Guerini Guy Posted December 27, 2018 Report Share Posted December 27, 2018 Apologies if this has already been done to death, but couldn't see anything on a very brief search. I have a Rotary with which I have seen various effects on pigeons, from absolutely brilliant to scaring every pigeon in the entire county of Essex. And from what I read it seems that most people encounter the same extremes of pigeon behaviour to that piece of kit. I do also have some Bouncers, but have not yet invested in a Flapper. From those who may own, or at least have used, both, I would be interested to hear whether you believe one has a better effect than the other ? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerCat Posted December 27, 2018 Report Share Posted December 27, 2018 I prefer rotarys but sometimes they do scare things off and a flapper can be useful to swap with the rotary. They are also very light in comparison and make it easier carrying things. I have both but use the rotary most. If your in the right place ie where the birds want to be then a flapper can be deadly but I find it can't pull them quite like a rotary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deny essex Posted December 27, 2018 Report Share Posted December 27, 2018 I Have used a rotary and 2 flappers at times and a cpl of peckers on the shells, but never felt the need for 2 rotarys, I usually try to watch and see/feel how the birds are acting on the day ( I dont mean romeo or juliet act) add that to old age and most of my shoots are walking to the set I take as little as I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveshoots Posted December 27, 2018 Report Share Posted December 27, 2018 Both work very good on there day if i had to chose 1 for the rest of my shooting life I would go for the FF5 flapper .It's All down to personsl choice really . I have had some fantastic days using both at the same time and days when one or the other works just as well .If they are flaring at the magnet I take it in and just use the flapper and to be honest the flapper has never let me down either on stubbles or standing crops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted December 27, 2018 Report Share Posted December 27, 2018 flapper works for me better then a magnet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clodhopper Posted December 27, 2018 Report Share Posted December 27, 2018 I use both although rarely at the same time. Some days one works and not the other. Some days neither work. It is often a case of experimenting on the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guerini Guy Posted December 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2018 Many thanks - appreciate your opinions 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bert6153 Posted January 1, 2019 Report Share Posted January 1, 2019 Got both but always leave the rotary at home these days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motty Posted January 2, 2019 Report Share Posted January 2, 2019 I use magnets mostly. Almost all of my big bags have been shot using one. If I had to choose just one, it wouldn't be a flapper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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