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Bill Murphy 03-21-2026 04:18 PM
In most box bird or Columbaire shoots, the purse is mandatory except for juniors or ladies. Often senior shooters don't have to play the purse either. You must read the program to find out what you must play.

Bill Burwash 03-24-2026 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by CraigThompson (Post 446476)
Forty years ago I wanted to get an invitation to one of the decent sized box bird shoots . At that time you needed to know someone to get an invite . Anyway the people I knew that did it told me I’d be broke in a year shooting pigeons competitively so I didn’t get to try it until perhaps six years ago . And yeah I now u der stand what they meant about entry fees at the larger boxbird shoots or Colombaire for that matter . The place I normally do this is typically no more than $400 a day for 15 birds . Where as a big boxbird shoot in PA or GA or TX might set you back $3k a day if you play all the options .
Thanks for the info. The price of having fun is getting pricey. High end pheasant lodges charge upwards of $2000 per day. And, sheep hunting is crazy expensive---I got my 2 sheep years ago, thank goodness.
At this point in my life, I'm content shooting a bit of trap and sporting clays.

CraigThompson 03-24-2026 01:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Bill Burwash (Post 446566)
Thanks for the info. The price of having fun is getting pricey. High end pheasant lodges charge upwards of $2000 per day. And, sheep hunting is crazy expensive---I got my 2 sheep years ago, thank goodness.
At this point in my life, I'm content shooting a bit of trap and sporting clays.
Bear in mind when I say big boxbird shoots are 3k a day that’s if you play all the gambling options . Generally (I think) you can get in the race and main prize money for 1k or less and the rest is optional gambling on yourself .

CraigThompson 03-24-2026 01:22 PM
I’m going to a boxbird quail shoot this coming Saturday . Four races of five birds each with payouts per race and HOA total cost with tip for the bid boy will be $350 and of course I’ll bring home some birds for consumption .

Bill Burwash 03-24-2026 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by CraigThompson (Post 446571)
I’m going to a boxbird quail shoot this coming Saturday . Four races of five birds each with payouts per race and HOA total cost with tip for the bid boy will be $350 and of course I’ll bring home some birds for consumption .
Sounds reasonable to me.
Let us know how it goes. Sounds exciting. Shooting a Parker?

John Davis 03-24-2026 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by CraigThompson (Post 446571)
I’m going to a boxbird quail shoot this coming Saturday . Four races of five birds each with payouts per race and HOA total cost with tip for the bid boy will be $350 and of course I’ll bring home some birds for consumption .
Craig, what dimensions do they use for box bird quail ring? And how many boxes?

CraigThompson 03-24-2026 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Bill Burwash (Post 446573)
Sounds reasonable to me.
Let us know how it goes. Sounds exciting. Shooting a Parker?
I went to one a couple weeks ago and came home with 42 birds most of the shooters don’t wanna fool with cleaning the birds . Only 12 gauge gun I own is a Parker so not much choice . The rule is no handloads and all I’ve got now are 10’s one 8 and the one 12 . I could use the 10’s if RST were selling 10’s and then I’d have another choice besides Parker’s .

CraigThompson 03-24-2026 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by John Davis (Post 446574)
Craig, what dimensions do they use for box bird quail ring? And how many boxes?
He uses the same boxes he uses for pigeons . If my memory serves it nine boxes John . Are you by chance contemplating a ring at the “Davis Sportsman’s Club” ?

todd allen 03-24-2026 08:39 PM
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Originally Posted by CraigThompson (Post 446570)
Bear in mind when I say big boxbird shoots are 3k a day that’s if you play all the gambling options . Generally (I think) you can get in the race and main prize money for 1k or less and the rest is optional gambling on yourself .
The better you shoot, the cheaper the shooting.
What I've seen, is if you can maintain a 26-28/30 average, your shooting costs are very low.
BTW, the formula that we strived for, begins with an 85% first barrel kill rate. 90% is better.
And always play the money, because learning to shoot for money is part of the practice.
You have two jobs. Train with your gun, and then train your mind.
Winning shoots requires an incredible mental game.
I have been trained and coached by some incredible people, and should probably write a book.

Daryl Corona 03-24-2026 09:33 PM
You're correct Todd, playing the money is the only way to learn. I was fortunate to be helped and tutored by one of the best, Charlie Miller. One of the best I ever saw shoot live birds.


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