PA Geese.

[shoreman]

It takes a while to load, but the pics aren't too shabby!

http://www.intercom.net/~shoreman/pa.html

[willettm]

Nice pics, thanks for sharin'. Are your layout blinds Avery's or Final Approach? I'm looking at getting a couple and have friends that have the Final Approach but haven't had my hands on an Avery. Gimme your thoughts if you have any experience with both.
mw

[shoreman]

archer1,

Those are Final Approach blinds. They are amazingly comfortable and easy to move and set-up. They also blend-in well. and can easily be camouflaged.

I'll give them a 10! ;)

However....learning to shoot lying down can be frustrating. I shot low constantly until I concentrated on bringing the bead up, and then I scored.

[willettm]

Thanks Shoreman, I have been in a Final Approach and can't imagine the Avery being any better. Got a bid in on one of each on e-bay right now.
L8R G8R

[10 point]

I use the new X-land'r blind and I love it. Here's a tip Shoreman for your blind. When there is snow on the ground, use the fake snow in a can that you use on windows for christmas. Spray that on your blind and it will literally disappear. The fake snow washes off your blind with a warm rag. We used it this year in fields when it snowed and we had geese landing feet from us. Give it a try, it works very well.

[shoreman]

10 Point,

We piled actual snow around the blinds and pulled hay from the ground to grass them in better. The shots you see on the page were after we had moved them a bit, so it really doesn't do the set-up justice!

The blinds are comfy, but it took a bit of doing to conect, at least as far as I was concerned. I found myself consistently shooting low. What was your experience like the first time you used one?

[10 point]

I am used to just laying on the ground and shooting that way. The first time I used my x-land'r I missed. Boy did I hear hell for that one. Luckily my group made up for me smile.gif

[shoreman]

Please....we called in a flock and we both missed at 10-15 yards. We then called them back and missed them again.


I could have cried.... :eek:

[willettm]

Well, I've got one Final Approach Eliminator and two Avery Finishers en route. I got carried away on E-bay. Let you know how they work out, but it'll probably be next season before they get any use :( .