johnboy19 38 Posted October 17, 2010 Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 Me and my mate Scott went around some farms near two of our permissions today to look for more land to shoot/ferret on. Must have knocked on about 7 doors but all were polite 'no thankyou's'. Decided to go to one more then go home for dinner. Turning right into the farm, the road to the farm must have been 2-300 yards. Half way down the road i noticed that the hedgeline on eachside was littered with burrows with fresh diggings drove to the house and seen the farmer. Got out and told him we used airguns and ferrets for pest control and noticed the burrows on our way in, and asked if he would like us to ferret the burrows for him. He said that would be fine we then asked him about shooting and he also said yes to that. He wasnt keen on us lamping but said we could shoot while its still light so should be able to have a go at them at weekends with the gun, gets too dark to get there in time now to shoot after work during the week. He then mentioned he has a lot of ferrals in his barns, and someone used to come up and shoot them but hes not seen them in a while. He took us round to the barn to show us, got there and probably at least 40 ferrals came flying out when we arrived so we can have a go at them as well. Looking forward to that as ive never done it before. So, all in all a good day. As ive never shot ferrals before, can those of you who have done please give me some tips on this and best tactics to use. Cheers John Quote Link to post
Ron Weasley 83 Posted October 17, 2010 Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 Good on you johnboy! Sounds like there's enough to keep you busy. I love shooting ferals. Not the most glamourous, but you're generally guaranteed a bit more action. Look forward to the write ups and photos! Quote Link to post
zini 1,939 Posted October 17, 2010 Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 Good luck pal and well done in getting the new land and barn. Dont forget your camera when you shoot there pal. Si Quote Link to post
kx100 66 Posted October 17, 2010 Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 its good crack shooting the ferals im just not long in from a night out shooting with the keeper and me bro nd 2 mates and we just got bot 90 pidgeons over all under the lamp as shey stay for longer if you lamp them to allow beter placed shots Quote Link to post
johnboy19 38 Posted October 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 Cheers lads. Heading up next Saturday with the ferrets, will take the guns with us to see if we can bag a few pigeons as will. Will make sure to take the camera John Quote Link to post
Phantom 631 Posted October 17, 2010 Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 Hey John you jammy little git My best advice is to take on board what Si (Zini) says about shooting at angles up/down hill. Watch his video on this thread : http://www.thehuntinglife.com/forums/topic/154950-steep-incline-shooting-from-a-hide-tip/page__p__1565151__hl__incline__fromsearch__1#entry1565151 Followed by this thread and have a gander at the site mentioned. http://www.thehuntinglife.com/forums/topic/155177-shooting-on-an-incline/page__p__1567398__hl__incline__fromsearch__1#entry1567398 ~The threads compliment each other perfectly if your a visual learner, the latter will help, if your a verbal learner the former will help. If you want to see in detail what will happen then use the new version of CGPand use the incline details Phnatom Quote Link to post
johnboy19 38 Posted October 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 Hey John you jammy little git My best advice is to take on board what Si (Zini) says about shooting at angles up/down hill. Watch his video on this thread : http://www.thehuntinglife.com/forums/topic/154950-steep-incline-shooting-from-a-hide-tip/page__p__1565151__hl__incline__fromsearch__1#entry1565151 Followed by this thread and have a gander at the site mentioned. http://www.thehuntinglife.com/forums/topic/155177-shooting-on-an-incline/page__p__1567398__hl__incline__fromsearch__1#entry1567398 ~The threads compliment each other perfectly if your a visual learner, the latter will help, if your a verbal learner the former will help. If you want to see in detail what will happen then use the new version of CGPand use the incline details Phnatom Cheers Phantom. I remember these posts from when they were first posted. Had a look at the video again, some useful tips, will need to watch it a few more times before it all sticks in my head, and will look at the website mentioned in more detail when im a bit less sleepy lol Cheers, John Quote Link to post
johnboy19 38 Posted October 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2010 After some more help people Been reading up on shooting ferals, looks like .22 is the preferred calibre, less over penetration so less damage to roofs etc. I think i would rather use my s410 .177 as im more confident, i'll maybe use the TX after ive had a few goes with the s410 if it looks like it is going to be close range shooting. I am a bit worried about damaging roofs, so what pellets would you use? Are hollow point better? Cheers John Quote Link to post
andyfr1968 772 Posted October 18, 2010 Report Share Posted October 18, 2010 (edited) RWS Super H Points seem to be pretty much the only h point around that most guns shoot fairly well with but a good flat head takes some beating at close range. If your gun shoots well with the RWS, give them a go. Also try RWS Hobby and Bisley Practice. I've had good results with all three for close range work in .177. Good luck, mate and congrat's on the new shoot. Edit.... Can't spell tonight... Edited October 18, 2010 by andyfr1968 Quote Link to post
Phantom 631 Posted October 18, 2010 Report Share Posted October 18, 2010 Never used the Super H's so cant comment on that part. As regards the flatheads, I'm with Andy on this one I would suggest that if your shooting towards a fragile roof a reduced power rifle would be handy. I have a couple that I have reserved for exactly that scenario One only cost me about 7 quid +post Phantom Quote Link to post
Phantom 631 Posted October 18, 2010 Report Share Posted October 18, 2010 (edited) DOH Double post Phantom Edited October 18, 2010 by Phantom Quote Link to post
johnboy19 38 Posted October 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2010 Never used the Super H's so cant comment on that part. As regards the flatheads, I'm with Andy on this one I would suggest that if your shooting towards a fragile roof a reduced power rifle would be handy. I have a couple that I have reserved for exactly that scenario One only cost me about 7 quid +post Phantom Scott used the H Points in his Ultra and got very bad results, i got good results with the 22's in my S200. Ill maybe pick up a tin of flat heads and a tin of a different kind of hollow points to try in both rifles. Good point re a low power rifle, will keep my eyes open for a bargain. What ones you using Phantom? John Quote Link to post
andyfr1968 772 Posted October 18, 2010 Report Share Posted October 18, 2010 Never used the Super H's so cant comment on that part. As regards the flatheads, I'm with Andy on this one I would suggest that if your shooting towards a fragile roof a reduced power rifle would be handy. I have a couple that I have reserved for exactly that scenario One only cost me about 7 quid +post Phantom Scott used the H Points in his Ultra and got very bad results, i got good results with the 22's in my S200. Ill maybe pick up a tin of flat heads and a tin of a different kind of hollow points to try in both rifles. Good point re a low power rifle, will keep my eyes open for a bargain. What ones you using Phantom? John Really, mate, if it doesn't shoot well with the H Points, don't bother spending your cash on other daft shaped pellets, they just don't work. Try the flat heads, they'll do what you need at close range without too much risk of roof damage etc... Quote Link to post
johnboy19 38 Posted October 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2010 Never used the Super H's so cant comment on that part. As regards the flatheads, I'm with Andy on this one I would suggest that if your shooting towards a fragile roof a reduced power rifle would be handy. I have a couple that I have reserved for exactly that scenario One only cost me about 7 quid +post Phantom Scott used the H Points in his Ultra and got very bad results, i got good results with the 22's in my S200. Ill maybe pick up a tin of flat heads and a tin of a different kind of hollow points to try in both rifles. Good point re a low power rifle, will keep my eyes open for a bargain. What ones you using Phantom? John Really, mate, if it doesn't shoot well with the H Points, don't bother spending your cash on other daft shaped pellets, they just don't work. Try the flat heads, they'll do what you need at close range without too much risk of roof damage etc... Sound mate thanks for the advice, i'll defo get a ton of flat heads and give them a bash Quote Link to post
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