bandit man Posted March 9, 2022 Report Share Posted March 9, 2022 (edited) Hi Guys ive been having a look around for some socks to cover over the old half shell decoys but i'm struggling to find any that are as good as the full bodied ones, if anyone knows of a supplier or can send me a link it'll be much appreciated Thanks Al Edited March 9, 2022 by bandit man spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted March 10, 2022 Report Share Posted March 10, 2022 Socks are for full bodied decoys. Shells are for ease of stacking and ease of carrying. Cover shells with little jackets and they will not stack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted March 10, 2022 Report Share Posted March 10, 2022 i got some off uk shoot ware house, years ago, for half shells. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted March 11, 2022 Report Share Posted March 11, 2022 12 hours ago, mossy835 said: i got some off uk shoot ware house, years ago, for half shells. Any pictures? I am intrigued to see how they can then be stacked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Boggy Posted March 11, 2022 Report Share Posted March 11, 2022 Could you not just cut the sillosock in half and stick the top half onto the half shell. This would then allow them to be stacked. OB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh man Posted March 11, 2022 Report Share Posted March 11, 2022 8 minutes ago, Old Boggy said: Could you not just cut the sillosock in half and stick the top half onto the half shell. This would then allow them to be stacked. OB Morning Chris With to days modern flocked half shell decoys , is there any logical reason to cover them up in the first place ? , I use my ones quite a lot now and especially if any amount of walking is involved , easy to carry , don't glare in the bright sunshine and now the rape is taking off they can be balanced on the top of the stalks . I used your cartridges the other day and apart from one of the Red ones that didn't quite go in the breech ( it will now ) all the rest of the red ones were fine and I had a nice little bag of 18 , I was using the flocked shells on top of the rape and my dog brought each one back , as I was only going for a couple of hours I didn't bother to put the dead out and the pigeons were perfectly happy to come into the decoys as they were , so if it ain't broke then it is no need to mend it , so to speak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted March 11, 2022 Report Share Posted March 11, 2022 57 minutes ago, Old Boggy said: Could you not just cut the sillosock in half and stick the top half onto the half shell. This would then allow them to be stacked. OB Surely Shirley it would make more sense to rejuvenate the paint job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted March 11, 2022 Report Share Posted March 11, 2022 when i had mine they stacked ok, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Boggy Posted March 11, 2022 Report Share Posted March 11, 2022 6 hours ago, marsh man said: Morning Chris With to days modern flocked half shell decoys , is there any logical reason to cover them up in the first place ? , I use my ones quite a lot now and especially if any amount of walking is involved , easy to carry , don't glare in the bright sunshine and now the rape is taking off they can be balanced on the top of the stalks . I used your cartridges the other day and apart from one of the Red ones that didn't quite go in the breech ( it will now ) all the rest of the red ones were fine and I had a nice little bag of 18 , I was using the flocked shells on top of the rape and my dog brought each one back , as I was only going for a couple of hours I didn't bother to put the dead out and the pigeons were perfectly happy to come into the decoys as they were , so if it ain't broke then it is no need to mend it , so to speak Good afternoon John, Glad that the cartridges were put to good use and had the desired effect. Whilst I cleaned them up a bit, not having a 12 bore now (only 16s and a 20) I was unable to check for fit in the chamber, but sounds like you overcame that. I too use flocked half shells which are light and stack well. Thanks again for the cuppa, chat and hospitality shown to the wife and myself last week. Will give a bit more notice next time. Best regards, Chris 6 hours ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: Surely Shirley it would make more sense to rejuvenate the paint job! You’re right Dave, probably the best solution. And stop calling me Shirley 😂 OB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandit man Posted March 11, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2022 Thanks for the replies i think i'm just going to bite the bullet and splash out on some new flocked ones 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh man Posted March 11, 2022 Report Share Posted March 11, 2022 1 hour ago, bandit man said: Thanks for the replies i think i'm just going to bite the bullet and splash out on some new flocked ones 👍 Have a look at the Jack Pyke shell decoys on Ebay item number 32509283495 £16.46 for 12 with the ground pegs plus Free Postage BARGAIN be quick as they have only got 3 lots left Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted March 11, 2022 Report Share Posted March 11, 2022 2 hours ago, marsh man said: Have a look at the Jack Pyke shell decoys on Ebay item number 32509283495 £16.46 for 12 with the ground pegs plus Free Postage BARGAIN be quick as they have only got 3 lots left Hello, that's a good price, JPs are good shells Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted March 12, 2022 Report Share Posted March 12, 2022 20 hours ago, marsh man said: Have a look at the Jack Pyke shell decoys on Ebay item number 32509283495 £16.46 for 12 with the ground pegs plus Free Postage BARGAIN be quick as they have only got 3 lots left Nothing showing for that Ebay number. