magman Posted April 20, 2008 Report Share Posted April 20, 2008 Severn weeks ago sent of the lads sgc application as he's been coming out with me for 3-4 years now . At the age of Severn he took his first rabbit with the airgun Got him hooked early and been telling him ever since to keep his head down and stay away from trouble. For the last Severn weeks he has been asking me when will he hear about his certificate . Well yesterday i went out to the car when a neighbor called me over saying that my post was delivered to his house yesterday, yes you guessed it was the lads sgc . Called him in as he was infront of the house and gave him the letter the look on his face put a smile on my face as big as his. OK so he now has it so time to make sure its all ok so reads every word on it . After settling down decides to pester me all day to go out for a walk round , been a busy day for me with things i had to do . About 6pm told him to go and get ready ,in 5 minutes he's at the door waiting to go been there so no how he's feeling but kept him waiting for a few minutes cruel but true . Right off we go ,arrive at the farm about 6.15 gets loaded up and away we go walking the hedge lines .tells him to take the flying vermin only i would shoot any rabbits bolting as the dog was working the hedge, didn't want any mistake's. Seen a pair of rabbits ears sticking up above the wheat so called the dog to heel and got the lad in front .goes over what we would do and to slowly walk up the hedge and when the shot presents itsself for him to shoot it . off we go and the lad makes the shot from about 30 yrds great put a smile on both are face's ,his first rabbit with the shotgun . Of we go again i took 3 high pigeons as we were walking round as i don't want to put him of trying to shoot high birds just yet ,when we get to a valley where i now the maggies fly up and down at dusk. we stand in a break in the tree's and wait ,telling him what to expect .After about 5 minutes they start to move and he has his second shot ,drops a maggie waited for a few more minutes and called it a day . Pic of his bag Pic of final bag So after being my lamping partner for the last year your now my shooting partner too Well all i have to say now son is you done me proud today thank you Thanks for reading Father and son Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTMS Posted April 20, 2008 Report Share Posted April 20, 2008 Magman, Absolutely one of the best posts EVER. Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciltalgarth Posted April 20, 2008 Report Share Posted April 20, 2008 Magman, Absolutely one of the best posts EVER. Brian You beat me to it Brain. WELL DONE JAY + ROB Good to see you have found a shooting partner that has a hit ratio like me now that i am leaving. You really put that post together well and had some CRACKING pics to show a wonderful day. Well done guys we will have to get out before i leave. Cheers Rob and Jay. THANKS FOR EVERTHING. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beretta Posted April 20, 2008 Report Share Posted April 20, 2008 nice one rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CEREALTHRILLER Posted April 20, 2008 Report Share Posted April 20, 2008 Great pics and an excellent write up. Well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted April 20, 2008 Report Share Posted April 20, 2008 Definitely post of the month, if not the year. The smile on his face is priceless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webber Posted April 20, 2008 Report Share Posted April 20, 2008 Brilliant, excellent post, well done. webber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul223 Posted April 20, 2008 Report Share Posted April 20, 2008 (edited) Priceless If he's anything like my nephew it'll take you 10 minuets to get him out of bed on a school day, but he'll be up and waiting on a shooting day drive's my sis in law potty isn't it good to see a young lad with such enthusiasm Edited April 20, 2008 by Paul223 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted April 20, 2008 Report Share Posted April 20, 2008 Magman - thanks for posting this. My little lad is 6'2" and 16 stone, but I know that feeling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted April 20, 2008 Report Share Posted April 20, 2008 Nice one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazza Posted April 20, 2008 Report Share Posted April 20, 2008 nice one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markio Posted April 20, 2008 Report Share Posted April 20, 2008 Very cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony9r Posted April 20, 2008 Report Share Posted April 20, 2008 What a great post! My middle lad used to come out with me all the time, but then he got bored with the .410 - not good enough , he wants something bigger He's 12 now and I think the .410 will soon be chopped in for a 20 guage... maybe 28 guage... what guage is Jay's gun Rob? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dead-Eyed Duck Posted April 20, 2008 Report Share Posted April 20, 2008 Lovely post Rob. Happy days when my lad used to come out with me (before he found cars and females ) You are a lucky man, and I know that luck entails a lot of hard work Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted April 20, 2008 Report Share Posted April 20, 2008 Now that is a wonderful storey . Love the beam on his face .Once he gets into the diciplined world of shooting he wont be hanging about on street corners taking drugs and mugging old ladies . I am really pleased for him . Best wishes for both of you and happy hunting . Harnser . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted April 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2008 A big thank you to all Tony9r The gun he is using is a 12 G 12 1/2" stock and 24 1/4 " barrels , putting 28 grm loads through it Jay will put up the next post so over to him now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted April 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2008 all it mean's olot to me one day my dad will be as good as me ciltalgarth thanks mate you know i am a better shot than me dad good luck in your new job mate regards Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulkyuk Posted April 20, 2008 Report Share Posted April 20, 2008 Well done boys - cracking post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigt1754 Posted April 20, 2008 Report Share Posted April 20, 2008 AWESOME Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Master Posted April 20, 2008 Report Share Posted April 20, 2008 Nice one. Sounds like a good bit of shooting too. FM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new to the flock Posted April 20, 2008 Report Share Posted April 20, 2008 Awsome Job lads, you put it all together and made it work well. My oldest is hoping to take his first turkey starting at the end of next week. NTTF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnGalway Posted April 20, 2008 Report Share Posted April 20, 2008 Great stuff, nice to see the youngsters getting involved, good leaason on staying out of trouble too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted April 20, 2008 Report Share Posted April 20, 2008 Thats what its all about !! Excellent post, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InGen Posted April 20, 2008 Report Share Posted April 20, 2008 great read nice one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev 1 Posted April 20, 2008 Report Share Posted April 20, 2008 Excellent story and pics, he is a lucky lad and most of all he enjoys it...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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