Dummy Launchers

magyar viz · Dummy Launchers

Hi all
any advise regarding type, make, blanks to avoid, throw bang thing I read about on hear, money is tight so don't need to waste it on something that's not up to the job.
many thanks

tashap

I brought one ages ago very effective but I have to be honest I have used it twice since I brought it, dogs get far too excited on it so I put it back in the box and have used it for getting them across water.

lagopuslagopus

I have had a dummy launcher for years, now with an added shoulder stock, but I still will not fire it. Tried once and it still really hurt!! so have to rely on Geoff if I want to use it, which isn't really very often.

I have just acquired a second hand single remote launcher which is great for me on my own for the few occasions I will use it. Very light and absolutely no pain!

I also use one of the banging dummies for steadiness when a bird is flushed. I throw it in the direction of the bird and pick it myself.

At our training group things like the launchers can be borrowed. Maybe there's a group near you that does a similar thing.

magyar viz

[quote="tashap"] have used it for getting them across water.[

That is what i wanted one for.

most training groups are on a weekend same as most things hpr spt ft wt I work all weekends 52 wks a year Crying or Very sad

the rest of the week training, walking, gardening & archery Rolling Eyes

(hawk next)

countrygirl

thb I havent used mine for years, partly due to the kickback and also having suitable land to use it on, dont think the army would be happy for me to be up on the plain with one Shocked

Caz

guy

I find I have to use mine with my hand reversed - so the soft part of my hand next to my little finger is against the shoulder of the launcher (turner richards hand held) otherwise kick back bruises my thumb Crying or Very sad

wimp

lagopuslagopus

That's how you are supposed to hold it Guy according to the instructions!

guy

mine is second hand - no instructions - self taught Smile

BritAnnie

No doubt QBE on this, Guy Wink

guy

indeed QBE - 'learning the hard way'

Lisa

I have always been too scared to get a dummy launcher as I have heard by so many people that they can hurt (I'm such a baby Rolling Eyes

) What about the dummys that have the shot in them? What are these like? Are these easier to use? I thought it may be easier to use while training alone.

lagopuslagopus

I think they are great but will obviously only go as far as you can throw them. Also, no worries about it looking like a gun Very Happy

windem bang

That type of dummy is fiddly to use but it has no kick/recoil that I can feel.
If you are only wanting a couple of bangs per training session this dummy is O.K. but is overpriced in my opinion.

Bill T.

magyar viz

The price of a bang or two has always come at a price Shocked

(sorry)
any idea were i can see, read some info on this type of dummy

magyar viz

Quote countrygirl

also having suitable land to use it on, dont think the army would be happy for me to be up on the plain with one

I don't think RAF would mind so much Wink

munstyman

I just did a quick search and the dummyshot web pages are no longer available, so I'm not sure if they are still being made or who's selling them now. There are posts in `training' on them but without the websites there not much use I'm afraid. Someone else will know I'm sure Cool

Peter

windem bang

I noticed some months ago that this dummy was no longer for sale on the net. The one I have may become a valuable collectors item someday ...........or maybe not ! Laughing

Bill T.

johnhod

An expensive toy but if they're no longer available and anyone want to start a bidding war for mine please feel free Laughing

Greymaster

I swear by mine, dummy launcher that is. The dummies come in several varieties, each has a metal tube up the middle to take the spigot of the launcher. (Sounds rude).

You can get rubberised, bird shaped dummies, and with mine I strapped on pheasant wings and tail feathers. It does not fly like a bird, but falls like one. Given the sound effects I have called this the "Thunderbird".

I made a stock from some plastic drainage pipe and unions from B&Q for less than a £iver. You can hold it to your shoulder or hip and and the recoil is much easier to take.

I weighted the butt end of the stock by filling the tube with dried lentils, and I am sure this extra weight helps with the recoil. Plus you can make some soup in a crisis! Laughing

bango

Dummy shots are still avialable through Quest Tel: 01257 425222.

We have just launched a Bumper Boy single remote launcher as an alternative to the hand held launcher. Comes complete with sound for grabbing the dog attention, operates at 190 yards via a remote 6cm x 2.5cm and a shootable rubber duck.

This was developed via customer requests of an affordable training aid for people who train on there own.

You can also purchase a tennis ball launcher (fires 2 tennis balls) that sits on the remote launcher or your hand held.

greylag

hi den, is the picture taken at wainfleet by any chance

Bareve

The single bumper boy launcher looks good - may have to invest in one of those. It's a huge hike from the price of the single to the double!!

lagopuslagopus

I've just got hold of a second hand Lite Launcher which is great for me on my own. The new price of those is (I think) £175
http://www.gundoggear.co.uk/lite-launcher-33-c.asp

Bareve

That looks useful too. How stable is it though Karen as it looks like it's only balancing on the front "legs" and just sitting on the ground at the back?

lagopuslagopus

On mine there is a piece of metal by the back leg that digs into the ground and a peg digs into the ground between the front two.

magyar viz