Mag8830 Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 After getting my licence on feb14 and a nice silver pigeon sporter 1 the day after. I was out on the land today pigeons high low all over the place bit windy I have 1/4 choke on bot and 1/2 on top then it poped into my head why not put bigger cart in the top barrel . Ex 30g no 6 in bot and 36g no 4 in the top barrel for the high birds will this work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 the day you need anything over 28g to kill pigeons,pack up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beretta88 Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 1/4 on top 1/2 in the bottom this way you will have more spread for your first shot then if you miss as the bird will be further away you will have a tighter pattern for the futher distance 30g 6 are fine 28g 7 1/2 also 36g 4's way to much i use these for geese or high pheasant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poontang Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 After getting my licence on feb14 and a nice silver pigeon sporter 1 the day after. I was out on the land today pigeons high low all over the place bit windy I have 1/4 choke on bot and 1/2 on top then it poped into my head why not put bigger cart in the top barrel . Ex 30g no 6 in bot and 36g no 4 in the top barrel for the high birds will this work? What do you class as a 'high' bird? A pigeon would need to be stratospheric to warrant the use of #4 shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mag8830 Posted February 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 What do you class as a 'high' bird? A pigeon would need to be stratospheric to warrant the use of #4 shot. Sorry should have add top barrel for crows about 50m high and keep bottom for pigeons . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redgum Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 Sorry should have add top barrel for crows about 50m high and keep bottom for pigeons . Your quite new to this arent you, chokes are the right way round, if you want go full in the top, 6's will kill crows at 50yds plus you will have more shot in the cartridge. Might be an idea to start at lesser ranges and hone your shooting skills, 50yds isnt far but can seem it when a bird is flying,crows can be the most challenging of targets often appearing to be closer than they actually are and appearing to be moving faster/slower than they actually are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul T Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 Your quite new to this arent you, chokes are the right way round, if you want go full in the top, 6's will kill crows at 50yds plus you will have more shot in the cartridge. Might be an idea to start at lesser ranges and hone your shooting skills, 50yds isnt far but can seem it when a bird is flying,crows can be the most challenging of targets often appearing to be closer than they actually are and appearing to be moving faster/slower than they actually are. Not the crows I shoot at - most will bat away #6 and fly on, especially at distance! I've dropped a few with #6 (decoyed in to 30yds max), but not many. OP - if you want to shoot crows, then get some #5 and stuff both barrels with them. Otherwise do like the rest of us do and stick to shooting pigeons with both barrels stuffed with #6 and take the odd crow when you get a decent chance of dropping it . TBH you want to be watching that bird coming in, not faffing about with barrel selectors and different cartridges . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redgum Posted February 20, 2012 Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 Not the crows I shoot at - most will bat away #6 and fly on, especially at distance! I've dropped a few with #6 (decoyed in to 30yds max), but not many. OP - if you want to shoot crows, then get some #5 and stuff both barrels with them. Otherwise do like the rest of us do and stick to shooting pigeons with both barrels stuffed with #6 and take the odd crow when you get a decent chance of dropping it . TBH you want to be watching that bird coming in, not faffing about with barrel selectors and different cartridges . Never had a problem with 6's at carrions though no doupt 5's would stop em better. Many will blame the equipment for bad shooting, putting the crow in the centre of the pattern is much more important than going up a shot size. They arent as bullet proof as many think but present a more difficult shot than may appear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.I.A Posted February 20, 2012 Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 Stick with 6's top and bottom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beretta88 Posted February 20, 2012 Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 Ive shoot crows with 28g 7 1/2 stone dead agreed with redgum get the in the centre of that shot pattern there done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spara Dritto Posted February 20, 2012 Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 Congratulations on receiving your license! I'd advise 1). Joining BASC and getting insured, this will not only cover you, but helps to promote our sport 2). Get a number of lessons with a good coach to learn gun safety, foot position, gun mount and work on clay's until you can constantly hit 30 - 40 yard birds of all angles. Then get on the live quarry. Finally, enjoy it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spara Dritto Posted February 20, 2012 Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 (edited) P.S The heavier the cartridge you've got the more recoil it will produce, the more it will make you flinch and the less you will hit as you will raise your head and stop your swing. Stick with 6's or 7's for pigeons and aim for the head not the body. Before all this, get some lessons at the clays... Edited February 20, 2012 by Spara Dritto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mag8830 Posted February 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 Congratulations on receiving your license! I'd advise 1). Joining BASC and getting insured, this will not only cover you, but helps to promote our sport 2). Get a number of lessons with a good coach to learn gun safety, foot position, gun mount and work on clay's until you can constantly hit 30 - 40 yard birds of all angles. Then get on the live quarry. Finally, enjoy it! I'am with BASC joined last week did gun safety in dec CPSA corse and more lessons are on the way just wanted some advise and thank u . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mag8830 Posted February 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 (edited) Thank u all u have all been great help by the way I have been in airguning since I was 10 but shotguns are a new thing and keen for lots of advice thanks again. Edited February 20, 2012 by Mag8830 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spara Dritto Posted February 20, 2012 Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 Really good to hear, best of luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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