Fredwalton Posted November 1, 2016 Report Share Posted November 1, 2016 I bumped into a game keeper today and we got chatting. He told me there was a place in his syndicate, it's a small shoot walk one shoot one etc with 4 days this season. He said they can shoot from 10 birds to 50 birds he also said it includes pest control all year round so pigeons crows rabbits etc. The cost is 450. I'm desperate for some game shooting but due to a new born baby can't justify spending hundreds of pounds on just one day so this offers sounds good to me but wanted to know what others thought? Tbanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catamong Posted November 1, 2016 Report Share Posted November 1, 2016 How come you only plan on shooting for one day..? Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver pigeon69 Posted November 1, 2016 Report Share Posted November 1, 2016 IMO it seems a little bit on the expensive side( if its 20 guns?). if your shooting 4 x 1/2 days(walk one, stand one) and each day, the bag is 50, then 200 birds over 4 days. 200 birds by 20 guns is 10 each. Works out at £45 per bird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fredwalton Posted November 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2016 Sorry I meant if I paid for a peg on a single day elsewhere IMO it seems a little bit on the expensive side( if its 20 guns?). if your shooting 4 x 1/2 days(walk one, stand one) and each day, the bag is 50, then 200 birds over 4 days. 200 birds by 20 guns is 10 each. Works out at £45 per bird. He said there are 8 maybe 10 guns I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuy Posted November 1, 2016 Report Share Posted November 1, 2016 Sounds good to me 4 days game shooting, and all year round pigeon vermin etc.. Ive joined something similar this year , really looking forward to the casual approach of the small syndicate and the banter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver pigeon69 Posted November 1, 2016 Report Share Posted November 1, 2016 Sorry I meant if I paid for a peg on a single day elsewhere He said there are 8 maybe 10 guns I think if its 8 or 10 then that seems fine, and you'll have a lot more fun/banter in a syndicate than on paid days. Plus the off seasons shooting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollieollie Posted November 2, 2016 Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 Good deal i say, would like something similar nearish to me! few shoot days and as much pest control as you like - whats not to like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet1747 Posted November 2, 2016 Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 Never get my head round these as I don't shoot game , you pay £---- to join then you can shoot ten birds do you have to stop when you reach that amount and pay for each one shot as well , not being funny just been a blonde on this one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontbeck Posted November 2, 2016 Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 I'm paying £450 for a similar syndicate shooting 8/ 10 days averaging 50 birds per day. We also have duck ponds where we feed the wild birds and shoot alternate to the pheasant days. Last year I worked out it cost me £20 per visit, 10 days on pheasants and 12 nights on ducks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted November 2, 2016 Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 Seems reasonable. Equivalent to one 150 bird driven day. Certainly worth a punt for one season and see how it goes. The opportunity to shoot vermin/pigeon all year etc has got to be worth that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted November 2, 2016 Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 Fred It's a no brainer, pay up and enjoy the year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted November 2, 2016 Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 Fred It's a no brainer, pay up and enjoy the year! plus 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted November 2, 2016 Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 This. Fred It's a no brainer, pay up and enjoy the year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markm Posted November 2, 2016 Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 I'm paying £450 for a similar syndicate shooting 8/ 10 days averaging 50 birds per day. We also have duck ponds where we feed the wild birds and shoot alternate to the pheasant days. Last year I worked out it cost me £20 per visit, 10 days on pheasants and 12 nights on ducks. Well that it a total bargain. For that price you must be surrounding by big shoots or have 50 members if you're buying birds in. If anyone leaves, give me a shout.......lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontbeck Posted November 2, 2016 Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 Well that it a total bargain. For that price you must be surrounding by big shoots or have 50 members if you're buying birds in. If anyone leaves, give me a shout.......lol All our own birds, no shoots around us, 900 birds down 12 guns. Your right ,absolute bargain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fredwalton Posted November 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 Got the place do looking forward to seeing how it goes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scolopax Posted November 3, 2016 Report Share Posted November 3, 2016 All our own birds, no shoots around us, 900 birds down 12 guns. Your right ,absolute bargain very cheap but doable: 12 guns x £450 = £5400 minus 900 birds at £3.50 bird is £3150 to start with 9 ton wheat say £1200 2 tons pellets £700 I guess the shoot does not pay any rent ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason_ox Posted November 3, 2016 Report Share Posted November 3, 2016 Or if its like ours we get a gun and a half because we supply the land rent free. They purchase the wheat from us and supply the cover seed for us to drill. In return they do all the feeding, medication, pen repairs etc. Mind you a full gun on our shoot is nearly a couple hundred more than what the OP is paying but with the same average bag. Good luck and hope it turns out how you like! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggiegun Posted November 3, 2016 Report Share Posted November 3, 2016 (edited) Or if its like ours we get a gun and a half because we supply the land rent free. They purchase the wheat from us and supply the cover seed for us to drill. In return they do all the feeding, medication, pen repairs etc. Mind you a full gun on our shoot is nearly a couple hundred more than what the OP is paying but with the same average bag. Good luck and hope it turns out how you like! I'm paying £450 for a similar syndicate shooting 8/ 10 days averaging 50 birds per day. We also have duck ponds where we feed the wild birds and shoot alternate to the pheasant days. Last year I worked out it cost me £20 per visit, 10 days on pheasants and 12 nights on ducks. Edited November 3, 2016 by reggiegun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markm Posted November 3, 2016 Report Share Posted November 3, 2016 (edited) very cheap but doable: 12 guns x £450 = £5400 minus 900 birds at £3.50 bird is £3150 to start with 9 ton wheat say £1200 2 tons pellets £700 I guess the shoot does not pay any rent ? Its also very good returns when not surrounded by big shoots. You would also need to take into account medication, maintenance and possible improvements into the finances. Edited November 3, 2016 by markm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisdom Posted November 3, 2016 Report Share Posted November 3, 2016 Seems very reasonable to me depends really what your looking for our now disbanded syndicate didn't go for big bags just good mixed days.We only folded because 75% of the land we shot over was sold and the new owners shot it themselves.Good luck and let us know how you get on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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