hamster123 Posted June 27, 2010 Report Share Posted June 27, 2010 hi ive been offered to go beating in return i will be allowed to shoot rabbits on the same land. ive never done any beating before is there anything i should no as i will it will be unpaid am i letting myself in to a good or bad thing any advice welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beretta28g Posted June 27, 2010 Report Share Posted June 27, 2010 as long as she/he is attractive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSS Posted June 28, 2010 Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 (edited) You will love beating mate, even if it is unpaid, it is a day out of the house and bloody good exercise! Go for it, what you got to lose? Edited June 28, 2010 by SSS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colster Posted June 28, 2010 Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 On a well organised shoot, the beat captain "should" tell you which direction you're driving and where the guns will be. Then you just try and keep in a line, keep an eye out to either side and make sure you're not going too far ahead or behind everyone else. If a flurry of birds go up the line will usually stop as the guns will need to reload and they won't want more birds coming out until they're ready. As said above, it's a good day out and usually some good laughs to be had, I actually prefer beating to shooting driven game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
partridge60 Posted June 29, 2010 Report Share Posted June 29, 2010 www.pubs.myfunforum.org has links to shootpics website which gives detailed info on all aspects of beating- check sticklers signature for all his websites inc shootpics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted June 29, 2010 Report Share Posted June 29, 2010 As others have said, stick to the line and if too many birds come up in one go stop. Everyone else will be the same so just copy them. Beating is a great day out and I'm looking forward to next season having only done one shoot myself. I really enjoyed it. If you want some bunny bashing it's a great way to get in. You never know they may even invite you on a beaters day later too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamster123 Posted June 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2010 thank you for the positive feedback made me looking foward to it now.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KFC Posted June 30, 2010 Report Share Posted June 30, 2010 You will really enjoy it mate. Thing to consider. 1). A stick that is about 4' long with a 'V' at the top. Hazel is best. (The shoot may supply sticks and flags) 2). Flask and sandwiches. Some shoots provide lunch. 3). Thornproof/waterproof leggings. 4). Thornproof gloves. 5). Wellies. If you pick up an injured bird then dispatch it immediately with a knock on the head with your stick. Don't try wringing its neck because it's too easy to pull the birds head off and guns don't like to be presented with headless birds. Beating for Rabbit shooting sounds like a good trade to me. Some shoots offer a beater's day at the end of the season when you may be invited to shoot. These are sometimes ' Cock bird only' shoots to thin out the number of Cock Pheasants that are competing for the Hens in the new breeding season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mosa Posted June 30, 2010 Report Share Posted June 30, 2010 I can get you some beating Simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadkill Posted June 30, 2010 Report Share Posted June 30, 2010 You will really enjoy it mate.Thing to consider. 1). A stick that is about 4' long with a 'V' at the top. Hazel is best. (The shoot may supply sticks and flags) 2). Flask and sandwiches. Some shoots provide lunch. 3). Thornproof/waterproof leggings. 4). Thornproof gloves. 5). Wellies. If you pick up an injured bird then dispatch it immediately with a knock on the head with your stick. Don't try wringing its neck because it's too easy to pull the birds head off and guns don't like to be presented with headless birds. Beating for Rabbit shooting sounds like a good trade to me. Some shoots offer a beater's day at the end of the season when you may be invited to shoot. These are sometimes ' Cock bird only' shoots to thin out the number of Cock Pheasants that are competing for the Hens in the new breeding season. what he said , you will love it and you get to meet lots of like minded ppl . I beat for a couple of shoots now and thats how i also got some good shooting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKPoacher Posted June 30, 2010 Report Share Posted June 30, 2010 I love beating. I'd ratherbeat than shoot game anyday. Other than the above good advice, just a word about dogs. If you are intending taking a dog make sure it is totally under control even if that means it being on the leash. There's no quicker way to blot your copy book than letting your dog run in. Hope that you enjoy it. p.s. KFC for got to add: 6. Bag for the mushrooms, sweet chestnuts, sloes and other goodies you will find Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devon Fox Posted June 30, 2010 Report Share Posted June 30, 2010 Also some headache pills following the copious amount of port/sloe gin that is consumed by the beating line (well - on our shoot anyway!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted June 30, 2010 Report Share Posted June 30, 2010 The only thing I would add to the list is some shotproof safety glasses. You can get quite a lot of shot falling on you. The temptation to look up can be overwhelming if you want to see how many are getting hit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colster Posted July 1, 2010 Report Share Posted July 1, 2010 The only thing I would add to the list is some shotproof safety glasses. You can get quite a lot of shot falling on you. The temptation to look up can be overwhelming if you want to see how many are getting hit. I recommend safety proof shot glasses instead... sloe gin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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