Sporting Clays/Skeet/Trap
 

I would like to try shooting some clay pigeons and there was some interest of getting one of these skeet shooting events started.

Note: I am a complete newb when it comes to shooting moving targets so I guess this first outing would be for those guys who are willing to teach/give advice or can tolerate a newbie not being able to hit anything.

Event Information

Date:
July 24th,2016
Location:
Horse & Hunt
2920 East 220th Street
Prior Lake, MN 55372
http://www.horseandhunt.com/
Time:
Noon/Noon-Thirty
Pricing:
Non-Member Prices $24.95 per round of Sporting Clays (50 targets)
$11.95 per round of skeet and trap (25 targets)
Shells are $8.50 per box - $74 per case

Member Prices $18.95 per round of Sporting Clays (50 targets)
$9.95 per round of skeet and trap (25 targets)
Shells are $8.50 per box - $74 per case

Gun rental $15. We have 12 and 20 gauge.

Or bring your own equipment.


Participants:
tehehodi - Patrick
AwdGSX13 - Matt
dogwhistle - Adam
Zach

Re: Skeet Shooting
 

Woohoo! I would love this! I am not new to moving targets let alone shotgun moving targets but I could use the practice no doubt! I can certainly suggest Oakdale Gun Club for cheap and easy and smaller scale (less pressure) otherwise I know of some other places. I'm super down for this.

-Adam

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I am also game, and don't care if you're good or bad lol. Sunday is usually the best day for me. Horse and hunt is generally the go to spot for me.

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Im in depending on timing!

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oh, not the type of skeet shooting I was thinking. But I like to try anyways!!

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Anybody a member of the Oakdale gun club?

This seems like reasonable pricing:
https://www.oakdalegunclub.org/?q=service/trap-range


vs

Clay Target Shooting Open To The Public - Every Day Our clay target shooting facilities are open to the public 7 days a week, all year long.

Non-Member Prices $24.95 per round of Sporting Clays (50 targets) $11.95 per round of skeet and trap (25 targets) Shells are $8.50 per box - $74 per case Member Prices $18.95 per round of Sporting Clays (50 targets) $9.95 per round of skeet and trap (25 targets) Shells are $8.50 per box - $74 per case Gun rental $15. We have 12 and 20 gauge.
http://horseandhunt.com/hunting_shooting/clays.html

Re: Skeet Shooting
 

Different types of shooting. Horse and Hunt makes it a bit more interesting imo. vs oakdale. You do pay for the difference though. Also it looks like Oakdale is only trap? not a mix of both.

Re: Skeet Shooting
 

Ahh, I never knew there was a difference!

http://www.fieldandstream.com/answer...sporting-clays

Does horse and hunt have the option for sporting clays?

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You know you can drive an hour north of town and do it for free. At one of the places I go dirt biking they have a gun range there. Iam sure you can throw some clays and shoot there. I don't see where not. I have a thrower sitting at home.

Re: Skeet Shooting
 

horse and hunt is sporting clays. basically like a golf course where you go to 5 different stations. I do believe they also have a trap station but it isn't as fun.

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Well I'm down for horse and hunt for sure then.

What's everybody's schedule like?

Re: Skeet Shooting
 

I will return from some travels on July 1st so I may miss the first gathering but I'm down just about any Saturday or Sunday or any weekday after 5.

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Basically any Saturday or Sunday would work for me.

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If you're just starting out may be easier to try trap. Skeet and especially sporting clays are pretty humbling although they can be more fun depending on how competitive you are. I'm shooting trap again for my dad this season, I think it's about my 12th or so season. Averaging about 21.5 getting back into the swing of things.

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I'm down most Sunday's if you guys figure out a date

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Pat, you should pick a date coming up that works.

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Any events going on July 10th?

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I could make July 10th.

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Err, just realized i'll be coming back from my g/f's cabin.

How about July 24th?

Re: Skeet Shooting
 

I believe that will be fine as well.

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Down for the 10th, 17th, 24th, etc. Maybe 3rd even.

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Lets shoot for the 24th. I can't wait to use my new clay sunglasses! I have 500 shells of 20 gauge and I have a 12 gauge, so...if anybody wants to bring their 20 gauge, feel free to toss me some bones and I got some shells for ya.

I also updated the first post with event info.

Re: Skeet Shooting
 

Sounds good, I'll be in attendance. I will also bring my 12 gauge, if someone doesn't have a gun I would be fine with sharing mine as well.

Should we say maybe noon?

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Noon is good assuming some don't drink too hard the night before haha.

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Shooting shotgun may not be the best for a hangover anyway lol

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Is 4 the limit for a group?

My friend Zach is down. If he doesn't have a shotgun by then, I can have him use mine and we can stagger the group as Matt suggested.

Re: Skeet Shooting
 

Can have more than 4.

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I should be able to make this too, not sure ill have a gun for it tho. I can just watch haha

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I'm sure one will be available to use.

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I don't believe you can use 3" shells fyi. Best to buy 2 and 3/4.

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I might be out of town but if not I'm game for the 24th

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Can an Admin change the title to Sporting clays?

I'm assuming that's what this will be right Matt? I know they have Skeet and trap available as well.

Re: Skeet Shooting
 

Correct, a mix of both.

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Wouldn't mind going, but that's a long ways to go for sporting clays! :(

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Do come, then you could bring those subframe braces for me haha

Re: Sporting Clays/Skeet/Trap - July 24, 2016
 

Are there any gun restrictions? I have a CZ 712 G2 with a 12+1 capacity. Ridiculous for this type of event but just making sure as long as I use 2 3/4" 7 1/2 or 8 shot I'll be fine?

Re: Sporting Clays/Skeet/Trap - July 24, 2016
 

I don't believe that is an issue, i use 2 3/4 8 shot. The rule would be that you only have 2 shells in at any given time so it shouldn't matter about capacity.

Re: Sporting Clays/Skeet/Trap - July 24, 2016
 

Just realized I get back from North Carolina at 10 am that morning. Should still be able to make it though at 12:30.

Re: Sporting Clays/Skeet/Trap - July 24, 2016
 

I know at my club, the capacity doesn't matter so long as you only put in the required amount of shells for the station and use 2 3/4 shell in 7.5 or 8 shot.

Re: Sporting Clays/Skeet/Trap - July 24, 2016
 

Just a bump/pre weekend plans call for those who haven't seen this. I know i'm stoked!

-Adam