Jacko3275 Posted September 9, 2019 Report Share Posted September 9, 2019 So I’m going on my first driven shoot October 5th and was wondering if my hull 29g No6 super fast pigeon cartridges will be ok also will 1/4 & 1/2 chokes be ok all advice will be much appreciated cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow white Posted September 9, 2019 Report Share Posted September 9, 2019 Will be fine unless you are going extremely high bird shooting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterHenry Posted September 9, 2019 Report Share Posted September 9, 2019 Yep, sounds fine as long as your not shooting super high pheasants. Just now, snow white said: Will be fine unless you are going extremely high bird shooting Snap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted September 9, 2019 Report Share Posted September 9, 2019 hello, what are you hoping to shoot seems a bit early for pheasants ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted September 9, 2019 Report Share Posted September 9, 2019 It is early in the season to be shooting pheasants. They may not be fully grown and may never have flown in their life before and may not be testing targets. Circumspection is the key. Your reputation will be made by the birds you don’t fire at rather than those you do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panoma1 Posted September 9, 2019 Report Share Posted September 9, 2019 6 minutes ago, snow white said: Will be fine unless you are going extremely high bird shooting They ain't gonna be high in early October! So point the gun straight and 29g x 6's will be fine! 4 minutes ago, JDog said: It is early in the season to be shooting pheasants. They may not be fully grown and may never have flown in their life before and may not be testing targets. Circumspection is the key. Your reputation will be made by the birds you don’t fire at rather than those you do. This ^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacko3275 Posted September 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2019 49 minutes ago, oldypigeonpopper said: hello, what are you hoping to shoot seems a bit early for pheasants ? It’s the first weekend of the pheasant season I believe so I’m hoping pheasant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimfire4969 Posted September 9, 2019 Report Share Posted September 9, 2019 It is early season but if the shoot is putting the day on the birds should be fine. I am sure you will still have some sporting birds to shoot at and your set up will be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow white Posted September 9, 2019 Report Share Posted September 9, 2019 I have just seen that you are out in early October like JDog as stayed your reputation will be on the line pick your birds.I out Saturday on the duck few of we where picking our birds but there were some young guns with us that where shooting not low birds but close ones fair play to the keeper he had a quiet word with them. When I mean not low I was on about birds that would be dangerous to shoot all the young guns where shooting birds that was overhead shots so shooting straight up safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted September 9, 2019 Report Share Posted September 9, 2019 17 minutes ago, Jacko3275 said: It’s the first weekend of the pheasant season I believe so I’m hoping pheasant hello, ok but i would think to take some different cartridges just in case there maybe some partridge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted September 9, 2019 Report Share Posted September 9, 2019 Your set up will be fine. Listen to all that the keeper tells you; if he tells you to be selective then be so. If in doubt ask, you won’t be ridiculed for it. Enjoy yourself. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacko3275 Posted September 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2019 33 minutes ago, oldypigeonpopper said: hello, ok but i would think to take some different cartridges just in case there maybe some partridge What do I need for partridge surely pigeon carts will do ... Or do I need carts with smaller shot size more like clay carts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted September 9, 2019 Report Share Posted September 9, 2019 2 minutes ago, Jacko3275 said: What do I need for partridge surely pigeon carts will do ... Or do I need carts with smaller shot size more like clay carts Yes, they’ll be fine. Even if they weren’t, you wouldn’t have time to swap about anyhow! Stop worrying and just enjoy yourself. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacko3275 Posted September 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2019 41 minutes ago, rimfire4969 said: It is early season but if the shoot is putting the day on the birds should be fine. I am sure you will still have some sporting birds to shoot at and your set up will be fine. It’s a reputable shoot at Chatsworth so I don’t think they would run a shoot if the bird weren’t ready Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacko3275 Posted September 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2019 4 minutes ago, Scully said: Yes, they’ll be fine. Even if they weren’t, you wouldn’t have time to swap about anyhow! Stop worrying and just enjoy yourself. 👍 I just don’t want to turn up looking like a complete muppet with overkill carts or ones that are inadequate you can’t beat the voice of experience..... 