John does this mean you qualified for Champion of Champions at the Grand this year ?

Not this year unfortunately.

way to go john...you are living the dream.....charlie

Congratulations, John, on your successful shoot. Planning to travel to any other shoots this year? Using three different guns is a wonderful feat. Hope to see you in Sparta again.

Scott, definitely have the Grand on the calendar. Also looking hard at the Southern Zone shoot in KY and considering maybe a couple of other State shoots. Just really hoping it’s a while before I have to shoot in those conditions again. It was humbling and didn’t help my averages none.

And as to the three guns. I suppose most folks have two barrel sets, with adjustable ribs, combs and multiple chokes. I just swap guns. Makes it simpler for me and fortunately they all fit me pretty well.

John, I'm sure if Parker Brothers was still in business, they'd hire you as their rep. like the other famous trap shooters they hired to represent them.

You do all of us who love old guns, especially Parkers, proud with your fine shooting.

Good luck this summer.

If I had to travel as much as Tucker and du Bray, my wife would divorce me and take all of my guns.

John, for your information, NSSA does not police entries in the Champion of Champions event at the World Shoot. Participants are supposed to be AA or AAA in all guns or have won a state title. I have shot the C of C in every World Shoot I have attended and was never questioned about my qualifications. I hope this information helps you with C of C at the Grand. Maybe you can slip in to the event just by signing up and paying the entry fee.

Bil, unfortunately the ATA doesn’t work that way. To qualify for the C of C you have to be that year’s State Singles Champion (or runner up, if the champ doesn’t show up) or a State category champion (Jr., SubVet, Vet, Sr Vet, etc.). I’ve been fortunate enough to shoot in the Champion of Champions event the last two years as State Champion and State SubVet champion, respectively. Maybe once again next year, when I move in to the Vet category?