Rockhamster Posted April 26, 2021 Report Share Posted April 26, 2021 Hi everybody. Keen airgunner with first perm and no real clue regarding the techniques required to maximise my efforts. Prepared and tasted my first pigeon only last week, at my age that's disappointing! Absolutely marvellous, I'm hooked. Perm is on my doorstep, literally. So with a lot more knowledge, it could be a rewarding new chapter with my shooting. Thank you for the add. Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted April 26, 2021 Report Share Posted April 26, 2021 (edited) Welcome aboard Bob. Lots of airgun information from long time users here. I shoot an Air ASrms S200 Mk2 mainly for squirrels. Any tree rat shooting on your patch? If you do get one or two....hopefully more...then log them in the other vernin thread as we try to keep an annual log of numbers shot. A number of avid tree rat killers cover the edge of the red squirrel area in the Lakes but rest assured every tree rat you kill will save a young bird as well as damage to trees. Keep us informed of you escapades. Edited April 26, 2021 by Walker570 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted April 26, 2021 Report Share Posted April 26, 2021 Welcome aboard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raw and wriggley Posted April 26, 2021 Report Share Posted April 26, 2021 Good to see another salopian onboard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbird Posted April 26, 2021 Report Share Posted April 26, 2021 My parents live in Whixall 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pangolin Posted April 26, 2021 Report Share Posted April 26, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, Rockhamster said: Hi everybody. Keen airgunner with first perm and no real clue regarding the techniques required to maximise my efforts. Prepared and tasted my first pigeon only last week, at my age that's disappointing! Absolutely marvellous, I'm hooked. Perm is on my doorstep, literally. So with a lot more knowledge, it could be a rewarding new chapter with my shooting. Thank you for the add. Bob. 43 minutes ago, Raw and wriggley said: Good to see another salopian onboard Welcome aboard, Im also in North Shropshire. Edited April 26, 2021 by Pangolin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockhamster Posted April 27, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2021 It appears I'm surrounded by airgunners! Closest population is Wem, for those who know the area. Plenty and varied selection of quarry but I'm starting things off slowly, learn as I go. Only, now that, I'm happy with my shooting have I considered 'hunting'. Got into airguns due to a rat issue after we started keeping chickens. Never realised how much I missed shooting in general. Thank you for the welcome, I'm here to learn. 👍 Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitty tree Posted April 28, 2021 Report Share Posted April 28, 2021 welcome aboard fella. good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medic1281 Posted April 28, 2021 Report Share Posted April 28, 2021 On 26/04/2021 at 17:37, bigbird said: My parents live in Whixall 😊 You actually admit to that?! 🤣 20 hours ago, Rockhamster said: It appears I'm surrounded by airgunners! Closest population is Wem, for those who know the area. Plenty and varied selection of quarry but I'm starting things off slowly, learn as I go. Only, now that, I'm happy with my shooting have I considered 'hunting'. Got into airguns due to a rat issue after we started keeping chickens. Never realised how much I missed shooting in general. Thank you for the welcome, I'm here to learn. 👍 Bob. I’m in Ellesmere, originally from Prees where my parents still have a farm. I work in wem quite often. Welcome to the forum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbird Posted April 28, 2021 Report Share Posted April 28, 2021 54 minutes ago, Medic1281 said: You actually admit to that?! 🤣 I’m in Ellesmere, originally from Prees where my parents still have a farm. I work in wem quite often. Welcome to the forum! 😂😂😂 live in Whixall but not natives 😂😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medic1281 Posted April 28, 2021 Report Share Posted April 28, 2021 2 hours ago, bigbird said: 😂😂😂 live in Whixall but not natives 😂😂 There aren’t many natives left! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockhamster Posted April 28, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2021 Once again thank you all for the warm welcome. Just remember this when I start asking questions. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Medic1281 Posted June 20, 2021 Report Share Posted June 20, 2021 (edited) Ellesmere, with family farm near Prees. Edited June 20, 2021 by Medic1281 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pangolin Posted June 20, 2021 Report Share Posted June 20, 2021 44 minutes ago, Medic1281 said: Ellesmere, with family farm near Prees. A few mins down the road from me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medic1281 Posted June 20, 2021 Report Share Posted June 20, 2021 2 minutes ago, Pangolin said: A few mins down the road from me. I’m intrigued now, where abouts are you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pangolin Posted June 20, 2021 Report Share Posted June 20, 2021 Just now, Medic1281 said: I’m intrigued now, where abouts are you? Gobowen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medic1281 Posted June 20, 2021 Report Share Posted June 20, 2021 Not far at all then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twenty Posted June 21, 2021 Report Share Posted June 21, 2021 15 hours ago, Pangolin said: Gobowen. Are you a Ellesmere angling club member, I know a couple of the Bailiffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pangolin Posted June 21, 2021 Report Share Posted June 21, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, twenty said: Are you a Ellesmere angling club member, I know a couple of the Bailiffs. Pffft, I applied about 5 years ago, got an email back saying it was full and youll be kept on record for when spaces were available. Never had anything back. Is it quite expensive now? Edited June 21, 2021 by Pangolin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twenty Posted June 21, 2021 Report Share Posted June 21, 2021 3 hours ago, Pangolin said: Pffft, I applied about 5 years ago, got an email back saying it was full and youll be kept on record for when spaces were available. Never had anything back. Is it quite expensive now? Think they have Gold, Silver and bronze membership, based on how many of their waters you want to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pangolin Posted June 21, 2021 Report Share Posted June 21, 2021 23 minutes ago, twenty said: Think they have Gold, Silver and bronze membership, based on how many of their waters you want to use. Ah, it wasnt like thay when I applied. I dont know why they never replied. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twenty Posted June 21, 2021 Report Share Posted June 21, 2021 (edited) 12 hours ago, Pangolin said: Ah, it wasnt like thay when I applied. I dont know why they never replied. Maybe contact them again, Edited June 22, 2021 by twenty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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