KDR Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 This is my first ever goose...very happy The pigeons didn't show this morning but as we sat quietly in the hide i could just hear honking coming towards me... i had a couple of cartridges in my pocket with a bit more kick for just such an occasion and these were slipped into the gun just in case the honking came close enough for a shot... Im not sure how many birds there was probably 8 or so, but as they came over my head i singled one out and fired both barrels...my bird folded in the air and crashed into the tree's behind me....leaving a 47 year old school kid jumping for joy...lol...enjoyed every second of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruity Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 Spot on , opportunity taken well , and nice gun by the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildfowler.250 Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyrapid177mk2 Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 well done mate great pic gun looks nice what is it if you dont mind me asking..cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 Nice shooting tex. Even better read up! It's great to hear it brought a smile to a guy in his 40s. just don't jump about too much incase you get a hernia... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ91 Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 (edited) Looks abit like a waterfowl (the gun I mean). Well done on the goose pal. Edited October 15, 2011 by TJ91 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigc Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 well done it's good to hear people still getting excited about what they shoot. congrats on the goose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpk Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 Well done mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 Happy days Nice musket, what is it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDR Posted October 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 Thanks everybody, the guns a Fabarm Waterfowl and i would recommend one to anybody. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon123 Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 Well done mate, Good shooting :good: You'll never forget that moment now, will you ;) I very much like your o/u that you have there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 Thanks everybody, the guns a Fabarm Waterfowl and i would recommend one to anybody. What big loads did you put through it and what was the recoil like mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDR Posted October 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 What big loads did you put through it and what was the recoil like mate A friend had given me a couple of 56grm 0 super magnums just in case i ran into any bears didn't notice any extreme recoil...but i was caught in the moment a little bit... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 A friend had given me a couple of 56grm 0 super magnums just in case i ran into any bears didn't notice any extreme recoil...but i was caught in the moment a little bit... I like the look of the gun, might have a look around Ta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpk Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 I like the look of the gun, might have a look around Ta Another new gun ! your getting as bad as MJT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
labstaff Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 Congrats mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stubby Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 congrates on the bird, felt the same with mine, although mine were a much easier shot, hope you breasted it, alot of people say canandas are rough/tough old birds, but reckon they just aint cooked it right, fillet each breast, giving you four breasts from each goose, quick fry off with red wine,mixed herbs and little garlic, I reckon it tastes better than steak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyrapid177mk2 Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 Thanks everybody, the guns a Fabarm Waterfowl and i would recommend one to anybody. i must say i do like the look of that gun where abouts in barnsley are you mate iam in mapplewell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildfowler.250 Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 congrates on the bird, felt the same with mine, although mine were a much easier shot, hope you breasted it, alot of people say canandas are rough/tough old birds, but reckon they just aint cooked it right, fillet each breast, giving you four breasts from each goose, quick fry off with red wine,mixed herbs and little garlic, I reckon it tastes better than steak Sorry fella but what herbs did you use,(probably the gayest question ever). I'm not roasting another one unless I get a yearling pink! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodcock1 Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 I now have a image in my head of a 47 year old fella jumping round madly in a hide with a gun above his head??? Well done, make ya feel great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P~MX Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 brilliant mate -- more power to your elbow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 Well done.Nice Fabarm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.I.A Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 (edited) Well done I shot my first a few weeks ago and its a great feeling, didnt like having to lug the ******* back to the car though. They weigh a tonne You going to eat it? Stubby, can you say exactly how you cooked it. Looks very nice and i have some waiting in the freezer Edited October 18, 2011 by M.I.A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 A friend had given me a couple of 56grm 0 super magnums just in case i ran into any bears didn't notice any extreme recoil...but i was caught in the moment a little bit... Shot the 3 & 1/2" magnum 66 gram carts before and they have a bit of a kick. Fine if.your just a 8 a day guy but could imagine some long ferm effects if using more than 20 a day regularly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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