steveyg Posted November 20, 2014 Report Share Posted November 20, 2014 I was kindly offered a half gun in my local syndicate for this season and Saturday is our first day... I have only ever shot at a beaters day before so I am really looking forward to meeting everyone and hopefully bagging a few for the pot. Big thank you to Jdog and Pickerup for their advice and tips. Be safe and sporting will be my main priority (the latter will be the most challenging...haven't shot for ages so I will want to have a go at everything ) The weather isn't looking great however it will not interfere with the enjoyment of the day....should I set myself a target?? I would be happy with a brace . It will be another step in my learning curve in this great sport of ours.. I will let you know how I get on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul taylor Posted November 20, 2014 Report Share Posted November 20, 2014 Good attitude Stevyg. Hope you have a great time mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted November 20, 2014 Report Share Posted November 20, 2014 Steve, here is your "TARGET"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveyg Posted November 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2014 Steve, here is your "TARGET"! Cheers TC.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted November 20, 2014 Report Share Posted November 20, 2014 Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted November 20, 2014 Report Share Posted November 20, 2014 Relax and enjoy the day, as I'm sure you will. Take on only sporting birds (those at a decent height/range) and leave birds that look as though they will make a better shot for another gun and be safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted November 20, 2014 Report Share Posted November 20, 2014 Enjoy your day , a long time since I have shot driven pheasant ( cant afford it on paupers wages) dont shoot you neighbours birds , dont shoot low flyers and dont swing through the line , and you will be welcomed back ! Oh and try not to look a complete numpty by missing them all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveyg Posted November 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2014 Enjoy your day , a long time since I have shot driven pheasant ( cant afford it on paupers wages) dont shoot you neighbours birds , dont shoot low flyers and dont swing through the line , and you will be welcomed back ! Oh and try not to look a complete numpty by missing them all looking a numpty is my biggest concern.... hey ho....at least they are a little bigger than the pesky pigeon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenholland Posted November 20, 2014 Report Share Posted November 20, 2014 just soak up the day, go with the flow, and enjoy yourself, you will fine. ....kenbo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pesky pigeon Posted November 20, 2014 Report Share Posted November 20, 2014 Looking a numpty is my biggest concern.... hey ho....(at least they are a little bigger than the pesky pigeon) Only just bigger than me steve. Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuy Posted November 20, 2014 Report Share Posted November 20, 2014 Just enjoy the day, be sporting , and courteous, and above all enjoy the social aspect of a day on the pheasants! I always enjoy the banter as well as the shooting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveyg Posted November 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2014 Looking a numpty is my biggest concern.... hey ho....(at least they are a little bigger than the pesky pigeon) Only just bigger than me steve. Lol sorry pesky... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoot and be safe Posted November 20, 2014 Report Share Posted November 20, 2014 Don't set any targets as you might become stressed and it will ruin your day if you don't connect with any. A lot will depend on how many birds the shoot has put down, on the numbers that get shot. I'm sure the other guns will advise you on what is sporting and what is not. If it's a beat one stand one you could maybe ask a friendly gun to stand with you and show you the ropes. The only advice I can offer is go with a open mind, enjoy a safe days shooting and expect a lot of banter. Don't be afraid to ask questions, we all had to start out ourselves at some point. If you connect with a "low" bird. Stretch the range for your next. Have a great day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mighty Prawn Posted November 21, 2014 Report Share Posted November 21, 2014 Enjoy the day, its my first season and week one I fired one shot and missed which was not a good start but since then I've had 3, 12 and 6 in following weeks and am delighted with my season Keep us posted The first one is the best! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveyg Posted November 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2014 cheers Lads some great advice as always...! hopefully a few pics to follow.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12boreblue Posted November 21, 2014 Report Share Posted November 21, 2014 Re target....don't shoot them on the ground! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camojohn Posted November 21, 2014 Report Share Posted November 21, 2014 Does a good pigeon shooter make a good Pheasant shooter or is it a whole new ball game? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moor man Posted November 21, 2014 Report Share Posted November 21, 2014 Good luck tomorrow, be safe and be lucky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pickerup Posted November 21, 2014 Report Share Posted November 21, 2014 looking a numpty is my biggest concern.... hey ho....at least they are a little bigger than the pesky pigeon If you as much as ruffle a feather on one of those pheasants ive been looking after for the last few months, your next stand will be on the island outside the barley mow in studley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackpowder Posted November 22, 2014 Report Share Posted November 22, 2014 Does a good pigeon shooter make a good Pheasant shooter or is it a whole new ball game? I think a good pigeon Shot will excel at most other species we encounter, but I am told that driven grouse are a whole new ballgame. Blackpowder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted November 22, 2014 Report Share Posted November 22, 2014 Enjoy your day , a long time since I have shot driven pheasant ( cant afford it on paupers wages) dont shoot you neighbours birds , dont shoot low flyers and dont swing through the line , and you will be welcomed back ! Oh and try not to look a complete numpty by missing them all Why ? If you no your neighbor it can be fun Just remember safe shots are welcomed back go have some fun but be safe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoot and be safe Posted November 22, 2014 Report Share Posted November 22, 2014 Why ? If you no your neighbor it can be fun Just remember safe shots are welcomed back go have some fun but be safe We do have fun on our little shoot don't we magman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted November 22, 2014 Report Share Posted November 22, 2014 We do have fun on our little shoot don't we magman I we do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moor man Posted November 24, 2014 Report Share Posted November 24, 2014 To steveyg; Well?? How did you get on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveyg Posted November 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2014 To steveyg; Well?? How did you get on? new post in sporting pics: This shooting lark is good fun.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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