clay shoot clarification

ak51535

hey guys, just started hunting this year and am seeking some clarification to clay shooting, is it true that I cant enter a clay shoot competiton with a semi auto? or can I as long as it has 2 rounds?
thanks!

Cass

Yes you can enter with a semi auto. There has been debate after debate as to the pros and cons, likes and dislikes etc etc of semi autos in clay pigeon shooting but honestly apart from down the line where you would be shooting in a line of 5 most other traps are sporting meaning its you in a wooden frame shooting on your own with nobody to complain about flying shells. You probably will get a "look" or two but ignore them.

Follow all safety rules and range instructions, use 2 rounds at a time and you'll be fine.

ak51535

Aright ok, that's grand so. I wouldnt be all into the competions but was thinking of doing it every once in a while, thanks for letting me know!

IDon'tKnow!

I was at a DTL shoot in Kerry last month and there was alot of lads shooting semi's.

As other have said don't load more then 2 shells at a time and try not to hit anyone with the ejecting shells.

ak51535

aright yeah, was wondering, sure i'll give it the next chance i get...thanks for all the replies lads!

shannonpowerlab

If your empty hits the guy next to you...He will give you a look...:D

IDon'tKnow!

shannonpowerlab wrote: »

If your empty hits the guy next to you...He will give you a look...:D

Not if you hit him in the eye.:D

I know everyone should have safety glass on, but have you ever see 100% of shooter with glass on.

shannonpowerlab

Both eyes at a same time?

shannonpowerlab

Then if you want to walk around the range with your gun you have to open the bolt and stuff a handkerchief into the receiver and hold it above your head and shout "it's empty!" it's empty!"...:D:D:D:D:D:D

haha, at least that was the impression I got last time I mentioned about semi at clay shoot...:D:D:D:D:D:D

ak51535

ha! I can imagine what they're like! so would i need a breech flag?

shannonpowerlab

Well it was a joke.;)

IDon'tKnow!

shannonpowerlab wrote: »

Both eyes at a same time?

You can't get both eyes at the same time. First you get there left eye, then just as they turn there head with there hand over that eye too give out you take your second shot and nail the right eye.

shannonpowerlab

You need a lot practice for that:D

Maybe easier with a pump shotgun as you can deliberately aim the cartridge at some one's eyes.

You just have to ask the man next to you to take his shooting glasses off.