Challenge Iron

[Kevin McCormack]

A 12 or 16 ga. (any grade!) CYL/IMP CYL and MOD 1 or 1 1/2 frame will get you through in fine style. Whatever you do use GOOD AMMO; min. 1 to 1 1/8 oz. HARD SHOT (plated would be ideal) which will come through for you on the long birds especially; "Wally World" or generic "Dove and Quail" loads have always headed me for the Port-O-Johns early in these shoots!

[John Davis]

I've participated in every Challenge. I've shot decent practice rounds with everything from 10 gauge to 28 gauge, 26 inch to 32 inch barrels, cylinder to full choke, hammer and hammerless. On the other hand, I've shot poorly in the qualifying round with every gun I carried to the line. I'd say it's got more to do with the head than the gun. So, take Dr. Truitt's advice: "Shoot what gun you like the most and feel the most confident with."

Good luck to everyone. I look forward to seeing all my old friends and making new ones. After all, that's what the Southern is really about.

John Davis