tomaddy525 Posted January 3, 2011 Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 Hi all. Decided today after a really frustrating decoying session yesturday to get a rotary. Ive seen a couple advertised that are around the £80 mark. The one from Bushwear looks the best deal around. Does any one own any of these cheap rotaries and what do you think of them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proTOM1 Posted January 3, 2011 Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 If your going to buy a rotary you going to wont it to last a good time so go for a fair priced 1 from a good company (beware there are a few around which are the pits ) I have once bought a cheap rotary at a fair it lasted 3 outings then motor packed in yes i got another motor but then it fell to bits where they had welded it . so just be carefull Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malkiserow Posted January 3, 2011 Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 Get an Andy Moss one . Built like a tank, speed reducer built in and £60 delivered. (yes, he is Delia Smiths personal pilot) If you want lightweight go with Shootwarehouse and get one of their higher end machines Both companies give excellent back up if you ever needed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Mike Posted January 3, 2011 Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 Hi all. Decided today after a really frustrating decoying session yesturday to get a rotary. Ive seen a couple advertised that are around the £80 mark. The one from Bushwear looks the best deal around. Does any one own any of these cheap rotaries and what do you think of them? Blunderbuss and I had a really frustrating decoying session yesterday with one....Dont assume they will be the universal panacea when it comes to attracting birds..It depends where you shoot, if the birds are intent on feeding there, how often it is shot, and numerous other things...Its like anything you buy...Purchase the best you can afford...The cheap ones are Ok but they are a bit Bulky and heavy and stick out like a sore thumb. The best results Ive had are with the Original Pinewood rotary...expensive but well designed and still the best in my opinion. Get a cheap Rotary and see if it works for you before you invest in something better. http://www.pinewoodsporting.com. I think that UK shootwarehouse sell a similar lightweight model as Malkiserow suggested. I have found in recent years that a well placed flapper and a couple of floaters/bouncers on wands work just as well in bringing movement to your decoy pattern. I bought one of the first Pinewood rotaries what seems like a millenium ago now and for the first few seasons it worked Brilliantly...These days Im not so sure Rotaries are as usefull in the field as we think, but thats been aired many times in other topics on this Forum. Where abouts are you? if you are reasonably local to me I would happily lend you Rotary, Battery, and Decoys for a trial before you buy. Good Luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mightymariner Posted January 3, 2011 Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 Thepigeonshooter, in East Yorkshire, has a good deal on his website. £99 for a lightweight rotary, battery, charger and bag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigrob Posted January 3, 2011 Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 Just bought an Andy Moss rotary - includes rotary - Battery - Speed control and foam pigeons. £79 quid posted - Great deal - Happy new year all - Bigrob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mightymariner Posted January 3, 2011 Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 Just bought an Andy Moss rotary - includes rotary - Battery - Speed control and foam pigeons. £79 quid posted - Great deal - Happy new year all - Bigrob. Sounds like a good deal, is it heavy though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted January 3, 2011 Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 Had my Andy Moss one for over two years and never had a problem. My mates one had a motor problem, called Andy and without a second thought sent out a replacement motor. Built like a tank, a little heavy but work well and great back up service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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