There is a safety issue in that the sporting clays field is laid out , so that #7-1/2 shot won't travel far enough to reach shooters at other stations. If some fool uses #2 or #4 shot, it carries much farther, and can strike shooters on another station.
Target ammo?
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There is a safety issue in that the sporting clays field is laid out , so that #7-1/2 shot won't travel far enough to reach shooters at other stations. If some fool uses #2 or #4 shot, it carries much farther, and can strike shooters on another station.
Ahh so it is Not a law requirement but due to how the fields are set up. I posted this prior to reading saskbooknuts response so now understand
Thanks. Our set up only had two skeet and one trap so it makes sense why we had no requirements like that but have only seen it as a design recommendation on others not on the licence
Based on Standard fallout distance requirements recommended in the Shotgun Range construction manual is 300 Yards.
Cheers
There is also a maximum shot size specified on the range approval, which takes this into account.
stripperclipper
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Here's my tip for the day:
If you come across some "Black Goose" target loads, put them down and walk the other way.
They are the highest recoiling, most punishing target round i have ever shot.
I bought a flat in January, and just had a chance to shoot 3 boxes.
Those are sure to create a flinch in the steadiest shooter.
If you come across some "Black Goose" target loads, put them down and walk the other way.
They are the highest recoiling, most punishing target round i have ever shot.
I bought a flat in January, and just had a chance to shoot 3 boxes.
Those are sure to create a flinch in the steadiest shooter.
Falconflyer
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Never heard of Black Goose target loads, who makes them?
I had never heard of them until I was picking up some powder at a dealer, and saw some stacked on the floor. The owner said they tried some because they were available, and were cheap, but that nobody was coming back for more.
bdft
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X100
They are also the dirtiest loads around. After 100 rounds my 3200 had to be completely taken apart and cleaned. Black sticky powder residue everywhere. We got a bunch for our club a few years ago and never got any more.
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I have heard from those who shot it it is the dirtiest stuff you'll ever shoot and extremely inconsistent performance.
stripperclipper
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On sale for $70 when there isn't anything else to be had for less than $100.
(And I still wouldn't buy another box)
Went looking for a shotty on Tuesday. Picked up 1 flat of federal top gun 2 days ago at Bass Pro for $80 plus tax. Limit 2
I would have bought all the flats if I could. Don't know how they can sell it at that price.
IMG_20220519_231203629_HDR by Gopes Ram, on Flickr
I would have bought all the flats if I could. Don't know how they can sell it at that price.
IMG_20220519_231203629_HDR by Gopes Ram, on Flickr
stripperclipper
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Sterling cross out of Abbotsford bc
Falconflyer
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So does Sterling Cross actually manufacture Black Goose shells or do they import them from somewhere? I did a bit of googling on them and it seems they are more of a broker than manufacturer but granted the article I read was a few years old.
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Super Targets are up to $150/flat now at Cabela's. We just picked up 52 flats from Prophet River for $110/flat tax in. A buddy bought all they had and we split it amongst a few members at the club who wanted in on it. I just bought 12 flats of Challenger 1oz/1200fps 8's for $105 flat from a fellow club member who didn't like them. Never thought I'd see the day I'd spend $100+ on a flat of Challenger ammo but even Cabela's is now $130/flat for them. At $105 in today's market it's take them or take up a different hobby.
sharp shooter
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Does anybody foresee the prices going back down? I remember the last shortage when Obama came on the scene. Powder was priced high when it was scarce but prices did go back down when everything became more available.
The prices on components goes up during shortages, but it has never gone down, it just levels off when supplies catch up. Target load prices will continue to climb until supplies catch up, which may take a couple of years, but I don't see them going down , except for perhaps more sales when supplies eventually catch up with demand. If yo are waiting for prices to drop to buy target loads, you will just run out, and perhaps not be able to find any more.
