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Old October 21, 2009, 08:49 PM   #1
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2nd time out shootin clays today..not so bad I think

If I remember correctly, I shot 28 out of 40 clays. Still getting use to my new/old purchase of a Win model Ranger 120 with a combo barrel.

I've been studying Youtube videos on this sport and they have been very informative...when you consider, that 2 wks back, I didn't hit ONE clay.

A couple of times when I missed on the 1st shot, I quickly followed up with another pump and I nailed it..I thought this was the best when being able to quickly follow up with another shot and score a hit. We were using Winchester 2 3/4 -l ounce loads. The 1100 autoloader that my brother has, only auto loads 3 inch shells, so we did some 3 inch 00 buc for someother targets and that was some hard hitting shells.

My brother never seems with his Rem 1100 autoloader 12guage magmum. Anyway..I thought I would share a newcomers adventure of clay shooting and value of Youtube for all it's informative videos on this sport.
Im ready for Pheasant and Turkey hunting in a few weeks.
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Old October 21, 2009, 09:32 PM   #2
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Good to see this,Matty. A couple things...

Firing 00 into the air in any area as densely populated as MD is not a good idea.

Videos are helpful, but a lesson from a qualified instructor is priceless.

My offer is still open. Most Fridays I shoot at PGC and will be happy to meet you and critique your form, fit and technique.

You are doing one thing right. You're shooting.....
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Old October 21, 2009, 09:42 PM   #3
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Make sure you get proper instruction, as Dave suggests, before you ingrain BAD habits that are hard to break.

Glad to see another shooter....and welcome!
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Old October 22, 2009, 05:56 AM   #4
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Thanks for the tips ! Let me clarify about the 00 buc, we were not shooting clays with those, just stationary targets. Also, we were not in MD, I go up to PA for this, lots of space up there.
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Old October 22, 2009, 07:51 PM   #5
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Thanks for the clarification, Matty.

It matters little what kind of shooting one does, it matters that you're shooting, safely.
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Old October 22, 2009, 08:29 PM   #6
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Dave McC, thanks for the offer. My work schedule has me from 8 to 4:30pm M-Fr. I would have to take off from work to meet up..let me see down the road.
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Old October 22, 2009, 08:52 PM   #7
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OK. Keep in touch, maybe I can get a kitchen pass some Saturday,,,i
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