* Spring has Sprung Clay & Rifle Shoot * 5-19 * Stafford Forge WMA

[Scorpio64 5,189]

It's back on.    Sunday May 19th 2024

Don't get caught with your pants down.

Practice now.

Shooting commences at 0900 and keeps going until we get bored, run out of ammo, or hear mom calling us home.  Shoots go until at least 1300, leaving plenty of time for everyone to stop in at any time and join the party.

As always, these clay shoots are informal gatherings, just plain good fun to promote shooting sports and encourage training.  Please feel free to bring friends and family.  Shooters of all experience are welcome, if you have never shot clays before, or want some tips on improving your skills, this is your chance to dust off that shotgun sitting in a dark corner of your closet and gain some needed experience.

What you will need.

Bring your shotgun(s), as much #7.5 or #8 lead target/field loads as you want to shoot, and depending on how much you want to shoot, a carton of clay pigeons would be great.  Targets (ie. clay pigeons) are available at Solomon's Shooter Supply in Farmingdale.   Some Walmarts carry targets. Sadly, Shooters, as we knew it, is closed and has become Shooters Hardware, relocated to   218 Main St, West Creek, NJ, 08092.

Don't forget eyes and ears.  Also recommended is a chair, sun screen, insect repellent, and something to drink.  I will be bringing an automatic trap machine, if you have a thrower, please bring it as a backup or second station.

If you don't have a shotgun and just want to see what clay shoot'n is all about, a loaner shotgun will be available.

For those who plan on shooting rifles, you must have a firearms hunting license, or be on the rifle range with someone that has a license.  In addition to the traditional rimfire and muzzle loaders, Stafford now allows center-fire up to .30 caliber. 

Basic Checklist

• Shotgun and/or rifle
• Ammo
• Firearm hunting license, if you have one (not mandatory, just helpful)
• Eye and ear protection (mandatory)
• Clay targets (optional but recommended for volume shooters)
• Shell pouch (optional)
• Folding chair (optional)
• Hydration

County Rd 539, Barnegat, NJ 08005, USA , Little Egg Harbor Township.    GPS Latitude: 39.58980 Longitude: -74.35647

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[High Exposure 5,679]

Yes! I’m in - depending on Wx.

[dino71 4]

Do they also have a rifle range (> 0.22lr) or is it stictly for shotguns and .22's like the one in Clinton,NJ?

[Mr.Stu 1,935]

1 hour ago, dino71 said:

Do they also have a rifle range (> 0.22lr) or is it stictly for shotguns and .22's like the one in Clinton,NJ?

Clinton rifle range is now rated for up to .30 cal. I believe Stafford Forge is the same.

[Scorpio64 5,189]

2 hours ago, dino71 said:

Do they also have a rifle range (> 0.22lr) or is it stictly for shotguns and .22's like the one in Clinton,NJ?

 

On 4/14/2024 at 7:53 AM, Scorpio64 said:

For those who plan on shooting rifles, you must have a firearms hunting license, or be on the rifle range with someone that has a license.  In addition to the traditional rimfire and muzzle loaders, Stafford now allows center-fire up to .30 caliber. 

 

[dino71 4]

20 hours ago, Mr.Stu said:

Clinton rifle range is now rated for up to .30 cal. I believe Stafford Forge is the same.

Thank you for that information Mr.Stu!!

[DirtyDigz 1,812]

Got the date on my calendar, can't commit yet.

[Tunaman 562]

I'll be driving right past you on the way to AC with the Mrs.  Next time for sure.

[Scorpio64 5,189]

[kc17 622]

Looks promising. Unless work gets in the way.

[High Exposure 5,679]

And I’m out…  

Had surgery on the middle finger on my shooting hand.

It was more involved than I thought…

Stitches come out next Wednesday…

Have fun. Shoot straight!

[10X 3,320]

3 minutes ago, High Exposure said:

And I’m out…  

Had surgery on the middle finger on my shooting hand.

Ya gotta stop working that middle finger so hard!

 

Hope the recovery goes smoothly.

[High Exposure 5,679]

Thanks!

[Scorpio64 5,189]

The forecast for Sunday the 5th looks bad, 70% chance of rain.  I'm postponing two weeks, as the following weekend is a most sacred holiday, Mother's day.

As of now, we are looking at 5-19-24 as the next shoot date.

[Scorpio64 5,189]

Weather permitting, the shoot at Stafford Forge is on for next Sunday, May 19th.

[Scorpio64 5,189]

It looks like weather will be permitting.  Sunday's forecast is mid 60's, cloudy with little chance for rain.