I can't believe I broke a Feed Latch. I've had them pop out, but never seen a broken one.
We were shooting sporting clays and the second shell wouldn't feed. At first I thought a broken extractor, but not the case. A closer look and I saw that Feed Latch didn't look right. I used my wife's gun to finish.
I took the gun apart today and found the top tip of the Feed Latch was missing (broke off) and it was sticking out a bit. The latch was still staked in place.
I pried out the Feed Latch and replaced with a spare. The part needs to be staked in place and I have a Remington staking tool. The new part was put in without any problems. I like to clamp it in place before staking, as it keeps the part from bouncing around if I mishit. You could use a punch instead of a staking tool in a pinch and I've read that some glue the part in place.
Usually, the only time the Feed Latch would be a problem if loose is that it will fall out when you took out the trigger. A pain to get the trigger back in if the Feed Latch is not secured. I've tried not securing it when in a hurry and I ended up taken a few more minutes and securing it properly.
I ordered a replacement ($19.29) to put in my spare parts bin and should have it by the end of the week,
The Lost Target
The Lost Target website is a web-based news service that strives to post news of interest for gun enthusiasts. The webmaster for the site resides in upstate New York and shoots registered Skeet, Trap, and Sporting Clays in the states and Canada. By no means a top gun, a shooter just out to have fun...
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Monday, March 10, 2014
Sunday, March 09, 2014
The Yellow Course @ Amelia Shotgun Sports
We met with are friend Russ McKittrick at Amelia Shotgun Sports for an afternoon of sporting clays shooting.
Russ, who is just down for a few weeks (shot the Florida Challenge with me), brought local relatives to the range, specifically two youngsters for an introduction to clay target shooting. Prior to are arrival they took to the skeet field and became familiar with shooting a shotgun and skeet shooting in general.
One youngster was a little under the weather, and went home early, but seventh grader Josh stayed to watch us shoot sporting clays and a promise we'd let him take a few shots. After the first station we gave Josh the target counter and he pulled targets the rest of the way.
At the end of the course and on the way back to the clubhouse, the club has six Yellow stations that are set for new shooters. Skeet in the woods type targets, but in those six stations, a barrel of fun to include a rabbit station.
My wife let Josh shoot her 1100 with skeet choke. Josh had only shot his first clay target this AM on the skeet field and at are suggestion he started just shooting singles; with a miss and hit, hit and miss, but then he wanted to start shooting report pairs. Targets were breaking as fast as we threw them. Impressive to say the least and someone who will long remember his first time shooting sporting clays. A natural shooter I think!
The Yellow station concept has been long used at Amelia and something that all clubs should consider. Many times I've visited and found three or four squads of youngsters with a parent or granddad and/or young couples having a blast. Lost count of how many young ladies I've seen on the Yellow course.
A clay target starter course that starts near the club house (station 1) that allows for a club official to give a safety briefing and makes sure they understand the operation of the firearm and who watches them shoot a few clay targets and offers suggestions to make there outing an enjoyable one.
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I noticed for the first time a voice release on the trap range. A newer wireless model. I asked when they acquired it and was told they always had it. I think someone was pulling my leg, but in any case a good addition. As a side note. The club offers the ATA Big 50 on Thursdays (contact the club to confirm schedule) and when shooting the 50, non-ATA members can shoot with ATA members and all are invited to participate.
Russ, who is just down for a few weeks (shot the Florida Challenge with me), brought local relatives to the range, specifically two youngsters for an introduction to clay target shooting. Prior to are arrival they took to the skeet field and became familiar with shooting a shotgun and skeet shooting in general.
One youngster was a little under the weather, and went home early, but seventh grader Josh stayed to watch us shoot sporting clays and a promise we'd let him take a few shots. After the first station we gave Josh the target counter and he pulled targets the rest of the way.
