Sporting Clays

[Double Lab]

Paul;
You took the words out of my mouth. A lighter load is not only more efficient but without the recoil it enables you to stay on target for that second shot.
Steve;
My suggestion is to not worry about your chokes but shoot a gun that fits you and you'll break targets. I love shooting tight chokes and if you get that choke thing out of your mind and just concentrate on the target you will be amazed at how well you do with a full choke.

[Stepmac]

Originally Posted by Daryl Corona

Paul;
You took the words out of my mouth. A lighter load is not only more efficient but without the recoil it enables you to stay on target for that second shot.
Steve;
My suggestion is to not worry about your chokes but shoot a gun that fits you and you'll break targets. I love shooting tight chokes and if you get that choke thing out of your mind and just concentrate on the target you will be amazed at how well you do with a full choke.

Thanks, Mills. I will take your advice. My GH #2 frame is pretty heavy and with the Maxlite loads, which I have never tried, it probably won't kick much at all.

As an aside, I've been shooting skeet/trap regularly for about two months now and usually shoot my SC at Trap and a Browning Gold Fusion at skeet, because that is the only gun I own with an open choke (screw in). The Browning has a very light receiver and I've discovered that a heavier gun is much less "whippy", especially after I tire after shooting my third or fourth round of skeet and to a lessor degree, trap.

Conclusion? A lighter gun is good if one is walking for birds, but IMO a heavier gun is best for clay bird games.

Also, becoming tired is an issue too. One would not think that one could get pooped out shooting clay birds, but I do and it shows in my scores. As I consider the question, I suppose shooting a heavier gun might make me tire quicker.....I'll have to try and see.

[Christopher Piercey]

Most guys were shooting their duck guns. I saw several 1100s

[Mills]

It may be cheating to use my 10 gauge on clays, but it sure is fun

[C.O.B.]

Mills don't worry about using the big 10 on clays. I shoot with someone who uses one all the time

[Christopher Piercey]

And they aren't bruised?

[Jim Thynne]

I usa a AAHE 12 ga and shoot #8 supr trap Winchester AA shells in it. The old girl keeps up with the Perazzis. I shoot it at trap and skeet as well, but the chokes are a little tight for skeet.

[Double Lab]

Ah, but that's the fun part Jim. Little balls of smoke hanging in the air so you can appreciate you handiwork. I shoot every gun I own at clays, skeet and trap from 28ga to 12ga. Never the same gun two days in a row. But I'd have to say my favorite, and the one I shoot the best, is the 32" 20ga. DHE that I bought from you and Jerry up at Sandanona a few years back. Thanks and good luck with all you have to deal with.

[Christopher Piercey]

I see all you guys have really long barrels. Why's that? Mine has maybe 26 inch barrels. My Browning has a 28 or 30 inch pipe, but 34"? I bet you never stop your swing

[gman]

I shoot about 10 different guns at SC 5 of which are Parker's and i like a side by side at least half the time. Favorites are a 20 ga VH and 28ga repro.
They do get hot but not as much as a round of skeet with just two guys moving right along. I prefer a glove on the forearm hand vs. those sleeves some use.
While on the subject I usually don't fret on how hot they get and never saw any get too hot that something happened. I have heard of rounds cooking off but never saw it. Anyone have problems in this regard?