Tag Archives: clay targets

Bad Back Guns


Bruce, It is very pleasing to see other shooters who have an affinity for the 42 like I have. I am 35, shot my first 42 at the age of 9, and now own two of my own. Boy, what … Continue reading

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Side by Side For Clays?


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Why Not The SxS For Clay Targets?


Dear Technoid, I am considering buying a side by side (Weatherby Athena) mainly because I love the look of the double gun and have never owned one before. Currently I shoot sporting clays and alternate between my autoloader and an … Continue reading

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SHOT Show 2013-White Flyer


White Flyer, the clay target people, said that their business has been strong for 2012 throughout the US. Business has been strong for a number of years. Their feeling is that interest in Sporting continues to grow.

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Mid-Hudson SC-Station 16


Simo pair coming from the far side of the rise. The traps are on the ground, cannot be seen from the stand, and the pair are thrown toward the stand at a launch angle of about 45 degrees. The birds … Continue reading

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Mid-Hudson SC-Station 2


A simo pair of quartering targets that cross directly in front of the stand. The trap machines are on right and left, about five yards in line and on either side of the stand. Some can break both targets with … Continue reading

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Mid-Hudson SC-Station 8


It is not necessary to move trap machines around a field to change target presentations. Turning or tilting a machine is often enough to substantially change the look and flight of a target. This simo pair was going straight away … Continue reading

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Orvis Sandanona-Doves Roost


An early station, the more challenging simo pair are two teals thrown to the treetops in front of the stand, perhaps 10 yds away. The straightway bird rises from a blind about 2 yds in front of the stand and … Continue reading

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Orvis Sandanona-No Name


I’m calling it No Name because it is a fairly new station between Pick A Pair and Driven To Distraction that has a sign on the cage, but I think it is a remnant from an old station. A report … Continue reading

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S&W Magnum For Trap


Dear Sir, I have a S&W 1000m 12 gauge mag. Semi auto. 30 barrel. What do i have to do to this gun to shoot trap loads out of it? Please help Keith Dear Keith, It has been a loooong … Continue reading

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