Shooting

[madgaz]

ever thought about getting a shotgun gaz.

What, like guns that fire shot?

I like the stalking aspect of what I do. I was creeping through the woods on Saturday and without knowing it came within 10 yards of some Deer. (I wasn't after them, don't worry)

[TonyN]

What, like guns that fire shot?

I like the stalking aspect of what I do. I was creeping through the woods on Saturday and without knowing it came within 10 yards of some Deer. (I wasn't after them, don't worry)

Yer gaz over and under or side by side.

[Rasputin]

I'm a shooter too. Have my own permissions to shoot on, and also member of a decent syndicate with 75 bird days during the season.
I used to do a lot of vermin, woody's etc but don't bother much anymore. Mainly just the game season now.

Where up north are you based now @Rasputin?

Sorry I have been shit keeping up with forum life. I am based in Blackpool at the moment but moving back to the Alps for winter again

[nplymouth]

My heritage is in farming and country life. My father left this behind aged 20 and as such, I am a city boy through and through... I am one step away from having moisturised hands.

In June of this year I went clay pigeon shooting for the first time and thoroughly enjoyed it. As modest as I may be, I was actually very good.

Would love to do it again!


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[Monty Cristo]

I'm definitely a shooting man and have written about shooting and cigars (and several times, both at the same time) for many magazines over the years - most recently in last month's Shooting Gazette.

[cigarmo]

Sorry I have been shit keeping up with forum life. I am based in Blackpool at the moment but moving back to the Alps for winter again

I am in blackpool, didnt know anyone else here was we could of had a herf

[Emaresee]

I'm definitely a shooting man and have written about shooting and cigars (and several times, both at the same time) for many magazines over the years - most recently in last month's Shooting Gazette.

Ah ha! I am sure I read that - good article!

Nothing quite like a snap shot, on an arch angel, followed by a face full of ash because you didnt have time to put down your smoke, to remind you to get your act together on the peg!

[Simon-JG-hr]

Just had a brilliant couple of days helping out on a local shoot... Whilst it's local to me, calling it a local shoot doesn't really set the scene properly... The last two days were shot back-to-back by a team of old boys. There was a measly 1200 in the bag by the end of the second day...



Been there on and off this season - whilst I'm still building the business some pocket money from loading and beating is most welcome - and a couple of experienced keepers to bounce ideas and names off are a bonus. Also hoping that by helping out I can get one of the rare as hens' teeth January days they let for my roving syndicate. It will, of course, be a FAR smaller day.

[Emaresee]

Just had a brilliant couple of days helping out on a local shoot... Whilst it's local to me, calling it a local shoot doesn't really set the scene properly... The last two days were shot back-to-back by a team of old boys. There was a measly 1200 in the bag by the end of the second day...



Been there on and off this season - whilst I'm still building the business some pocket money from loading and beating is most welcome - and a couple of experienced keepers to bounce ideas and names off are a bonus. Also hoping that by helping out I can get one of the rare as hens' teeth January days they let for my roving syndicate. It will, of course, be a FAR smaller day.

Thats an absurd number! But i'll bet good tips for stuffers.... Mostly partridge?

First day out on saturday... 20-30 brace expected. Cant wait. Thinking an easy going NC like an orchant chubby or a nub sun grown.... All in woodland. Next week similar deal but in parklands around a house.... Party p2. Then beating a few weeks.... Not sure what to grapple when bushwhacking!

[Simon-JG-hr]

Yep, mostly partridge. But their pheasants are very strong and well developed - a fairly common theme across the various shoots I've visited over the last few weeks.

Sounds like a great couple of weekends coming up @Emaresee. Walked up or mini-driven? Love a bit of woodland for a change - though the day I spent last year when we only saw daylight at the briefing and post-shoot dinner was probably a little extreme... Good high birds over the established trees, but snap shooting to the extreme!

Good shout on the short and chubby I reckon - you don't want anything too unwieldy. I usually go for a petit corona or similar at elevenses - that way if I've not finished it in time, the slightly narrower ring gauge is easy to keep a grip of in the mouth if both hands are needed for the gun. I always save the PSPN2 for a day out with friends - shoot through then go mad for dinner followed by a proper cigar and a very late night. God help me the following morning...

