bunny_blaster Posted December 29, 2022 Report Share Posted December 29, 2022 I took a gamble on a small field of rape on Tuesday morning that I’d seen a few birds sat in the trees on the way home from work. I got set up in the dark with just a magnet and had a nice couple of hours shooting. I missed a few I wouldn’t normally miss but I was using my fairly new to me 20g O/U Hushpower. I ended up with 26 pigeons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morkin Posted December 29, 2022 Report Share Posted December 29, 2022 That's a good result 👍 Bunny Blaster , well done not easy on the rape at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted December 29, 2022 Report Share Posted December 29, 2022 Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old'un Posted December 29, 2022 Report Share Posted December 29, 2022 That's not bad for a couple of hours shooting, well done. I am struggling at the minute to find anything, even had a couple of early mornings starts but nothing exciting, are you seeing any numbers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny_blaster Posted December 29, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2022 5 minutes ago, old'un said: That's not bad for a couple of hours shooting, well done. I am struggling at the minute to find anything, even had a couple of early mornings starts but nothing exciting, are you seeing any numbers? I had a drive around today after feeding the pheasants and saw good numbers sat in the trees around a few of the areas of rape I’ve got so they are definitely starting to make the switch over from the acorns. I may have a go in a couple of days on one block I watched today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeon controller Posted December 30, 2022 Report Share Posted December 30, 2022 Well done BB , during my enforced lay off I’ve seen a lot flighting out over the house in the mornings . Will have to follow the line when I’m ready. Good result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted December 30, 2022 Report Share Posted December 30, 2022 nice to see some one got some, well done nothing on my rape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh man Posted December 30, 2022 Report Share Posted December 30, 2022 On 29/12/2022 at 17:23, bunny_blaster said: I took a gamble on a small field of rape on Tuesday morning that I’d seen a few birds sat in the trees on the way home from work. I got set up in the dark with just a magnet and had a nice couple of hours shooting. I missed a few I wouldn’t normally miss but I was using my fairly new to me 20g O/U Hushpower. I ended up with 26 pigeons. A very nice bag in the time frame and some of the first ones I have heard about that have been shot over rape , I would imagine there are more game birds and wildfowl shot at this time of the year than Pigeons , maybe Woodcock exclueded . Should see more reports early next year when the shooting season draw to a close which will see more land become available and the food supply get thin on the ground , plus more people looking for some sport . Look like a few late hatching youngsters in the photo , at one time we thought the dark ones and those with no neck bars were from overseas that turned up in the Winter months , now I don't think this is no longer the case . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny_blaster Posted December 30, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2022 1 hour ago, marsh man said: A very nice bag in the time frame and some of the first ones I have heard about that have been shot over rape , I would imagine there are more game birds and wildfowl shot at this time of the year than Pigeons , maybe Woodcock exclueded . Should see more reports early next year when the shooting season draw to a close which will see more land become available and the food supply get thin on the ground , plus more people looking for some sport . Look like a few late hatching youngsters in the photo , at one time we thought the dark ones and those with no neck bars were from overseas that turned up in the Winter months , now I don't think this is no longer the case . Yes there were a few youngsters amongst them, a sign of a mild winter and plenty of food I suppose. I’m planning on having my first go on the rape on Monday so hopefully a decent report will follow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7daysinaweek Posted December 30, 2022 Report Share Posted December 30, 2022 I thought that 20g was a single, doesn't look that much wider than my old hushpower 12g single from back around 2005. Things have certainly moved on. Great post bb. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny_blaster Posted December 31, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2022 6 hours ago, 7daysinaweek said: I thought that 20g was a single, doesn't look that much wider than my old hushpower 12g single from back around 2005. Things have certainly moved on. Great post bb. 👍 It looks heavy and cumbersome but it actually comes up really well. It’s stupidly quiet as well even with standard cartridges Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7daysinaweek Posted December 31, 2022 Report Share Posted December 31, 2022 4 hours ago, bunny_blaster said: It looks heavy and cumbersome but it actually comes up really well. It’s stupidly quiet as well even with standard cartridges 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old'un Posted January 2, 2023 Report Share Posted January 2, 2023 On 30/12/2022 at 22:05, bunny_blaster said: Yes there were a few youngsters amongst them, a sign of a mild winter and plenty of food I suppose. I’m planning on having my first go on the rape on Monday so hopefully a decent report will follow so did you go out today? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getthegat Posted January 5, 2023 Report Share Posted January 5, 2023 As seems to be the norm, I'm struggling to find any birds, but then everywhere is 3 inch high wheat and a bit of grass. There is a couple of small wooded/copse area for roosters. I had the exact same Hushpower, but found it heavy, but a nicer handling weapon than the Mossberg. I now just have a single shot Pedretti fully moderated 20 bore. I've added some height to the comb to lift the point of impact. It was shooting very low, this rather basic modification and the fact that it is lighter has given it a permanent place in my cabinet, allowing for some more discreet outings. We'll done on your excursion, respect to anyone who does well with a Husher, especially a new one. Cheers for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted January 6, 2023 Report Share Posted January 6, 2023 i saw 5 come off maize subble today, that was a lot. most round here for some time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh man Posted January 6, 2023 Report Share Posted January 6, 2023 3 hours ago, mossy835 said: i saw 5 come off maize subble today, that was a lot. most round here for some time. I know we haven't got the numbers we would expect to see , but I can safely say we have got more than 5 , not many more mind you but if you want a day then you are welcome to set up near my bird table but don't shoot the one that limp as it sit on the fence each morning waiting for my wife to put his breakfast out , tell yer , us ole Norfolk bois have got a soft spot when it come to preseving the local bird life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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