woolmep Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 I was checking the accuracy of an air rifle the other day. Had a target stuck to a box and set about 40ft away (the distance I’m shooting tree rats from in my garden) and after a few shots flies kept landing on the box and target. I decided to forget the bullseye and start on the flies instead. It’s quite satisfying and much more fun. Strange thing is that when I missed they didn’t fly off. Just stayed in the same place, next to a newly arrived hole. Plenty of time to pick them off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 (edited) iI hope you are shooting fly's for the correct reason, and not just for fun Crop protection !!! maybe and head shots only please---------- think of you quarry. Edited August 1, 2009 by Dougy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev 1 Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 What sort of decoy pattern were you using and did you have any bouncers in it..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fullbore Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 and head shots only please---------- think of you quarry. No No No No Noooooo! The head is far to small a target, and a sudden movement could cause you to miss the brain and wound the fly, maybe blowing it'd jaw off and leaving it to die a horrible death. Shots should only be taken at the heart and lung area to ensure a humane kill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSA-airgunner Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 I dont think there in season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky-shot Posted August 2, 2009 Report Share Posted August 2, 2009 What sort of decoy pattern were you using and did you have any bouncers in it..... dogs**** in a L shape pattern is good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digit Posted August 2, 2009 Report Share Posted August 2, 2009 I've just checked my fac and i can shoot vermin and foxes but no fly's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolmep Posted August 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2009 I just washed my car for the first time in a year and it seems that unwhittingly I've been 'shooting' flies for the last 12 months looking at the front of it. I'm surprised there were any left for my bit of fun. Before I get any grief from the pro blue bottle brigade I can assure you I was very choosy when selecting the ones to cull. I only picked the old ones that had had a good life but needed to make way for the next crop and they were all killed with good clean head (body, legs & wings) shots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted August 2, 2009 Report Share Posted August 2, 2009 Anyone got any good recipes for flies?+If they were'nt flying should we call them sits? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazzy_lee Posted August 2, 2009 Report Share Posted August 2, 2009 No doubt somewhere there is a anti fly shooting campaign swinging into action as we speak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick miller Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 You're not alone... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norrie Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 (edited) Hiya, good shooting there...just like Grandpaw Clampett...:) best I ever did was upo at the range, and shot the pins out of my mates paper targets, then watched him running across the field after it.. he still doesnt know.. Have a wee go at this one... http://www.freeworldgroup.com/games/fly/index.html First try was 32...:( Edited August 9, 2009 by Norrie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick miller Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 47... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marley29 Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 Hi, I was doing the same thing last month and got a mention and photo in Augusts Air Gunner Mag. Beats plinkin at paper targets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Mule Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 46 for my first attempt. I think my mouse needs a clean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbithunter2008 Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 66.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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