Scully Posted July 9, 2019 Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 55 minutes ago, KB1 said: I'm going to hazard a guess……….. 9/10🤔 Yeah, I’d go for that. 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted July 9, 2019 Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 Since I got the dog, I missed a lot of shooting last year as they certainly are a tie and he was too young to take out doing stuff. This last year or two I’ve been doing much more with the shotguns the rifles hardly been out. Next season coming I'm hoping to get he dog onto game with hopefully minimal problems, and will likely try to get out regular then rough shooting over him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenBhoy Posted July 9, 2019 Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 7 hours ago, Penelope said: Zero!! Why bother then????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strimmer_13 Posted July 9, 2019 Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 Because of moving here, not having perms, having a kid, getting new jobs, working 7 days a week ect I gave up pretty much for years, now I literally can't sleep with excitement if somebody txts me saying they've a problem that needs sorted. Even with a few small perms on the go now, I'm out a few nights a week, and even gave up the Sunday job so I can have a full day shooting. This year Definitely a 10 👍 Oh ill literally pull a sickie to go rat shooting. Love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprinter Posted July 9, 2019 Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 Hmm let me see..... Clays maybe 1-2 Game a solid 3 Pigeon 4-5 but don't get the chance. duck flights maybe 6-7 Squirrels and rats I could muster an 8. Used to be a solid 10 all across the board but after 40 odd years I can't help but feel I've probably killed enough? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunnut Posted July 9, 2019 Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 At the moment 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingman Posted July 10, 2019 Report Share Posted July 10, 2019 An interesting question indeed! For me I would rate my overall passion level as 8-9 for clays, have to admit to being quite addicted to clay shooting now after changing my gun and seeing my scores progressing. Its helped by the fact that my son has also really taken to it so I enjoy the time he and I spend at the local ground and watching him develop his skills. Up until a year or so ago I would have answered this question differently, and said that my main interest is pigeon and rough shooting I would now rate this no higher than a 3. This is down to the shambolic situation around the general license and the growing negative public opinion around hunting. I feel like shooting sports in the UK are facing a slow death, the constant changes in the licensing process are gradually chipping away at our sport. Things like shooting being dropped from the commonwealth games all serve to alienate us and our sport even word that Sainsburys are stopping selling shooting magazines all serve to push us further into the margins (I cant remember where I read this but am sure its true!). Of course none of this is helped by the ineffectiveness of the shooting bodies and the uncontrolled hyperbole from the likes of Packham changing public opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man Posted July 10, 2019 Report Share Posted July 10, 2019 Has to be a 10, Nil illegitimi carborundum or words to that effect. If worth doing, do it well and as varied as possible at the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyboy1950 Posted July 10, 2019 Report Share Posted July 10, 2019 A solid 9 for me. I don`t get out into the field now as much as I would like but I don`t enjoy the culling as much as I used to. The GL fiasco hasn't helped either. I run an airgun club twice a month and a CF club once a month as well as attending my own club as a member twice a week. My main passion now is reloading for my 223,243 and 308 with the cheapest materials I can find and keeping all my results in a shoe box full of shot targets. I have recently been trying powder and bullet combinations that are not normally recommended and getting some surprisingly good results. These I wont publish as I wouldn't want to be responsible for someone else having a massive failure and having a new nose bar of a rifle bolt! I very much look forward to 3 days of shooting with my pal (old man) every now and again and giving the greys an introduction to the next life with the air rifles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacko3275 Posted July 10, 2019 Report Share Posted July 10, 2019 10 im only just getting going (6 month )but try and do between 50 and 100 sporting a week would love a perm for doing pigeons and other pests Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTaylor91 Posted July 10, 2019 Report Share Posted July 10, 2019 10 from me, got my licence 2 weeks ago and have gone through 500 carts so far. Out again this weekend and taken a days leave to have a good few hours on Thursday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenBhoy Posted July 10, 2019 Report Share Posted July 10, 2019 It's this time of year I get really buzzing again, driving past golden fields & then when I spot the tell tale dust cloud of a combine!! Woo hoo, harvest time for farmer & pigeon shooter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacko3275 Posted July 10, 2019 Report Share Posted July 10, 2019 Anyone near me who has a perm and as 5 or less about going out on it shooting pigeons I do it for ye 😉😉😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man Posted July 10, 2019 Report Share Posted July 10, 2019 4 hours ago, Flyboy1950 said: A solid 9 for me. I don`t get out into the field now as