sapper063 Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 if in doubt dont put a round out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lefty22 Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 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 ? Agree with Toombsy. Make sure you know where the pigeons are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuck1 Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 Its the fly in the water, or the gun in the field that gets results. If it's blowing hard, and the rain's horizontal, and you look out and think, not today, you could miss out on the best day of your life. Get out there and enjoy it, you will never regret it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Fudd Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 no ones said it, but always carry a knife... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scolopax Posted January 24, 2009 Report Share Posted January 24, 2009 Keep still in the hide and let them get nice and close, never be too quick to get at 'em and reduce your chances of an effective second barrel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realtreedave Posted January 24, 2009 Report Share Posted January 24, 2009 the old saying ,any fool can be cold and wet.dress apropiately in the most suitable,best clothing you can afford.it sure makes for abetter day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krazykayaker Posted January 24, 2009 Report Share Posted January 24, 2009 ENJOY YOURSELF ! even if you dont shoot a lot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbonrocket Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 Take a mobile with you on silent and tell someone where you are going and when you expect to be back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stealth Stalker Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 Most important item for a days decoying......BOG ROLL Especially after a hot curry & loads of beer the night before B) I speak from experiance SS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bootneck Posted February 11, 2009 Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 Forget all the modern contraptions, think of it as sport not science, find a spot, keep still and wait...just wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatcatsplat Posted February 11, 2009 Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 If in doubt, don't......unless you're near a bog! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asap Posted February 11, 2009 Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 Avoid arguments with the wife about leaving the loo seat up by weeing in the sink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleeh Posted February 12, 2009 Report Share Posted February 12, 2009 The safest shot is the one you never take. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikee Posted February 12, 2009 Report Share Posted February 12, 2009 build a good hide and stand still until you move to shoot and dont be afraid to change the deek pattern or move the magnet if birds shy away mikee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sundowner Posted February 13, 2009 Report Share Posted February 13, 2009 Get out as often as possible, even if you are just watching ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonboy1 Posted February 19, 2009 Report Share Posted February 19, 2009 i always chuck my oval fishing brolly in the truck when i go, it's big enough to shield me from wind and rain and acts as a shade in the summer,amazingly birds take no notice of it you just put your hide across the front . It can be a bit restrictive so i only use it when it's needed, however, i have had my best days shooting using it when all the birds were right in the middle of a field on layed wheat, obviously there was no natural cover so i thought i'd give it a go. Had 149 birds and my mate turned up and joined me for a few hours and had 87 ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayano3 Posted February 19, 2009 Report Share Posted February 19, 2009 Set up where the Pigeons are as they sure as hell wont come to you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willc Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 If shooting with someone, take a couple of two-way radios. you can give a heads up about birds/bunnies etc, and keep track of each other when you split up, as much for safety if anything. Other than that, don't shoot unless absolutely sure of your target and backdrop.(I know, obvious,but safety first) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DustyIrl Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 if the dog wont work some day, dont lose the head, shoot him and leave him lying there. He'll last up to 6 months in the freezer serious though, Ive built hides on my permission out of mostly natural trees etc, waiting for the crops to come. That way the vermin will be used to them when i go out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Sarakun Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 Release the safety catch before you take the shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popgun Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 Allways set up where the birds want to be, not where you think is a nice spot and let them get nice and close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 never **** against the wind.If a pigeon lands then forget sporting manners-shoot the stupid thing.Remember that theres old pigeons and theres stupid pigeons but theres no old stupid pigeons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berthaboo Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 wait till the bird/birds are committed to your decoys before moving / taking the shot also try and take a hessian sack it summer to cover the birds you plan to eat it keeps the from becoming fly blown also if a lake or river near by dunk it in the water and cover your dead birds to keep them cool enjoy your day no matter what Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 Release the safety catch before you take the shot. Also remember to load the gun first!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toombsy Posted May 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 A few tips I've picked up in the first few weeks of owning a .22LR and rabbiting... Pick a distance that's good for you (I chose 75 yards) and only take it out in the field when you're confident enough to hit the target with a clean kill each and every time. Learn how much hold over you'll need for 100 yards (around an extra 2in), and how much hold under for 50 yards as I guarantee you'll need to know those sooner than you think in the field. Buy a bipod - it will help massively. If you've got no decent cover on your permission and stalking's almost impossible, set up a few low hides using a few twigs and even kicked-up earth 75-yards away from the warrens and lay up and wait for the bunnies to come out. Half an hour before daybreak and two hours before dusk are perfect times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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