Norfolk Ern Posted May 13, 2013 Report Share Posted May 13, 2013 Had a great first day out on a hard hit corner of a rape field with my new A300 Outlander and I have to say it is a cracking gun. Got off to a good start with 3 kills for 3 shots, then shot like a muppet missing about 5 or 6 straight. After that, I got in my stride and carried on knocking them out of the sky. I didn't have great expectations for the day as most of the woodies in my area are floating around the hedgerows & trees eating the fresh buds, however 25 woodies, plus one corvid picked was a good result. Attached a pic of my son Tom with the gun & bag. He enjoyed the day as much as I did. Although we didn't get any sitters that he could ping off with his air rifle, he enjoyed picking the birds and setting them out in the decoy pattern. It's a pity I didn't notice it sooner, but his cap had flicked up Norman Wisdom style! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxy bingo Posted May 13, 2013 Report Share Posted May 13, 2013 by gum your new gun is nearly bigger than you mate enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APV Posted May 13, 2013 Report Share Posted May 13, 2013 Well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norfolk Ern Posted May 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2013 That's my son Foxy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mace1966 Posted May 13, 2013 Report Share Posted May 13, 2013 well done pal i was gona get myself a 300 but decided on a sx3 in the end but my son is getting one would you say its a good gun mate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveyg Posted May 13, 2013 Report Share Posted May 13, 2013 Quality time..! great bag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aga man Posted May 13, 2013 Report Share Posted May 13, 2013 decent bag there mate. looks like you lad is ready for a 410 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dean44 Posted May 13, 2013 Report Share Posted May 13, 2013 well done both Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norfolk Ern Posted May 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2013 Hi Mace, I was considering a number of guns as I have always shot a side by side. Had a gook look around at all makes but for the price and quality, I couldn't really pass up the A300. I wasn't worried about loads of engraving or bells & whistles, I wanted something that was a good tool. It is beautifully balanced, low recoil, shoots where you point it and excellent value for money. I thought I'd try it with the 1/2 choke it is supplied with and I think it is a good choice at the ranges I shoot at whilst decoying. Only put about 40 shots of 32g cartridges through it so far and it is noticeably smoother already. So far so good, I'd certainly recommend one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the pigeon man Posted May 13, 2013 Report Share Posted May 13, 2013 by gum your new gun is nearly bigger than you mate enjoy Great pictures !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norfolk Ern Posted May 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2013 Hi aga man, I think a .410 will suit him soon, but he has just started with an air rifle and I'd like to get him really gun safe before moving onto shotguns. So far he's been very good and careful and has been told he has to prove himself over the coming months leading up to his birthday. His birthday surprise will be some shooting lessons to get him started and we'll progress from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aga man Posted May 13, 2013 Report Share Posted May 13, 2013 Hi aga man, I think a .410 will suit him soon, but he has just started with an air rifle and I'd like to get him really gun safe before moving onto shotguns. So far he's been very good and careful and has been told he has to prove himself over the coming months leading up to his birthday. His birthday surprise will be some shooting lessons to get him started and we'll progress from there. a very level headed approach there mate. makes perfect sense to me. i hope your lad enjoys his shooting and stays with it. my lad is eleven and has done some shooting with the 410. but he still prefers the air rifle at the moment. it will be interesting to see if my lad stays with shooting through the coming years. i hope he does. atb aga man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norfolk Ern Posted May 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2013 a very level headed approach there mate. makes perfect sense to me. i hope your lad enjoys his shooting and stays with it. my lad is eleven and has done some shooting with the 410. but he still prefers the air rifle at the moment. it will be interesting to see if my lad stays with shooting through the coming years. i hope he does. atb aga man. He's pretty keen and always gets somewhat excited as the weekend approaches, so I hope it continues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camokid Posted May 14, 2013 Report Share Posted May 14, 2013 my too girls have the same jack pike coats lol lovely pic bet he had a cracking day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxy bingo Posted May 14, 2013 Report Share Posted May 14, 2013 That's my son Foxy! i guessed that mate i was just having a bit of fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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