8ga shooters at Hausmann's

[Stan Hoover]

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.

[Mike of the Mountain]

Originally Posted by Stan Hoover

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.

[mobirdhunter]

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.

[Stan Hoover]

Originally Posted by Garry L Gordon

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.

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

[6pt-Sika]

Originally Posted by Garry L Gordon

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.

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 .

[mobirdhunter]

Originally Posted by CraigThompson

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.

[6pt-Sika]

Originally Posted by Garry L Gordon

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.

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

[Mike of the Mountain]

Originally Posted by CraigThompson

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

That would be George Digweed. He also shoots crows and wood pigeons at those distances regularly. He ALSO shoots those 100 to 110 yard targets from the hip.

[mobirdhunter]

Originally Posted by Mike Koneski

That would be George Digweed. He also shoots crows and wood pigeons at those distances regularly. He ALSO shoots those 100 to 110 yard targets from the hip.

🤔 hmmm…and all these years I thought shooting from the hip was a bad thing.

[Double Lab]

Originally Posted by Mike Koneski

He ALSO shoots those 100 to 110 yard targets from the hip.

Now there's an event for either your shoot or the BoWhoop. Who knows, you could be crowned King George. A crown is one bling I didn't see in your bling collection. From the hip....