Challenge Iron

[Cold Spring]

The Challenge 5 stand is typically set a little stiffer than other 5 stands I've shot. Some longish birds and very few in your face creampuffs. Once you start sorting the guns you feel comfortable with, I suggest picking one with one barrel with some choke in it. I have fired the 5 stand with M & F and felt comfortable. I don't think I would with cylinder and skeet. If you've got a few spreaders in your vest, a F & F would be just fine. Just my opinion. Frank

[Bill Murphy]

Frank's last piece of advice fits my experience. I have never shot the Challenge with anything but full and full. However, that may be overkill in the first barrel. I would not consider shooting the Challenge with anything but a full or near full in the second barrel. Some shooters have been successful with bird guns, but big 32" vent rib trap guns are popular with shooters on both teams. One year, the highest qualifying score was shot with Henry Bartholomew's Becker Fox duck gun with over forty thousandths of choke in either barrel. We would all like to know what constriction of choke Dr. Truitt uses, but he evades the subject in his post. The hammer gun event on Sunday is friendly to any gun you shoot well.

[Bill Murphy]

Dave owns the best Challenge gun made by man, formerly owned by someone who would like to see it again. Bring it along, Dave.