SSS Posted March 1, 2010 Report Share Posted March 1, 2010 Has any one ever been pigeon shooting with a .22lr? I was thinking about setting a decoy pattern out at 60 yards and waiting for them to land. Is this another one of my daft ideas? All the best, Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toombsy Posted March 1, 2010 Report Share Posted March 1, 2010 I did once last year and it was just brilliant. Normally I wouldn't go for them with a 22LR but I found a load coming in to a pile of old corn, and there was a decent backstop behind so I laid up in the first row of a high rape field about 70 yards away and spent all afternoon picking the woodies, crows and feral pigeons off. Got to admit it was damn good fun - when a 22 round hits them they just flop over like those fairground targets do. I was almost wetting myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 Has any one ever been pigeon shooting with a .22lr?I was thinking about setting a decoy pattern out at 60 yards and waiting for them to land. Is this another one of my daft ideas? All the best, Sam If I ever get my .22lr granted I am gonna shoot rooks and jackdaws on suitable fields in the summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 I did once last year and it was just brilliant. Normally I wouldn't go for them with a 22LR but I found a load coming in to a pile of old corn, and there was a decent backstop behind so I laid up in the first row of a high rape field about 70 yards away and spent all afternoon picking the woodies, crows and feral pigeons off. Got to admit it was damn good fun - when a 22 round hits them they just flop over like those fairground targets do. I was almost wetting myself nothing like a bit of respect for animals eh. im all for pest control, but killing for fun, and wetting yourself??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 nothing like a bit of respect for animals eh. im all for pest control, but killing for fun, and wetting yourself??? You are beginning to sound just like me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSS Posted March 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 nothing like a bit of respect for animals eh. im all for pest control, but killing for fun, and wetting yourself??? You are beginning to sound just like me. Back on topic, have either of you two done it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 No, I use a shotgun for pigeons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSS Posted March 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 No, I use a shotgun for pigeons. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennym Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 You are beginning to sound just like me. I'll join this club, shooting is fun, but come on show some respect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 Back on topic, have either of you two done it? i have when the chance has popped up. its about pest control, thats that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 i have when the chance has popped up. its about pest control, thats that. Theres that phrase again. So obviously you didn't enjoy doing it, it was just "PEST CONTROL" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 Theres that phrase again. So obviously you didn't enjoy doing it, it was just "PEST CONTROL" i enjoy shooting martin whatever the guise, but ive never wet myself when doing it. i have one of those farmers who likes everthing removed (legaly). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 I know, I am only jesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 I know, I am only jesting. i know you big dohnut, and your getting a big man hug when i see you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 Blimey I am honoured, One from you and one from Catamong. :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rascal_2005 Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 Blimey I am honoured, One from you and one from Catamong. :P get checked out after tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 Blimey I am honoured, One from you and one from Catamong. :P i doubt that :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortune82 Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 I do it every year! Myself and three mates have a permission back home in SW Scotland on a mates farm that is ideal! We get an old door and nail it to four fence posts to create a solid bench rest. We then all get a deck chair each and then put up a gazibo frame around it which is draped in cammo net. We then set decoys and bait out to around 300 yards with a large hill as a back stop. We then sit there all day shooting what comes in. In the past we have had pigeons, crows, rabbits, foxes etc etc. Last time we had a .22lr, 2 x .17HMR and a .243 with 75 grain Vmax for the long stuff. When it gets quiet you can practice on mole hills, clods of earth and targets set out at range! Brilliant day out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 Isn't baiting birds for shooting Illegal? If it isn't then it should be. Did you used to shoot sparrows off your bird table as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortune82 Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 (edited) Baiting is not illegal. Crows eat wild pheasant eggs so a fake nest of hens eggs draws them in. Whats so bad about baiting? I take it you never use decoys or a rotary. I am inclined to say you simply disagree with people on here for the sake of it, especially if their views do not agree with your " I am the perfect example" views. Edited March 2, 2010 by fortune82 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 Baiting is not illegal. Crows eat wild pheasant eggs so a fake nest of hens eggs draws them in. Whats so bad about baiting? I take it you never use decoys or a rotary. I am inclined to say you simply disagree with people on here for the sake of it, especially if their views do not agree with your " I am the perfect example" views. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortune82 Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 Cheers Mate! First it was the crime of the century to use 7.5 28 grams on pigeons, despite myself having killed hundreds with such a load. To add insult to injury he then admits to using a 28 bore on pigeons!! Now it is a crime to draw birds into range! Why would I want to shoot Sparrows? Recently he has been causing issue with people shooting for fun or pest control!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 never had an issue about opening up a rabbit for crows and magpies makes for some really good sport with the rifle. Yes I don't wet myself at the prospect but there is a certain satisfaction to be had from shooting crows knowing the damage they do to other wildlife Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toombsy Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 Well - looks like I said the wrong thing earlier. I do respect my quarry, fully and without question. It just so happens that on that occasion, seeing a bird knock over just like a fairground shooting stand made me giggle. I am sorry. And I hope I haven't made the baby Jesus cry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_commoner Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 (edited) now any of you lads out there that go shooting - just don't get enjoying yourself you hear me, don't do it - pest control only Edited March 2, 2010 by meinderby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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