32" VHE VR trap gun...

[William Machauer]

I recently picked up this ol reliable and it still shoots!
I was finally able to go out to the bunker and shoot. Of course my shooting buddies all flaked so I shot by myself. I had loaded a couple different loads to try out.
18.5 gr of 700x, federal hull, claybuster 7/8 wad, same powder/hull with a REX 24 wad and my normal bunker load of 19.3 700x with claybuster CB4100 in a AA hull.

The first round I shot the federal with clabuster wad. By the end of the round I had a pocket of loose shot and some poofs,pops and farts - I won't load that again. This load resulted in a 17.

Now I knew I had a learning curve on bunker with my Parker as it's a tad high for me and I see all the rib between the beads, I might add a pitch spacer...

Anyhow I shot a 21 with my usual load. Then the load with the REX wad in my first barrel and the normal load in the second gave me a 23. I'll revisit the REX wad from my Perazzi! To finish out the last round it was my AA recipe both barrels for another 21.

I'm betting this is the first time this particular gun has shot bunker targets. I'm pleased with the gun, my performance wasn't stellar but I haven't shot since last fall so of course I had to shake the cobwebs loose.

[6pt-Sika]

The fellow you acquired your gun from had a rather Intresting BHE 12 gauge 32” vent rib gun with trap dimensions at Hausemann’s . Although at some point it’s my understanding DelGrego had totally redone the gun .

[Mike of the Mountain]

William, Bunker is a tough game. There are more bunkers popping up but it's still rare to be near a club that throws Bunker. I get to shoot it maybe once a year at North Mountain in Muncy Valley, PA. I know which Parker I'll be shooting there this Fall, the 34" VH straight gripper F/F. What's your BHE choked? Men's Department?

[William Machauer]

Yes Craig I saw that one you mentioned.
Mike , I've been a bunker shooter since 1983. I really dont shoot anything else except for a little skeet and helice on occasion. Of course I bird hunt every chance i can!Is Les Greevy still running North Mountain? I shoot at Ontelaunee over in New Tripoli PA. Back in the late 90s/early 00's I was running the International part of the club and Mr Greevy was just getting his junior shooter program up and running. They would come down and shoot with us often.
As a teenager I used to shoot with Ernie Hausmann when he lived down here in NJ.

[Randy Roberts]

Bunker is a humbling game. I'd call a 21 and a 23 pretty darn good with that Parker. Nice shooting !

[William Machauer]

Thanks Randy, it's off my average but again a new gun and I haven't shot since last fall so I'm more than pleased!

[Kevin McCormack]

William pls check your PMs. Thanks, K.

[6pt-Sika]

I’ve tried everything except bunker trap and so far in my life as to what I prefer I’d have to say 1. Colombaire 2. Boxbirds 3. Skeet 4. ZZ Birds 5. Trap

[Stan Hoover]

Originally Posted by CraigThompson

I’ve tried everything except bunker trap and so far in my life as to what I prefer I’d have to say 1. Colombaire 2. Boxbirds 3. Skeet 4. ZZ Birds 5. Trap

You forgot Fitasc

[Randy Roberts]

Originally Posted by Stan Hoover

You forgot Fitasc

And sporting clays