At the end of the course and on the way back to the clubhouse, the club has six Yellow stations that are set for new shooters. Skeet in the woods type targets, but in those six stations, a barrel of fun to include a rabbit station.
My wife let Josh shoot her 1100 with skeet choke. Josh had only shot his first clay target this AM on the skeet field and at are suggestion he started just shooting singles; with a miss and hit, hit and miss, but then he wanted to start shooting report pairs. Targets were breaking as fast as we threw them. Impressive to say the least and someone who will long remember his first time shooting sporting clays. A natural shooter I think!
The Yellow station concept has been long used at Amelia and something that all clubs should consider. Many times I've visited and found three or four squads of youngsters with a parent or granddad and/or young couples having a blast. Lost count of how many young ladies I've seen on the Yellow course.
A clay target starter course that starts near the club house (station 1) that allows for a club official to give a safety briefing and makes sure they understand the operation of the firearm and who watches them shoot a few clay targets and offers suggestions to make there outing an enjoyable one.
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I noticed for the first time a voice release on the trap range. A newer wireless model. I asked when they acquired it and was told they always had it. I think someone was pulling my leg, but in any case a good addition. As a side note. The club offers the ATA Big 50 on Thursdays (contact the club to confirm schedule) and when shooting the 50, non-ATA members can shoot with ATA members and all are invited to participate.
Saturday, March 08, 2014
World Vintage Shotgun Championships @ Gator
The 14th Annual World Vintage Shotgun Championships is being held at the Gator Skeet and Trap Club this week and I dropped by Friday to check it out.
A cold day for Florida. A temperature of 47 degrees at 11am. Thankfully, no wind!
The .410 and 28 gauge events were schedules, as well as side events. I was told the big turnout would be over the weekend!
Saw some interesting side by side shotguns.
VIDEO AND PHOTOS
Warmer weather for the weekend with it hitting the 70's on Sunday.
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For those who follow my postings. My traditional stop for strawberries after visiting the Gator club was a must on the way home. I think sweeter tasting then the last batch. Talking to the lady that runs the farm (family run with a road side stand), she said they would be harvesting tomatoes sometime in May.
A cold day for Florida. A temperature of 47 degrees at 11am. Thankfully, no wind!
The .410 and 28 gauge events were schedules, as well as side events. I was told the big turnout would be over the weekend!
Saw some interesting side by side shotguns.
VIDEO AND PHOTOS
Warmer weather for the weekend with it hitting the 70's on Sunday.
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For those who follow my postings. My traditional stop for strawberries after visiting the Gator club was a must on the way home. I think sweeter tasting then the last batch. Talking to the lady that runs the farm (family run with a road side stand), she said they would be harvesting tomatoes sometime in May.
Online Scams Using Fraudulent Federal Firearms Licenses
Just posted to the ATF site.
Online Scams Using Fraudulent Federal Firearms Licenses
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is providing the following information to make you aware of fraudulent online firearms sales. Some individuals are using fraudulently altered Federal firearms licenses to sell but never deliver firearms online.
Read Advisory Letter
Monday, March 03, 2014
Florida Challenge Sporting Clays @ Bradford Sportsmen's Farm
293 shooters attended the Florida Challenge at Bradford Sportsmen's Farm (Graham, Florida).
Heavy rains on Wednesday saw the club taken steps to ensure roads were usable. I saw a number of trucks moving fill. No rain for the shoot and sunny days helped dry the property. A cool start each morning, but quickly warmed. A beautiful 75 degrees on Sunday.
Something for everyone. NCSA 5-stand, FITASC (100 targets), small bore, and 200 target main event. Two practice 5-stands and a Make A Break.
Small bore was sited on it's own course. Eight stations.
Targets were challenging. All fair and hittable. I think for those who travel from shoot to shoot, targets they expect to see at a major shoot. For those shooters who like to change chokes, you needed them all!
No sun issues and can't remember wind being an issue. Machine issues were promptly addressed.
Trappers at all stations for all events.
