everygoodnamewastaken Posted May 17, 2002 Report Share Posted May 17, 2002 I have only started shooting about 1 year ago and i foud that,while out in a hide decoying i cannot seem to kill/hit pigeons when they are sitting on the ground! I dont understand why! I can continuosly kill them stone dead when they are flying into the decoys or over our heads or out of trees or at long distances :thumbs: I use a beretta o/u with usualluy size 6 eley or homeloads :laugh: please help me cause my dad constantly laughs at me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDave15 Posted May 17, 2002 Report Share Posted May 17, 2002 If you are shooting at any thing on the ground with a shotgun aim at its feet as the gun kicks up sending the pellets slightly higher than you aimed :thumbs: Dont worry about your dad just keep wispering "Your going to miss your going to miss" in his ear always works :laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everygoodnamewastaken Posted May 17, 2002 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2002 Thanks for the advice ppl! i will try claping but i wont get pigeon shooting untill the barley gets cut :( But im gonna try my had at some clays tomorro at the game fair in stirling............anyone else going?:thumbs:?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDave15 Posted May 17, 2002 Report Share Posted May 17, 2002 I'm going to one next weekend to try and get hold of a semi auto in 20 bore If you want the best buy get over to a game fair :thumbs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazza Posted May 18, 2002 Report Share Posted May 18, 2002 It's probably a bit harder to hit stationary birds, as the pattern of your shot isn't spread. Try aiming just above them, when the shot goes off, the pigeon will lift, straight into your shot. :thumbs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everygoodnamewastaken Posted May 18, 2002 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2002 Thanks lazza im going to shoot them befor they land! :evil: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDave15 Posted May 18, 2002 Report Share Posted May 18, 2002 Or take them out from a mile away with a 243 :thumbs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malc Posted May 18, 2002 Report Share Posted May 18, 2002 If you really want to know where your pellets are landing when you fire at a stationary target, then do this test. Split a paper sack open, hang it on a fence, mark a centre point and fire at it, aiming for the centre point, from say 30 or 40 yards away. Check the sack for the pellet holes after each shot. Better still use a new sack for each shot. This will quickly and accurately show you if your aim is too high, too low, left or right. You'll probably find that your gun's shooting high at stationary targets. As Dave says, most shotguns do. I had this problem 20 years ago when I took a shot at a hare sitting bolt upright, looking at me from about 35 yards away. The hare ran off without a pellet anywhere near him. I was so surprised I'd missed that I forgot to fire the second barrel. My mate laughed and laughed. I always aim at their feet nowadays and don't have a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everygoodnamewastaken Posted May 18, 2002 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2002 NOw bigdave......... Why on earth would i want to take them out with a .243?:thumbs:?? :0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everygoodnamewastaken Posted May 18, 2002 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2002 An Air rifle! That would be sooo much fun! I was shooting one today at the basc game fair today aand i loved it I want to get one now but my finances are low (£0.00) after halfing in for a pigeon magnet with my dad.Any one know how much a rifle and scope set up?awhhhh i need a job! :thumbs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDave15 Posted May 19, 2002 Report Share Posted May 19, 2002 A desent air rifle will cost you about £100+ For a good springer and by the time you have broght the sight and mounts it will set you back about £200 :what: But I am shure you can get one cheaper second hand :thumbs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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