Beginners question?

ZVP · November 19, 2013, 05:55 PM

I have been away from shotgunning since the early 70's.
This summer I bought a 12 Ga Pump to modify (very simply) for HD use and a sweet 20 ga SxS double for fun.
I wonder is it OK to use the little 20 ga out on the Skeet range> Nothing serious, I just wnt to get some various range and speed shooting in,
Would I get laughed pff the range if I showed up with the little Uplander? Don't want to embarass myself!
Thanks for any answers.
BPDave

zippy13 · November 19, 2013, 06:02 PM

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Would I get laughed off the range if I showed up with the little Uplander?

Not if you shoot respectfully with the SxS, and follow range etiquette and safety rules.

g.willikers · November 19, 2013, 06:11 PM

Now, really.
Who is going to laugh at you while you're holding a gun?
I embarrass myself every time I go to the skeet range.
It doesn't prevent me from having fun in the least.
As long as you're safe to be around, your side by side 20 is fine.
One of the regulars often shows up with his kid's 410 pump and outscores 'most everyone.
Go and enjoy.

semi_problomatic · November 19, 2013, 06:13 PM

I'm not sure of any shooters who would laugh you off the range. Well...maybe if you painted it with truck bedliner and added a red dot, flashlight, laser, and swiss army knife...but if you shot really well there might be a few more weapons decked out the same next time you went.

BigD_in_FL · November 19, 2013, 06:38 PM

If you showed up with the 20 and wanted to shoot a NSSA registered competition, you might raise a few eyebrows, otherwise, no one should care as long as you are safe

ZVP · November 20, 2013, 01:30 AM

Thanls for the answers!
I just wanted to go out and shoot my "New" shotgun at various ranges and try to recoop some of my old skills.
I am not out to set range records or to try and outshoot anyone.
My club has a really nice range and being a Member, I get a good discount on fees and pigeons.
Like I said, I am not familliar with all of what is considered "cool" or not to do. at the range.
I am partially disabled and can't feild hunt anymore (too much walking)
Thanks for the help!
BPDave

Brotherbadger · November 21, 2013, 02:28 AM

I never seen anybody laughed at when shooting a 20 ga, but i don't pay much attention to others when i am on the range. My guess is, everybody will be so preoccupied with what they are doing(or corrections they need to make) than to be paying attention to you.

November 19, 2013, 05:55 PM	#1
ZVP Senior Member Join Date: June 20, 2009 Posts: 1,102	Beginners question? I have been away from shotgunning since the early 70's. This summer I bought a 12 Ga Pump to modify (very simply) for HD use and a sweet 20 ga SxS double for fun. I wonder is it OK to use the little 20 ga out on the Skeet range> Nothing serious, I just wnt to get some various range and speed shooting in, Would I get laughed pff the range if I showed up with the little Uplander? Don't want to embarass myself! Thanks for any answers. BPDave

November 19, 2013, 06:11 PM	#3
g.willikers Senior Member Join Date: September 28, 2008 Posts: 10,442	Now, really. Who is going to laugh at you while you're holding a gun? I embarrass myself every time I go to the skeet range. It doesn't prevent me from having fun in the least. As long as you're safe to be around, your side by side 20 is fine. One of the regulars often shows up with his kid's 410 pump and outscores 'most everyone. Go and enjoy. __________________ Walt Kelly, alias Pogo, sez: “Don't take life so serious, son, it ain't nohow permanent.”

November 19, 2013, 06:13 PM	#4
semi_problomatic Senior Member Join Date: July 27, 2009 Location: Ft. Polk Posts: 883	I'm not sure of any shooters who would laugh you off the range. Well...maybe if you painted it with truck bedliner and added a red dot, flashlight, laser, and swiss army knife...but if you shot really well there might be a few more weapons decked out the same next time you went. __________________ Freedom's just a word. If I'm gonna die for a word, my word is jello...

November 21, 2013, 02:28 AM	#7
Brotherbadger Senior Member Join Date: November 10, 2010 Posts: 1,149	I never seen anybody laughed at when shooting a 20 ga, but i don't pay much attention to others when i am on the range. My guess is, everybody will be so preoccupied with what they are doing(or corrections they need to make) than to be paying attention to you. __________________ Once Fired Brass, Top quality, Fast shipping, Best prices. http://300AacBrass.com/ -10% Coupon use code " badger "

November 19, 2013, 06:38 PM	#5
BigD_in_FL Junior member Join Date: December 20, 2012 Location: The "Gunshine State" Posts: 1,981	If you showed up with the 20 and wanted to shoot a NSSA registered competition, you might raise a few eyebrows, otherwise, no one should care as long as you are safe

November 20, 2013, 01:30 AM	#6
ZVP Senior Member Join Date: June 20, 2009 Posts: 1,102	Thanls for the answers! I just wanted to go out and shoot my "New" shotgun at various ranges and try to recoop some of my old skills. I am not out to set range records or to try and outshoot anyone. My club has a really nice range and being a Member, I get a good discount on fees and pigeons. Like I said, I am not familliar with all of what is considered "cool" or not to do. at the range. I am partially disabled and can't feild hunt anymore (too much walking) Thanks for the help! BPDave