I thought I was ready for the shoot, putting in extra days of practice this winter, but not the case. So disappointed, as I really thought I was going to be competitive!
Just the way it is, as not a natural when it comes to shooting and have problems when I attend shoots the big boys are attending. Did have fun and enjoyed running around with my cameras.
Had great squad members for all events I participated.
My Remington 1100 saw 450 shells go through it and I only experienced one light hit on a primer.
As I hoped venders at the shoot. I had a Remington 1100 that needed a Interceptor Latch Spring installed. I had the spring, but something I didn't want to mess with. Mike Sherman (PMS Firearms) installed it for free. I also had a Browning O/U that was having issues. Mike went through the gun and found a few issues (internal broken parts) and also did a rebuild. Dropped it off on Thursday and picked it up on Saturday.
A pad on one of my guns was at the end of it's life and Shooters Solutions replaced the pad on Sunday afternoon while I waited. I had a nice chat with Jean while the pad was being replaced.
Four videos posted and photos (near the bottom of the page).
VIDEO AND PHOTOS
Heavy rains on Wednesday saw the club taken steps to ensure roads were usable. I saw a number of trucks moving fill. No rain for the shoot and sunny days helped dry the property. A cool start each morning, but quickly warmed. A beautiful 75 degrees on Sunday.
Something for everyone. NCSA 5-stand, FITASC (100 targets), small bore, and 200 target main event. Two practice 5-stands and a Make A Break.
Small bore was sited on it's own course. Eight stations.
Targets were challenging. All fair and hittable. I think for those who travel from shoot to shoot, targets they expect to see at a major shoot. For those shooters who like to change chokes, you needed them all!
No sun issues and can't remember wind being an issue. Machine issues were promptly addressed.
Trappers at all stations for all events.
I thought I was ready for the shoot, putting in extra days of practice this winter, but not the case. So disappointed, as I really thought I was going to be competitive!
Just the way it is, as not a natural when it comes to shooting and have problems when I attend shoots the big boys are attending. Did have fun and enjoyed running around with my cameras.
Had great squad members for all events I participated.
My Remington 1100 saw 450 shells go through it and I only experienced one light hit on a primer.
As I hoped venders at the shoot. I had a Remington 1100 that needed a Interceptor Latch Spring installed. I had the spring, but something I didn't want to mess with. Mike Sherman (PMS Firearms) installed it for free. I also had a Browning O/U that was having issues. Mike went through the gun and found a few issues (internal broken parts) and also did a rebuild. Dropped it off on Thursday and picked it up on Saturday.
A pad on one of my guns was at the end of it's life and Shooters Solutions replaced the pad on Sunday afternoon while I waited. I had a nice chat with Jean while the pad was being replaced.
Four videos posted and photos (near the bottom of the page).
VIDEO AND PHOTOS
Sunday, February 23, 2014
International Skeet Shoot @ Gator
The Gator club host International Skeet Shoots in conjunction with major bunker shoots at the club. I took advantage of my visit to the club to check out the bunker shoot and took photos and shot some video of the 2014 Southeastern Regional International Skeet Championships.
Prior to the start of the shoot I saw some singular skeet practice. Targets were being smashed, but I was thinking, you need to be practicing as part of a squad, as not the same rhythm when practicing by yourself. At the least, slow down the pace. Sure enough, not a good round for those I saw practicing by themselves.
Many minutes can go by from station to station before it's your turn to shoot again. A very slow sport with a full squad, for sure the slowest of the clay target disciplines. Maybe, I just had a lucky hunch in my observation, maybe not, but I can assure you I would have received the roll of the eyes if I offered any advice!
The random skeet release delay was working well and I didn't observe any no target calls.
VIDEO & PHOTOS
Prior to the start of the shoot I saw some singular skeet practice. Targets were being smashed, but I was thinking, you need to be practicing as part of a squad, as not the same rhythm when practicing by yourself. At the least, slow down the pace. Sure enough, not a good round for those I saw practicing by themselves.
