skeet, trap, and clays
What is the difference of skeet, trap, and clays? Thanks
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The similarity between all of them is that you are shooting clay targets with a shotgun. The differences are numerous!
Check out this link for a basic start:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skeet_shooting0 -
Sporting clays is like golf with a gun. You shoot inside woods at ground(rabbit) & air targets. You move to the edges and shoot. They also usaully have some water to shoot by(pond). They have stacked or nested targets some places too. Usually 50 or 100 rounds per course.
Trap is shooting a target from an oscilating thrower that throws the bird down range. The shooter doesn't know the path it will fly. 10 or 25 rounds shot from 5 stations usually from 16-27yrd distance.
Skeet is crossing targets shot from a high & low tower. The targets are thrown on the same path everytime, but the shooter moves from station to station. Shot from 8 stations usually 25 rounds.0 -
I use to bird hunt but not many quail now, so I'm thanking about taking up skeet shooting. Looking at new benelli 20ga, what length barrel do I need? And thanks for the info. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by peddler
I use to bird hunt but not many quail now, so I'm thanking about taking up skeet shooting. Looking at new benelli 20ga, what length barrel do I need? And thanks for the info.
Everyone will tell you different lengths. 26" probably a good length IMHO. Whatever works for you.0 -
Short barrel for skeet is most common. I use the same gun for skeet and sporting clays. 0 -
Thanks for all the infomation, I have always shot a Browning Sweet Sixtenn with 26" barrel improved cylinder for quail and doves. Had that gun for 52 years now, time for a new shotgun I thank and lots of practice. 0 -
You have been running several threads on a shotgun and clay games.
1. Buy a 12 ga. and shoot light loads. You can play all games with that. The 12 ga. has a better pattern, about the same recoil, and cost the same to shoot. Cheaper aftermarket add on's.
2. A "must have" is a barrel with choke tubes. Ported since you are concerned about recoil. I would recommend a 28" barrel because it gives you a longer sight pattern (26"-31" won't really effect your pattern).
3. Fitting is a must. Most shotgun smiths can do this for you. Or, there are numerous aftermarket products such as a "Morgan" adjustable pad. Also numerous adjustable recoil systems for the stock.
4. Go to a couple ranges before making a purchase and talk to people about where to get a gun "fitting".
5. If you are shooting trap with a semi-auto get a shell catcher. (Trap guys hate an empty being throw at them because it breaks their concentration, wimps in my opinion, but you will get some comments)
6. Have fun. Like anything there is a learning process. Most shooters will help. Good to look up the games and how they are played before hand.0 -
My recommendation is to shoot what you already have that is reasonably suitable before you spend money on a new gun.
Your 16 ga IC will break skeet targets just fine.
It is a little open for best results at trap, might do ok at sporting clays.
Bear in mind that skeettrapsportingclays is not all one word and is not the same game. Optimum guns to use are different, and the real serious shooters specialize in one event.0 -
quote:Originally posted by Hawk Carse
My recommendation is to shoot what you already have that is reasonably suitable before you spend money on a new gun.
Your 16 ga IC will break skeet targets just fine.
It is a little open for best results at trap, might do ok at sporting clays.
Bear in mind that skeettrapsportingclays is not all one word and is not the same game. Optimum guns to use are different, and the real serious shooters specialize in one event.
This.
I should say that if you're serious about shooting clays, you'll run though a lot of shells, and 12 gauge ones are a little easier to find on the shelves, and usually cheaper to boot.
A 16 will work just fine, but if you are going to get a new gun, I'd second the above suggestion of getting a 12, which is overwhelmingly the gauge of choice for these clay games. Light loads will help "save" your shoulder, especially for long 100 shot sporting clay courses!
In terms of which gun, that's largely a question of individual anatomy and personal preference. I'll just state as a broad generalization that most adult males can get away with a 28" adjustable choke gun for all of the different clay sports. If you like a 26" that can work too.0 -
For skeet, I use an O/U with 26" port barrels or a semi auto with a 28" barrel. Follow through is important, but getting the gun swinging fast is very important also, especially for station 8! 0
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