashing. As for the pigeon shooting up to August this year I had not picked a shotgun up for 2 years , managing to shoot 135 pigeons last year one afternoon with the CZ .22 So this year I had 3 days on the decoys. (damaged cartilage restricted walking) Kit. Carried no magnet in my kit ever. 8 decoys . Cartridges clay shot 7.5’s ( never use anything else ) Gun O/U ½ choke both barrels And of course 47 years of Experience Done my reconnaissance, did not start till midday .The pigeons had been on the field a week but due to problems was not allowed out but decided I had to go.( bit of wife nagging you know what I mean) First day 165 picked up 2nd day 119 picked up (finished 5pm leg to bad pigeons still coming in ) 3rd day 216 picked up (finished 5 pm again no shells left .8 wasted cartridges) Altogether I wasted 32 cartridges most of the pigeons were around 30 yard out, the worst part of this story is I ran out of shells on the last day as, I did not want to walk back upstairs to get a case of 250 when I loaded the car, what a mistake, that comes with age. On two occasions this summer I watched two lots of shooters shooting at pigeons 70 yd out. They had great sport but did not get the kills .Ask your famer friend what does he want you to do. Have a good day for yourselves or kill his pigeons. PS I am listed as a newbie on this site I wonder why ( age 64)

I thought that this forum was for people to give their views etc on what someone had asked. I see from my comments to the subject that one of the site supporters questions my respect of my quarry. Perhaps if he read deeper he would have realized what I was stating. And that was that you can shoot pigeons with smaller shot sizes than 6 or 4’s that’s if you have the ability to shot straight yes the “quarry will be minced” with 9’s but as for my statement that they exploded like clays was because they were all clean kills with no runners. As for the respect for your quarry how does he feel when he kills pigeons in the summer and then leaving the squabs to die of starvation some where in the surrounding woods. When people take the time to pass on some advice to the new comers to our sport you should read , and keep your personal opinion of the person taking the time to answer, to yourself .

Hi to all you shooters. Just lately I see lots of remarks about what chokes and what shot sizes to use for pigeons. This is my view and I have been shooting pigeons since the bad winter of the early sixties , and shot thousands. Since about mid 70’s I have used 7.5’s and find 7.5’s will kill pigeons and pheasants that are within range. My past guns have been remy skeet 26in barrels, AYA Matador bored out to skeet 26 in barrels, Remy 1187 var choke, Winchester 30 in ¼ X ¼ ,other game side by sides and o/unders. I remember once going on a duck shoot and being told off for turning up with a 20 bore and 7’s, Funny thing I was the only one to put anything in the bag 5 ducks. (2 left and rights and one single.) One day after I shot 50 straight at skeet I stopped off at a field and shot 48 pigeons with 50 cartridges ( 9’s) yes they were minced but it was great to see them explode like a clay. So I say to all you shooters just starting out My opinion is start with open choke with 7’s when you are shooting straight tighten the choke and stick with 7’s.As a final word I remember one day on the Wiltshire Downs a cock bird flew the line and after about 9 shots it fell to my skeet choke and 7’s (Town Gun was there and threw his hat on the ground in despair) My best cartridge EXPRESS 7’s As they say its not the size but what you do with it that counts.

I been shooting pigeons for 40 years shot 1000's shot them with 9,s since the late 70,s only shot 7,s or express 7.5,s Those who say you want bigger want to learn to shoot.I heard this **** about shot size for pigeons for years. I would not use anything else .1/2 chock 7.5,s no runners.

Since 1st week of May until 29th August I have shot 1048 with my CZ453 .22 with win subs. Shot 200 in Jan and Feb but then stopped shooting until May. Best night 83

Hi End of another good summer bunny bashing. Since May 10th to August 29th 1048 to the CZ 453. .22 win subs My old GTI sees its life out around the fields.

If you are just starting out use IC , then as you become a better shot then go up to 1/2 choke or even full. I have shot many hundreds with open choke but now in my latter years I shoot full both barrels.I have no dog so no runners. Ic with sevens is better than full with fives. Just for info last year I shot 135 with my cz453 had to let them settle though.

Thanks I think it should be under warranty but as normal warranty not worth the paper its wrote on

Hi anyone know where I can get replacement extractor for my cz453. 3000 shells and it has broken .21 months old and Edgars say fair wear and tear.