Loader at shoot, newbie

[big bad lindz]

Hi all, I have just been asked to be a loader at a upmarket shoot that I have been beating at for the past few seasons and I am chuffed at being asked. As I have only ever  done this type of loading before on a relaxed simulated clay flush day, is there anything that I should be aware of apart form not running out of cartridges at a stand.  I wont know until the day if it will be double gunning but most of the days that I have seen from the beaters line its mostly but not always a single gun to be loaded.

Cheers,

BBL

[Westley]

Wait until ips comes along, I was in complete awe of his loading skills last Saturday, when he loaded for me.  He has completed a 1 day 'Loaders Course' so is VERY clued up about doing things correctly.

All that I would say on the matter is, if, it is double guns, you really need to have a practice with someone, before the day in question.

[flyawaymac]

Lantra run a one day loaders course which I found very informative, despite the fact I have been loading on large commercial shoots for several years, also more and more shoots are asking Loaders to be in possession of a formal qualification. Still no substitute for hands on experience, enjoy and the best of luck.

 

Regards Mac

[welshwarrior]

The courses are ok but not vital however they help if something goes wrong.  

Dress smart

have a good cartridge bag and don’t run out.  

Mag stick is useful to clear the peg  up

Good cleaning kit

don't offer advice if you don’t know and be prepared to make small talk.