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What gun should I buy

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  • 24-02-2015 4:17pm
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    blackdog1
    Registered Users Posts: 2,130 ✭✭✭


    Looking for a bit of advice from the experts here. Have a problem with crows and magpies on the farm and just looking for advice on whether I should buy a shotgun or a rifle. Leaning towards the shotgun but the bloody magpies stay well out a range most times. Anyone have any thoughts on the matter?.


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    cookimonster
    Registered Users Posts: 2,759 ✭✭✭cookimonster


    Larsen trap for the magpies, after initial cost, there are no running costs. Less man hours.

    For crows and Magpie get a shot gun. Multi purpose for vermin and game.
    Initial cost layout, then maintenance for cartridges and license fees but you'll have yourself a handy tool for the farm etc.


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    blackdog1
    Registered Users Posts: 2,130 ✭✭✭blackdog1


    cookimonster wrote: »
    Larsen trap for the magpies, after initial cost, there are no running costs. Less man hours.

    For crows and Magpie get a shot gun. Multi purpose for vermin and game.
    Initial cost layout, then maintenance for cartridges and license fees but you'll have yourself a handy tool for the farm etc.

    Was thinking of a larsen trap too but you need a magpie from a different area in the centre for it to work properly? .


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    Cass
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 28,450 Mod ✭✭✭✭Cass


    Bird chat split off into it's own thread, here.
    Forum Charter - Useful Information - Photo thread: Hardware - Ranges by County - Hunting Laws/Important threads - Upcoming Events - RFDs by County

    If you see a problem post use the report post function. Click on the three dots on the post, select "FLAG" & let a Moderator deal with it.

    Moderators - Cass otmmyboy2 , CatMod - Shamboc , Admins - Beasty , mickeroo



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    Cass
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 28,450 Mod ✭✭✭✭Cass


    If i were only allowed one gun in the morning it would be a shotgun. They are very versatile, and would provide me with the best amount of options in terms of game species, and type of shooting.
    Forum Charter - Useful Information - Photo thread: Hardware - Ranges by County - Hunting Laws/Important threads - Upcoming Events - RFDs by County

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    Boiled-egg
    Registered Users Posts: 397 ✭✭Boiled-egg


    Build a ladder trap. It will do both. I've two on the go as well as a few larsens. The ladder is much more effective.


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    blackdog1
    Registered Users Posts: 2,130 ✭✭✭blackdog1


    Just bought a bettinsloni so ill give that a go and if the magpies are too cute ill get a trap.


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    Grizzly 45
    Registered Users Posts: 14,946 ✭✭✭✭Grizzly 45


    Could get a Savage 20 GA/22 mag over under rifle shotgun combo:) Or in 22lr /410
    Reach out and touch them with the .22 mag [or .22lr] and up close and personal dispatch with a 20 GA. Usually liscensed as a rifle here depending on your Super.

    "If you want to keep someone away from your house, Just fire the shotgun through the door."

    Vice President [and former lawyer] Joe Biden Field& Stream Magazine interview Feb 2013 "



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    dodderangler
    Registered Users Posts: 9,204 ✭✭✭dodderangler


    Shotgun mate. You could be out walking and turn a corner and up gets some crowd or magpies and or a fox may run out in front. This is where the shotgun is the best thing to have.
    Can walk the land all day and have plenty of shots on crowd magpies etc as they fly over head. You could even stay in same spot and wait if you wanted and your bound to have something fly overhead


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    gmc999
    Registered Users Posts: 72 ✭✭gmc999


    Where are you based I can call over with my shotgun if you need a hand 😋


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