gareth Posted September 8, 2009 Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 Just been thinking about this for some reason. Do any of you have partners that shoot or actively take an interest in what you do? On the other hand is it something they're not interested in or don't agree with. Speaking from personal experience, I gave up everything shooting wise for my now ex partner because she wasn't into it and I thought I was doing the right thing at the time, how wrong I was! I think I've now found someone who enjoys shooting and countrylife in general and am very happy. Apologies if this is a bit of a heavy subject. I guess the moral of this story is don't change who you are for someone else. ATB Gareth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebell Posted September 8, 2009 Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 Hi Gareth I dont think it is particually importaint if your partner enjoys your hoby or not. My hubby is in to motorsport but takes an interest in my shooting as I do in his motorsport. It is good to have different interests gives you something to talk about! Only problem starts when people assume that he is the shooter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1967spud Posted September 8, 2009 Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 My partner shoots, cock days, clay shooting, lamping, decoying, wild fowling. HE just loves it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sprags Posted September 8, 2009 Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 Mrs Sprags doesn't like shooting, has no interest in anything to do with shooting. It's not that she disagree's with it, it just don't float her boat! Both my children come shooting with me fron time to time, they are 14 & 12 and both shoot the .17 & .22, the lad (14) also enjoys whacking rabbits with the .243 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6ppc Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 Lindsey has shot for years with me,starting with an air rifle shooting tin cans and working her way up to become a very good shot on all quarry and paper.Her main is deer stalking but has now sadly taken a break due to having two young kids.At least if i ever want to spend money on shooting gear it is no problem as she understands why i want it,it did get expensive buying two of everything though(when she got a taste for custom rifles too i needed a second mortgage lol) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaitsev Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 My o/h has tried shooting. She went from no experience with a rifle to hitting her mark at 450 plus yards within the first five shots. Witin 10 shots she was onto the .50 cal... Trouble is she now wants to have a go with mortars as that is the 'logical' next step! Regards G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldie Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 My partner shoots, cock days, clay shooting, lamping, decoying, wild fowling. HE just loves it. Is you a battyboy then Spud ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebell Posted September 12, 2009 Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 My o/h has tried shooting. She went from no experience with a rifle to hitting her mark at 450 plus yards within the first five shots. Witin 10 shots she was onto the .50 cal... Trouble is she now wants to have a go with mortars as that is the 'logical' next step! Regards G I had a friend who ran corporate days and he had a mortar that fired oranges, which was excelent fun, used to have an old van as a target and the highlight of the day was blowing up the van Strangley he claims it was always the women who fought to do it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1967spud Posted September 12, 2009 Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 Is you a battyboy then Spud ? Well spotted dave you were the first one to pick up on my little joke na mate im a screamin homo NOT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratwhiskers Posted September 12, 2009 Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 l've always been inclined towards Lesbianism myself Da Ratwife's busy with her Nags at the moment, but as soon as she's got the time no doubt she'll be back on the firing line....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted September 12, 2009 Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 My Mrs doesn't although she knows all about cartridges, neck turning and reloading Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest varmartin Posted September 12, 2009 Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 Well spotted dave you were the first one to pick up on my little joke na mate im a screamin homo NOT Fyeeew....there was me thinking you were a sausage jocky..LOL Spotted your joke mate...,,,, battyboy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v-max Posted September 12, 2009 Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 My kids are daft for it girl 6yrs old & boy 3yrs old & my partner has shot a few bucks with me & on monday night she had 10 rabbits for 13 shots & 7-8 of them were head shot & i got a fox. My partner is very good at seeing roe out in fields etc & has a broadish knowledge of all types of shooting & dogs etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sprags Posted September 12, 2009 Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 Well spotted dave you were the first one to pick up on my little joke na mate im a screamin homo NOT I'll be honest, I spotted your reply straight away but was very unsure how to respond So you are not a 'batty boy' like me and baldie then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
menial 1 Posted September 12, 2009 Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 When we go to the release pens we give give my missus a rimmy or shotgun and she scuttles off round the outside checking snares and takes particular delight in blatting anything unfortunate enough to be trapped in them. Another of her favourite pastimes is sitting near feeders sniping rats and squirrels with rimfire or air rifle. I used to enjoy lamping for her to shoot rabbits when we used to have them in large numbers, she's shot thousands of the buggers. Pete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted September 13, 2009 Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 My other half would probably prefer I didn't shoot if she was honest about it. She's a veggie and never looks impressed when I come home covered in blood after carrying a Deer to the truck. She does handle it well though bless her, and never gives me grief about my hobby. She knows I eat meat and knows where it comes from. She can't relate to why I'd want to go out and kill things, but accepts that it's no worse than buying it from the butcher. Funnily enough I was trying to tell a guy on a forum what load I used for my 6.5 some time ago and couldn't remember the powder weight. "It's 45 grains" she said, as I was rummaging for my notes! Wow, I'm half way to converting her....NOT! I took her to the gun club once and she fired the 6.5x55 on an open day. Right through the centre of a patch, first ever shot with a rifle. Needless to say she stays home now, I'm not having that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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