old'un Posted September 9, 2019 Report Share Posted September 9, 2019 (edited) 31 minutes ago, snow white said: 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. Or take a sawn-off. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRCvGiONTIs Edited September 9, 2019 by old'un Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokersmith Posted September 9, 2019 Report Share Posted September 9, 2019 Your choke/cartridge combination is spot on …. go and enjoy the day with confidence!! Keepers also get miffed when folks don't shoot at stuff, so get a good feeling initially of what's the order of the day, then pick your targets and go for it. Nothing wrong with taking your second shot at the same bird if you've only half hit it. If you only fire one shot, look up before you open your gun … nothing worse than breaking, then seeing the best bird of the day rocketing over your head. It's also easy to get flustered when there's a big flush … stay calm and pick a good bird early and keep your focus on it (this is also a good time to get your feet right for where you envisage taking the shot). When that one's dead you can then pick your next. Respect the horns / whistles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted September 9, 2019 Report Share Posted September 9, 2019 😂 You're not going to remember any of the advice given, so just to confuse you further; as above, don't break your gun immediately after firing just the one barrel, unless there's definitely time to reload ( you can bet your bottom dollar that as soon as you break that gun a bird will present itself ) and don't catch your empties like you would at a clay shoot; just break the gun and let them be going. Once on your peg ask a fellow gun where the beaters are, if you don't know. Don't worry about marking your birds; it's your first driven shoot and they'll get picked anyhow. Cartridges in left hand pocket if you're right handed. Cartridge bag on the ground, not over your shoulder. DO NOT run out of cartridges. If you own a 20 bore but are using a 12 ensure you don't have 20's in any of your pockets before going. Pay attention to how you move up on the pegs and what number you turn on, which is usually dependant on which way the wind is blowing and whether its a Tuesday, in which case you divide the number of guns by your inside leg measurement and then add six. Think that just about covers it. 🙂 Don't forget....enjoy it, that's the only reason we do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacko3275 Posted September 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2019 2 hours ago, B725 said: 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. Ye it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacko3275 Posted September 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2019 53 minutes ago, Scully said: 😂 You're not going to remember any of the advice given, so just to confuse you further; as above, don't break your gun immediately after firing just the one barrel, unless there's definitely time to reload ( you can bet your bottom dollar that as soon as you break that gun a bird will present itself ) and don't catch your empties like you would at a clay shoot; just break the gun and let them be going. Once on your peg ask a fellow gun where the beaters are, if you don't know. Don't worry about marking your birds; it's your first driven shoot and they'll get picked anyhow. Cartridges in left hand pocket if you're right handed. Cartridge bag on the ground, not over your shoulder. DO NOT run out of cartridges. If you own a 20 bore but are using a 12 ensure you don't have 20's in any of your pockets before going. Pay attention to how you move up on the pegs and what number you turn on, which is usually dependant on which way the wind is blowing and whether its a Tuesday, in which case you divide the number of guns by your inside leg measurement and then add six. Think that just about covers it. 🙂 Don't forget....enjoy it, that's the only reason we do it. Why don’t I catch my empties Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted September 9, 2019 Report Share Posted September 9, 2019 5 minutes ago, Jacko3275 said: Why don’t I catch my empties Because you wont have time to put them in a pocket and there wont be a bin to put them in . Just eject them and pick them up when the whistle, horn or whatever is sounded to end the drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B725 Posted September 9, 2019 Report Share Posted September 9, 2019 As Scully says there will be a lot of bird's over you from Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted September 9, 2019 Report Share Posted September 9, 2019 (edited) I catch my empties, throwing one in front of me for each shot bird and the misses behind me. I then know how many birds I have down after each drive and the remainder are behind me in one place to make collecting them easier at the end of the drive. This comes from experience of being stung by nettles too many times, whilst searching for the empties. I rarely get caught with an empty gun, by that 'elusive' bird. This also has the advantage of slowing you down and not having that 'red mist' descend by the sight of a lot of birds at once. Edited September 9, 2019 by Westley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The gouse Posted September 9, 2019 Report Share Posted September 9, 2019 6 minutes ago, Westley said: I catch my empties, throwing one in front of me for each shot bird and the misses behind me. I then know how many birds I have down after each drive and the remainder are behind me in one place to make collecting them easier at the end of the drive. This comes from experience of being stung by nettles too many times, whilst searching for the empties. I rarely get caught with an empty gun, by that 'elusive' bird. This also has the advantage of slowing you down and not having that 'red mist' descend by the sight of a lot of birds at once. I did wonder why there was so many empty’s behind you mate 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted September 9, 2019 Report Share Posted September 9, 2019 4 minutes ago, Westley said: I catch my empties, throwing one in front of me for each shot bird and the misses behind me. I then know how many birds I have down after each drive and the remainder are behind me in one place to make collecting them easier at the end of the drive. This comes from experience of being stung by nettles too many times, whilst searching for the empties. I rarely get caught with an empty gun, by that 'elusive' bird. This also has the advantage of slowing you down and not having that 'red mist' descend by the sight of a lot of birds at once. I do the same dont be surprised if you have a very big pile behind and a small one in front 😊 enjoy your day dont be afraid to ask your fellow guns if you’re unsure about anything did any one mention a hat 🎩? Not a 🧢 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted September 9, 2019 Report Share Posted September 9, 2019 1 minute ago, The gouse said: I did wonder why there was so many empty’s behind you mate 😂 I ALWAYS have a bucket full of empties behind me...................as you well know ! 😜 BUT, at least I pick em up ! 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, Old farrier said: I do the same dont be surprised if you have a very big pile behind and a small one in front 😊 enjoy your day dont be afraid to ask your fellow guns if you’re unsure about anything did any one mention a hat 🎩? Not a 🧢 Am a Yorkshireman of course I’ve got a flat cap or 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted September 9, 2019 Report Share Posted September 9, 2019 1 minute ago, Jacko3275 said: Am a Yorkshireman of course I’ve got a flat cap or 2 In that case collect your empties, you MAY be able to sell them when you get home ! 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Townie Posted September 9, 2019 Report Share Posted September 9, 2019 Scully’s advice for right handers to put cartridges in the left pocket is brilliant. I’ve never thought to do that, but I will this season. In response to the original point, I’ve seen everything from 28g of 7s. to 34g of 4s in the empties bin and I don’t think anyone will notice or care much (although I did think the 4s a bit of a stiff load). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave at kelton Posted September 9, 2019 Report Share Posted September 9, 2019 I may have missed it but I assume you are using felt wads as most shoots insist. If so they will be fine for pheasant or partridge. If you get the chance why not pattern the gun and cartridge at say thirty yards and you will know for certain you can trust your cartridge. Good luck, relax and just enjoy the day. You certainly won’t if you start stressing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perazzishot Posted September 9, 2019 Report Share Posted September 9, 2019 (edited) Lots of good advice. I'll add a couple, get a cartridge magnet, saves fumbling about in the nettles and getting muddy wet hands. Take a bag anything from a small carrier bag or a shoe bag to put you empties in you don't want to be putting muddy wet cartridges in your pocket. Every shot you take you should see sky around the bird, don't swing up through the line of beaters, guns or pickers up behind you. When you get to your peg don't be afraid to stand a yard or 2 behind or to the side if it is a better position for sitting your feet. Dont brag about how many you shot! If you are shooting well start testing yourself with maybe a bird your neighbour has missed! Just don't do it too often!! Have cash for tips and any fines! Fines are usually given in a funscenario so don't be upset! They usually go towards the beaters night out! like everyone else has said Enjoy your day. Edited September 9, 2019 by Perazzishot Typo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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