Billy1 Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 I know this has been discussed on a previous post but i have just purchased some and plan to use them on Saturday for the first time and have a few questions which were not covered, 1 - How do you secure them in the middle of a field or can you lay them across the ground? 2 - Do you position them before setting up and then once set up nip round and light them then? 3 - I know this may seem stupid but if you pack up before the complete rope has burnt through is there anyway in which you can save the remaining bangers [ as i said this may be a very stupid question but as i have never used them i will ask anyway] Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyCM Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 1 use a stake / hide pole 2 most give 20-30 mins before first bang 3 yes, if you're a cheap skate cheers AndyCM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebarrels Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 (edited) I know this has been discussed on a previous post but i have just purchased some and plan to use them on Saturday for the first time and have a few questions which were not covered, 1 - How do you secure them in the middle of a field or can you lay them across the ground? 2 - Do you position them before setting up and then once set up nip round and light them then? 3 - I know this may seem stupid but if you pack up before the complete rope has burnt through is there anyway in which you can save the remaining bangers [ as i said this may be a very stupid question but as i have never used them i will ask anyway] Cheers 1. Hang the banger rope on a stick 2. I normally postion and light them before i set up 3. If you pack up before the rope has burnt out,cut the rope ,but be careful that the next bang aint going to go off,and as already said its normally 30 mins between bangs,but this very much depends on the wind,can be a lot less between bangs on a windy day,for obvious reasons. and if youve finished shooting and leaving your permission,either cut the rope and save for your next outing,or make sure you put the rope out and remove,dont leave it to just burn out when you aint there,especially in the summer months when the ground is dry,or if you have public footpaths/bridleways on your permission (this is for obvious reasons) and nothing to do with being a cheap skate Edited February 11, 2010 by Bluebarrels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy1 Posted February 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 Thanks for he info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olivhar01 Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 where would i purchase banger ropes?? atb cal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted February 12, 2010 Report Share Posted February 12, 2010 I wouldn't be going near a banger rope if it were still lit. Those things are unbelievably loud. Mole Valley Farmers sell them, but I think you have to collect, as you can't post explosives without the correct courier etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lez325 Posted February 12, 2010 Report Share Posted February 12, 2010 where would i purchase banger ropes?? atb cal Mole Valley Farmers :blink: Les Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catamong Posted February 12, 2010 Report Share Posted February 12, 2010 I get mine here: http://www.countrystoredirect.com/acatalog/Birdscaring.html There are good discounts if you buy in bulk. Cat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted February 12, 2010 Report Share Posted February 12, 2010 I have a few Farmers I ask to order me some on their next "Agricultural Merchant" order and offer to pay for them. Todate I have not had to pay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olivhar01 Posted February 12, 2010 Report Share Posted February 12, 2010 Mole Valley Farmers Les maybe thats our answer les :look: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinny Posted February 19, 2010 Report Share Posted February 19, 2010 Any farm shop. or just ring up http://www.portek.co.uk/blackcatbangerro.html these guys and ask for the nearest dealer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smig4373 Posted February 19, 2010 Report Share Posted February 19, 2010 Mole Valley Farmers Les There's Stores in bridgewater and yeovil and cullumpton....Just under £30 a box........Farmers down here put an upside down bucket over the ropes...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tikka tom Posted February 19, 2010 Report Share Posted February 19, 2010 are they just like crow bangers i love them we had relly good fun at school with them ahahahah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonySmith Posted February 19, 2010 Report Share Posted February 19, 2010 I can vouch on how loud these are, they will hurt yours ears if one goes off in close proximity, would recommend ear defenders when approaching a burning rope to put it out. I use these on landfill sites, I pull the bangers off the rope, and use the rope as a lighted wick, I have strategic points all around the site to place a banger as and when needed to disperse the birds...and when I feel silly..one or two wrapped in clay go in a lagoon for that satisfying depth charge impersonation .............. ATB Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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