Have got a field full of pigeons ready to hit but it's right next to the A31 down the entire 400 yard side of it.
Not very much cover between the road and field, certainly not enough to put up a hide and I am not comfortable shooting with my back directly to the road with a shotgun anyway.
So it leaves me the other side directly opposite to get the best position, either end will be ok you will still have road directly to your left or right which will restrict your shooting zone anyway. It's going to need some severe discipline and accepting several missed birds within range if you take this option.
Its 145 yards opposite so my concern is obviously I am going to pepper down shot on the cars.
But this get my thinking whilst I am on Google Earth looking for the best position - what is the minimum safe distance? I know it would depend on the elevation of the barrel, wind, etc. but just how far does a Clear Pigeon 32gm No. 6 travel?
I really need to get this sorted, there are regularly 300+ birds on this field and the farmer is very eager for us to progress. Any ideas?
Cheers
Alex