rodney Posted August 27, 2011 Report Share Posted August 27, 2011 Took my 9 yr old son out yesterday afternoon for his first decoying session with his new single barrelled .410. Set up on wheat stubble with 18 FUDs and a couple of floaters. The birds were still feeding on field even after we picked up 151 last weekend. He bagged his first pigeon after his 6th shot and he was so chuffed . He now wants to know when are we going again. Think i've got a new shooting buddy!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ91 Posted August 27, 2011 Report Share Posted August 27, 2011 well done to him! he will be hooked big time now. i remember my first pigeon and the proud look on my dads face...happy days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonk69 Posted August 27, 2011 Report Share Posted August 27, 2011 well done little fella, dont think dads thought about the amount of money this is gonna cost him, but sure the wee man is worth it. you get the same feeling as when they take there first steps eh fella, cheers matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratsmasher Posted August 27, 2011 Report Share Posted August 27, 2011 well done to him hopefully many more will follow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfa taf Posted August 27, 2011 Report Share Posted August 27, 2011 WELL DONE. Now he is well into it. What a happy face.!! And what a proud father. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smig4373 Posted August 27, 2011 Report Share Posted August 27, 2011 Brilliant...The look on his face is priceless.....well done to both of you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CROWBLIND Posted August 27, 2011 Report Share Posted August 27, 2011 Well done little dude,keep up the good work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon123 Posted August 27, 2011 Report Share Posted August 27, 2011 You must be a proud father ;) Well done him :good: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semiautolee Posted August 27, 2011 Report Share Posted August 27, 2011 well done little man keep it up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted August 27, 2011 Report Share Posted August 27, 2011 Good man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoughton Posted August 27, 2011 Report Share Posted August 27, 2011 Excellent! I hope he enjoys eating it - although maybe it's worth getting it preserved for ever by a taxidermist? That's what I did with my lad's first pigeon! It now hangs in the dining room and prompts good conversation at every dinner party! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted August 28, 2011 Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 well done thats the one he wont for get, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted August 28, 2011 Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 The smile says it all. Well done on getting your first pigeon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tycoon01 Posted August 28, 2011 Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 Well done you :good: It's great to see youngsters out enjoying our sport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jez28 Posted August 28, 2011 Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 Great stuff!! I think the look on his face says it all..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mightymariner Posted August 28, 2011 Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 Well done mate, my 8 yr old has been out decoying with me a few times. Got him on a BASC young shots day soon, then maybe some lessons on clays after, then probably his first gun. Interesting yours has a .410, an instructor told me to start him on a 20 bore as he considered a .410 would make it too difficult to hit anything with the small number of pellets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodney Posted August 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 Well done mate, my 8 yr old has been out decoying with me a few times. Got him on a BASC young shots day soon, then maybe some lessons on clays after, then probably his first gun. Interesting yours has a .410, an instructor told me to start him on a 20 bore as he considered a .410 would make it too difficult to hit anything with the small number of pellets. I did consider a 20 bore but, he had a go with a .410 at a game fair and hit 2 out of 10 the first time he used a shotgun. He said thats what he wanted as he felt comfortable with the guns weight also. I'm sure he'll move onto a 20 bore when he's more confident and stronger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mightymariner Posted August 28, 2011 Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 I did consider a 20 bore but, he had a go with a .410 at a game fair and hit 2 out of 10 the first time he used a shotgun. He said thats what he wanted as he felt comfortable with the guns weight also. I'm sure he'll move onto a 20 bore when he's more confident and stronger. Fair enough, has he had any lessons? Mine would kill for his own gun I know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukeyboi Posted October 6, 2011 Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 He looks chuffed to bits well done mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted October 6, 2011 Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 Brilliant , lets hope he is know hooked . Harnser . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted October 6, 2011 Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 Well done young man, and Dad of course. My grandson had his first pigeons, with a .410, he is now 9 and I have just purchased a 28g which will get it's first outing next week. It is my belief that you should take them up in stages, with a gun that fits. A 20g is a little heavy in my opinion for a 9 year old, we do not want then going home with arms that ache etc. Gently gently keep them interested and keep them keen. My grandson is on the forum (not used as yet) as handlebar2, Pigeon mad has just started his grandson out on the pigeons, HEY maybe there could be a junior section for pigeon watch, what do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Davyo Posted October 6, 2011 Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 Brilliant, another one hooked, Like my son he will end up with a better gun than you & every time you will give him your last cartridge.Most of the time i dont bother shooting i just sit there passing the cartridges and enjoy every moment. I quarantee the day he gets the bigger bag than you,he will never let you forget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aled Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 Cracking well done. Was looking at a 410 in the gunshop last week, my son isnt quite old enough.....yet! Tight Lines Aled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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