Many minutes can go by from station to station before it's your turn to shoot again. A very slow sport with a full squad, for sure the slowest of the clay target disciplines. Maybe, I just had a lucky hunch in my observation, maybe not, but I can assure you I would have received the roll of the eyes if I offered any advice!
The random skeet release delay was working well and I didn't observe any no target calls.
VIDEO & PHOTOS
Bunker Trap Shoot @ Gator
Travelled to Gainesville on Saturday to check out the 2014 Southeastern Regional Bunker Trap Championships being held at the Gator club.
On my drive to the club it was all fog until ten miles from the club.
Overcast at the start of the shoot, but the skies started to clear and the targets were easier to see.
The bunker seemed to be running well and I didn't observe any problems with the voice release or computer.
VIDEO & PHOTOS
A tradition of mine. On the way home from visiting the Gator club a stop for strawberries is a must.
On my drive to the club it was all fog until ten miles from the club.
Overcast at the start of the shoot, but the skies started to clear and the targets were easier to see.
The bunker seemed to be running well and I didn't observe any problems with the voice release or computer.
VIDEO & PHOTOS
A tradition of mine. On the way home from visiting the Gator club a stop for strawberries is a must.
Benifit Sporting Clays Shoot @ Amelia
We volunteered to be trappers for Friday's sporting clays shoot held at Amelia Shotgun Sports.
Only a few minutes after we parked the vehicle the skies opened and it poured and poured, to include thunder and lighting.
The rains lightened and the shoot started after a short delay. The rain ended about an hour into the shoot.
Good eats and all seemed to have a good time.
VIDEO AND PHOTOS
* We visited the club today (Sunday) to shoot practice and sure enough it started to rain when we had about three stations to go. I see they had to delay the start of the Daytona 500 car race due to the rain. The weather fronts that used to sweep in and hit northwest Florida and Georgia are now traveling further south and bringing rains to parts of Florida that is outside the norm as seen in past years.
Only a few minutes after we parked the vehicle the skies opened and it poured and poured, to include thunder and lighting.
The club just before it started to rain.
The rains lightened and the shoot started after a short delay. The rain ended about an hour into the shoot.
Good eats and all seemed to have a good time.
VIDEO AND PHOTOS
* We visited the club today (Sunday) to shoot practice and sure enough it started to rain when we had about three stations to go. I see they had to delay the start of the Daytona 500 car race due to the rain. The weather fronts that used to sweep in and hit northwest Florida and Georgia are now traveling further south and bringing rains to parts of Florida that is outside the norm as seen in past years.
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Azalea Skeet Shoot @ Palatka
Sunday morning at the Palatka Skeet Club saw cool temperatures, but it quickly warmed.
Florida shooters and skeet shooters from various states were in attendance. Northeastern states were well represented.
Unlike ATA trap in Florida that is hit and miss in regard to attendance, depending at what club is holding a shoot, northeast Florida skeet shoot attendance is something to see. Palatka, Jacksonville and St. Augustine consistently see a minimum of 100 shooters, year after year at major shoots held during snowbird season.
For those not aware, the ATA Trap Chain Shoot concept is no longer, as the numbers were not there. Other reasons may be given, but shoot attendance numbers at some clubs was disappointing.
The local airport parachute club as the usually was doing jumps and not unusual to see parachutist making jumps though out the day. Some shooters would wait a second or two before calling for a target, especially if a chute or two could be seen at the hold point, but for most they ignored the chutes and called without delay.
In the past for me I usually thought it was pretty neat to see the chutes in the air. If they were low in the sky I would wait until they finished dumping air to hit there landing area, as at that time they would pick up speed and it could be distracting, depending on the station you were on. You cannot see them land as trees blocked the landing area.
