Long long ago in a land far far away I used to shoot my shotguns.
About two years ago I joined my local Trap & Skeet club but then Covid and I never even got to use any of the facilities.
Now I'd like to try again.
The last time I fired one of my shotguns was likely 40 years or so ago. Since then they have gotten to come out for inspection and cleaning but no walkabouts. "The time has come," the Walrus said ...
I have three somewhat experienced shotguns, all 20 gauge and one new 20 gauge bought just before Covid. Two of the experienced shotguns were hand-me-downs, a Winchester Model 12 pump with mod choke and a Remington Model 48 Sportsman with a poly choke. The third experienced shotgun is a SxS import from the Eibar region sold as a "Star Gauge" although in no way connected to the company "Star".
I've never shot Trap or Skeet and I have the 20s mostly because my introduction to shotguns back in the 1950s and 1960s was in walking woods annoying squirrels, wandering across fields aggravating doves, quail and pheasants and sitting in a blind amusing ducks and geese. The 16s and 20s were generally slightly lighter, very maneuverable and great for relatively close shots on fast moving targets.
That is, if I were any good all those would be true. The reality I fear was more me being scolded by squirrels, doves, quail and pheasants following behind me feasting on whatever critters I stirred up and mother ducks bringing all the ducklings to whatever blind I was in so they'd be safe.
So I have to admit that I am not quite up to novice level.
I have a few boxes of shotgun shells in #8 target and #4 bird shot so at least I can get started but I wonder how well my old frame is gonna do.
About two years ago I joined my local Trap & Skeet club but then Covid and I never even got to use any of the facilities.
Now I'd like to try again.
The last time I fired one of my shotguns was likely 40 years or so ago. Since then they have gotten to come out for inspection and cleaning but no walkabouts. "The time has come," the Walrus said ...
I have three somewhat experienced shotguns, all 20 gauge and one new 20 gauge bought just before Covid. Two of the experienced shotguns were hand-me-downs, a Winchester Model 12 pump with mod choke and a Remington Model 48 Sportsman with a poly choke. The third experienced shotgun is a SxS import from the Eibar region sold as a "Star Gauge" although in no way connected to the company "Star".
I've never shot Trap or Skeet and I have the 20s mostly because my introduction to shotguns back in the 1950s and 1960s was in walking woods annoying squirrels, wandering across fields aggravating doves, quail and pheasants and sitting in a blind amusing ducks and geese. The 16s and 20s were generally slightly lighter, very maneuverable and great for relatively close shots on fast moving targets.
That is, if I were any good all those would be true. The reality I fear was more me being scolded by squirrels, doves, quail and pheasants following behind me feasting on whatever critters I stirred up and mother ducks bringing all the ducklings to whatever blind I was in so they'd be safe.
So I have to admit that I am not quite up to novice level.
I have a few boxes of shotgun shells in #8 target and #4 bird shot so at least I can get started but I wonder how well my old frame is gonna do.