oowee Posted May 14, 2016 Report Share Posted May 14, 2016 (edited) Only one week to go now before leaving Somerset in the heart of the beloved EU ( ) to Bloemfontein to shoot pigeons, geese, ducks and franklin. Inspired by the bags of PC and driven by the lack of pigeons over here thought I would try for a few bags over there. I have been warned that the second shot is the hardest as the birds jink all over the place. Better make sure my first shot is in. Looking forward to the experience through Richard Mumford cant wait and bag is half packed. Anyone been? Tips are welcome. Hopefully there is some sort of internet and I can keep you posted. Edited May 14, 2016 by oowee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandalf Posted May 14, 2016 Report Share Posted May 14, 2016 Enjoy my friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted May 14, 2016 Report Share Posted May 14, 2016 Have a great time 😊 Can't wait to hear your story All the best Of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted May 14, 2016 Report Share Posted May 14, 2016 Sounds awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted May 14, 2016 Report Share Posted May 14, 2016 Let us know how you get on. Have fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeon controller Posted May 14, 2016 Report Share Posted May 14, 2016 Don't forget to lay them out in straight lines?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted May 14, 2016 Report Share Posted May 14, 2016 Mates went last year [/url They had a good time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7daysinaweek Posted May 14, 2016 Report Share Posted May 14, 2016 by my calculation i would estimate exactly 945 birds in that pic, how close am I ? Have a brilliant time owee atb 7diaw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted May 14, 2016 Report Share Posted May 14, 2016 by my calculation i would estimate exactly 945 birds in that pic, how close am I ? Have a brilliant time owee atb 7diaw Add another 350 ish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimfire4969 Posted May 14, 2016 Report Share Posted May 14, 2016 Make sure you let us know how you get on. Something I am interested in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scobydog Posted May 14, 2016 Report Share Posted May 14, 2016 Have a good time oowee and do keep us informed about how you get on. S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les*1066 Posted May 14, 2016 Report Share Posted May 14, 2016 Don't forget that it's coming to the end of Autumn down in Bloem, so take something warm to wear - just in case. Hopefully you won't need it, but ............................. ! Enjoy the shooting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted May 17, 2016 Report Share Posted May 17, 2016 (edited) Enjoy but take plenty of ear protection as that Mumfords sons are canny chanters but their singing may wear a bit after a while Enjoy yourself and watchout for crawly critters in the bush. Edited May 17, 2016 by figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotslad Posted May 17, 2016 Report Share Posted May 17, 2016 If it is a similar set up to argentinia and depending the size of ur bags expecting, possibly i'd ask if u can hire a Semi auto 20g, be lighter recoiling so u can enjoy ur whole trip. Know/have heard off folk going out to arg and having a cracking 1st day but injuring they're shoulder so much with recoil firing a normal OU and not enjoying rest of week just as much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbit_stu Posted May 17, 2016 Report Share Posted May 17, 2016 Sounds fantastic. I'm split between Arg and Africa so I'm looking forward to hearing how you get on. Have a fantastic time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted May 17, 2016 Report Share Posted May 17, 2016 Think I would prefer Africa for the variety of quarry. Sounds fantastic. I'm split between Arg and Africa so I'm looking forward to hearing how you get on. Have a fantastic time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbit_stu Posted May 17, 2016 Report Share Posted May 17, 2016 Think I would prefer Africa for the variety of quarry. I'm certainly leaning that way, also the shorter flight and friendly time zone. Got a few years until my big birthday so plenty of time to do my research. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJW Posted May 29, 2016 Report Share Posted May 29, 2016 (edited) Have a great time, is Africa the same price or less expensive than Argentina? Please post some pics if poss! I'd love to go some day. Edited May 29, 2016 by OJW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowbeast Posted May 29, 2016 Report Share Posted May 29, 2016 Enjoy it. Bloem is about 5hours from where I live. Which airport are you flying in to? Most places and private houses have WiFi, just chat to the owner. Not all places have large data bundles so just check before you stream anything. In South Africa we have warm days and cool nights. Last July my wife was in the UK (Devon) for a wedding. It was 17'C over there and 31'C here in winter so maybe pack longs,boots, short and long sleeve shirts and a nice warm jacket for early mornings and sitting around the fire at night. Bloem is a decent sized town so don't stress if you forgot anything. Enjoy your Pound, it goes a long way against our rand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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