busdennis Posted January 1, 2009 Report Share Posted January 1, 2009 ive read plenty about all the cheap and nasty decoys for sale out there, but what bracket do these fall into http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/12-X-FLOCKED-SHELLS-...A1%7C240%3A1318 decoys are all i need to have a full set of equipment and cant wait till the next fair anybody seen any in a january sale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Fudd Posted January 1, 2009 Report Share Posted January 1, 2009 i wouldnt pay that sort of money for them i bought 2 dozen shell decoys (not flocked) and about 10 full bodied ones for that price off there last year, they work ok for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikee Posted January 1, 2009 Report Share Posted January 1, 2009 they look like reasonable coys with wobbler stakes, however the price is less reasonable mikee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted January 1, 2009 Report Share Posted January 1, 2009 That price isnt too bad, ukshootwarehouse sell 10 for £48.50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikee Posted January 1, 2009 Report Share Posted January 1, 2009 my local gun shop sells flocked full bodies for less mikee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted January 1, 2009 Report Share Posted January 1, 2009 Be aware there are "flocked decoys" and "flocked decoys". The main difference is that on some cheap flocked decoys the flock comes off after a while. Sometimes quite quickly. I would prefer to possibly pay a bit more, but get something that was going to last and from a reputable Seller that I could go back and talk to if anything went wrong, you don't find many Sellers on eBay like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikee Posted January 1, 2009 Report Share Posted January 1, 2009 cranfield that is very true mikee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busdennis Posted January 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2009 they look like reasonable coys with wobbler stakes, however the price is less reasonablemikee cant find any cheaper That price isnt too bad, ukshootwarehouse sell 10 for £48.50 thats what i thought my local gun shop sells flocked full bodies for less mikee where? Be aware there are "flocked decoys" and "flocked decoys".The main difference is that on some cheap flocked decoys the flock comes off after a while. Sometimes quite quickly. I would prefer to possibly pay a bit more, but get something that was going to last and from a reputable Seller that I could go back and talk to if anything went wrong, you don't find many Sellers on eBay like that. thats why im asking if anybody as used em would prefer a shooting specialist www site but these seamed a good deal just wanted to hear your views Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikee Posted January 1, 2009 Report Share Posted January 1, 2009 (edited) my local gun shop is in Eye in north suffolk, I paid £37.50 for 10 jack pyke fully flocked full bodies, they even had shells for less than £3 a box (£2.94), Eley first 1oz #7 but the guy in front of me bought the last ones mikee Edited January 1, 2009 by mikee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busdennis Posted January 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2009 its a long way from scarborough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted January 1, 2009 Report Share Posted January 1, 2009 Have you asked UK Shootwarehouse about how much your PW discount will be for them ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted January 2, 2009 Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 For that price, why don't you get yourself a dozen half shell decoys and also purchase a 10 pack of the Sillosock UV jackets, this way you don't have to worry about the flocking rubbing off! A few pounds more you can get yourself a set of Sillosock decoys but some people think they are a bit fragile. Personally I would go for the Silosock decoys; £45 less some discount, you can read plenty of good reviews here by other forum members. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz2202 Posted January 2, 2009 Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 If you have a 'Scats' locally they do very good quality flocked shells for £3.50 each with spring sticks. nice and easy and no postage to pay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent36 Posted January 10, 2009 Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 If you have standard decoys that are not flocked, but want that effect for free!! Put a wire brush wheel on your drill and go over the decoys with it to give the flocked effect. It takes a little while but the effect is good. I make my decoy patterns with a mixture of flocked decoys and wire brushed decoys and they work well (no shine). Just take care with the drill cos flocked hands hurt!! Put a pair a pair of gloves on! Repaint the while neck and wing bars with matt white under coat. Regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootnfish Posted January 10, 2009 Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 (edited) ************* do 6 flock coated shells for 18.50 with rocker sticks i have had 2 lots from them and they are very good quality. idid get some jack pike ones but they were nearly twice the price and to be honest the ones i got were **** the coating was coming off you could hardly see the white markings on the wings or neck and the rest didnt even look the coulor they should so i sent them back. **************. they work realy well by the way idont work for them im just pleased with how quickly igot them and i have had some good results since having them. Edited January 10, 2009 by henry d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted January 10, 2009 Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 How much?!??!?! Get them for a quid each from a shooting magazine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootnfish Posted January 10, 2009 Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 just over 3 quid aint bad my local shop sells em for over 6 quid each (real rip off) what mag is that then mite get some Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reedbradshaw Posted January 10, 2009 Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 im after decoys at the moment. not really bothered about flocked decoys and or uv silo socks. I once went decoying with a chap on my permission who knew what he was doing. when i looked at the decoys i laughed my socks off some were chipped, scratched and they were only plastic shells. Allthough he only had about 12 we had a great day and shot loads save your money, get cheapo ones, spend the extra on carts ! anyone else agree ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DANO Posted January 10, 2009 Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 Did i see some advertisement onanother post ***********---- ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootnfish Posted January 10, 2009 Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 im after decoys at the moment. not really bothered about flocked decoys and or uv silo socks. I once went decoying with a chap on my permission who knew what he was doing. when i looked at the decoys i laughed my socks off some were chipped, scratched and they were only plastic shells. Allthough he only had about 12 we had a great day and shot loads save your money, get cheapo ones, spend the extra on carts ! anyone else agree ? was it in the winter on rape? or in spring or summer when they are easier n not so warey like they are most of the time in winter. i think you need every little edge like good decoys in the winter to make a difference sometimes as well as good fieldcraft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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