Tag Archives: Sporting Clays

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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Pump Shotguns In Sporting Clays?


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Long Shots


Dear Bruce, I’m having trouble in shootoffs where the 108 and 90mm targets are thrown crossing between 60 -70 yards some is even getting further. I do not have a load or choke combination that will break this target. I … Continue reading

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Home On The Range


Dear Technoid, I have found your site really helpful as My friends and I get into this sporting clays game. My question – We shoot at my friends ranch. He has a nice trap that will throw app. 100 yards. … Continue reading

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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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Leads Vs Speed


Dear Bruce, I’ve been using a Federal Gold Medal reload w/ Clays powder for 1oz loads @ 1125fps for skeet. Soft shooting & good patterns for me over the stake. Has anyone used a similar load w/ 7 1/2s for … 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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SxS for Clays


Hi Bruce, Henry N. sic’ed me on you for some advice on SxS’s. I’m looking to buy a SxS for shooting clays games.  I have shot SxS’s quite a bit and find them no added challenge, and I really enjoy … Continue reading

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