Preacherman
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I arranged an introductory sporting clays shoot this morning for some of my buddies from the Federal prison where I work (note to readers: "buddies" means staff, not inmates! 
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It was interesting... Everyone brought their own shotguns, which meant a rich mixture of pumps and a few semi-auto's, with one guy bringing his Saiga 12ga. AK derivative along.
The rangemaster carefully explained the ethics (e.g. two rounds only loaded, etc.), and we set off. Much cursing and unhappy dancing ensued, with most of the folks missing most of the clays - but then, this was a "fun" morning, so we didn't expect too much. High score of the day was 27/50 from a lady CO with a 20ga. Remington 1100 with a 30" full-choke barrel. I'd say she has real potential here!
Comic moment of the day came at the combined rabbit/bird station. The rabbit was released first, with the bird to follow on the report of the first shot. Nobody got both clays, but our friend with the Saiga was a bit miffed at what he thought was an impossible combo. He asked to shoot it again, not for score, but for practice, and the RM duly agreed. However, unbeknownst to the RM, our buddy loaded up an 8-round magazine for his Saiga, and when the rabbit ran, he let rip with five shots, nailing it on the fifth, and then sent the final three after the bird, nailing it with shot no. 8. He probably fired all 8 rounds in less than 3 seconds! Much hilarity from the CO's, much high blood pressure from the RM, and many giggles from me in the background!
Unfortunately, I couldn't shoot today, being still in recovery mode from my back surgery on 7/20. However, I was able to hobble around the course with the aid of a walking-stick, so I'm definitely making progress. Now, where can I get my hands on one of those Saiga's once I'm recovered?
).It was interesting... Everyone brought their own shotguns, which meant a rich mixture of pumps and a few semi-auto's, with one guy bringing his Saiga 12ga. AK derivative along.
The rangemaster carefully explained the ethics (e.g. two rounds only loaded, etc.), and we set off. Much cursing and unhappy dancing ensued, with most of the folks missing most of the clays - but then, this was a "fun" morning, so we didn't expect too much. High score of the day was 27/50 from a lady CO with a 20ga. Remington 1100 with a 30" full-choke barrel. I'd say she has real potential here!
Comic moment of the day came at the combined rabbit/bird station. The rabbit was released first, with the bird to follow on the report of the first shot. Nobody got both clays, but our friend with the Saiga was a bit miffed at what he thought was an impossible combo. He asked to shoot it again, not for score, but for practice, and the RM duly agreed. However, unbeknownst to the RM, our buddy loaded up an 8-round magazine for his Saiga, and when the rabbit ran, he let rip with five shots, nailing it on the fifth, and then sent the final three after the bird, nailing it with shot no. 8. He probably fired all 8 rounds in less than 3 seconds! Much hilarity from the CO's, much high blood pressure from the RM, and many giggles from me in the background!
Unfortunately, I couldn't shoot today, being still in recovery mode from my back surgery on 7/20. However, I was able to hobble around the course with the aid of a walking-stick, so I'm definitely making progress. Now, where can I get my hands on one of those Saiga's once I'm recovered?