1 hour ago, JDog said: It is early in the season to be shooting pheasants. They may not be fully grown and may never have flown in their life before and may not be testing targets. Circumspection is the key. Your reputation will be made by the birds you don’t fire at rather than those you do. How do I know what to shoot and what not to obviously leave the low ones as there are beaters and picker in the line of fire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old'un Posted September 9, 2019 Report Share Posted September 9, 2019 (edited) The cartridges you are taking will be fine for pheasant and partridge, the only exception would be duck. If you think the bird is low don’t shoot, and don't poach your neighbours birds. have a good day. Edited September 9, 2019 by old'un Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teal Posted September 9, 2019 Report Share Posted September 9, 2019 15 minutes ago, Jacko3275 said: How do I know what to shoot and what not to obviously leave the low ones as there are beaters and picker in the line of fire Keep an eye on the rest of the line to get a gauge of how they are picking them. First drive don't feel you have to pull the trigger. Early season chances are there will be a lot of birds, and maybe some big flushes, pick the best individuals, and if they don't get up, let them on by. Your cartridges will be spot on. If you've been at a driven shoot before you'll have a good idea of what a sporting bird is. If you leave a few from the first drive that you are unsure about no-one is going to have a go at you. Last thing you want to be doing is pillow casing pheasants. You've got the whole day to enjoy and relax into it. Don't be greedy, don't be dangerous, don't shoot low ones, pickup your empties (unless requested not to), make a note of moving up numbers between drives, and make a note of any signals to start/end of drive. Good luck! If you've got a picker-up nearby maybe have a chat with them before the drive, they will have a wealth of experience and can help keep you right. But stick with what the ones above have said and you won't go wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benthejockey Posted September 9, 2019 Report Share Posted September 9, 2019 You'll know when you see the birds what to shoot and what to leave. If you mince one nobody will say anything and as long as you think ok I'll try a bit further out next time. Also nobody is watching you so dont worry! You'll miss but so will everyone else! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old'un Posted September 9, 2019 Report Share Posted September 9, 2019 Another point is when to take your shot, if the bird is coming directly at you and climbing, take your first shot well out so it will drop at your feet or just behind you, don’t wait till its directly overhead, if you miss with the first shot you can then follow through with your second shot. Also with high oncoming birds use the left barrel first ½ choke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted September 9, 2019 Report Share Posted September 9, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, Scully said: Your set up will be fine. Listen to all that the keeper tells you; if he tells you to be selective then be so. If in doubt ask, you won’t be ridiculed for it. Enjoy yourself. 👍 This. Go dressed tidy and be super safe handling your gun...not suggesting your not but the other guns will appreciate it. Main thing early season in particular, choose your birds and make sure they are sporting and safe to shoot at. If there is enough sport and the occasional bird flies between you and your neighbour gun , then suggest it is his/her bird in good time. This makes friends very quickly and similarly shooting what is obviously a neighbours bird will make enemies. Always fair play to tidy up behind but remember there will probably be pickers up bak there, so great care again. At the end of the day as well as a tip for the keeper make a point of going across to the beaters and thanking them for providing an enjoyable day. As they say in the States...Enjoy !! Edited September 9, 2019 by Walker570 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimfire4969 Posted September 9, 2019 Report Share Posted September 9, 2019 5 minutes ago, Walker570 said: This. Go dressed tidy and be super safe handling your gun...not suggesting your not but the other guns will appreciate it. Main thing early season in particular, choose your birds and make sure they are sporting and safe to shoot at. If there is enough sport and the occasional bird flies between you and your neighbour gun , then suggest it is his/her bird in good time. This makes friends very quickly and similarly shooting what is obviously a neighbours bird will make enemies. Always fair play to tidy up behind but remember there will probably be pickers up bak there, so great care again. At the end of the day as well as a tip for the keeper make a point of going across to the beaters and thanking them for providing an enjoyable day. As they say in the States...Enjoy !! This. I agree completely with thanking the beaters and picker ups, I beat about 50 days a season one regular gun always gives us a tin of Quality Streets which is greatly received. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow white Posted September 9, 2019 Report Share Posted September 9, 2019 Don’t go in camo as that will not go down very well but like the rest of they lads have said relax and enjoy yourself I know the first time I went many many years ago was I nervous I thought everyone was watching me but they are more interested the birds and once the drive starts all your nerves just go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B725 Posted September 9, 2019 Report Share Posted September 9, 2019 2 hours ago, Jacko3275 said: What do I need for partridge surely pigeon carts will do ... Or do I need carts with smaller shot size more like clay carts You will be fine I use pigeon cartridges for all game except ducks etc, fancy game cartridges are expensive for mere mortals like you and me and I doubt you notice any difference. Is it at Chatsworth House your going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob525 Posted September 9, 2019 Report Share Posted September 9, 2019 As has previously been mentioned its abit different with Clay's so swap your barrels/chokes so your shooting half first then quter, take the bird further out and if you miss use your more open choke to bring the bird down as they are now closer 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted September 9, 2019 Report Share Posted September 9, 2019 Not sure what the wad is in the superfast pigeon cartridge? You maybe need a fibre wad option just a thought have a good day stay safe:-) all the best of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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