captainhastings Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 Hi I have a new permission on a field of sown maze. At one end I can set my hide but 350 yards (paced out) up the other end is a dual carriageway in my line of site. Am I safe too fire towards it ? Up one side of the field is a minor road so my options are a bit limited Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 Hi I have a new permission on a field of sown maze. At one end I can set my hide but 350 yards (paced out) up the other end is a dual carriageway in my line of site. Am I safe too fire towards it ? Up one side of the field is a minor road so my options are a bit limited Thank you Yep, but to err on the side of caution I'd call it No 6 tops and avoid shooting in a strong tail wind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainhastings Posted May 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 mmm sounds bit dodgy I have a 20 gauge and no5. Might not be worth it. The dual carriageway is raised so chances are birds would be directly in line with traffic so I might forget it unfortunately Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poontang Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 Hi I have a new permission on a field of sown maze. At one end I can set my hide but 350 yards (paced out) Not the best way to measure it. Use the measuring tool on Google Earth to give you a better idea of the real distance, you can make an informed decision from that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainhastings Posted May 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 (edited) Not the best way to measure it. Use the measuring tool on Google Earth to give you a better idea of the real distance, you can make an informed decision from that. That was a good idea thank you. 358 down too 297 at the narrowest point so that is that then Edited May 30, 2012 by captainhastings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 whats the spread going to be at 300 yds you will be lucky to hit a car at that distance, even if it does it will only be like fly hitting the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainhastings Posted May 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 Not a clue too be honest just trying do things by the book getting overly cautious in me old age maybe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter.123 Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 Ahh don't worry about it, we have all got dodgy fields just be sensible and pick the safest shots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet1747 Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 whats the spread going to be at 300 yds you will be lucky to hit a car at that distance, even if it does it will only be like fly hitting the car. Can't hit pigeons at 50 yard so no chance a car at 300 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleeh Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 Post a Google maps image of the field and we'll all give you advise best we can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainhastings Posted May 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 Thank you link here http://binged.it/MbjZaI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 if you switch to 6's and you restrict your shooting a tiny bit you will be absolutely legal. In reality any shot taken is unlikely to hit the road unless you have a serious wind behind you and the energy will be next to nothing. When we are out beating when you are in front of the guns and the shot lands on you its a bit like rain certainly not painful and really I can't remember any getting anywhere near that range. You could if you want not shoot at a 45 degree angle and either wait for birds to be closer and lower or as they come over the top of you to reduce the chances even further but in reality you are using a shotgun not a mortar. Most claygrounds have 300 yards as a rough limit for safe fallout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Mule Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 whats the spread going to be at 300 yds you will be lucky to hit a car at that distance, even if it does it will only be like fly hitting the car. Ever rode a motorbike? A fly in the eye hurts! I really don't fancy a shotty pellet in the eye. Don't take the chance mate, it's not worth someone's life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 I would shoot it with caution . Why not shoot it with your back to the duel carriageway ? Harnser . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainhastings Posted May 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 the birds are at the bottom but it would be a better choice. Thanks for the replies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Mule Posted June 1, 2012 Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 I would shoot it with caution . Why not shoot it with your back to the duel carriageway ? Harnser . Dual? Maybe you're spelling is better actually ;0) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted June 1, 2012 Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 Ever rode a motorbike? A fly in the eye hurts! I really don't fancy a shotty pellet in the eye. Don't take the chance mate, it's not worth someone's life. Sorry no i have been on a few but never owned one, If it hurts then eye wear protection. It doesnt have to be a shotty pellet, a Bumble bee could cause you to loose your sight thats a dam site heavier than a pellet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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