tomleatel Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 Me and a mate have gained a permission on a 30 acre piece of land with some barns within the farm. The farmer has asked us to go along tomorrow and have a go at some of the pigeons in the barns. Having never shot in or around barns before, can anyone provide any tips? Obviously the job will be done using air rifles.. Cheers Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 If they are ferrels its best to lamp them at night with airguns they are great for the job... B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realtreedave Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 if you can make a hide from bales.brilliant in the cold,but please be carefull bale stacks can be dangerous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realtreedave Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 dont you nead a licence from defra to lamp birds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 (edited) dont you nead a licence from defra to lamp birds NO EDIT should have added not when they are on or in man made structures buildings ect... B) Edited February 4, 2009 by hawkeye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shooting Tom Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 If they are anything like chickens when it get dark they cant see a thing, just kill them quick they will not know whats hit them . Let us know how u get on Have fun B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomleatel Posted February 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 Thanks for the advice. Hopefully there will be something to hide behind... If you don't hear anything you can assume it has not gone well... lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Fudd Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 someone once told gave me a tip for shooting birds inside a barn using shotguns - they said to replace the lead shot with long grain brown rice, just as deadly at closer range but doesnt wreck the barn, any obe else heard this before (or done it)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 even with air rifle - be careful with your backdrop - the farmer won't be too chuffed if you turn his barn roof into a colander. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-G Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 It might be prudent to practice some elevated shots before you get there. You'll generally need to aim low when shooting upwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realtreedave Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 i keep a klunker of an air rifle that only kicks out about 8 foot pounds,and use it with flat head pellets,specificaly for use inside buildings and cage trap dispatches.this way ive got just enough power to do the job and im not going to cry if it gets too badly smashed up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 I used to do this type of shooting a lot for a local farmer but with rats in the rafters-i used to empty the shot ( its normally about 8 or 9 shot) from a 9mm garden gun cartridge and fill them with number 5 then seal the top with a blob of silicone sealant-worked a treat! As far as an air-rifle is concerned i would try using a light weight flat nosed pellet if you are worried about damage to the buildings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian E Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 someone once told gave me a tip for shooting birds inside a barn using shotguns - they said to replace the lead shot with long grain brown rice, just as deadly at closer range but doesnt wreck the barn, any obe else heard this before (or done it)? babbyc, was that Uncle Bens that gave you that tip ? Sorry I will get my coat...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 someone once told gave me a tip for shooting birds inside a barn using shotguns - they said to replace the lead shot with long grain brown rice, just as deadly at closer range but doesnt wreck the barn, any obe else heard this before (or done it)? I used to do this type of shooting a lot for a local farmer but with rats in the rafters-i used to empty the shot ( its normally about 8 or 9 shot) from a 9mm garden gun cartridge and fill them with number 5 then seal the top with a blob of silicone sealant-worked a treat! As far as an air-rifle is concerned i would try using a light weight flat nosed pellet if you are worried about damage to the buildings. Both will be excellent ways to ruin your gun/hands/face...........don`t mess with cartridges and loads, you may get it right, but you may also get a face full of metal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shooting Tom Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 when you going mate, tell us how you got on? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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