shotguns typically for hunting - can you use these for clay?

Double barrel, side by side, over-under, semi-automatic, straight-pull and lever action shotguns.

shotguns typically for hunting - can you use these for clay?

Post by Dbk » 18 Dec 2023, 12:18 pm

as per topic

for example with bushmeister bax12, templeton t2000 etc..

has anyone used these for clay target shooting at clubs?

not serious comp... just for fun comps on weekends. main reason is only will have 1 12g .... and dont want the expense of another shotgun

is this viable?
Dbk
Recruit
Recruit
 
Posts: 32
Western Australia

Re: shotguns typically for hunting - can you use these for c

Post by No1Mk3 » 18 Dec 2023, 12:33 pm

Yes, you're never going to get the Club Trophy but fun can be had. I used to shoot clay and skeet with a SxS field gun, 1/2 and 3/4, apart from the fun it helped with my upland hunting also.
No1Mk3
Second Lieutenant
Second Lieutenant
 
Posts: 2187
Victoria

Re: shotguns typically for hunting - can you use these for c

Post by Dbk » 18 Dec 2023, 3:40 pm

anyone tried shooting trap with a bushmeister??
Dbk
Recruit
Recruit
 
Posts: 32
Western Australia

Re: shotguns typically for hunting - can you use these for c

Post by Larry » 18 Dec 2023, 4:08 pm

Of course you can use them and it will probably improve your hunting results. However there are shotguns made for clays and shotguns made for field. The difference between them is sight adjustment.
Larry
Staff Sergeant
Staff Sergeant
 
Posts: 926
-

Re: shotguns typically for hunting - can you use these for c

Post by bigpete » 18 Dec 2023, 4:12 pm

What other shotgun would you use
bigpete
Brigadier
Brigadier
 
Posts: 4007
South Australia

Re: shotguns typically for hunting - can you use these for c

Post by on_one_wheel » 18 Dec 2023, 5:21 pm

bigpete wrote:What other shotgun would you use


AA-12 :thumbsup:
IMG_20231218_175027.jpg
IMG_20231218_175027.jpg (32.3 KiB) Viewed 2646 times
Gun control requires concentration and a steady hand
User avatar
on_one_wheel
Colonel
Colonel
 
Posts: 3762
South Australia

Re: shotguns typically for hunting - can you use these for c

Post by bigpete » 18 Dec 2023, 10:20 pm

f*** yeah, 'Murica! Lol
bigpete
Brigadier
Brigadier
 
Posts: 4007
South Australia

Re: shotguns typically for hunting - can you use these for c

Post by mchughcb » 19 Dec 2023, 9:29 pm

Dbk wrote:anyone tried shooting trap with a bushmeister??


I've shot clays with bushmeister and buckmaster.

You can do whatever you like but most people get a 30" o/u beretta Sp1 or miroku mk70 and will kill plenty of game and have fun shooting clays, trap and sporting.
User avatar
mchughcb
Officer Cadet
Officer Cadet
 
Posts: 1951
Victoria

Re: shotguns typically for hunting - can you use these for c

Post by Dbk » 21 Dec 2023, 1:11 am

mchughcb wrote:
Dbk wrote:anyone tried shooting trap with a bushmeister??


I've shot clays with bushmeister and buckmaster.

You can do whatever you like but most people get a 30" o/u beretta Sp1 or miroku mk70 and will kill plenty of game and have fun shooting clays, trap and sporting.


How did you find it shooting clays with the bushmeister?

Also, why 30inch barrels?
Dbk
Recruit
Recruit
 
Posts: 32
Western Australia

Re: shotguns typically for hunting - can you use these for c

Post by mchughcb » 21 Dec 2023, 3:51 pm

Shoots okay but with target loads its single shot. 30" is good balance.
User avatar
mchughcb
Officer Cadet
Officer Cadet
 
Posts: 1951
Victoria

Re: shotguns typically for hunting - can you use these for c

Post by on_one_wheel » 21 Dec 2023, 9:29 pm

more importantly, 30" barrels provide a much better sight plane than 20"
Gun control requires concentration and a steady hand
User avatar
on_one_wheel
Colonel
Colonel
 
Posts: 3762
South Australia

Re: shotguns typically for hunting - can you use these for c

Post by Mattraff » 06 Jan 2024, 10:46 pm

Most clubs will not allow the use of straight pull, lever and self ejecting guns. The reason being is you are only allowed 2 shots maximum for all clay shooting sports and when you are on the line you must eject the unfired round after each target.
Some shooters with special considerations use semi autos but they are rare.
Mattraff
Lance Corporal
Lance Corporal
 
Posts: 121
Victoria


Back to top
 
Return to Shotguns - 12 gauge, 28 gauge, 410 bore etc.