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted March 12, 2022 Report Share Posted March 12, 2022 5 minutes ago, steve_b_wales said: Nothing showing for that Ebay number. I think the last four sets went last night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh man Posted March 12, 2022 Report Share Posted March 12, 2022 6 minutes ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: I think the last four sets went last night. You are right T C , they only had three sets left when I post the post on the forum , tell yer what Dave , sell Steve one of your sets , you don't want 48 new shell decoys do you ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted March 12, 2022 Report Share Posted March 12, 2022 11 minutes ago, marsh man said: You are right T C , they only had three sets left when I post the post on the forum , tell yer what Dave , sell Steve one of your sets , you don't want 48 new shell decoys do you ? No, I don't. I use SportPlast from Italy exclusively these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh man Posted March 12, 2022 Report Share Posted March 12, 2022 1 minute ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: No, I don't. I use SportPlast from Italy exclusively these days. My full body ones are Flexicoy , they are nearly as old as me , well not quite , this morning they had the once a year Spring clean , each one was washed and when fully dry they will get touched up with a drop of White undercoat , my flocked ones don't get the same treatment as they are several years old and still in very good condition , although they did get wet in yesterdays rain , today would have been a nice day for shooting but the estate had a drag hunt going on so I gave it a miss . By the way , Sportplast, a very good choice decoys . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh man Posted March 12, 2022 Report Share Posted March 12, 2022 2 hours ago, steve_b_wales said: Nothing showing for that Ebay number. Hi Steve ..... I have just had a look and on the listing it stated 7 sold and now all gone , when I saw them last night they had three left . I will keep my eyes open if any more bargains come up and then let you know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted March 12, 2022 Report Share Posted March 12, 2022 2 hours ago, marsh man said: Hi Steve ..... I have just had a look and on the listing it stated 7 sold and now all gone , when I saw them last night they had three left . I will keep my eyes open if any more bargains come up and then let you know Thanks.🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandit man Posted March 13, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2022 Only just got to see this thread again Bloody typical that they've all gone 🙄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandit man Posted March 13, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2022 (edited) https://www.amazon.co.uk/Flocked-Pigeon-Shooting-Decoy-Including/dp/B08H8PJ3JX/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=Nuktc&pf_rd_p=441f5864-92d0-4067-8946-b0cfd1b58106&pf_rd_r=T4QH38JZ6AGRTBTBP85T&pd_rd_r=35429fb1-c5f1-4ece-926d-2c5aea17875a&pd_rd_wg=QG9iF&ref_=pd_gw_ci_mcx_mr_hp_atf_m 3 minutes ago, bandit man said: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Flocked-Pigeon-Shooting-Decoy-Including/dp/B08H8PJ3JX/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=Nuktc&pf_rd_p=441f5864-92d0-4067-8946-b0cfd1b58106&pf_rd_r=T4QH38JZ6AGRTBTBP85T&pd_rd_r=35429fb1-c5f1-4ece-926d-2c5aea17875a&pd_rd_wg=QG9iF&ref_=pd_gw_ci_mcx_mr_hp_atf_m Just ordered these £79.99 on the A1 Decoys site Edited March 13, 2022 by bandit man spelling mistake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Boggy Posted March 14, 2022 Report Share Posted March 14, 2022 14 hours ago, bandit man said: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Flocked-Pigeon-Shooting-Decoy-Including/dp/B08H8PJ3JX/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=Nuktc&pf_rd_p=441f5864-92d0-4067-8946-b0cfd1b58106&pf_rd_r=T4QH38JZ6AGRTBTBP85T&pd_rd_r=35429fb1-c5f1-4ece-926d-2c5aea17875a&pd_rd_wg=QG9iF&ref_=pd_gw_ci_mcx_mr_hp_atf_m Just ordered these £79.99 on the A1 Decoys site May I ask how many you are getting for £79.99? OB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandit man Posted March 14, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2022 they are £79.99 for 24 from A1 decoys ive paid £43 for 24 it looks like the prices have shot up again after checking tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centrepin Posted March 30, 2022 Report Share Posted March 30, 2022 Sock type things have never worked for me so I have little faith in them. Can't beat a wash down then fresh paint. Pattern, position and changing them for dead birds is more important. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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