Andrew86 Posted July 8, 2014 Report Share Posted July 8, 2014 I am struggling to find the best seat to use for decoying. I much prefer standing to shoot but if you are out all day it is nice to at least sit down when waiting for the birds to come in. Obviously i still need to see out the top of the hide/net for incoming birds and want minimal movement when going from sitting to standing. What do you all use and find to be the best? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RED BEARD Posted July 8, 2014 Report Share Posted July 8, 2014 I find everything is to low to get up quickly enough. I find everything is to low to get up quickly enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye Posted July 8, 2014 Report Share Posted July 8, 2014 Contact Paul Hart he's a member on here has a site called the pigeon shooter he does good seats and they are strong, they have to be to carry my weight.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted July 8, 2014 Report Share Posted July 8, 2014 Swivel top bucket, or if can drive to your intend hide position, an office chair with the casters removed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted July 8, 2014 Report Share Posted July 8, 2014 I use two seats. Where the ground is reasonably flat I use one of these, http://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/topic/220178-bergara-folding-shooting-seat-l67/ and where the ground id seriously sloping, or I have a limited area to put the "foot" of my seat, I use one of these, http://www.ukshootwarehouse.com/?products_id=5786 . Both are very strong seats with a large area for your rear and both are height adjustable , which is IMO the weakness with the swivel drum seat, or the cheapo camping chairs that are out there.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr pigeon Posted July 8, 2014 Report Share Posted July 8, 2014 Had every seat going and found begara ? Is the way forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzab Posted July 8, 2014 Report Share Posted July 8, 2014 I was given a small steel old ink barrel. Purchased a jack pyke camo padded lid and its a beauty. Easy to stand up from, has decent carry handle and I put netting rolled up inside it. Ideal. And owes me about a tenner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Essex Hunter Posted July 8, 2014 Report Share Posted July 8, 2014 I am struggling to find the best seat to use for decoying. I much prefer standing to shoot but if you are out all day it is nice to at least sit down when waiting for the birds to come in. Obviously i still need to see out the top of the hide/net for incoming birds and want minimal movement when going from sitting to standing. What do you all use and find to be the best? Thanks I make/modify my shooting seats as I have found that not one seat will do all....as for bucket seats they are about as much use as an ash tray on a motor bike.... I make a point of looking through my net, wait until the bird is committed then move...If I can shoot it sitting then I will TEH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew86 Posted July 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2014 Shall have a look into the Bergara seat as that seems very good. Many others used that? Have seen a few people using the office chair but if i have to walk in then it's just not that easy to carry. Thanks for the tips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stevo Posted July 8, 2014 Report Share Posted July 8, 2014 Shall have a look into the Bergara seat as that seems very good. Many others used that? Have seen a few people using the office chair but if i have to walk in then it's just not that easy to carry. Thanks for the tips. I use one and love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE MEK Posted July 8, 2014 Report Share Posted July 8, 2014 Tried a few but the bergara is the one for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caddyman Posted July 9, 2014 Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 I have tried several others - Bergara by a country mile - fantastic bit of kit http://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/topic/220178-bergara-stag-folding-shooting-seat-l67/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mat Posted July 9, 2014 Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 A good seat needs to be the right height to keep your backside above your knees! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harpoonlouis Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 Made from a surveyors tripod and a lazy susan roller bearing. Can shoot standing by raising up the seat until I just step forward when shooting. http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g341/harpoonlouis/pigeonstool.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davyo Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 I use a plastering bucket from B&Q, its perfect as my bum is above my knees when sitting,plus I get all my fuds and a net inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RED BEARD Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 Made from a surveyors tripod and a lazy susan roller bearing. Can shoot standing by raising up the seat until I just step forward when shooting. http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g341/harpoonlouis/pigeonstool.jpg good idea that,think i might try that. thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew86 Posted July 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 Thanks for the different ideas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbw1shrops Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 I'm thinking of getting an idleback shotgun chair not cheap at £180 but I've got a touch of sciatica and after spending the best part of a day in a hide I really suffer the next day and this seat looks and sounds the part not sure about carrying it for any amount of time though. I think this seat fits your description but maybe can't justify the price. Atb Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimlet Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 (edited) Does anyone use an actual shooting stick, the traditional one like this, I mean: I don't mind whether I sit or stand for shooting but I need to be able to do both if I'm going to be comfortable for any length of time. Trouble is hide netting set for most seats will be too low for standing and vice versa. I know they look a bit Colonel Bagshott but a shooting stick might be a good compromise height wise and allow standing and sitting shots to be taken more easily. Easy to carry too. I'm tempted to give one a try as long as they allow you to swing round with the shot. Edited July 22, 2014 by Gimlet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 I used to use the classic three legged fold up stool, and the 'bin' seat atop the bin our nets are kept in but it plays hell with my sciatica after a few hours. I now use a fold up aluminium chair which is grand as I don't always need to get up to shoot, and in those quiet times I can lean back and enjoy the scenery. Mate has got sick of balancing on stools also, and has just bought himself an aluminium chair. Maybe its an age thing, but it's also much more comfortable, and I can now be comfortable for hours and hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuy Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 Had every seat going and found begara ? Is the way forward. same here tried many others and these are superb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted August 1, 2014 Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 Contact Paul Hart he's a member on here has a site called the pigeon shooter he does good seats and they are strong, they have to be to carry my weight.. How do you find standing up to take your shots or do you stay sitting. I tried one when Kdubya got his and found it about six inches to low for me, spins well and sturdy enough just to low for me to keep jumping up from. Figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitebridges Posted August 1, 2014 Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 Another Bergara seat fan here. Best shooting seat i've ever used. http://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/topic/220178-bergara-stag-folding-shooting-seat-l67/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye Posted August 1, 2014 Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 Hi Figgy the height is OK for me real easy to stand to shoot if you want to.. I prefer to shoot sitting far less hassle.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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