N1ck8 Posted March 30, 2012 Report Share Posted March 30, 2012 Hi, I am just about to purchase a magnet but am not sure which one to buy. Is it better to use ones which support dead birds or one of these foam type decoys? Whilst looking on flee bay I notice there is a huge price gap between some of these magnets. If anyone has a second hand set up which is collecting dust please let me know Any help appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bi9johnny Posted March 30, 2012 Report Share Posted March 30, 2012 if you were closer you could of borrowed mine to try it first regards john Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N1ck8 Posted March 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2012 Thanks John, what do you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malkiserow Posted March 30, 2012 Report Share Posted March 30, 2012 You won't go far wrong with the site sponsors ones.... UK shootwhorehouse click top right of your screen on the brown logo of theirs. A good company to deal with If you don't mind a bit of extra weight a great machine is the Andy Moss one...cheap and very good Don't buy off ebay monkeys with no after sales backup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N1ck8 Posted March 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2012 You won't go far wrong with the site sponsors ones.... UK shootwhorehouse click top right of your screen on the brown logo of theirs. A good company to deal with If you don't mind a bit of extra weight a great machine is the Andy Moss one...cheap and very good Don't buy off ebay monkeys with no after sales backup. Thanks for the info.. Where do you buy the Andy moss from? Also do you use dead birds or fake decoys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tod Posted March 30, 2012 Report Share Posted March 30, 2012 make your own for about 20 quid, windscreen wiper motor from scrappers and everything else from b&q + about 2 hours labour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malkiserow Posted March 30, 2012 Report Share Posted March 30, 2012 Thanks for the info.. Where do you buy the Andy moss from? Also do you use dead birds or fake decoys Dead birds are the best decoys for attracting pigeons. Hyper flappers form UK shootwarehouse are very good. There is a super light weight magnet than can only take hyperflappers but most do both. I'll try to find the Andy Moss phone number and PM you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted March 31, 2012 Report Share Posted March 31, 2012 Dont buy a lightweight one that is intended for foam/hypaflaps only get a sturdy one and it will do both with ease rather than having a light one which is useless with dead birds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activeviii Posted April 1, 2012 Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 lightweight pinewood. 7 amp battery will last best part of the day. 12amp will give you a full summers day. will take hyper flaps and dead birds. adjustable arms for crop height. Mine had done thousands of hours over the years and is just starting to play up now. something to do with an old moaning bloke standing in the spin didnt help. single leg that screws into the ground, no need for tripod once you know what your doing with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moors Man Posted April 2, 2012 Report Share Posted April 2, 2012 lightweight pinewood. 7 amp battery will last best part of the day. 12amp will give you a full summers day. will take hyper flaps and dead birds. adjustable arms for crop height. Mine had done thousands of hours over the years and is just starting to play up now. something to do with an old moaning bloke standing in the spin didnt help. single leg that screws into the ground, no need for tripod once you know what your doing with it. Is that pinewood Sporting ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N1ck8 Posted April 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 I have found a company called A1 decoy on ebay, has anyone used or own one of there magnets. im not sure whether to buy a 2 arm or 4.... They do the 4 arm with battery and controler for around 120/140 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motty Posted April 3, 2012 Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 In my experience, 4 arm magnets are unnecessary. I don't think i'd pay any more than about £70 for a magnet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuart7166 Posted April 3, 2012 Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 Hi, I just got from AA Decoys for £45 inc battery, it was recommended by another PW Memeber. I saw it in action when i went out with him did the job. Hope Helpful Stuart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointer Posted April 3, 2012 Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 Mate of mine bought himself an AA decoys magnet as he was on a budget and it does the job really well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N1ck8 Posted April 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 Hi, I just got from AA Decoys for £45 inc battery, it was recommended by another PW Memeber. I saw it in action when i went out with him did the job. Hope Helpful Stuart Does this have telescopic arms on it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan-250 Posted April 3, 2012 Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 I find AA decoys bang on, haven't got the rotary but other orders have been next day, and not a thing wrong yet. Id recommend them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuart7166 Posted April 4, 2012 Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 No there fixed, may be worth asking for advise from other PW memebers of the arm requirments Sorry cant more help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaxiDriver Posted April 4, 2012 Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 I bought a cheap one off thebay and the first time out, whilst lifting it out of the car the handle on the bag snapped (poorly stitched) And when it revolves, the piece that screws ontop the motor that the arms fit to, screws itself off and the arms fall to the floor. Im hoping a bit of superglue/threadlock will sort this out, and the bag can be restitched (Good ol' Mum) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noxop666 Posted April 4, 2012 Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 andy moss contact tel no 07850 524253 top man to deal with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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