Did some shooting today with Ken and Dan.

 

(didn't look like the youtube embed worked, shrug) (fixed)

 

Shot with my Canon t2i DSLR(bought with my AR money :oops: ). Full 1080p if you change the settings on Youtube. I need to work on focus...have to get a loupe for it I think. Zacuto Z-finder is in my sights.

 

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Thanks for the editing. Made me look like wasn't shooting like crap. damn perishable skills.

 

Nice hats.

No golf, no diving, just shooting, pure and simple. Happy Labor Day!

Hey, I'm in the video (waay down at the end) at the shotgun range. I was the guy who's son who was shooting that POS Rossi single shot that wouldn't eject. Or later in the day would eject about every third one. It was a last minute decision to hit the range and between rushing out so I could be home in time for dinner and getting my son home in time for last minute school stuff I left a vital range box home. That's for use of the cleaning rod! First and last Taurus / Rossi gun I will ever own. We were at a Friends of the NRA dinner and the "Oh Dad, that looks cool, can you get it for me" worked. Nice stock, and that's about it.

 

FWIW, that was the first time I used the shotgun range since they moved it. Not the best set up for patterning a shotgun if other people are there. Nonetheless, any time at the range with my son is a good time. And as that Rossi started to self destruct, I mentioned to one of you guys that he will be getting a 870 for his birthday in November. I wish I had known who you guys were and I would have introduced myself.

 

Cheers,

Wojo

Nice to meet you, Wojo. Don't be a stranger.

 

K

Ken,

 

I'm 15 minutes down the road on 23 so I typically hit CR on Monday or Tuesday mornings when there is barely anyone there. And I'm the LE Liaison for the club so spend a bunch of time doing non-range activities for the club. I will be back up later in the week after school to bring my twin girls up to shoot some rimfire rounds and work on their skills. They are behind just turning 10 and all.

Oh man electric thrower... nice.

I love seeing the kids at the range. Gives me hope for the future of the sport.

Cool. What kind of thrower is that?

 

The grass there looks nice.

Wish I could have been there. No wonder I felt off kilter yesterday Looks like you guys had a good time. Maybe if the the little misses sign's my hall pass I can join you gents next week, if not I'll see you all next time. By the way what ever happened to Sparta?, poor Pete must have thought something happened to us

Nice to see you Wojo. Dan and I( while Ken gave you the cleaning rod and walked down there) were discussing the fact that neither of us had a 20ga shell to give you to try instead of whatever it was you had to see if it would make any difference. We felt bad for your son. The shotgun range is sometimes empty on the weekends but almost always empty during the week. If you wait till after 3-4pm on the weekends it typically is empty.

Cool. What kind of thrower is that?

 

The grass there looks nice.

 

Champion Easy Bird. Just under 300 bucks when you're all said and done.

 

http://www.natchezss.com/product.cfm?co ... D=CM409101

 

Here's the thread that got me infected:

 

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By the way what ever happened to Sparta?, poor Pete must have thought something happened to us

I haven't been to Sparta all summer. It's been either too damn hot or raining, or I've been glued to the computer working on njShoot. We should try to get a group out there at least a few times over the next couple of months. I hate going there and being the only one shooting trap. Makes me feel like I'm putting Pete out when he has to throw just for me.

 

K

Nice video, looks like you guys had fun.

 

Thanks for sharing.

Nice video, Mark - I particularly liked the bit towards the end where you have the camera right next to the thrower... very artsy

After seeing that thrower in action, I might have to add that to my wish list. Question for the group, has anyone used the "Wobble" option and what does it entail? I looked at Natchez and I thought (could be wrong) that it was an entirely different unit.

After seeing that thrower in action, I might have to add that to my wish list. Question for the group, has anyone used the "Wobble" option and what does it entail? I looked at Natchez and I thought (could be wrong) that it was an entirely different unit.

 

I believe NJTom has both the wobbler and oscillator(bolt ons to the same unit I have) but the last time I spoke to him about it, the wobbler never got bolted on yet. The Oscillator is certainly nice as is the wobbler and having both would be great. The problem Tom was running into is that both the oscillator and the Cart make the unit fairly unstable and it starts to break clays in the magazine. Adding the wobbler might be too much. I haven't heard how he made out on it.

Just as an aside, wobble trap is a tough game to play. I tried it at the range in Sparta, and embarrassed myself completely. If you get a wobble/oscillator setup, you're gonna be very popular with the NJGF CR shotgun group. Be prepared to make a lot of new friends.

