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Thread: Shooting on Small Farms
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29-05-2020, 18:59 #11
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Re: Shooting on Small Farms
Re. The geese. Last time I checked, they not a protected species. There may be a "season" in which they may be hunted- check Gauteng legislation in this regard. You may hunt anything on your own property that is not protected. This applies in respect of farms that fall outside of city limits or so-called "built-up areas". Make sure of this. You can also get good info from SA Wingshooters Ass.
Re. Neighbours and noise: Rural areas are generally not subject to noise regulations. Conservancies are not legal entities and have no say in what you do on your own property. OCCASIONAL target shooting is perfectly legal provided its done in a safe manner and direction with a safe backstop (as stated by Adoons). Notify neighbors/ farm watch/ security out of courtesy, but they cannot prevent you from doing it. Just be careful not to create the impression that you have built a shooting range for use by yourself and others. That opens up a whole new can of worms!
Always be aware that most people are ignorant of the law in this regard, and no matter what you do, they will kick up as much fuss as they can. To quote CorditeCrazy "Fukkem"!
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29-05-2020, 22:13 #12
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29-05-2020, 22:41 #13
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29-05-2020, 23:30 #14
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Re: Shooting on Small Farms
“A French ballistics expert, General Journee, years ago worked out a formula to the effect that the maximum range in yards equals 2200 times the shot diameter in inches. When the gun is held at a horizontal position or only slightly elevated, this formula gives the maximum range of shot sizes as shown below.
No. 2 - 330 yards
No. 4 - 286 yards
No. 6 - 242 yards
No. 7 1/2- 209 yards
No. 8 - 198 yards”
https://www.shotgunworld.com/bbs/viewtopic.php?t=39999
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30-05-2020, 13:52 #15
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Re: Shooting on Small Farms
The guys who reclaim the shot at clay pigeon clubs usually mine it at 275-350m. This is mostly 7.5's
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30-05-2020, 21:49 #16
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Re: Shooting on Small Farms
We mine the bulk of the shot in front of our trap, trench and skeet ranges from 170 to 210 meters, going out to 250, there are so little shot, that it is not even worthwhile and that is with the ground sloping slightly down from the ranges. We mostly have a wind that comes from slightly right and behind the guns.
What I find interesting is the larger shot that is also recovered in this same zone.
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30-05-2020, 22:10 #17
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Re: Shooting on Small Farms
I will measure the exact distance on Google Earth and report back. It only happens sometimes. Maybe with large shot? I have not checked what rolls from the roof.
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30-05-2020, 22:13 #18
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Re: Shooting on Small Farms
710 meters
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30-05-2020, 23:51 #19
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Re: Shooting on Small Farms
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31-05-2020, 13:05 #20
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Re: Shooting on Small Farms
They know. We are good neighbors and we sort things out in a decent way between ourselves. The first time it happened I went to visit there the following day and explained that shot was dropping on my roof. We just agreed that they will inform me when planning to shoot. We just stay indoors during that time. They don't shoot for extended periods. It cost them money and trouble to build their private range. I am not going to spoil anybodies shooting sport for a few pellets on the roof once in a while.
When it happens again I am going to ask what shot have been used. Probably here and there visitors or themselves use some SSG for some or other reason.
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