tweedledee Posted January 27, 2019 Report Share Posted January 27, 2019 Odd time I use clay loads but tighten up the chokes..ranger birds 32 no 6s for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bornfree Posted January 27, 2019 Report Share Posted January 27, 2019 Jocker 32g 5s which are an english 4 1/2 but use an auto as they kick a bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow white Posted January 28, 2019 Report Share Posted January 28, 2019 Like somebody said they look closer then thay are if you drop one stone dead walkout to it spacing it out you will be surprised how far out it is to what you think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gameking Posted January 28, 2019 Report Share Posted January 28, 2019 On 17/10/2018 at 17:51, Whatmuff said: Hi I have been shooting on a bit of land with a mate and the farmer has asked to keep the crows down as he has started drilling and there are hundreds. Been out today with Gamebore 32g 6s and 30g 6s and they just bounce off them! Unless the crows are in around the 30-40 yrd Mark they just don't kill them! I'm using an FAC Winchester SX3 Semi. Any hints or ideas what I can use? Thanks On 17/10/2018 at 17:51, Whatmuff said: Hi I have been shooting on a bit of land with a mate and the farmer has asked to keep the crows down as he has started drilling and there are hundreds. Been out today with Gamebore 32g 6s and 30g 6s and they just bounce off them! Unless the crows are in around the 30-40 yrd Mark they just don't kill them! I'm using an FAC Winchester SX3 Semi. Any hints or ideas what I can use? Thanks I use the Gamebore 35 gr no 5 fibre wad through my SX3 for crows. They do the job very well but not cheap !!!!! but a step up from 32gr no 6 which is my normal pigeon cartridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted January 28, 2019 Report Share Posted January 28, 2019 Just put in a tight choke and 32 grm sixes will do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry78 Posted January 29, 2019 Report Share Posted January 29, 2019 Try steel gamebore had good day last year using gamebore no4s any crow hit was truly dead Half choke in browning A5 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted January 29, 2019 Report Share Posted January 29, 2019 (edited) My best was 100 in 60 mins witnessed and all with my 16 Gauge 3/4 choke Remy 1100 shooting #6s. Put them in the pattern. I also these days flatten a fair few with 18.7g of #6s out of my Hushy Mossy 500 410. If they are spooky on plastic decoys then use the real thing. Just one or two real ones are worth a dozen plastic sometimes. Keep out of sight in a good hide and let them come in as I know they spook much easier than pigeons.. That point when they set their wings and start to glide in gets the pulse racing. I would be very wealthy if I had a fiver for every crow I have shot with the old 12 gauge Eley Grand Prix #5s with my grandfathers BSA Box lock side by side, both flighting into the wood and over a single decoy. Edited January 29, 2019 by Walker570 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shalfordninja33 Posted February 3, 2019 Report Share Posted February 3, 2019 Had two crows last night with 32gm no 6 hull HP though 3/4 briley extended choke out of my Urika. Folded them up a treat 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proudly Posted February 6, 2019 Report Share Posted February 6, 2019 I use Hull Superfast 7.5’s & they kill stone dead decoying within reasonable range no problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shotguneddy Posted February 10, 2019 Report Share Posted February 10, 2019 (edited) I've been shooting a 410 hushpower with fiocchi f410 19g 6s for a lot of rooks/ jackdaws pigeons and I find them the best killing cartridges I've used on birds 30 yards with a nice clean shot most of them fall stone dead you get the odd one or 2 obviously, but I find using subsonics, they can't be heard after 250 yards in a gentle breeze, but they seem to cost loads more than 12 g cartridges but don't kill no where near as good as fiocchis but are no louder than an air gun pros and cons to everything, sorry I'm ranting on again Edited February 10, 2019 by Shotguneddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeon controller Posted February 10, 2019 Report Share Posted February 10, 2019 I find crows difficult to shoot and have to go through a mindset to ensure that I don't point at them and give them enough lead. They decoy well and also you can call them close. Position the hide so they do not come at you in the hide but pass you to the decoys into wind. I remember a discussion with JDog when I quoted a situation when the wind was so strong that the birds were passing me and when they went into a glide for the decoys they actually went backwards and I had to shoot behind slightly otherwise I was missing in front. Crows are one of the most intelligent birds so what chance have I got!