Just got back from my Monday night shooting .303's at the club. I was speaking to another member who mentioned he may have permission to shoot a reservior soon and in September is going after the ducks, due to the close proximity of houses he said he was planning to just snipe them off the surface with his air rifle. A sitting duck as it where....
Anyway, another member was absolutely devastated at the mere suggestion of it and considers this unethical, he states its poor because A: You shouldnt shoot ducks with airguns and B: Its unfair to shoot at ducks unless they are in flight, sporting chance and all that.
I personally think he is wrong but this is a mature and experienced member who has been shooting before I was born and has a lot of respect in the club. Am I missing something here? Whats the general feeling? I know I have shot sitting ducks before with my air rifle and dont see any difference between that and shooting a sitting rabbit.
Would like to know your thoughts please
Cheers
Alex