cant hit rabbits 123 Posted March 26, 2011 Report Share Posted March 26, 2011 Hi guys, I'm looking to get into pigeon shooting and I could do with some advice on everything :L General pigeon shooting knowledge would be a great help. Many thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted March 26, 2011 Report Share Posted March 26, 2011 Lets us know where you are and the Pigeon Watch family values will kick in and help you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cant hit rabbits 123 Posted March 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2011 I'm in Whitwick, near Coalville, Liecestershire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 A good idea is to post specific questions a few at a time. Its difficult (without writing a book) to give you "general pigeon shooting knowledge". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stubby Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 will you then change your name to "canthitpigeons" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cant hit rabbits 123 Posted March 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 I can hit pretty much anything that flies, as of yet, but never a rabbit :L But there is still time. And as for a more specific question, what is the basic equipment I will need for a day shooting pigeons? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ST3V3 Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 1: Permission to shoot somewhere 2: Shotgun 3: Cartridges (always best to have more than you think you'll need) 4: Hide of some descrpition be it a camo net, pop up type or natural i.e. hiding in a hedge row 5: decoys that should get you going but dont forget the most important thing Patience Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cant hit rabbits 123 Posted March 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 Many, many thanks ST3V3 The permission to shoot may prove difficult. I'm struggling to find somewhere. I've got a lovely old mossberg that i've been told would be perfect for pigeons. Cartridges aren't too much of a problem. A hid can be easily improvised from what I have. Decoys present a problem to me though. :( Would you say insurance is essential? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ST3V3 Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 Would you say insurance is essential? yes I would say essential but some say not Basc is £22 for you if your profile is filled in correct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cant hit rabbits 123 Posted March 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 Better safe than sorry then. I was looking at the CPSA but then correspondance suddenly stopped. Very odd. BASC now looks like a good option though. what do you mean by my profile? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ST3V3 Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 your profile has a few details about you on it click on your name and it will come up says your 17 so as your under 21 basc membership is cheaper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stubby Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 Many, many thanks ST3V3 The permission to shoot may prove difficult. I'm struggling to find somewhere. Would you say insurance is essential? sorry to be negative here, but if you can "hit anything that flies" yet are struggling with finding permission, one contradicts the other and surely, if you'vre been shooting stuff already, insurance should be your first priority Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cant hit rabbits 123 Posted March 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 Ah, of course, sorry :L Yes, it is correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cant hit rabbits 123 Posted March 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 I have been clay pigeon shooting many times, and no one has raised an issue with insurance, although I've been told to look at insurance for live game shooting. I can hit almost every target thrown, but not rabbit clay things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stubby Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 I can hit pretty much anything that flies, as of yet, I can hit almost every target thrown, but not rabbit clay things. see, adding that extra bit of info, gives everyone a better idea, your first reply came across as anything "live" that flies, your last post makes it more clearer, live pigeons are tottally different to clays, you'll have fun... Im very surprised a clay ground let you shoot with no insurance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cant hit rabbits 123 Posted March 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 A good deal of members there have no insurance. And my appologies, I will endevour to make point clearer in future posts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ST3V3 Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 ok are you working or still in school? if still in school what do you intend doing when leaving 6th form? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 One big thing not mentioned yet is recon, learn flightlines and discover where the pigeon are feeding. I've never shot a clay ground that required insurance, but you really should have it in the field. Do you have anyone local who could take you out with them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cant hit rabbits 123 Posted March 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 I'm still at school, in sixth form. I'm looking to do either mechanical engineering or product design at uni afterwards. I dont know anyone local who I can shoot with unfortunately. I've been shooting clays for about a year and a half now but I've always been interested in pigeon shooting. Its just when and where thats the problem, and a relatively small budget. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 Come on Pigeon Watch members in Leicestershire or near Coalville , which I believe is very much to the South of the county, we have whetted his appetite , surely some one can take him under their wing for the day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cant hit rabbits 123 Posted March 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 That is an incredibly good idea. How do I get in this member group? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ST3V3 Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 which I believe is very much to the South of the county where you get the fact its south???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p-a-s Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 (edited) If you can get yourself to Burton i can give you a morning or afternoon out if it helps,Just pm me a convenient date but not between 6-10 of april. Edited March 27, 2011 by p-a-s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 where you get the fact its south???? I meant South of the county(bottom part of Leicestershire), not South of the country, even I am not that stupid, or am I? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 If you can get yourself to Burton i can give you a morning or afternoon out if it helps,Just pm me a convenient date but not between 6-10 of april. And this is a fantastic offer , Pigeon Watch at it's best, lets hope he can take you up on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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