westcountrylance Posted July 26, 2009 Report Share Posted July 26, 2009 Is it safe to try and put a decoy on an electrical cable? im guessing it is safe but would be frowned apon due to the principal. if not, il have to think of somthing else, as the cable is in a good position close to the edge of a corn field, but the actual point of roosting is over a road. geting the birds to land prior to them reaching the roost spot (and crosing the road meaning i cant shoot) would mean i can shoot them. there are no other trees close by that would do the same job. any sugestions? i was thinking of taking a large branch in to the corn and resting a decoy on it. to create a false place so to speek. any advice on geting the decoy (full bodied) to sit on the branch would also be a good help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqwelchy Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 Just dont taking a pee on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 what kind of electrical cable are we talking about here? sounds dangerous to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprinter Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 Is it safe to try and put a decoy on an electrical cable? im guessing it is safe but would be frowned apon due to the principal. Bear with me a while, i'm just putting in an order for Darwin Award polish for your widow/ girlfriend/ significant other......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerB Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 (edited) Do you mean an overhead power cable? Because if so, I think it best you, completely re-think about where to loft your deeks. Most overhead power cables carry 415 - 100,000 volts. A small hairline crack in the cable insulation (caused by weathering for example) and youre dead meat - no two ways about it. This is what 100,000 volts looks like I think its also in the airgun code of conduct, to not shoot at power/telecoms lines also. I love shooting pigeons - but I wouldnt die for them. Edited July 27, 2009 by FarmerB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz2202 Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 Is it safe to try and put a decoy on an electrical cable? BAD move. I suppose you were thinking of putting them up there with carbon fibre lofting poles too !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jojusa Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniel Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 I think you would be better off buying those 2 foam decoys which Lez have for sale for £20 and stick them on sticks in the field...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 i think he means a farmers electric fence wire. (or at least i hope he does) hahahaah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerB Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 Who knows - I cant stand electric shocks - even those from lekky fences... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniel Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 last week i forgot they were on and i touched my leg against the cable.........uummmmmmmmmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 (edited) For crying out loud Dont even think about it . Harnser . Edited July 27, 2009 by Harnser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davie mac Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 Stay well away from electric cables its not worth dieing for a bit of shooting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codling99 Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tis1979 Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 Do you mean an overhead power cable? Because if so, I think it best you, completely re-think about where to loft your deeks. Most overhead power cables carry 415 - 100,000 volts. A small hairline crack in the cable insulation (caused by weathering for example) and youre dead meat - no two ways about it. This is what 100,000 volts looks like I think its also in the airgun code of conduct, to not shoot at power/telecoms lines also. I love shooting pigeons - but I wouldnt die for them. Take this guys advice i build powerlines and I'm telling you as well "IT'S NOT A GOOD IDEA!!!" (Hopefully you were talking about a fence even so it's stupid) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Fudd Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 last week i forgot they were on and i touched my leg against the cable.........uummmmmmmmmmm i once peed on one by accident wow did you see the smoke coming out of him? unreal!! anyway. daz, i normally get most of the awards round here for doing something stupid and/or dangerous. are you trying to take top spot?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniel Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 Not to sure if the first bolt got him or the 2nd but what a numpty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesLeic Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 Can you say "human toast" ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Fudd Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 Can you say "human toast" ..... wonder if they put marmite on him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerB Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 That is why they put the ''DANGER - High Voltage'' signs everywhere near train lines etc. If you look closley at the end of the video, the guys hair/face is on fire!! What a way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miroku4399 Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 Just looked at the vid whilst I was laughing my missus come over and I showed her " Your Sick " just carried on laughing thats why she doesnt come shooting with me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerB Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 Just looked at the vid whilst I was laughing my missus come over and I showed her " Your Sick " just carried on laughing thats why she doesnt come shooting with me LOL - my missus thinks its fake!!! Maybe I should get her to touch one so she can see for herself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miroku4399 Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 (edited) my missus is blonde i could get her to sit on an electric fence like a pigeon Edited July 27, 2009 by miroku4399 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Fudd Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 my missus is blonde i could get her to sit on an electric fence like a pigeon if your missus is blonde you could probly get her to sit on anything :whistling: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miroku4399 Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 been married seven years the sofa is well sat on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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