The club welcomes visitors. Unique at this club is your responsible for opening and closing your field on practice days. From putting the cord away, topping off the machines, and locking the houses before departing. A system that works well. Near the entrance they have an area for dropping off empty target boxes. Of course if another group of shooters wish to use the field you were using, it becomes there responsibility.
VIDEO & PHOTOS
Florida shooters and skeet shooters from various states were in attendance. Northeastern states were well represented.
Unlike ATA trap in Florida that is hit and miss in regard to attendance, depending at what club is holding a shoot, northeast Florida skeet shoot attendance is something to see. Palatka, Jacksonville and St. Augustine consistently see a minimum of 100 shooters, year after year at major shoots held during snowbird season.
For those not aware, the ATA Trap Chain Shoot concept is no longer, as the numbers were not there. Other reasons may be given, but shoot attendance numbers at some clubs was disappointing.
The local airport parachute club as the usually was doing jumps and not unusual to see parachutist making jumps though out the day. Some shooters would wait a second or two before calling for a target, especially if a chute or two could be seen at the hold point, but for most they ignored the chutes and called without delay.
In the past for me I usually thought it was pretty neat to see the chutes in the air. If they were low in the sky I would wait until they finished dumping air to hit there landing area, as at that time they would pick up speed and it could be distracting, depending on the station you were on. You cannot see them land as trees blocked the landing area.
The club welcomes visitors. Unique at this club is your responsible for opening and closing your field on practice days. From putting the cord away, topping off the machines, and locking the houses before departing. A system that works well. Near the entrance they have an area for dropping off empty target boxes. Of course if another group of shooters wish to use the field you were using, it becomes there responsibility.
VIDEO & PHOTOS
Monday, February 17, 2014
February ATA Trap Shoot @ Flagler
We attended the Flagler Gun Club's monthly ATA trap shoot. Mid 60's, blue skies, and windy.
A cool start to the day but it warmed.
A nice turnout. I think the club was pleasantly surprised on the number of shooters!
A nice touch. The club has started naming individual events after the winners of the previous monthly shoot. If singles in the previous month was won by John Brown, the shoot flyer would call the next months shoot the John Brown Singles Event! The do the same for Handicap and Doubles.
A no fooling around shoot with no waiting around. They put out three squads and we were off to the races!
My wife Heide beat me in singles. Seems she likes shooting on windy days. I've arranged for her to give me lessons next week : )
I won a few bucks in 20 yard handicap.
I posted a video and photos.
VIDEO / PHOTOS
A cool start to the day but it warmed.
A nice turnout. I think the club was pleasantly surprised on the number of shooters!
A nice touch. The club has started naming individual events after the winners of the previous monthly shoot. If singles in the previous month was won by John Brown, the shoot flyer would call the next months shoot the John Brown Singles Event! The do the same for Handicap and Doubles.
A no fooling around shoot with no waiting around. They put out three squads and we were off to the races!
My wife Heide beat me in singles. Seems she likes shooting on windy days. I've arranged for her to give me lessons next week : )
I won a few bucks in 20 yard handicap.
I posted a video and photos.
VIDEO / PHOTOS
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Feb 11, 2014: Odds and Ends
The used Remington 1100 breech bolt assembly that I purchased off eBay to replace my cracked one arrived. Slightly used. I didn't see many wear marks, but it did need a cleaning. An overnight soaking in BreakFree and it looks as good as new.
The wife and I spent the day scoring targets at the Flagler Big 50 Trap Shoot. A light wind kicked up towards the end, but nice shooting weather. It was 72 degrees when we departed. The club is having it's monthly targets only shoot this Saturday and I should have a few photos to post.
Before we took to the chairs we shot practice trap. On the last round I grabbed the wife's gun by mistake (she was done for the day). Didn't feel like walking back to the vehicle and shot it. Ended up with a 25, my first in some time. Maybe she'll let me borrow it from time to time : )
The NAS Jacksonville (military installation) is in the process of installing a second combination skeet / trap range. If you've ever shot at a one field club, you can imagine how everyone is looking forward to having the second field.
