happyshooter Posted December 25, 2008 Report Share Posted December 25, 2008 hi guys i have had a whole afternoons sitty/roost tree pigeon shooting, i got into position in the copse at 1pm as i know the pigeons often arrive about 2pm+ for an afternoon rest , now i shoot this copse only once a month so as not too drive the pigeons away, i positioned myself under a nice tree covered in ivy but within 20 yds of the main sitty trees , in a nearby old hollow tree stump i keep an old camo net , i spread that out over the lower branches behind me to break up my silouette got comfortable on the fishing stool, made sure my .20 rapid was ok and waited for the first sound of the whirrrrrrrrrr of pigeons wings in 30 mins of waiting, a pigeon flew in the tree right above my head i already had the gun in the raised position so there is little movement it scare off the pigeons , all i could see through the ivy was the back end of the pigeon so i let him settle after a a few moments the pigeon was side on so i got a nice under the wing fold shot a nice thwock as the H&N ftt pellet struck home and the thud of the woodie hitting the ground, in the next hour i shot 4 more woodies all head or back of neck shots,i had a quiet session from 3pm till 3-25 then the roost pigeons come in from 3-30pm onwards but befofe that at the bottom end of the copse i could hear the distinct noise of 2/3 maggies i kept very still because i knew the tree to my right is often used by magpies as a lookout tree, sure enough after a few moments 2 of them flew onto the very top branch of the tree giving me a lovely clear shot whch hit the r/hand maggie right in the chest , the 2nd one flew off cackling loudly as his mate hit the ground, i left the maggie on the ground because the roost pigeons started arriving in the next 40mins i managed 5 more woodies at 4-10pm i packed up it was getting dark, i t was a very good afternoons pigeon shooting ,its the biggest bag i have had from this copse 10 woodiees and a maggie as well this is my early xmas box i would like to wish you all a happy xmas and new year. regds brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catamong Posted December 25, 2008 Report Share Posted December 25, 2008 Brian, Well done mate, that's good shooting and excellent fieldcraft to get within range of magpies, keep up the good work. We hear too often on this forum from guys who think it's OK to shoot pheasants, hares and deer with airguns, good to hear from a real sporting airgun user for a change. Cat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted December 25, 2008 Report Share Posted December 25, 2008 Congratulations on the bag and for your perseverance. You were unlucky with the magpie, as I have often shot one of a pair and the other bird has returned shortly after looking for his friend...........big mistake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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