Again guys, it's not a "pigeon shoot" as the only money changing hands is to the guy running the event. There's no betting, no slide, no Calcutta, it's nothing like that. It's a tower shoot, just for fun. Well, not fun for the pigeons of course.....
Kerryman,
When I said European I meant on the Continent, I know they don't do them in the UK. You boys have actual driven shooting which is far superior to tower shooting of course. But that's what tower shooting really is, an attempt to simulate driven bird shooting.
Destry
Hi,
A pigeon coming out of a box cannot even come close to simulating a high pheasant sailing/curving/diving over tree tops or bursting from a field of cover. Ever step out of your car in a hurry and try to run?
Nor do I understand the math: 28 guns at $145 including lunch leaves about $3,500 for the birds or $3.50 each. Does that make sense? (unless they are homing pigeons and the misses return after the shoot?
Foxy - A squab is just a pigeon of the year, i.e. young; best breasted and pan fried. Old birds can be casseroled until tender and then put in a game pie. I also suggest you change doctors, as pigeon racers like your one usually detest shooters and giving him the rings off birds you shot certainly would tempt him to add something to your medication.
Enjoy your day out; me, I'm off to repair a pen or two and will by up all night shooting your name-sake (with a bit of luck).
Rs,
K.