Amelia Shotgun Sports is having a benefit sporting clays shoot on the 21st and expecting 150 shooters. We volunteered to be trappers for the day.
I keep hearing that one, maybe two clubs are seriously considering installing Olympic style bunker traps in Florida. The Gator club is the only club in Florida at this time that has a 15 machine bunker. They have a shoot coming up.
Shooting the Florida Challenge at Bradford Farm this year, a first for me. I've been at the shoot a few times, but just to take photos. Shooting a Prelim, FITASC (100 targets), small gauge (28 gauge) and the 200 target main event. The only thing I'm not shooting is the 100 target 5-stand. A friend is attending and we're shooting together.
If you saw my wildlife photos, the snakes have been identified as Dusky Pygmy Rattlesnakes. I posted a photo on a snake forum and had my identification in no time. They are in the viper family of snakes.
The wife and I spent the day scoring targets at the Flagler Big 50 Trap Shoot. A light wind kicked up towards the end, but nice shooting weather. It was 72 degrees when we departed. The club is having it's monthly targets only shoot this Saturday and I should have a few photos to post.
Before we took to the chairs we shot practice trap. On the last round I grabbed the wife's gun by mistake (she was done for the day). Didn't feel like walking back to the vehicle and shot it. Ended up with a 25, my first in some time. Maybe she'll let me borrow it from time to time : )
The NAS Jacksonville (military installation) is in the process of installing a second combination skeet / trap range. If you've ever shot at a one field club, you can imagine how everyone is looking forward to having the second field.
Amelia Shotgun Sports is having a benefit sporting clays shoot on the 21st and expecting 150 shooters. We volunteered to be trappers for the day.
I keep hearing that one, maybe two clubs are seriously considering installing Olympic style bunker traps in Florida. The Gator club is the only club in Florida at this time that has a 15 machine bunker. They have a shoot coming up.
Shooting the Florida Challenge at Bradford Farm this year, a first for me. I've been at the shoot a few times, but just to take photos. Shooting a Prelim, FITASC (100 targets), small gauge (28 gauge) and the 200 target main event. The only thing I'm not shooting is the 100 target 5-stand. A friend is attending and we're shooting together.
If you saw my wildlife photos, the snakes have been identified as Dusky Pygmy Rattlesnakes. I posted a photo on a snake forum and had my identification in no time. They are in the viper family of snakes.
Tuesday, February 04, 2014
Guana River Wildlife Management Area (Photos)
We did a day hike....
A catch 22. You want to be quiet so you see wildlife, but being quiet means that you may run into something that you rather not!
A warm day. 83 degrees when we returned to the vehicle. We had the area to ourselves. Except for a few game wardens we only saw two people and that was 15 minutes from the vehicle upon are return.
A bit of rain in January and not all pathways have drained this first week of February. We had two short stretches (less then 100 feet) where we had to walk through about 8 inches of water. On either side of that particular stretch it was wetlands and more water, so no choice to go around. We made sure we made plenty on noise when walking that part of the trail : )
WILDLIFE PHOTOS
A catch 22. You want to be quiet so you see wildlife, but being quiet means that you may run into something that you rather not!
A warm day. 83 degrees when we returned to the vehicle. We had the area to ourselves. Except for a few game wardens we only saw two people and that was 15 minutes from the vehicle upon are return.
A bit of rain in January and not all pathways have drained this first week of February. We had two short stretches (less then 100 feet) where we had to walk through about 8 inches of water. On either side of that particular stretch it was wetlands and more water, so no choice to go around. We made sure we made plenty on noise when walking that part of the trail : )
WILDLIFE PHOTOS
Friday, January 31, 2014
Canadian 2014 Trap Championship Shoot Program
The 2014 Canadian Trap Shoot Championships will be held in Quebec from June 23th to June 29th at Club L'Acadie.
