ChrisAsh Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 I always think using lamps is a poor quality way of shooting, to me they should have the skill and patience to shoot without lamps or give it a miss, defiantly not a sport to boost about if the shooter can see the target but the target has no chance to see them. Just like going wildfowling with a loaf of bread and then shooting them when they feed on it at your local duck pond When did Lamping actually start in the UK, and how did they manage before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spandit Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 If you are shooting to control vermin, the greater advantage you can orchestrate the better. Not as much skill as stalking in daylight, I agree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowmonster Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 What's your thoughts on night vision then ?. Lamping didn't set off as a pastime or sport but a means to an end you've obviously never been involved with the keepering side of things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 It can be almost impossible to shoot safely at night without a lamp (or night vision equipment), also the usual quarry are more active at night than in the daytime. Not everyone can afford, or needs NV , so a lamp does the job just as well. Remember, we are talking about vermin shooting. My grandfather used a torch when running dogs at night and with a gun, he was a shepherd and his quarry was mainly foxes. Before torches became available, I assume he would have relied on snares for fox control, apart from the daytime hunting with hounds, or den digging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 if there wasnt any lamping, i think there would be quite a few foxs about lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperfection Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 Since i cannot see in the dark and am not equipped with sonar,a lamp bolted to the top of my rifle is the obvious way of thwarting my disability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennett Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 Unfortunately we dont all go rabbit shooting or foxing for fun or sport, while it is very romantic to go and stalk one or 2 rabbits at dusk it doesnt keep the farmer happy when every field is mown off for 30 yds from the hedge. Shot around 1400 in 2 yrs with a lamp and .22lr and just starting to make inroads! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davyo Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 (edited) Farmers want numbers it pest control at the end of the day not sport.If I didnt bag up the farmer would get in someone who would.Lamping now has took a back seat following the introduction of NV.I can do a what I call the round robin on one of my perms.I can walk into field 1 and shoot 10 out of 10 and come back to the same field an hr later and bag another 10.That didnt happen when I used lamps it would be 1 or poss 2 out of 10. Farmers dont want a casual shooter they want you their twice a week if not more.I dont do it sombody else will. Edited December 13, 2013 by Davyo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
castletyne Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 I always think using lamps is a poor quality way of shooting, to me they should have the skill and patience to shoot without lamps or give it a miss, defiantly not a sport to boost about if the shooter can see the target but the target has no chance to see them. Just like going wildfowling with a loaf of bread and then shooting them when they feed on it at your local duck pond When did Lamping actually start in the UK, and how did they manage before I dont class lamping as a sport sometimes i dont even get out the car Its done for vermin control and because i enjoy it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin lad Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 poor quality way of shooting lol you obviously don't do it for pest control then colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebarrels Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 (edited) I always think using lamps is a poor quality way of shooting, to me they should have the skill and patience to shoot without lamps or give it a miss, defiantly not a sport to boost about if the shooter can see the target but the target has no chance to see them. Just like going wildfowling with a loaf of bread and then shooting them when they feed on it at your local duck pond When did Lamping actually start in the UK, and how did they manage before If it bothers you that much,sign your perms over to me and I will sort them for you get that lamp out and get the ****ers shot BB Edited December 13, 2013 by Bluebarrels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeonblasterian Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 I always wear something bright at night so be safe be seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 Lamping properly is a skill and far from easy, certainly foxing it's far from light them up and shoot, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davyo Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 (edited) To shoot without lamps/nv you would still need to be stealth by keeping the wind in your faceand keeping concealed.In theory not letting your quary see you if you stalk right,so you are doing what we do with NV exept we are in the dark.So stalking also must be unfair as the quarry cant see you?Or do you stand in the middle of the field in a bright pink wansey with symbles strapped to you knees with the wind at your back stinking of paco reban, now that would be fair. Edited December 13, 2013 by Davyo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hambone Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 To shoot without lamps/nv you would still need to be stealth by keeping the wind in your faceand keeping concealed.In theory not letting your quary see you if you stalk right,so you are doing what we do with NV exept we are in the dark.So stalking also must be unfair as the quarry cant see you?Or do you stand in the middle of the field in a bright pink wansey with symbles strapped to you knees with the wind at your back stinking of paco reban, now that would be fair. It's that time of year so no paco reban, make it Brut 33 on the 25th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davyo Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 It's that time of year so no paco reban, make it Brut 33 on the 25th. How old are you lol,thats a blast from the past,that would poss work on the rabbits cos they would wana come out and have a laugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hambone Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 How old are you lol,thats a blast from the past,that would poss work on the rabbits cos they would wana come out and have a laugh. Been around the block once or twice and buzzing of Brut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 I always think using lamps is a poor quality way of shooting, to me they should have the skill and patience to shoot without lamps or give it a miss, defiantly not a sport to boost about if the shooter can see the target but the target has no chance to see them. Just like going wildfowling with a loaf of bread and then shooting them when they feed on it at your local duck pond When did Lamping actually start in the UK, and how did they manage before So, why are you not still throwing stones at your quarry, using the latest engineering and technology with rifle, ammo, scopes, etc is fine, but then lighting up the quarry is cheating?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davyo Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 Been around the block once or twice and buzzing of Brut. Just been on ebay,brut vintage soap on a rope $37,jesus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin lad Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 Been around the block once or twice and buzzing of Brut. old spice for me colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 In the past it was other technology they used instead of lamps. Snares, gins, poison... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hambone Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 old spice for me colin da da da, da da da etc Old Spice Theme song - YouTube this is class And it's the mark of a man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 Certainly happened as soon as battery operated torches came available. In the 70s and 8o's we used spotlights for rally cars blaked out sections of the beam to narrow it or fitted cowls, home made handles and a canvass rucksack containing a motor bike battery ( they burn a few coats and me mums lino in the kitchen ). Its still a skill, go with someone who can then someone who cannot and there is a cavernous difference! Sport? depends but at times and places its essential. I shouldn't lamp in Summer the night is too short and much can be done at dusk and the early dawn. Lamping with a team of two lurchers that know the job is totally awesome and I admit I miss it a lot on Rabbits and fox, hares are crazy dumb in the lamp though and are best left alone. If the law changes back you can bet I am having another In the past it was other technology they used instead of lamps.Snares, gins, poison... very true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonker Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 old spice for me colin I've always used Old Spice, but I don't think it smells the same nowadays! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddy Funker Posted December 19, 2013 Report Share Posted December 19, 2013 I always think using lamps is a poor quality way of shooting, to me they should have the skill and patience to shoot without lamps or give it a miss, defiantly not a sport to boost about if the shooter can see the target but the target has no chance to see them. Just like going wildfowling with a loaf of bread and then shooting them when they feed on it at your local duck pond When did Lamping actually start in the UK, and how did they manage before That's quite a blanket statement mate, have you been lamping? What makes you think the quarry can't see you? You're shining a light at them that they can clearly see. You can't just shine a lamp onto a bunny then stomp within range, the myth that they freeze in lamp light is certainly something I've ever seen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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