Toombsy Posted January 18, 2009 Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 I reckon it would be great if we made a list of all those invaluable pigeon shooting, pigeon recipe or guncare tips Mine is to always carry binoculars and spend as much time as necessary finding a suitable flight line before setting up What would you add to the list ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackbart Posted January 18, 2009 Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 Remember to put the gun in the car !(you would be suprised) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted January 18, 2009 Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 Always bring more ammo than you think you'll need Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6shot Posted January 18, 2009 Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 double check my kit before i leave. nothing worse than getting all set up and finding i forgot the flapper battery or something else Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proTOM1 Posted January 18, 2009 Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 cheak weather forcast night before so you know what to wear and wind dirrection ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted January 18, 2009 Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 Tripple check you have the right bolt for your rifle, not just any old bolt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerseaDavid Posted January 18, 2009 Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 Try using lofted decoys in a tree, it will attract pigeons from a long distance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted January 18, 2009 Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 Forget about chokes .Put two in the gun and forget about them and concentrate on shooting . Harnser . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitebridges Posted January 18, 2009 Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 (edited) Respect your quarry. Dispatch wounded birds quickly and humanely. Foster good relations with your farmer / landowner / keeper. 1) A bottle or two goes a long way 2) Clear up after yourself 3) If they are there to be shot and you can't go find someone who can 4) Don't get stuck so he has to waste time pulling you out Edited January 18, 2009 by Whitebridges Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyb Posted January 18, 2009 Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 Keep a freezer full of dead birds for decoys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted January 18, 2009 Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 Reconnaissance, reconnaissance, reconnaissance. Know your shooting area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guinea Fowl Posted January 18, 2009 Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 Reconnaissance, reconnaissance, reconnaissance.Know your shooting area. And if you live a 100miles away then your screwed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris crow Posted January 18, 2009 Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 it helps if you keep a diary taking note of weather conditions, time of shooting,what over, time of year,and brief notes like which direction the birds came from how they reacted to patterns ect.... you would be suprised how many things have to be in your favour to have a good day,and you can look back at it over the years........good shooting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stealth Stalker Posted January 18, 2009 Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 Dont be afraid to change your decoy pattern if things aren't going to plan SS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted January 18, 2009 Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 And if you live a 100miles away then your screwed. No, you just visit as often as possible and look and learn, don't be in a mad rush to shove your hide up and decoys out as soon as you arrive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jinxy72 Posted January 18, 2009 Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 Reconnaissance, reconnaissance, reconnaissance.Know your shooting area. agree . . . make sure u got the birds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anser2 Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 Most of the important tips have been covered , but do not forget to take frozen pigeons out of the freezer out to thaw the night before you go shooting. When frozen solid they are a swine to attact to a magnet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 Never eat yellow snow On a serious note, I'm with Mungler. Taking the wrong bolt for your rifle is a real pain in the @55! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breastman Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 Remember that even a bad day shooting wood pigeons is better than a good day at the office! Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highlander Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 Always bring more ammo than you think you'll need Can't agree with that...take 1000 cartridges and you'll be lucky to see 5 pigeons, take 25 and you'll see 100's It's Murphy's Law! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 if your shooting from your car, make sure you dont blow the wing mirrors off and the serious one, ENJOY WHAT YOU ARE DOING :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wookie Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 You only get one chance with gun safety. Never mess it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toombsy Posted January 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 When you're mounting the gun ready for a shot remember to swing through the bird. As the older lads say at our club.... Bum, Belly, Beak, Fire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POW! Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 All the above are sound tips , , BUT my top tip is , I try to get out for sure if its a realy strong wind , It never ceaces to amase me how good it can be to pep up the shooting , POW!. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckytrigger Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 Remember to put the crow flapper battery in the car forgot that a few times! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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