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Mike Koneski 06-07-2023 10:03 AM

Sure looked farther than 60-70 yards!!

CraigThompson 06-07-2023 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike Koneski (Post 389928)
Sure looked farther than 60-70 yards!!

I was happy hitting the one :rotf:

Stan Hoover 06-07-2023 04:34 PM

Shot Size
 
I load mostly 8 shot for clay targets, but I do load 7.5 shot in my 8 gauge and 10 gauge.

I’ve been told 7.5 shot will break distant target better than 8 shot, I just could never say that I definitely saw a difference.
What shot size were you guys using on these far targets?

There was a few targets that were picked up down range that had holes in them but were not broken, I would feel pretty safe in saying that there were probably pretty many targets that had a hole or 2 punched in them, but they only broke apart after hitting the ground.

charlie cleveland 06-07-2023 06:50 PM

sure wish I was closer to ya ll....charlie

Mike Koneski 06-08-2023 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Stan Hoover (Post 389943)
I load mostly 8 shot for clay targets, but I do load 7.5 shot in my 8 gauge and 10 gauge.

I’ve been told 7.5 shot will break distant target better than 8 shot, I just could never say that I definitely saw a difference.
What shot size were you guys using on these far targets?

There was a few targets that were picked up down range that had holes in them but were not broken, I would feel pretty safe in saying that there were probably pretty many targets that had a hole or 2 punched in them, but they only broke apart after hitting the ground.

Unfortunately I had my shells loaded up with #8 shot. I usually use 7 1/2 for those longer targets or targets on edge (those were both long and edgy!!) but I had to bring what I had made up. The 8s were fine for the 5-Stand layout events or even events on a regular clays course, but these were stretching out that #8 shot beyond effective range.

Garry L Gordon 06-08-2023 07:06 PM

I succumbed to the .410 itch, but I’m fighting off that of the big 8…however, I sure would like to see targets broken at the ranges you guys are citing. I may have to bring binoculars. :bowdown:

Stan Hoover 06-08-2023 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Garry L Gordon (Post 389999)
I succumbed to the .410 itch, but I’m fighting off that of the big 8…however, I sure would like to see targets broken at the ranges you guys are citing. I may have to bring binoculars. :bowdown:

It will be all happening at Rock Mtn the last weekend of July Gary, make your traveling arrangements now:)

CraigThompson 06-09-2023 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Garry L Gordon (Post 389999)
I succumbed to the .410 itch, but I’m fighting off that of the big 8…however, I sure would like to see targets broken at the ranges you guys are citing. I may have to bring binoculars. :bowdown:

Garry I assume you’ll try and make the annual meeting in September ? There will be a 25 target 8 gauge event that weekend at the Vibtage Cup . If you’d care to try an 8 I’ll bring enough shells and you’re welcome to try mine .

CraigThompson 06-09-2023 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Garry L Gordon (Post 389999)
I succumbed to the .410 itch, but I’m fighting off that of the big 8…however, I sure would like to see targets broken at the ranges you guys are citing. I may have to bring binoculars. :bowdown:

I watched YouTube videos of some Brit breaking targets at I think 110 yards with I assume a standard 12 gauge target load . I’d have a difficult time just seeing them at that distance :rotf:

Garry L Gordon 06-09-2023 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by CraigThompson (Post 390012)
Garry I assume you’ll try and make the annual meeting in September ? There will be a 25 target 8 gauge event that weekend at the Vibtage Cup . If you’d care to try an 8 I’ll bring enough shells and you’re welcome to try mine .

You, Sir, are a Virginia Gentleman. We are going to try to make the annual meeting and will have that afternoon to peruse the tables and take in the sights. Are spectators allowed on the course?

As for hitting 110 yard targets, the bigger challenge for men would be even seeing them at that range...unless they were trash can lid sized.:rotf:


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