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It is one thing to shoot pigeons and eat them. I have done so whenever the opportunity presents itself, as a bonus of the hunt. However to use them for targets and let them lay where they fall is something else. It was most horrifying to see shooters observe wounded birds falling outside the ring without a thought of putting them out of their misery. Luckily, the Mexican boys cleaned up the mess and probably made pigeon tacos.

So, what do y'all prefer? Out of sight, out of mind? In the middle of the night let the city toss out the poison grain around their roosts? Ever see a poisoned animal die? Come on! Live bird shoots are probably the most humane way to control these pests. No, I don't do it but find no fault in those that do. Actually, I enjoy going to these shoots and watching the skills of the shooters--incredibly difficult shooting.

How'd this subject start anyhow? It's really about a new clay game that looks as though it'd be a blast. I'd love to try it. Might be a good place for my hammer 10.

Gentlemen,

This is a pigeon. We are not shooting live pigeons.



These are clay pigeons with engineer tape attached as streamers to mark where the "bird" falls.





A well known member of the Parker Gun Collectors Association dropping a CLAY pigeon with a Parker Top Action hammer gun!







Please notice the orange streamer!



Everyone shoot well and safe!
Mark

Mark,

I'll be interested to try out the ring at the upcoming shoot. I think the 10 gauge Bogardus hammer gun is in order.


Destry

Here it is again in instant replay,





















And that's how it is done!

PS: Please see my post concerning the 16 April SxS Shoot at Lapeer Michigan. Come and try out this Pigeon Ring!
http://doublegunshop.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=222240#Post222240

Ok,ok, so after the shoot, you collect all the dead ribbons, who cooks them and how do they taste??
Mike

The ribbons don't have much taste but you can chew on them all day!

Destry,

We look forward to your visit! Bring all the big guns!

I shot our ring with a 7.5 lb Fox CE 12 gauge and a 9.5 lb Smith 10 Gauge. I much perfered the heavier 10 gauge! I shot the same 12 gauge 7/8 oz loads in both guns. I of course used a Gage Mate reducer in the 10. I do believe that this shooting may lead me to 1 & 1/8 oz loads!

Mark

Lads, I certainly know the difference between clays and live birds. A shoot I attended 20 years ago took place in McHenry Cty. Illinois and it certainly was outlawed. That's why you had to have some pull to even get into the ring. Chops

Outlawed by who? Must have been a local ordinance.

Stan