I went pigeon shooting over some pea fields for the first time last year and did reasonably well but, considering the numbers of birds continually being drawn to them, feel…
Peter Theobald
Would bouncers improve my pigeon shooting success?
I can't afford to buy a rotary decoy machine for pigeon shooting, relying instead on 'bouncers' to add movement to the pattern.
Should I not shoot at big groups of pigeons?
When pigeon shooting my mate says to leave big groups of pigeons when they come to the decoys, so they will return at some point during the day.
STOLEN! A day’s pigeon shooting goes bad
A day’s pigeon shooting goes horribly wrong, when thieves steal Peter’s truck.
What dictates how far the nearest decoy is from the hide?
What should dictate how far the nearest pigeon decoy is placed from the hide – wind strength, barrel choke or the cartridge being used?
What’s the best seat for pigeon shooting from a hide?
What's the most useful seat for shooting from in a hide? I suffer a lot of lower back pain and want to take as much strain out of a day's…
Is a moderated shotgun good for pigeon shooting?
Have you had much success with your Hushpower moderated gun since you wrote about it 18 months ago in Sporting Gun?
Do pigeon feathers ever grow back?
While out pigeon shooting I often woodpigeons flying along with big gaps in their wings where feathers have gone missing.
Dove shooting in Argentina!
Pete Theobald takes a holiday of a lifetime - dove shooting!
When is the best time to shoot pigeon in winter?
When pigeon shooting in winter, is it best going out at first light for decoying over rape - or is it best going out later in the day?
Will clay shooting hinder my game shooting skills?
Will shooting clays affect my ability to shoot game and pigeons well, and vice versa?
How can I quickly improve my clay shooting scores?
When clay shooting, the same three people keep beating me to the prizes. How can I improve my scores by 5% or 6%, quickly?
Increase the velocity of your bullets
How to coat bullets in molybdenum disulphide to reduce fouling and increase velocity.
Which ferret do you prefer, hobs or jills?
Which type of ferret do you prefer to work – hobs or jills, and why?
Is it worth decoying pigeon on green rape stubble?
In previous autumns I have sometimes seen good numbers of birds feeding on greened-up rape stubble. What are they feeding on, and is it worth decoying them?
What’s the best colour for a pigeon shooting hide?
Is there any advantage in using different shades of hide netting. For instance what’s the best colour for winter use when all the leaves and grasses have gone?
Clean a shotgun sound moderator
Some believe that sound moderators are better after use and that a build-up of carbon is good.
Should you buy shotguns with worn chequering?
How much notice should you take of worn chequering when assessing the condition of a shotgun? Should I disregard a shotgun if the chequering is really badly worn down?
Should I buy a shotgun with worn chequering?
How much notice should you take of worn chequering when assessing the condition of a gun? Should I disregard a gun if the chequering is really badly worn down?
Which cartridge is best for shooting wild boar?
I have an increasing problem with wild boar on my farm in Kent. Can you recommend a cartridge for shooting them?