HeadShotHoncho Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 I need to know if this gear will do for decoying pigeons with an airgun I am buying 8 full-bodied deeks, and some great camo netting from a shop over the internet. I have a deerhunter camo jacket and the air rifle is a HW80 witha 3-9X40 scope. I am going to set up near the trough they feed at or bait the ground with stale bread for a bit then some hay and roasted peanuts on the day. I am going to hide 10-15m away and wait for them to land. Please do not post telling me to get an SG as this is not an option! I am a complete newbie but know in theory how to set them out. Many thanks, HSH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loopy bunny blaster Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 yeh man, should be fine, i got my first pigeons letting them land and popping them off with a bsa lightning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeadShotHoncho Posted February 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 (edited) Thanks lbb, how long did they land for and did it take a while for them to come into the deeks, many thanks, HSH Edited February 29, 2008 by HeadShotHoncho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shootingman Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 That'll be fne m8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loopy bunny blaster Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 i waited about 15minutes, i put a simple net up to cover and small movements and just waited with a flask of tea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROBLATCH Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 imo pigeon shooting - decoying is all trial and error. try what you think suitable if it works good if not try the next thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeadShotHoncho Posted February 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 (edited) I have heard of people putting out stale bread for them to make them associate that area with easy pickings but could you put decoys out and see what happens so you know what time they're out or would they realise they're fake and spook and not come the next time you try it? Thanks for the help, HSH Edited February 29, 2008 by HeadShotHoncho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triscrx Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 I wouldn't worry about the bread too much as long as the decoys are set well they will just come right into the pattern. they tend to stay on the ground for a good 30secs or so before they realise their plastic counterparts aren't up to much and there isn't alot to eat. by this time you will have the rifle trained on them and your trigger finger will be primed. : ) Just set the decoys in a horseshoe style pattern facing toward the hide so the decoys are in a U shape towards you bud. then they pigeons should try to fly into the gap in the U. Here is a pic of what Im trying to describe from the web. don't worry about the rotary too much this Isn't necessary. Tris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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HeadShotHoncho Posted February 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 (edited) Please note, they're no cover crops whatsoever. It is bare grass with a water trough they drink at cos they roost in some derelict barns I have a permission on and now they've smartened up and I am getting one a week if I'mlucky but the field near my house has silage planted and they attack that when it is cut and when its sown, they also feed on it when its already planted Edited February 29, 2008 by HeadShotHoncho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnybasher07 Posted March 1, 2008 Report Share Posted March 1, 2008 the set up you have is good, but instead of a hide.. can i suggest a ghillie suit? they are roasting and you can even dig a hole and put it over you with just the gun sticking out then the pigeons will never see you and happy hunting GM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrier Posted March 2, 2008 Report Share Posted March 2, 2008 (edited) With that gear, and with the hw80, you can easaly make your hide further away, up to 40 yards. No problem for a gun like that. is it .22 or .177? I own one in .177 (fac) and shoot rabbits with it at 65 yards with H&N barracuda. Edited March 2, 2008 by terrier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vagabond Posted March 2, 2008 Report Share Posted March 2, 2008 Yeh Mate! Sounds like you've got all the basics covered. Try the techniques mentioned, as they all work. Little tips & tricks will come with practice and experience. Don't give up if you first don't have any luck. Just keep trying and you will develop your own style that works best for you. Good luck and happy shooting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laf Posted March 3, 2008 Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 hi all i am also looking at setting up some decoys just looking at some on flee bay does it matter if the woodies see u setting them up or r they just dumb enough to see u set up and come 15 mins later?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy75 Posted March 3, 2008 Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 Ideally, the deeks are being setup under (or near) flight lines and "sitty" trees. This way, there will always be a fresh supply of pigeons coming in to be shot / missed / sworn at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laf Posted March 3, 2008 Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 yeah i have got a real good place to shoot them from dont need a hide its a tree line looking on to a farmers field and there is always loads about in the summer or when he is sawing his fields Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeadShotHoncho Posted March 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 (edited) The trough is near the derelict barns that they roost in and unfortunately I have only just started decoying and am not sure it will even work so I will stick with the hide for the moment cos Gillie suits cost a lot, I should be able to make a good hide cos theres tons of leaf litter in the woods and I'll be able to bait the ground near the woods and they roost in the hedges. Also there is the large barn they sit on and there is a open bit of grass they fly over and can see and there is some scrub and weeds along with some rubble by the wall of the barn and more weeds along the wall of the field I can hide in. Many thanks, HSH Edited March 14, 2008 by HeadShotHoncho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeadShotHoncho Posted March 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 Does anyone know wether it is worth trying to decoy without any type of crop whatsoever or wether i am going to waste my money? Thanks, HSH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeadShotHoncho Posted March 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 All of my gear has now arrived, 4 deeks and a camo net. Want to go shoooting but the field is waterlogged and i have no waterproof gear, what can you do to make sure you're lying on something dry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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