[Emaresee]

Yep, mostly partridge. But their pheasants are very strong and well developed - a fairly common theme across the various shoots I've visited over the last few weeks.

Sounds like a great couple of weekends coming up @Emaresee. Walked up or mini-driven? Love a bit of woodland for a change - though the day I spent last year when we only saw daylight at the briefing and post-shoot dinner was probably a little extreme... Good high birds over the established trees, but snap shooting to the extreme!

Good shout on the short and chubby I reckon - you don't want anything too unwieldy. I usually go for a petit corona or similar at elevenses - that way if I've not finished it in time, the slightly narrower ring gauge is easy to keep a grip of in the mouth if both hands are needed for the gun. I always save the PSPN2 for a day out with friends - shoot through then go mad for dinner followed by a proper cigar and a very late night. God help me the following morning...

self run self managed syndicates... Half gun on each. Minidriven. We do walked up on tidy up days on 30/1 or 1/2, often the most fun of the season! This Saturday is c.100 acres of mature oak wood. Forestry have cut big rides in the summer, so there is a bit more sky.... but nevertheless could be extremely sharp snap shooting this weekend as still a lot of cover on the trees.

its not big numbers, but there are very few birds that dont make you work. The parkland one is a bit grander in setting but the birds arent as demanding....great days for a lot of pork pie, bubbles and leg pulling!

if you get a sniff of any local walked up,hedge bashing days you could certainly have a client here.... Or a simple walked up shoot n herf buddy! Always happy to go round the boundaries on the odd weekday!

[Simon-JG-hr]

Hands on syndicates are definitely the way to go. The big days are jolly nice - but there's something special about having properly earnt your sport. I'm having a distinct lack of luck trying to get something similar off the ground just outside Cirencester. Unfortunately the Earl is a hunting man, so shooting is considered a bit of an inconvenience. As such, it's a bit of an ongoing battle... I'm sure I'll persevere eventually! Haha.

Small bags are more fun anyway - I had a day last season where I let off six shots all day. I remember every one of them... On the first drive I missed a sitter first up (I blame the hangover), then got angry with myself and took one way too close and pillowcased it (not proud of that), then missed the last. Over the other four drives I three clean kills on the bounce (overhead, crosser, and a curler out in front that half the line had missed...)

Much fun as they had, I doubt the chaps who shot 1200 over the last two days could remember many of their shots... Horses for courses I suppose. They all go to the pot at least.

if you get a sniff of any local walked up,hedge bashing days you could certainly have a client here.... Or a simple walked up shoot n herf buddy! Always happy to go round the boundaries on the odd weekday!

Sounds like an excellent plan in the making! A couple of friends from down this way have mooted a bit of walked up, and I know one of the shoots I took a day with last year sells such days - probably quite reasonable if their driven prices are anything to go by. Just outside Tewkesbury off the M50, so imagine it wouldn't be too difficult to get to from Worcestershire. Three or four of us, a couple of cigars, and a frost under foot: sounds like a cracking way to spend a day. Couple of decent pubs nearby too for replenishing the reserves at the end of the day. Will drop the keeper a message and see what he says.

[TonyN]

I'm definitely a shooting man and have written about shooting and cigars (and several times, both at the same time) for many magazines over the years - most recently in last month's Shooting Gazette.

Remember flicking through the pages in W H SMITHS while waiting for the wife and came across the cigars page.

[Emaresee]

Tewkesbury is a doddle. i'm in!

On driven days I never mind being a back gun or a walking gun... as you say, you tend to have to work harder for your sport making every shot more memorable.

[Tomothebuilder]

I'm part of a local farm shoot, we shoot 5 days a year-60-80 bird days.

All mates from the local area, mainly from the rugby club. Great fun, nice and relaxed and well organised. I do the odd day on bigger driven shoots but much prefer our little local one! Meet for a meal in the local afterwards and wake up with a sore head the next day.

Try to get a cigar in, but can be tricky managing one with a Beretta and a lively Spaniel!