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spr1985 Posted February 10, 2019 Report Share Posted February 10, 2019 A guy I’ve done a bit of shooting with swears by 32g 5’s and uses a primos crow caller to bring them in to a comfortable range, if you’re not using a caller it could be something to consider (they take some practice, I tried and sound like a dying duck 😂) just to get them that bit closer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shalfordninja33 Posted February 10, 2019 Report Share Posted February 10, 2019 Had another 6 roost shoot lasting night waiting for pigeons. In that situation I find hiding behind a tree best, then shooting them as they fly past, so satisfying watching them fold up! I used my 20bore last night with 28gm RC T3s in 7 or 6. Furthest was around 35yards. RCs certainly hit hard. 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fen tiger Posted March 11, 2019 Report Share Posted March 11, 2019 Last couple of years i have started using RC sipe 32gram plaswad 5s for crows these in a mod choke tube in an old Browning B80 as proved a good combination. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted March 16, 2019 Report Share Posted March 16, 2019 On 11/03/2019 at 10:14, Fen tiger said: Last couple of years i have started using RC sipe 32gram plaswad 5s for crows these in a mod choke tube in an old Browning B80 as proved a good combination. Good cartridge. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getthegat Posted March 17, 2019 Report Share Posted March 17, 2019 Seems a good few of you guys are using some heafty cartridges for the blacks, maybe that's one reason I have little luck on the beggars. Also I shoot mainly pigeons and wear contact lenses, so they can appear closer than they really are. The last time I was on them I got so frustrated, I gave up and came home 😵 I may get some on my main perm shortly as barley is about to be sewn, so will try your suggestions of tighter choke, heavier loads and maybe no lenses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted March 17, 2019 Report Share Posted March 17, 2019 I had to pass up several chances at Crows this week. They were no more than 30m away but I just couldn’t find the 34gram no.4s at the bottom of my bag in time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old'un Posted March 17, 2019 Report Share Posted March 17, 2019 31 minutes ago, JDog said: I had to pass up several chances at Crows this week. They were no more than 30m away but I just couldn’t find the 34gram no.4s at the bottom of my bag in time. At that range you need at least 36g of BB through a full choke gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmboy91 Posted March 19, 2019 Report Share Posted March 19, 2019 On 17/03/2019 at 09:07, old'un said: At that range you need at least 36g of BB through a full choke gun. Or Rc 50's through Turkey choke possibly......? 🦃 Haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longstrider Posted March 28, 2019 Report Share Posted March 28, 2019 Further to my last on this .. Those 34g #5's Pigeon Extreme are just the ticket I'm well into my second slab of them now and reckon I'll be back for more soon as the Spring drilling went in yesterday on my main crow permission (Guess who's taking tomorrow off work ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenBhoy Posted May 24, 2019 Report Share Posted May 24, 2019 I use RC sipe 32g #5 lovely cartridge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratlegs Posted May 24, 2019 Report Share Posted May 24, 2019 Eley Maximum 4s you dont need a second barrel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted May 24, 2019 Report Share Posted May 24, 2019 Let's be honest, a crow takes no more killing than a woodpigeon. I tend to use a moderated Mossy 410 and my own load 18.7g of 7s these days and if I do my job then that will fold crows no problem out to 35yrds. As pigeon controller pointed out crows tend to 'float', so don't hesitate, I normally almost shoot them instinctively and if I hesitate inevitably miss....BUT doesn't that apply to most shotgun shooting? Rule 1. Put 'em in the middle of the pattern. Rule 2. Put 'em in the middle of the pattern etc etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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