Snoozer Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 Been asked by one of my customers to assist in some crowd control at a stable where the pigeons are contaminating the feed with Poooooo. This should be an eye opener as i've never shot any flying Rats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 If there in the rafters and fairly close be careful which pellet you use as you don't want to punch holes in the roof, also watch how the horses react if there getting agitated you will be as well stopping and trying to shoot the pigeons away from the stables they will normally land somewhere close for a look before they dive in. Guessing there freaks so take a bag to dispose of the bodies afterwards and some disposable gloves or find a handy shovel Enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoozer Posted March 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 Thanks for the advise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted March 25, 2017 Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 Just seen I wrote freaks?? Meant freaks, feral S bleedin phone I used to use bisley pest control not even sure if there still around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoozer Posted March 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 lol Yer they be feral, wild, freaks. I'll be guided by the chap that asked as he will be popping at them with me I asked if i needed anything in addition to the canon and he said a lamp with a red filter would be helpful, Damm need a lamping kit by next wednesday lol like that's gonna happen. I'm gonna phone Optic Fire monday and ask nicely if they can express one out to me and fingers crossed. Looking at one of these to start with see how i get on, Don't think this will be a regular thing so don't want to spend to much. https://opticfire.co.uk/collections/opticfire-gun-light-scope-mount-lamping-kits/products/xc-50-deluxe-led-lamping-kit?variant=33378730250 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted March 25, 2017 Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 Pretty sure you could get something cheaper that but while you can lamp rabbits rats foxes not sure if it's legal to use a lamp or artificial illumination to shoot birds, could be wrong but seem to remember something along those lines?? Can you get a head torch with a filter? Or look on here at some of the torch threads £80 seems steep if your not thinking you will use it much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKD Posted March 25, 2017 Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 Pretty sure you could get something cheaper that but while you can lamp rabbits rats foxes not sure if it's legal to use a lamp or artificial illumination to shoot birds, could be wrong but seem to remember something along those lines?? Can you get a head torch with a filter? Or look on here at some of the torch threads £80 seems steep if your not thinking you will use it much Quote taken from the latest GL for England - For feral pigeons only, you can also use: a device to illuminate a target sighting devices for night shooting mirrors, lighting or other dazzling device Hope this helps,,,, and good luck Snoozer As for using a lamp,,,, doesn't the owner have a hand-held lamp you could use and share, and take turns with the shooting ? Only a suggestion for another option Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoozer Posted March 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 Cheersboys all good info for a learner lol Guy i'm going with has a scope mounted lamp with a red filter fitted. I've got a really nice powerful headtorch i used for Carp fishing which i kept, I wonder if i could mock up a red filter to suit ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted March 26, 2017 Report Share Posted March 26, 2017 Thanks JKD every days a school day ☺ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKD Posted March 26, 2017 Report Share Posted March 26, 2017 Thanks JKD every days a school day ☺ No problem Mice! Same for me too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkfanz Posted March 26, 2017 Report Share Posted March 26, 2017 helo snoozer this is what i use for the same job, http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/T20-Led-Hunting-Light-NV-Night-vision-Torch-RED-XML-OSLON-IR850-18650-Battery-/141803131616?var=440906133753&hash=item21042012e0:m:mDwm1lzVxm33Ka6QHNkjqgg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoozer Posted March 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2017 Cheers for the replys Lets hope it arrives in time.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoozer Posted March 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 It arrived and is fitted ready for some near misses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKD Posted March 29, 2017 Report Share Posted March 29, 2017 Lovely clean looking bit of kit you've got there Snoozer Good luck on the pigeons, and don't go scratching that nice stock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoozer Posted March 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2017 Lovely clean looking bit of kit you've got there Snoozer Good luck on the pigeons, and don't go scratching that nice stock Cheers. Only managed 1 tonight as they appeared to have got wind of the impending Brexit and done a runner No scratches..............Yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted March 29, 2017 Report Share Posted March 29, 2017 If you managed 1 for 1 shot then its 100% and you know your set up worked 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoozer Posted March 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2017 If you managed 1 for 1 shot then its 100% and you know your set up worked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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