First pheasant shoot coming up.
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tackb
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Safety first !
30g of 6 shot will kill most pheasants at sensible range as long as you hit it !
Only shoot birds that are in clear sky , try not to shoot them too close (pillow case effect) don't shoot birds that are too far away , although you may think you've missed you often hit them and they die much later .
Above all have fun !
30g of 6 shot will kill most pheasants at sensible range as long as you hit it !
Only shoot birds that are in clear sky , try not to shoot them too close (pillow case effect) don't shoot birds that are too far away , although you may think you've missed you often hit them and they die much later .
Above all have fun !
After the day not before like I've had one newby do Plenty of lead they fly faster than you think. Never never swing through the line. If in doubt leave it. Listen to the rules before the shoot as some allow ground game but most do not. If high birds no.5 if not so high no.6 I use black gold 32g. Check if you need fibre wad most do not allow plastic. Just enjoy it and safety is the most important thing.
243 Stalker
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Be safe and remember to enjoy the day as that's why you joined the syndicate.
i have my barrel selector set to shoot the tight choke first as on driven birds the first shot is out in front and if missed then the bird is closer so a lesser choked barrel will suffice.
32g 5's for high birds else 30g 6's
ATB 243 Stalker
i have my barrel selector set to shoot the tight choke first as on driven birds the first shot is out in front and if missed then the bird is closer so a lesser choked barrel will suffice.
32g 5's for high birds else 30g 6's
ATB 243 Stalker
Don't forget the keeper, I SAID DON'T FORGET THE KEEPER !!!!
Never mind the pheasants, take care of the keeper!!!!!!
bobjs
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enjoy it David
we have 35 to 45 shoots a year and some folk only shoot 2/3 times a year (and it shows) as said and done try a few more clays etc and learn the keep swinging through technique.
other than that tip the keeper, keep safe and watch out for the flankers......thats flankers
all i use on the big boys is 30g 6's in 12 bore.
regards
bob.
we have 35 to 45 shoots a year and some folk only shoot 2/3 times a year (and it shows) as said and done try a few more clays etc and learn the keep swinging through technique.
other than that tip the keeper, keep safe and watch out for the flankers......thats flankers
all i use on the big boys is 30g 6's in 12 bore.
regards
bob.
limulus
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30g 5s for the peasants (yes I know)
They're going faster than you think!
You'd hit more if they flew backwards(well I would)
Whether maintained, constant or pulled through give them 5ft not 3 lead.
Give the keeper a good tip (apparently 'don't go to work in a massage parlour if you don't give a t0ss or a f00k' doesn't cut the mustard)
Enjoy
They're going faster than you think!
You'd hit more if they flew backwards(well I would)
Whether maintained, constant or pulled through give them 5ft not 3 lead.
Give the keeper a good tip (apparently 'don't go to work in a massage parlour if you don't give a t0ss or a f00k' doesn't cut the mustard)
Enjoy
countrryboy
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Is there anyone from the shoot u know u can ask a few questions get the craic with before the shoot day? It's not rocket science thou
As has been said safety is by far the most imporant thing, a poor but safe shot will be invited to more shoots than a good but dodgy/dangerous shot.
Swinging throu the line, muzzle awareness at all times, even always closing butt to barrels and not barrels to butt (the way many clay shooters do)
When u get to ur peg, look for any flankers, pickers up or walking guns, any other dangers/hazzards (roads houses, wires/cablesetc) really just common sense knowing ur safe areas to fire
Listen to any rules on groound game/foxes etc
If ur going soon be a bit selective with ur birds, still early season so birds will not all be flying at there best, u can only shoot them once.
Enjoy ur day.
As has been said safety is by far the most imporant thing, a poor but safe shot will be invited to more shoots than a good but dodgy/dangerous shot.
Swinging throu the line, muzzle awareness at all times, even always closing butt to barrels and not barrels to butt (the way many clay shooters do)
When u get to ur peg, look for any flankers, pickers up or walking guns, any other dangers/hazzards (roads houses, wires/cablesetc) really just common sense knowing ur safe areas to fire
Listen to any rules on groound game/foxes etc
If ur going soon be a bit selective with ur birds, still early season so birds will not all be flying at there best, u can only shoot them once.
Enjoy ur day.
paul k
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Some very good advice already, I hope I'm not duplicating but I would add, have your gun in a slip until the drive starts, unload and return it to the slip immediately the drive finishes or if any non-shooting member of the puublic comes close. No matter how few shots you've had, once the signal for the end of the drive has sounded do not shoot again no matter how tempting. Pick up your cartridge cases, mark where birds have fallen to help the pickers up afterwards, pay special attention to runners and try to get a dog on them as soon as the drive finishes. It's worth repeating the advice "if in doubt don't shoot" there will be more birds but beaters and other guns generally object to being shot.
If you are missing birds it's usually behind so increase your lead and keep the gun moving as you fire. If the action is "hot" keep two cartridges between the fingers of your left hand (if shooting right handed) so you can quickly reload without fumbling for a cartridge in a pocket or bag. Don't push your skill limits with overlong shots, we all love to take a very high bird but it is irresponsible to shoot at birds you do not expect to kill. If there is a multiple flush, stay cool pick one bird but take it early with the choke barrel and then look for another if you kill it. Smile nicely when your neighbour takes your best bird of the day right in front of you, especially when you have to duck to avoid it taking your head off!! Finally don't have too much damson gin at lunch, shooting and alcohol are not good companions.
You're doing OK on a typical shoot if you have a kill percentage of 40% of shots or better, if you're doing better than 60% you're a "hot shot".
I use RC Sipe cartridges in No.6 with a fibre wad (many shoots insist on fibre wads) and I am very happy with them.
If you are missing birds it's usually behind so increase your lead and keep the gun moving as you fire. If the action is "hot" keep two cartridges between the fingers of your left hand (if shooting right handed) so you can quickly reload without fumbling for a cartridge in a pocket or bag. Don't push your skill limits with overlong shots, we all love to take a very high bird but it is irresponsible to shoot at birds you do not expect to kill. If there is a multiple flush, stay cool pick one bird but take it early with the choke barrel and then look for another if you kill it. Smile nicely when your neighbour takes your best bird of the day right in front of you, especially when you have to duck to avoid it taking your head off!! Finally don't have too much damson gin at lunch, shooting and alcohol are not good companions.
You're doing OK on a typical shoot if you have a kill percentage of 40% of shots or better, if you're doing better than 60% you're a "hot shot".
I use RC Sipe cartridges in No.6 with a fibre wad (many shoots insist on fibre wads) and I am very happy with them.
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