ernyha Posted July 25, 2004 Report Share Posted July 25, 2004 Yesterday while shooting over an uncut rape field something happened that had a funny outcome but could have been quite differant. I was set up on the edge of the field but my seat position.due to a ridge behind me.left me nearer the front of the net than i prefer. Consequently the gunsight caught up in the net on several occasions when raising the gun to shoot. On one occasion when a bird appeared from no where, in my rush to raise the gun, the sight caught in the net and as i leaned back to clear it i toppled backwards A over T's into the hedge. That was the funny bit, the serious bit was. that as i raise the gun to shoot. i automatically push the safety catch off and in my fall the gun was still caught in the net and my pressure on the trigger caused the gun to fire. Obviously no one was in front of me or i wouldn't have been taking the shot in the first place but it certainly wakes one up to the dangers of an accidental discharge. You can never be too careful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apbuild Posted July 25, 2004 Report Share Posted July 25, 2004 Ernyha, Have you tried building a hide with a 'V Front'? You need five poles instead of four but once built, the angles really conceal your shape in the hide and there is enough room at the front 'V' for your barrels not to get caught. Have you read a book called 'The Pigeon Shooter' by John Batley? He designed this type of hide and his book is an excellent read for new and seasoned shooters alike. Try the 'V' front hide and you'll never build a square one again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted July 25, 2004 Report Share Posted July 25, 2004 ernyha, most of us "mature shooters" have suffered similar incidents, that remind us how dangerous a gun can be. Mine was, uncocking a 12 bore hammergun on a particularly cold day, 30 years ago.. The hammer slipped from my thumb and fell on a full chamber. I,ll never forget the big hole that appeared between my feet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aled_cky Posted July 25, 2004 Report Share Posted July 25, 2004 i was pulling the safety off my 410 on 1 of the first days of getting it, and instead of doing a slow release on the bolt i pushed it in very suddenly and it went off.. luckily noone was infront, i will never forget the shock i got from it. and it has certanly woke me up Aled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sniper Posted July 25, 2004 Report Share Posted July 25, 2004 ernyha, I second ap's comments. That extra foot space in front of you saves all this tangling of guns etc. But what was your trigger finger doing on the trigger, if you weren't prepared to fire , you naughty boy ?? I take it you didn't hurt yourself, me old love Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeon master Posted July 25, 2004 Report Share Posted July 25, 2004 Hi guys, Yes I agree that gun safety is the most important thing to monitor when out shooting, these weapons have some real power and major damage can be done if you neglect safety for one second. I was in the forces serving in Canada, we were on a training patrol and a lad had an ND right into the back of his mate’s ankle, the bullet went in just above the achilles tendon and came out on the top of the foot. He was lucky the damage wasn’t significant to loose his foot but his foot was a mess. Another guy decided to shoot himself in the foot so he didn’t have to go on tour, the silly sod shot it while stood on a paving slab, the bullet must have exploded on the concrete and bye went his foot. There’s one extreme to the other, one accident and one that has forgot the power of a gun. You get some crazy people on this planet. Bye for now The PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teal Posted July 29, 2004 Report Share Posted July 29, 2004 There was a guy five or so years back I remember reading in the ST, apparently an amazing concert pianist anyway he was out decoying, gun caught in net went to untangle it gun went off and he lost 4 fingers on one hand. Needless to say he didn't play the piano or go pigeon shooting again. Safety is so important, a moments lapse could ruin the rest of your life - sorry to be dull but it's true!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonnyni Posted July 30, 2004 Report Share Posted July 30, 2004 His name is Ronnie Mac and he lives in my home town in fact I grew up in the same street . Even more unbeliveable is, the Guy who was in the hide with him sits ony 4 yards from where I am sitting now (a good mate of mine). He shot three fingers off leaving his wee finger and thumb. He still plays the piano at concert level. Doesn't shoot anymore Small world we live in Jonny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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