Bringing back Trap & Skeet

[Carlos Hathcock]

With recent club elections taking place we're looking to reinvigorate our once busy Skeet and Trap ranges. Running a promotion as per the attached flyer below. I shot my 3rd ever round of trap last night and have to admit I enjoy it. Planning on making it more a part of my shooting regimen. Kitchen was open last night and had a great dinner too. Come on out and give it a try!

 

[dsdmmat]

Good luck

 

[Deplorable Me]

Evans is a really decent club.

 

[speedkills27]

@Carlos Hathcock Im taking some newbies to the club on the 8th if you're interested in joining you're always welcome

 

[Carlos Hathcock]

@Carlos Hathcock Im taking some newbies to the club on the 8th if you're interested in joining you're always welcome

Shooting trap or range?

 

[speedkills27]

Shooting trap or range?

trap

 

[Carlos Hathcock]

Saturday morning should be pretty decent. Come on out and bust some birds!

 

[Acer-m14]

bring back affordable lead shot and powder and primers so i can make some more shells ..

i miss shooting skeet .. even with my moss 500 pump 12ga .. 24/25 my best with it ..

i load with #9 shot .. like i clean my gun with #9 ..

is it cheating shooting skeet with #9 and cyl bore with a pump moss ?

 

[Carlos Hathcock]

bring back affordable lead shot and powder and primers so i can make some more shells ..

i miss shooting skeet .. even with my moss 500 pump 12ga .. 24/25 my best with it ..

i load with #9 shot .. like i clean my gun with #9 ..

is it cheating shooting skeet with #9 and cyl bore with a pump moss ?

Can't speak to the cheating aspect. I'm the ultimate trap newbie. I know enough to know I'll stay away from Skeet for now. We do have ammo available at the club for what I'm told is very reasonable pricing.....if that helps.

 

[FP1201]

In Northern New York there has been a resurgence of Trap Shooting as a High School Sport, and despite covid restrictions that hampered its growth over the last two years is still alive.
In Massena the School there has a Rifle Team that's been successful in competing with other Schools.
There are always kids interested, some will carry through, other not. either way they have foundational Training in basic marksmanship ans safe handling of guns.
Not to detract from OP's goal or announcement, only another window to look through.

 

[FP1201]

bring back affordable lead shot and powder and primers so i can make some more shells ..

i miss shooting skeet .. even with my moss 500 pump 12ga .. 24/25 my best with it ..

i load with #9 shot .. like i clean my gun with #9 ..

is it cheating shooting skeet with #9 and cyl bore with a pump moss ?

I'm sorry, but those days of $5.00 Factory loads and $2.50 reloads are gone.
209 Primers aren't horrible and are likely to get better in price.
Shotshell/small Pistol Powder is still insane, but as the supply increases, the price will go down.
Lead Shot: HERE is where we're screwed: despite valiant efforts, no one has brought to market a viable replacement at a price competitive to Lead, there are Transportation Costs (Fuel increases equal higher Shipping Charges) and even Imported Lead Shot is $45. a bag IF you can find it.
Given current prices for components, you're right at $7.50 a Box to reload your own regulation loads (1-1/8oz #8 @ 1,200fps)

 

[Acer-m14]

@FP1201
i ordered 4 of the drippers from littleton and made my own ,, its a pain in the ass to get dialed in , but it does make birdshot ...

if you can find lead. I have about 200Lbs stored up to melt down if needed ..

 

[Acer-m14]

before covid .. a few of the guys from the gun club here would hit a bunch of ranges for trap and skeet shoots ..

from what i remember .. Evens was on the list .. , 5 point , i think one in burgen close to the Firing Pin .. and a few others

some of the guys would go to a shoot .. i can't remember what's its called .. but you walk a coarse and the clays fly from any direction ...

and even roll across the ground .. so its like hunting grouse , pheasants , rabbits .. ..

 

[ManrisFrack]

before covid .. a few of the guys from the gun club here would hit a bunch of ranges for trap and skeet shoots ..

from what i remember .. Evens was on the list .. , 5 point , i think one in burgen close to the Firing Pin .. and a few others

some of the guys would go to a shoot .. i can't remember what's its called .. but you walk a coarse and the clays fly from any direction ...

and even roll across the ground .. so its like hunting grouse , pheasants , rabbits .. ..

Sporting clays?

 

[Carlos Hathcock]

In Northern New York there has been a resurgence of Trap Shooting as a High School Sport, and despite covid restrictions that hampered its growth over the last two years is still alive.
In Massena the School there has a Rifle Team that's been successful in competing with other Schools.
There are always kids interested, some will carry through, other not. either way they have foundational Training in basic marksmanship ans safe handling of guns.
Not to detract from OP's goal or announcement, only another window to look through.

We host a local HS team and are trying to get another. I think it's a great thing and hope we can grow ALL our activities and events. Would be nice to see a resurgence.

 

[Acer-m14]

Sporting clays?

yep .. that's what's called ..

never been to one .. but it sounds fun ..

 

[Carlos Hathcock]

Our trap program has come back in a big way. Had some really solid numbers last 2 shoots and looking like it's only going to get better.

 

[Acer-m14]

 

[Carlos Hathcock]

Nice turnout this morning on a beautiful day. My first score for the spring league....

