wymberley Posted October 5, 2022 Report Share Posted October 5, 2022 Do users think that these are worth the money? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreshFace Posted October 5, 2022 Report Share Posted October 5, 2022 Great question Wymberley, I’ve been very tempted recently. Looking forward to hear the feedback also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted October 5, 2022 Report Share Posted October 5, 2022 Link?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted October 5, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2022 17 minutes ago, FreshFace said: Great question Wymberley, I’ve been very tempted recently. Looking forward to hear the feedback also. He who hesitates............I don't know where else these are sold but sales from the Bay finish on the 7th and there's only a 5 of the 11" ones left - haven't checked the other sizes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jall25 Posted October 5, 2022 Report Share Posted October 5, 2022 No just use a blue barrel pheasant feeder - i have shot thousands off them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted October 5, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2022 22 minutes ago, jall25 said: No just use a blue barrel pheasant feeder - i have shot thousands off them Even if l was to get them there’d be arguments with the syndicate as to which were whose so I’d rather steer well clear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moondoggy Posted October 5, 2022 Report Share Posted October 5, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, wymberley said: He who hesitates............I don't know where else these are sold but sales from the Bay finish on the 7th and there's only a 5 of the 11" ones left - haven't checked the other Edited October 5, 2022 by moondoggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moondoggy Posted October 5, 2022 Report Share Posted October 5, 2022 Available through Brinkworth & District Agricultural vermin control on facebook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted October 5, 2022 Report Share Posted October 5, 2022 (edited) 3 hours ago, wymberley said: Do users think that these are worth the money? Just pulled their site up and the answer is no. I make very similar flip top feeders out of metal plate which work as well if not better. They cost just a few pop rivets and screws. I don't know your location but if you wanted a couple I would be happy to make them up for you for nowt. £45 no way. The picture is just one style with a large hopper, howver I find that shorter versions work as well and hold sufficient food for a week or so in heavy use. I drill 3/8th holes in the front panel and small birds can come and feed and act as decoys. The most I have shot in one sitting of this feeder was 19 in an hour and half but that was the first time in that wood and the feeder had been in position for 10 days before my visit. You can easily make one yourself , it ain't rocket science. The information panels on the side of IBCs is good material as it is normally galavanised. Edited October 5, 2022 by Walker570 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted October 5, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2022 5 minutes ago, Walker570 said: Just pulled their site up and the answer is no. I make very similar flip top feeders out of metal plate which work as well if not better. They cost just a few pop rivets and screws. I don't know your location but if you wanted a couple I would be happy to make them up for you for nowt. £45 no way. That's very kind of you; thank you very much. However, I was an aircraft technician in airframe flavour so could probably manage. Un/fortunately I'm one of the 'extremely vulnerable' folk so for the past couple of years I've not been up to much and the old pension pot is looking quite full so I fancy lashing out a bit even if it's really unnecessary. A little of what you fancy.......and all that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted October 5, 2022 Report Share Posted October 5, 2022 Absolutely no problem. I just get a n extra kick out of shooting them off my own feeders. I cut the corners of IBCs which cat as brackets which can bt screwed or strapped to trees etc. This picture was a good hour or two off one of mine also the uninformed like on a golf course think them bird feeders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jall25 Posted October 5, 2022 Report Share Posted October 5, 2022 3 hours ago, wymberley said: Even if l was to get them there’d be arguments with the syndicate as to which were whose so I’d rather steer well clear. Would they not like you shooting the tree rats that damage the feeders and eat the corn then ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted October 6, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2022 12 hours ago, jall25 said: Would they not like you shooting the tree rats that damage the feeders and eat the corn then ? You'd have thought so but from their actions apparently not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jall25 Posted October 6, 2022 Report Share Posted October 6, 2022 4 hours ago, wymberley said: You'd have thought so but from their actions apparently not. Its a strange world isnt it The other thing i use then is just a 99 p bird feeder that hangs in the tree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted October 6, 2022 Report Share Posted October 6, 2022 8 hours ago, wymberley said: You'd have thought so but from their actions apparently not. You should find a better syndicate with some folk who know what they are doing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted October 7, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2022 14 hours ago, London Best said: You should find a better syndicate with some folk who know what they are doing! You would be quite right other than the fact that with one minor detail they're nothing to do with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moondoggy Posted October 7, 2022 Report Share Posted October 7, 2022 I really like the look of these feeders. I am very tempted to go for one myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted October 8, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2022 9 hours ago, moondoggy said: I really like the look of these feeders. I am very tempted to go for one myself. A 11" version, the rats R2 and a 25mm spinner should arrive middle/end of next week and I'll post an opinion - but obviously not yet on performance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moondoggy Posted October 8, 2022 Report Share Posted October 8, 2022 8 hours ago, wymberley said: A 11" version, the rats R2 and a 25mm spinner should arrive middle/end of next week and I'll post an opinion - but obviously not yet on performance. Ordered the 15” version today, so likewise, I will post a verdict on it. Thank you for letting me know about them. I had not heard of them before you mentioned it. I had planned to make one but I like the idea that these are pellet and squirrel proof and also, I love the idea of keeping a small UK business going, especially a shooting related one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted October 8, 2022 Report Share Posted October 8, 2022 Great. I also try and support as many British outlets as possible but I am an invetorate do it yourselfer. If I need to I put a steel back plate against where I expect to shoot, e'g if the background may not be perfect Even with the Brinkworth it may be an idea for such where needed. Have fun. Whack 'em and stack 'em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted October 9, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2022 20 hours ago, moondoggy said: Ordered the 15” version today, so likewise, I will post a verdict on it. Thank you for letting me know about them. I had not heard of them before you mentioned it. I had planned to make one but I like the idea that these are pellet and squirrel proof and also, I love the idea of keeping a small UK business going, especially a shooting related one. I'm getting the 25mm spinner on the grounds that I probably can't see the 15 at 40 yards. Also, 'Shoot 'n' See' do a 1" target and as I make up various targets, 'Go 2 Products' do some 1" coloured stickies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted October 16, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2022 Mine plus the R2 rat feeder have just arrived. The cons - I asked for an additional 25mm spinner as my old eyes probably won't see the 15mm in the woods but was sent another 15mm one. The Pros - These are best suited to a young shooter as to get the best from it will take a lifetime. The proverbial brick outhouse springs to mind. Well designed, professionally made and totally impervious to any air rifle pellet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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