Usefulness of #9 shot

[todd allen]

Everyone knows that real targets are box birds ;-)

[6pt-Sika]

Originally Posted by todd allen

Everyone knows that real targets are box birds ;-)

Never tried them but I want to once before they set me on fire

[Bruce Hering]

Originally Posted by todd allen

Everyone knows that real targets are box birds ;-)

Todd: Nope.... columbaire is the tough one. LOL...

[Double Lab]

Originally Posted by todd allen

Everyone knows that real targets are box birds ;-)

Well Bruce beat me to it but Columbaire is the ultimate challenge for a shotgun sport. Right Craig, Stan and Jimmy?

Getting back on topic I'm in the same camp as Stan. I have no use for 9's but if they give you confidence, go for it. Although I've seen a number of targets dusted but not chipped with 9's, 8 1/2's and even 8's if the target is hit with the fringe of the pattern. Every time I see dust come off a target but not a chip I ask the shooter what shot size he is shooting. It's generally one of those 3 shot sizes combined with an open choke.

[6pt-Sika]

Originally Posted by Daryl Corona

Well Bruce beat me to it but Columbaire is the ultimate challenge for a shotgun sport. .

Did you go last Saturday ?

[Double Lab]

Yes I did.

[Mike of the Mountain]

Originally Posted by todd allen

Everyone knows that real targets are box birds ;-)

That's where the $$ is too. If you have a very good day you can fill your pockets.

[Bruce Hering]

Originally Posted by Mike Koneski

That's where the $$ is too. If you have a very good day you can fill your pockets.

Mike: I dont know about that.... one of the first columbaire shoot I went to there was more, and I mean a lot of money, changing hands on the sidelines then there was on the ring. It was like a back ally crap game.... where there was more betting off the table then on.

[Mike of the Mountain]

Originally Posted by Bruce Hering

Mike: I dont know about that.... one of the first columbaire shoot I went to there was more, and I mean a lot of money, changing hands on the sidelines then there was on the ring. It was like a back ally crap game.... where there was more betting off the table then on.

A good day for Calcutta buyers is lucrative too!