SHOOT PROGRAM
The club is just southeast of Montreal. 40 minutes from the I-87 NY border crossing.
If you need additional information and or guidance on visiting Canada with a firearm, I posted the following information.
Club de tir L'Acadie Directions & Information
SHOOT PROGRAM
The club is just southeast of Montreal. 40 minutes from the I-87 NY border crossing.
If you need additional information and or guidance on visiting Canada with a firearm, I posted the following information.
Club de tir L'Acadie Directions & Information
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
U.S. and Canada Olympic Bunker Trap Locations
My listings of USA and Canada Olympic Bunker Trap locations needs a review.
USA & Canada Olympic Bunker Trap Locations
Check out the listing and if you see that a bunker is not listed or no longer operational let me know so I can update the list.
USA & Canada Olympic Bunker Trap Locations
Check out the listing and if you see that a bunker is not listed or no longer operational let me know so I can update the list.
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Revisited: Works for me, NobelSport!
If you've been following my postings, more then happy with target hits using 1oz, #8 shot NobelSports, but the 1 1/8oz, 7 1/2 shot had me rethinking choke selection. The 1 1/8 shell throws a very tight pattern out of the 1100's were using.
The first time out with the 1 1/8 loads at 16-yard trap I was seeing smoke balls, and that was with modified choke. Smoke balls may be nice to see, but for me, way to tight.
We tried the shells shooting sporting clays, I used LM and IC. I settled on IC choke for targets under 30 yards. That seemed to work well. Recently, I've been using LM unless the targets were in your face, but the 1 1/8 loads were costing me targets. Hey, I'm not George Digweed, what can I say : )
The question, what choke for 16-yard trap?
Today, we had a chance to shoot trap and both the wife and I went with LM choke.
Nice hits and the ones I missed had nothing to do with choke selection.
Going against conventional wisdom, but will be attending a trap shoot in mid February and going with the LM choke for the 16-yard event.
The next time out shooting trap practice I'm going to play around with handicap. I'm thinking that Mod choke will be more then adequate.
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I just about used up my stock of Remington 1100 "0" rings and time for a re-supply.
A deal found on Amazon.
021 Viton O-Ring, 75A Durometer, Round, Black, 15/16" ID, 1-1/16" OD, 1/16" Width (Pack of 50)
$6.76 (Free shipping and no tax) = $0.135 each
A life time of "0" rings for many, but I end up giving them away to anyone who needs one. The last order lasted well over 8 or 9 years and that time I had to pay shipping.
If in the market, say your local hardware store, make sure they are Viton.
The first time out with the 1 1/8 loads at 16-yard trap I was seeing smoke balls, and that was with modified choke. Smoke balls may be nice to see, but for me, way to tight.
We tried the shells shooting sporting clays, I used LM and IC. I settled on IC choke for targets under 30 yards. That seemed to work well. Recently, I've been using LM unless the targets were in your face, but the 1 1/8 loads were costing me targets. Hey, I'm not George Digweed, what can I say : )
The question, what choke for 16-yard trap?
Today, we had a chance to shoot trap and both the wife and I went with LM choke.
Nice hits and the ones I missed had nothing to do with choke selection.
Going against conventional wisdom, but will be attending a trap shoot in mid February and going with the LM choke for the 16-yard event.
The next time out shooting trap practice I'm going to play around with handicap. I'm thinking that Mod choke will be more then adequate.
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I just about used up my stock of Remington 1100 "0" rings and time for a re-supply.
A deal found on Amazon.
021 Viton O-Ring, 75A Durometer, Round, Black, 15/16" ID, 1-1/16" OD, 1/16" Width (Pack of 50)
$6.76 (Free shipping and no tax) = $0.135 each
A life time of "0" rings for many, but I end up giving them away to anyone who needs one. The last order lasted well over 8 or 9 years and that time I had to pay shipping.
If in the market, say your local hardware store, make sure they are Viton.
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