Clay Sport Shooting - Budget shot gun question

[rmsg0040]

Many faces have come and gone, the old boys who are retired and have a nice pension shoot regularly.

As mentioned, shooting clays gets expensive.

Have at it while the government still allows you to.

 

[stubblejumper]

There is no cheap way to shoot clay. The gun price will soon be lapsed by ammo cost. Try some guns at the range if possible. Have someone help with fit. Then (sorry) start saving a few more bucks. At the range I shoot sporting at it’s $30/100 birds +$44 for 100 shells . It adds up quick. Our skeet range has lots of helpful guys and birds are $5/25 till next shipment. It’s lots of fun and easy to find nice people to shoot with.

I don't know where you shoot sporting clays, but the 2023 prices for the local sporting clays ranges is closer to $50/100 targets for members.

 

[twiki]

I’ve had that problem with Remington Gun Club.
Plus, they stink!

Hate those shells and will never buy again. Crimps were so bad on a couple shells in the flats that pellets were rolling around in the boxes.

 

[twiki]

For me, Black Goose takes that honor.

I had the same. Cant even recall how many got stuck in my chamber that required a ram rod to get out. I wouldn’t shoot super targets even if they were given to me for free. Worst target shell on the market in my opinion

 

[stubblejumper]

For me, Black Goose takes that honor.

I haven't used them myself, but I have yet to hear a good thing about Black Goose, other than they are cheap.

 

[Ashcroft]

Ah yes, the age old problem. Buy cheap, get inferior quality. If the cheap stuff was made to the same quality as the expensive stuff it would be the only one on the market. Do you want good or do you want cheap? There is a market for both but it’s unrealistic to buy the cheapest product available and expect it to equal the best.

 

[a j cave]

I don't know where you shoot sporting clays, but the 2023 prices for the local sporting clays ranges is closer to $50/100 targets for members.

I seldom shoot at Beaver Hill. They have always been $$$.

 

[stubblejumper]

I seldom shoot at Beaver Hill. They have always been $$$.

Blackmore is about the same, as is Silver Willow.

 

[arcticcathonda]

Blackmore is about the same, as is Silver Willow.

Agreed, seems to be the norm price now!

 

[stubblejumper]

Agreed, seems to be the norm price now!

That is now the normal price for the full time sporting clays ranges in Alberta. Last spring the prices were $40-42, but the increases in the price of clays drove them up.

 

[Super Mario]

Grab a 500.

 

[Grouse Man]

Cabela's has the Girsan 312 on sale again, $399. Getting very good reviews.