motty Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 I was invited to shoot a rape stubble by my mate David. It was hammered back in March and I predicted we could get a good shoot now that the crop was gone. I suggested that it might be a good idea to shoot the field yesterday as today's weather forecast was for some heavy rain. When I arrived at the field at 8.30 am yesterday to work out the best spot, the field (split by a dry ditch) was being worked on. I sat and watched and then chose our spot. We had to wait for the tractor to finish work where we wanted to be, but we were in no rush. Eventually I built the hide on the side of the bank. It stood out, but I was confident the pigeons wouldn't be afraid of it. A good pattern of various decoys were placed out. We used flocked shells and full bodied, neoprene pros, fuds and sillosocks. A magnet was deployed to one side of the pattern. The action was slow to start and I expected it. Another magnet was added and also a floater and some angels. I have been off form of late, but I shot really well yesterday. Anything in and around the decoys was not missed and I took on and killed some nice long rangers. I used some of the 'Proper cartridges' 32gm 6. They did a good job. I also used some Clever Mirage 28gm 7. These are only £38 a slab and I must admit they seem a very consistent cartridge and killed excellently with 1/2 choke. My shooting partner is a relative beginner and did not shoot too well. We both managed to shoot a 2-for-1, mine was especially pleasing as I waited for one pigeon to catch up with his mate. We plodded along mostly and I thought we would do well to kill 50, but we carried on until around 6pm and killed 103. . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 A good day motty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruity Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 Well done a good bag and pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 (edited) Well done , another good bag , seems you have now turned the dissapointing harvest around. Bunnage is going tio be so dissapointed in you :lol: Edited August 2, 2014 by fenboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty* Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 Well done motty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aga man Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 Well shot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 Good ole boy.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuy Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 Nice mate, like the hide did the job didn't it tidy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stugarford Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 Well done Motty .Nice when you hit a ton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motty Posted August 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 Well done , another good bag , seems you have now turned the dissapointing harvest around. Bunnage is going tio be so dissapointed in you :lol: Let's hope so. Birds are now starting to turn up where I expect them, so that's good. There were several hundred today on the rape field you shot on Monday. The farmer started discing it today, but the birds may remain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yickdaz Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 good bag bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeon controller Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 Well done , great result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stugarford Posted August 3, 2014 Report Share Posted August 3, 2014 I was invited to shoot a rape stubble by my mate David. It was hammered back in March and I predicted we could get a good shoot now that the crop was gone. I suggested that it might be a good idea to shoot the field yesterday as today's weather forecast was for some heavy rain. When I arrived at the field at 8.30 am yesterday to work out the best spot, the field (split by a dry ditch) was being worked on. I sat and watched and then chose our spot. We had to wait for the tractor to finish work where we wanted to be, but we were in no rush. Eventually I built the hide on the side of the bank. It stood out, but I was confident the pigeons wouldn't be afraid of it. A good pattern of various decoys were placed out. We used flocked shells and full bodied, neoprene pros, fuds and sillosocks. A magnet was deployed to one side of the pattern. The action was slow to start and I expected it. Another magnet was added and also a floater and some angels. I have been off form of late, but I shot really well yesterday. Anything in and around the decoys was not missed and I took on and killed some nice long rangers. I used some of the 'Proper cartridges' 32gm 6. They did a good job. I also used some Clever Mirage 28gm 7. These are only £38 a slab and I must admit they seem a very consistent cartridge and killed excellently with 1/2 choke. My shooting partner is a relative beginner and did not shoot too well. We both managed to shoot a 2-for-1, mine was especially pleasing as I waited for one pigeon to catch up with his mate. We plodded along mostly and I thought we would do well to kill 50, but we carried on until around 6pm and killed 103. . . Motty just wondering where do you get your cheap cartridges from .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveyg Posted August 3, 2014 Report Share Posted August 3, 2014 nice one motty,nice write up and pics..good stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holloway Posted August 3, 2014 Report Share Posted August 3, 2014 Just out of interest when the pigeon were hammering the rape in March did anyone shoot decent bags then ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted August 3, 2014 Report Share Posted August 3, 2014 Let's hope so. Birds are now starting to turn up where I expect them, so that's good. There were several hundred today on the rape field you shot on Monday. The farmer started discing it today, but the birds may remain. Typical , they would be easier to decoy once its disced I would have thought as that stubble was quite long . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motty Posted August 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2014 (edited) Just out of interest when the pigeon were hammering the rape in March did anyone shoot decent bags then ? We had trouble finding out who the field belonged to. By the time the permission was granted, the pigeons had moved to pastures new. Motty just wondering where do you get your cheap cartridges from .... I get them from Whaplode, quite often. Cecil is one of the cheapest anywhere. I have been getting some Trust 28gm 6 for £40 for 250 at Ovington ( a bit far for you). Edited August 3, 2014 by motty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halight Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 Cracking mate. Looks.like the dog enjoyed himself too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdsallpl Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 Thanks Motty, I really appreciate the posts with pictures showing the decoy layout and hide set up. We can all learn from these. So often guys only show the bag. I'm interested in how you achieved it and these photos really help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimfireboy Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 We'll done motty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdsallpl Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 Hi Motty, I counted 44 decoys in your pattern, approximately how many were dead birds? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motty Posted August 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 Hi Motty, I counted 44 decoys in your pattern, approximately how many were dead birds? Thanks The photo didn't show the whole pattern. I would say we started with at least 40 artificial decoys and I reckon around 40-50 dead birds were added once they were shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eccles Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 Well done great result. atb Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reeceknight Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 Good shooting mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh man Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 We had trouble finding out who the field belonged to. By the time the permission was granted, the pigeons had moved to pastures new. I get them from Whaplode, quite often. Cecil is one of the cheapest anywhere. I have been getting some Trust 28gm 6 for £40 for 250 at Ovington ( a bit far for you). Motty did you know the game dealers is about 2 miles from Paddy Woods at Ovington , the last cartridges I got from him were the Trust 30gm 6s at £180 a 1000, quite a good shell, just wondered if you knew Bambridge is just round the corner as I sometimes drop my pigeons off and then go and get my cartridges , it save a bit of running about and give you more time for shooting .....cant be bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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