 

[mca90guitar]

before covid .. a few of the guys from the gun club here would hit a bunch of ranges for trap and skeet shoots ..

from what i remember .. Evens was on the list .. , 5 point , i think one in burgen close to the Firing Pin .. and a few others

some of the guys would go to a shoot .. i can't remember what's its called .. but you walk a coarse and the clays fly from any direction ...

and even roll across the ground .. so its like hunting grouse , pheasants , rabbits .. ..

Binghamton gun club has that, sounds like a lot of fun but I haven't done it yet. Went there twice to shoot with my old boss and it seems like a nice club. Right down the road from the house as well. Will have to try this summer.

 

[Carlos Hathcock]

 

[Gonzobird]

Next week the Northern Tier Trap League starts up. I shoot for the Harrisville team.

shot two practice rounds to shake off the winter dust and break in the new shotgun and got a 21 on both rounds.

I am excited going to be a good season!

 

[Jchrisls]

I don't want to clog this thread nor hijack it, but am interested in beginning trap and skeet. Need advice on a good beginning point on a shotgun to engage in the sport. To ask, and since its related to this topic I've posted another thread in the long gun section on the forum and hope you guys would help me out choosing a good/ great shotgun to start. Basically, help

 

[FP1201]

I don't want to clog this thread nor hijack it, but am interested in beginning trap and skeet. Need advice on a good beginning point on a shotgun to engage in the sport. To ask, and since its related to this topic I've posted another thread in the long gun section on the forum and hope you guys would help me out choosing a good/ great shotgun to start. Basically, help

BLUF: A 28" barreled Pump action with interchangable choke tubes, one being a "full" Choke.

One can spend obscene amounts of money on specialized "Trap Guns" only to be beaten by someone with an old H&R Single Shot....
Trap is a one shot at a time sport while Sporting Clays, Skeet, and Five Stand require two in quick succession.
Semi-Auto's are great, but without a Shell Catcher to stop the empties, somebody is going to crab about it. (shell catchers stick/clip to the ejection port to hinder the ejection of empties and are less than $20. and can be removed)
Over and Under Doubles are popular, but beware that many single Trigger O/U's require you to switch the safety "on" then over and back to "Fire" to discharge the second barrel; that takes a second or two and can take you off the bird.
Pump Actions are favorable and popular.
Read up on the various stations and how the Birds are thrown between the Sports, focus on what one you want to try first.
Best thing is to try out multiple Shotguns where you can get a feel for a particular gun, decide on the price range, features (changeable choke tubes is all but a must) Sights, Ribs, etc. Clubs and their Members are often very willing to let you try a round, and tell you about the gun they're using if you simply ask.
In the end its up to the Shooter and his competence with the shotgun he has irrespective its pedigree.

 

[Gonzobird]

Try a Tri-Star Trinity to get started. It won’t break the bank. it is only an 18” barrel but it is good bang for the buck if you want to get started.
It comes with five chokes which is nice. The safety is also the barrel selector as well. If you are going to try skeet it works well as you don’t need to hit the selector to fire the second barrel, the selector is only for which barrel you want to start on.
Yes it is a Tri-Star and I am sure some person on here will tell you I am wrong but you get a decent trap gun for a good price. It breaks clays and the fit and finish is ok for the price range. $600-$700 or so, cheaper if you look around. The gun and the five chokes that come with it won’t break the bank of you want to get into trap or skeet and you can use it as a field gun if you don’t like trap shooting.

If you like trap shooting and get into it then you can choose to drop $2000+ on a browning or benelli.

 

[Bustedknees]

I bought the TriStar Viper youth model for the wife and daughter for backyard clays. Fantastic value, good fit and finish, nice features for the money and it eats everything. One of these days I may get one for myself if I see one in walnut.

 

[Carlos Hathcock]

If I didn't highlight it in the original post.....we have shotgun ammo for sale to shoot at the club......with more coming.

 

[Justin]

yep .. that's what's called ..

never been to one .. but it sounds fun ..

before covid .. a few of the guys from the gun club here would hit a bunch of ranges for trap and skeet shoots ..

from what i remember .. Evens was on the list .. , 5 point , i think one in burgen close to the Firing Pin .. and a few others

some of the guys would go to a shoot .. i can't remember what's its called .. but you walk a coarse and the clays fly from any direction ...

and even roll across the ground .. so its like hunting grouse , pheasants , rabbits .. ..

If you ever wanna give it a try it let me know.... Rochester-Brooks in Rush has a couple great courses ( I am assuming you are from Livingston county)

 

[Acer-m14]

If you ever wanna give it a try it let me know.... Rochester-Brooks in Rush has a couple great courses ( I am assuming you are from Livingston county)

yep .. the guys at the club here go shoot at brooks ..

thanks for the offer

 

[Carlos Hathcock]

Trap and Skeet have been running pretty strong all spring. Last night was an absolutely beautiful evening to shoot. Kitchen was open and the wings rocked! I shot my last score round for the spring league and my average is right around 22-23. Shot my second 25 last week.

Convinced my son (15) to give it a try last night. He broke the first bird out of the house and ended up with an 11. Not bad for never firing a shotgun and first time shooting trap.

This Saturday morning Tony and Rebecca are putting on their breakfast and lunch extravaganza. I can't tell you how many people show up for their show. Please stop out and check out the facilities and have yourself and awesome meal!