anyone skeet / target shoot......

shawn474
shawn474 Posts: 3,047
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I have taken up a new hobby of skeet and target shooting. Without getting into an in depth discussion of firearms (against club rules), just wondering if anyone has taken up the hobby. It is a lot of fun, great stress reliever and my ten year old has joined the air rifle club at my range and taken a serious interest as well.
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  • dromunds
    dromunds Posts: 10,018
    I was in a trap shooting league in the 90's. Better get yourself a reloader. Ammo is pricey.
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  • WastelandWand'r
    WastelandWand'r Posts: 466
    Yes, trap only. One bird is hard enough, two is beyond my grasp.
    Ensure your ear protection and have fun.
    A great way to spend money without even thinking about it.
    If there is a course for sporting clays around give that a shot (pun not intended) and be ready for a blast, (again pun not intended).
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  • oldrocker
    oldrocker Posts: 2,590
    Sister in law got me and the misses out a few times. Thoroughly enjoyed it.
    Except the part that when the Sis in law shoots, she rarely misses... :(
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  • shawn474
    shawn474 Posts: 3,047
    edited April 2015
    Yes to all; definitely invested in good ear and eye protection for myself and my daughter. Actually have done skeet, trap, sporting clays - we have a great club in PG County Maryland that is open to the public. I wanted to do something that was fun and a hobby without costing as much as and investing as much time and money as golf. I can go and get a round in in about an hour / 90 minutes and be home. with the ammo as pricey as it is, it isn't as inexpensive as it was years ago but I am fine with it. I also belong to the local Izaak Walton League (and my daughter does air rifle league there) and do pistol target shooting as well. Thoroughly enjoy it and since my daughter has taken such a liking to it and has been very attentive in learning all of the safety issues and basics, it is something we can do together. You should see peoples faces when she tells them that she likes to shoot. They are stunned to find out she isn't talking about shooting hoops (though she is pretty good at that too).
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  • polrbehr
    polrbehr Posts: 2,834
    I had a friend take me hunting once.
    I didn't like that he only gave me a 15 minute head start.
    And what's up with the Day-Glo orange, circular print vest anyway?


    Shawn, if you've not joined yet head over to the Audio Pub, we talk about
    all kinds of neat shooting stuff there (link in my sig).
    So, are you willing to put forth a little effort or are you happy sitting in your skeptical poo pile?


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  • gudnoyez
    gudnoyez Posts: 8,132
    Nice hobby, me and a few friends get a few cases of clay pigeons and go crazy good times.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,983
    gudnoyez wrote: »
    Nice hobby, me and a few friends get a few cases of clay pigeons and go crazy good times.

    Clay ??
    No substitute for the real thing. Your neighbors may not appreciate it though. They also aren't too shabby in sauce.

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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,306
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  • ZLTFUL
    ZLTFUL Posts: 5,653
    Been a while but long range marksmanship.
    I am still very solid out to about 800 yards.
    I qualified during my time in the military on the really long range stuff but didn’t get a slot in the school before my time was up.
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  • FTGV
    FTGV Posts: 3,649
    I dabble in both shorter range rifle target shooting and reloading. Also shoot some clays a few weekends a year. Both are non competition strictly for fun . I have a little range set up on family property.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    I've been shooting forever, but never did learn how to shoot skeet/trap. I have an 870, but I just have never been into shotguns much.
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  • Viking64
    Viking64 Posts: 7,117
    I thought this thread was going to be about.....nevermind. :o
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  • mrbiron
    mrbiron Posts: 5,711
    I was going to buy clays/rounds for this weekend, but the local sporting goods store that rhymes with Licks won't let me in the buy what i need. Maybe next weekend...
    steveinaz wrote: »
    I have an 870, but I just have never been into shotguns much.
    Unfortunately, when you live in Mass, that's about all you can use...
    Where’s the KABOOM?!?! There’s supposed to be an Earth shattering KABOOM!!!
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  • Hermitism
    Hermitism Posts: 4,272
    raeraelynn wrote: »
    I think this thread was bumped by a spammer, but I didn't report it, in case I'm wrong. Odd first post (with link) in an audio forum.
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,589
    Hermitism wrote: »
    raeraelynn wrote: »
    I think this thread was bumped by a spammer, but I didn't report it, in case I'm wrong. Odd first post (with link) in an audio forum.

    At least they picked a correct thread...
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  • muncybob
    muncybob Posts: 3,057
    Every year as temps warm up we take acre of a few tin cans and many clay birds in the "back yard". But, as soon as the 1st beer is opened the rest of the birds and cans will be spared.

    Nice to be able to set up targets on a whim. Sure would like one of those auto throwers. Stationary targets and OK, but for us there's nothing like trying to hit something moving.
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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    I've done it a few times, always great fun. Great hobby.
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  • gudnoyez
    gudnoyez Posts: 8,132
    I wonder if the spammer had a 870 Wingmaster or a 870 Express?

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  • FTGV
    FTGV Posts: 3,649
    gudnoyez wrote: »
    I wonder if the spammer had a 870 Wingmaster or a 870 Express?

    1100 Classic Trap. ;)
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  • gudnoyez
    gudnoyez Posts: 8,132
    edited March 2020
    Great shotgun you have there. I also have a 1100 myself great for Duck hunting. I also have a 12 and 20 gauge Wingmaster. Remington dont make them like they used to anymore.
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,589
    I sure wouldn't want to use my 870 for much clay fodder. Some yes but you'd have to be good to go up against semiauto platforms real-time.
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  • gudnoyez
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    My grandsons trap team took 2nd place state in trap him and a buddy using 870s and a couple of Mossbergs it all depends on what you feel comfortable with.
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,306
    I have a slew of SG’s but my fav for clays is 20g Binelli super sport 28” barrel w/ ext light mod choke
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  • afterburnt
    afterburnt Posts: 7,892
    I turnt mine into a "Riot" gun. Trigger time is no longer about fun.
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  • mrbiron
    mrbiron Posts: 5,711
    My use my Beretta A300 12 and a CZ Teal 20.

    I’m actually going to swing by Bass Pro tomorrow to stock up on target loads and maybe a couple hundred clays for a rainy day...or zombie birds.


    Most likely zombie birds...
    Where’s the KABOOM?!?! There’s supposed to be an Earth shattering KABOOM!!!
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  • pitdogg2
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    gudnoyez wrote: »
    My grandsons trap team took 2nd place state in trap him and a buddy using 870s and a couple of Mossbergs it all depends on what you feel comfortable with.

    Oh I agree I can and have done it, but if I was going to do it full time I'd want SA platform.
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  • voltz
    voltz Posts: 5,384
    pitdogg2 wrote: »
    gudnoyez wrote: »
    My grandsons trap team took 2nd place state in trap him and a buddy using 870s and a couple of Mossbergs it all depends on what you feel comfortable with.

    Oh I agree I can and have done it, but if I was going to do it full time I'd want SA platform.

    Ivan

    I think you just like to shoot things :)
    I only shoot paper with my Revolvers, which I load my own ;)
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,589
    Guilty as charged and I also own a Dillon....
    Shut up Darryl :D
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  • voltz
    voltz Posts: 5,384
    edited March 2020
    single loading press here..my buddy loves his Dilllon.

    shooting things is part of being a man..start with the BB gun and grows on ya!
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,589
    I started with a cap gun. :D but then wanted more so I got me a hammer and put the whole box of caps on the sidewalk.
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