Just purchased a new shotgun. Browning Maxus Sporting Carbon. I brought it to the skeet range to get a feel for her and everyone was shooting an O/U. I followed all range rules and picked up all shells ejected however still got some questionable looks from people. Am I missing something? Is it not customary to bring an autoloader to a trap and skeet shoot? Any other rules I should remember for next time?
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Originally posted by Shane View PostIt's just easier to see from a distance when a double barrel is safe (when it's broken open. Semi-autos are the hardest to "trust" from a distance.
Also, they're not nearly as cool and awesome as a good o/u.
Have fun shooting whatever you're shooting!
Keep shooting and practice safety and those looks will go away.
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I've shot with an over/under, pump, and semi-auto, and I agree with the above assessment - More than likely, it's the "Is that shotgun unloaded / safe?" look that you're getting.
The other thing I've seen that gets the semi-auto some attention is someone popping off more than two rounds at a station. Multiple fast shots at a single clay or even a double might get you some attention. I always just load two shells, no matter which shotgun I'm using.
The second thing combines with the first thing. If you are shooting more than two rounds per station without reloading, they know that you are loading more than two in a semi-auto. Therefore, they will be paying attention to ensure you are unloaded after subsequent shots at different stations.
All the best,
Glenn
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Originally posted by cajuntec View PostI've shot with an over/under, pump, and semi-auto, and I agree with the above assessment - More than likely, it's the "Is that shotgun unloaded / safe?" look that you're getting.
The other thing I've seen that gets the semi-auto some attention is someone popping off more than two rounds at a station. Multiple fast shots at a single clay or even a double might get you some attention. I always just load two shells, no matter which shotgun I'm using.
The second thing combines with the first thing. If you are shooting more than two rounds per station without reloading, they know that you are loading more than two in a semi-auto. Therefore, they will be paying attention to ensure you are unloaded after subsequent shots at different stations.
All the best,
Glenn
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Originally posted by Tejas Wildlife View PostMost ranges I have shot at had a rule that any hull touching the ground belonged to the range. Most places want you to steadily move from station to station and not stop to pick up hulls.
If your action is back when you are not in place to shoot, you are fine. Folks can visual the action is safe.
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We average 2 shoots a month. The last one was 3k for a 4 man team (free for us). I see just as many autos as o/u.
sometimes even the o/u don't pick hulls or throw them in the bucket. Wait for the 5 digit gun guy blows a station and see what happens to his hulls.
Most times trappers police the hulls and how many shells you load
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Originally posted by Rubi513 View PostI agree with Shane. Most likely it was just them not knowing if your gun was loaded or not, especially if you’re not a regular.
Keep shooting and practice safety and those looks will go away.
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