Just the thrower itself is a PITA to get in and out of the Jeep. I imagine it would be slightly more annoying with the oscillator and down right unwieldy with both the oscillator and wobbler. But give it a shot. First box of clays is on me

I've never shot clay before...can you use a handgun or rifle to shoot clay or is it not allowed? It would probably take some remarkable skills to do it, but it would be fun. :twisted:

Not sure if you're kidding or not but, shotguns (with birdshot, no buckshot or slugs) only

Thanks. I wasn't kidding. I've never even been to an outdoor range, so I'm new to this clay thing. I figured you use bird shots to scatter the pellets and have a better chance of hitting it, but just the thought of trying to hit a moving target with a pistol or rifle would make it a nice challenge (for me at least).

Gotcha It's a pretty decent challenge with the birdshot

Gotcha It's a pretty decent challenge with the birdshot

 

Naw, it's easy. Every shot(where you can see a shooter) in my video was a hit :twisted: . The phrase of the day was "I'll get that in post".

Naw, it's easy. Every shot(where you can see a shooter) in my video was a hit :twisted: .

well played

After seeing that thrower in action, I might have to add that to my wish list. Question for the group, has anyone used the "Wobble" option and what does it entail? I looked at Natchez and I thought (could be wrong) that it was an entirely different unit.

 

I believe NJTom has both the wobbler and oscillator(bolt ons to the same unit I have) but the last time I spoke to him about it, the wobbler never got bolted on yet. The Oscillator is certainly nice as is the wobbler and having both would be great. The problem Tom was running into is that both the oscillator and the Cart make the unit fairly unstable and it starts to break clays in the magazine. Adding the wobbler might be too much. I haven't heard how he made out on it.

Hi Mark and fellow CR shooters. Last time we shot together the machine definitely was having some issues. Shame on me ! I clean my guns after every use but I had not cleaned, retorqued or adjusted the machine in over 2 years, it had thrown a lot of clay in that time period. Before I did the maintenance I called Champion Trap their customer service was fantastic. The engineer listened to the problem, made some suggestions and said he was shipping out some parts. A box arrived full of shims, bearings, bolts, nuts a belt for the oscillator, and a dampening shock. Included was a note with some suggestions and his phone number. I installed these parts none of the components were worn, just in need of adjustment, I have not had time to try out the machine since doing the maintenance.

 

I believe the machine throws with so much force that the higher center of gravity with the cart causes the excess shake. I may shim the wheels for a tighter fit.

 

The wobbler still sits in the box I did not want to compound my problem.

 

Just the thrower itself is a PITA to get in and out of the Jeep. I imagine it would be slightly more annoying with the oscillator and down right unwieldy with both the oscillator and wobbler. But give it a shot. First box of clays is on me

I transport it in my van so fitting it is not a problem but the weight is an issue.

 

The wobbler still sits in the box I did not want to compound my problem.

 

If you decide to unload that, let me know.

 

Thanks for the update. I am going to leave the factory legs on there since I can stake it into the ground. If I ever do end up with the attachments we can see if it makes a difference.

Thanks. I wasn't kidding. I've never even been to an outdoor range, so I'm new to this clay thing. I figured you use bird shots to scatter the pellets and have a better chance of hitting it, but just the thought of trying to hit a moving target with a pistol or rifle would make it a nice challenge (for me at least).

 

Despite what some will say, you can get a used 12 ga shotgun single shot or pump for about $100 if you shop the auctions with a wary eye.

Thanks. I wasn't kidding. I've never even been to an outdoor range, so I'm new to this clay thing. I figured you use bird shots to scatter the pellets and have a better chance of hitting it, but just the thought of trying to hit a moving target with a pistol or rifle would make it a nice challenge (for me at least).

 

You should come with us to the next CR meet. I have clays and a thrower. Manual but you'll get to try it out!

Thanks. I wasn't kidding. I've never even been to an outdoor range, so I'm new to this clay thing. I figured you use bird shots to scatter the pellets and have a better chance of hitting it, but just the thought of trying to hit a moving target with a pistol or rifle would make it a nice challenge (for me at least).

 

You should come with us to the next CR meet. I have clays and a thrower. Manual but you'll get to try it out!

+1. Plenty of shotguns around to try out and depending on who shows up, an electric thrower or two. Plus, you can shoot that ridiculous Russian monstrosity outdoors like it was intended to be shot