cant hit rabbits 123 Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 Hi guys, What would you all say is the basic essential kit needed for a session of pigeon shooting? All I have at the moment is a 12 bore pump action, a DPM jacket and a camo net. All and any advice would be great. Many thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vampire Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 Have you used the search facility as this has been covered before quite a bit in the past,but in answer to your question,you still need some decoys and face mask/hat,then find a flight line and the rest is up to you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 Hi guys, What would you all say is the basic essential kit needed for a session of pigeon shooting? All I have at the moment is a 12 bore pump action, a DPM jacket and a camo net. All and any advice would be great. Many thanks. Dont take this the wrong way mate, but firstly, do you have permission to shoot on any land 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 Not as yet, that is what some of my other topics are about, how to go about getting permissions sucessfully. This is just gather information in anticipation of aquiring permission. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo123 Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 The basics for pigeon shooting is to have about 12-15 decoys full bodied and shell, camo net, shotgun, ear defenders, then in order to add movement to the decoys pattern you could buy a pigeon magnet and 2-3 floaters and maybe a couple of landing decoys but landers are not essential. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenhunter Posted March 28, 2011 Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 The basics for pigeon shooting is to have about 12-15 decoys full bodied and shell, camo net, shotgun, ear defenders, then in order to add movement to the decoys pattern you could buy a pigeon magnet and 2-3 floaters and maybe a couple of landing decoys but landers are not essential. Landers are not essential that's true but they help, particularly if they add as much movement as regular floaters.(Mine do!) I can put you in touch with someone who can do all you need at a good price. PM me if you want to know more. PW members get a discount! GH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted March 28, 2011 Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 Your basic kit should be the bare minimum you need to get you onto a field and decoying. Like everything in life there are many variants of each item, with cost being the main factor. Basic Kit: 12 shell decoys (flocked) Net (2 ply Stealth) Hide poles (Good set is strong and light) Seat (Bucket with spin top seat) Carry all bag (unless you can drive to your hide spot)Army kit bag or large rucksack) Basic Plus kit (adding movement to your pattern): Magnet/Rotary Spring sticks for the shells Bouncers/Floaters Flappers Peckers There are loads of threads on here reviewing the different type of kit available. Very worth doing some reading on the subject to save you buying kit more than once if you can avoid it. I think a good tip is size and weight, keep these to a minimum because it really isn't fun when you have to lug all your kit over muddy terrain. Every lb saving helps, don't under estimate the total weight of your kit as it does add up. I've put in brackets what I prefer to use, but these are my preferences, I'm sure there will be many differing opinions on the matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted March 28, 2011 Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 I'd go with Cosd's suggestion, he knows you know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted March 28, 2011 Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 Cosd seems spot on to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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