much as I would like but I don`t enjoy the culling as much as I used to. The GL fiasco hasn't helped either. I run an airgun club twice a month and a CF club once a month as well as attending my own club as a member twice a week. My main passion now is reloading for my 223,243 and 308 with the cheapest materials I can find and keeping all my results in a shoe box full of shot targets. I have recently been trying powder and bullet combinations that are not normally recommended and getting some surprisingly good results. These I wont publish as I wouldn't want to be responsible for someone else having a massive failure and having a new nose bar of a rifle bolt! I very much look forward to 3 days of shooting with my pal (old man) every now and again and giving the greys an introduction to the next life with the air rifles. Ready and waiting Sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houseplant Posted July 10, 2019 Report Share Posted July 10, 2019 Right at this moment, pretty low. I have rotten cold and winter has finally hit us. Also, we have a freezer full of venison and boar, not to mention fish, so the drive isn't there right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dead eye alan Posted July 11, 2019 Report Share Posted July 11, 2019 Been a 10 most of my life now I'll give it a 7 GL fiasco damped my appetite on holls again now but be back in a couple of weeks and with harvest in full swing maybe get some enthusiasm back. 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistol p Posted July 11, 2019 Report Share Posted July 11, 2019 A solid 9. The GL grief helped, I didn’t go out with the 12g, I haven’t for months, instead it’s been more about the Airgun’s. Decoying with Airgun’s has been excellent fun, short intense periods with decent bags all over the farm on the peas and through the woods. Going out and bringing 10 back with a springer or PCP has been far more satisfying that 20 with a 12g, I never been so keen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackpowder Posted July 11, 2019 Report Share Posted July 11, 2019 At 78 would rate myself at around 6/7 as my other passion in summer is salmon fishing and sea angling. Blackpowder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telf Posted July 11, 2019 Report Share Posted July 11, 2019 Having suffered arthritus in the knees for the past 14/15 years , really bad in the last 3 its been a struggle for me to get out not because i didnt want to go but because i knew id be in agony when i returned i had a replacement knee 20 months ago which didnt come out the best but have struggled on with it , i have know just had my other one done last week and am hoping this one will be ok , if so im hoping to be able to manage at least twice a week if not, god knows for me for the past three years it would be 4 , which im hoping is going to increase alot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted July 11, 2019 Report Share Posted July 11, 2019 On 09/07/2019 at 18:40, BenBhoy said: Why bother then????? I haven't!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
English Posted July 13, 2019 Report Share Posted July 13, 2019 For me my level would have to be 11/10, I have a saying, "if its got a trigger I'm gonna enjoy it". Started at 10 shooting .22LR prone with a club BSA 12/15, got an air rifle to shoot at home the same year and have never looked back, most of my good friend shoot and enjoy similar things including a love of the outdoors. Its about much more than just pulling the trigger, I shoot all kinds of shooting from airgun which has come back to the top of the pile to black powder to precision target shooting pest control and stalking. there Is always something going on, and there is always something to learn, it has provided me with great friends and experiences and frankly a big portion of my life? It covers history, politics, Law, technology, its a significant challenge and requires your utmost attention and if you are bored with one aspect of it or with one thing, then look to something else. The day every shot is 100% accurate and there is no challenge I might get bored with it. In my life I moved home, changed women, changed jobs, changed cars and shooting has been the one constant thing in my life, a bad day in the field or at the range is always much better than a day at work. I don't get to shoot every day but I wish I could and take every opportunity that I can. In fact that's it I'm off. I'm going shooting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbird Posted July 13, 2019 Report Share Posted July 13, 2019 (edited) Game shooting 2 out of 10 clays 7/8 out of 10 I get far more enjoyment trying to break clays than killing. Edited July 13, 2019 by blackbird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPhantom Posted July 13, 2019 Report Share Posted July 13, 2019 36 minutes ago, blackbird said: Game shooting 2 out of 10 clays 7/8 out of 10 I get far more enjoyment trying to break clays than killing. I would say very similar scores for me. Maybe it’s an age thing and sentimentality creeping in, or perhaps since I lost my dog six months ago but much prefer a few hours on the clays in good company these days. Incredible buzz when you’re shooting well on a testing layout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted July 13, 2019 Report Share Posted July 13, 2019 I’m just the opposite. To me clays is simulated shooting. I see now someone is doing ‘simulated clay shooting’. Simulated simulated shooting???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokersmith Posted July 13, 2019 Report Share Posted July 13, 2019 6 hours ago, London Best said: Simulated clay shooting That would be someone misquoting Simulated Game Shooting ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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