Game and wildfowl?

[Opal 0]

Why are these not suitable quarry for air rifles?

[SEAN3513 7]

because they are usually moving ( they can be shot with an air rifle, when stationary )

 

and they are currently out of season !!!!

 

cheers

 

sean

[Opal 0]

Hi Sean, I have no interest in shooting these birds, I'm just curious as to the reason, I've only ever shot rats and one Magpie, well maybe two maggies, don't they move too?

[Edgar 1]

As stated they are currently out of season. You can shoot then if they are in season and you have permission to shoot them from the land owner or holder of the shooting rights.

[Opal 0]

Hi Edgar, it mentions on the BASC site they are not suitable quarry for air rifles, is this a shotgun elitism thing or am I chattin' ecrementoso?

[SEAN3513 7]

yes they do

 

but they are a pest speicies ( as defined by the general licence)

 

check out the general licence and the BASC website for further reading ( interesting)

 

cheers

 

sean

[Deker 3,478]

Why are these not suitable quarry for air rifles?

 

It is a generalisation and in a number of cases a 12ft lb is simply not up to the job...allowing for the margin of error to ensure a clean kill.

 

Lets not get into a debate, but penetrating the wing feathers on a Pheasant is all but impossible with a 12ft lb, as with a Canada, the reasons can go on, even though we all know every air gunner only ever takes head shots!!

 

[aaronpigeonplucker 32]

intresing. my land owner has given me permission to shoot the odd stray pheasent on his land (as long as thre in season of course) but i have never though of shooting wildfowl.

[Opal 0]

Why are these not suitable quarry for air rifles?

 

It is a generalisation and in a number of cases a 12ft lb is simply not up to the job...allowing for the margin of error to ensure a clean kill.

 

Lets not get into a debate, but penetrating the wing feathers on a Pheasant is all but impossible with a 12ft lb, as with a Canada, the reasons can go on, even though we all know every air gunner only ever takes head shots!!

 

 

....and neck shots.

[aaronpigeonplucker 32]

Why are these not suitable quarry for air rifles?

 

It is a generalisation and in a number of cases a 12ft lb is simply not up to the job...allowing for the margin of error to ensure a clean kill.

 

Lets not get into a debate, but penetrating the wing feathers on a Pheasant is all but impossible with a 12ft lb, as with a Canada, the reasons can go on, even though we all know every air gunner only ever takes head shots!!

 

 

....and neck shots.

headshots are the most humane. and i don't think a neck shot on a canada goose will go down well! take a look at this: http://www.thehuntinglife.com/html/sections/articles/shooting/ducks.html

[Deker 3,478]

Why are these not suitable quarry for air rifles?

 

It is a generalisation and in a number of cases a 12ft lb is simply not up to the job...allowing for the margin of error to ensure a clean kill.

 

Lets not get into a debate, but penetrating the wing feathers on a Pheasant is all but impossible with a 12ft lb, as with a Canada, the reasons can go on, even though we all know every air gunner only ever takes head shots!!

 

 

....and neck shots.

headshots are the most humane. and i don't think a neck shot on a canada goose will go down well! take a look at this: http://www.thehuntinglife.com/html/sections/articles/shooting/ducks.html

 

 

My fault, I forgot it was not a live link and you couldn't all see me poking my tongue so far in my cheek it hurt..the red bit OK...

[stealthy1 3,964]

Canada geese are hard put down with an airgun, it scuffs up your stock when you beat them to death with it

[Phantom 631]

Canada geese are hard put down with an airgun, it scuffs up your stock when you beat them to death with it

 

So that's the reason you got the Heavy Weight 100, extra ft/lbs with an over the head swing

 

Phantom

[stealthy1 3,964]

Canada geese are hard put down with an airgun, it scuffs up your stock when you beat them to death with it

 

So that's the reason you got the Heavy Weight 100, extra ft/lbs with an over the head swing

 

Phantom

 

 

In the right hands they have multiple uses

[jenksi87 3]

sounds like a new sub section is needed........... clubbing to death with air rifles lol

 

i dont think baby seals are on the general licence though are they????