Trap & 5 Stand Shooting - See my new Cynergy O/U

[trippledigitss]

Good to hear you got back out Up! Yeah I've heard that about the guns, sporting is better all around. Plus my main focus will be on 5 stand and sporting clays, but for sure I want to shoot trap & do well at it also. And it seemed like a natural progression to 'master' (ha) trap 1st then focus more on sporting. But I have learned how to shoot hard angle birds in trap from shooting at crosses in 5 stand too.

And KF - you are totally right, I'll make any excuse to get a new gun! Maybe down the line I will buy a dedicated gun for each game??    Or maybe a combo that has a trap and sporting barrels.

Mtn: Yeah I've heard it takes anywhere from 5000+ rds to really know your gun and 10k before you are 'married' to it. I think I have about 2k maybe 2.5k thru this Mossberg right now, I'd to look at my graph and add them up, since I track every round. (I know, a bit anal) Last I checked I was at 1400 +/- and that was more than a month ago. But I figure once I have the basic mechanics down I should be able to switch guns and still shoot well, with a good gun designed for clays. This Silver Reserve Sporting I have now has 28" barrels and I dont know the overall length but it looks so small compared to most of the other guns. It looks like a youth gun or something in the rack with them all! I know all that matters is how it shoots and how I shoot with it - but I kinda got gun envy - or short gun syndrome when I see it! It is pretty light and easy to swing though, but I dont have much experience with other o/u's  to compare with...

[Camp David]

Hey TD,
Congrats on your success on the range. I'm sure it will continue. Just in case you need more books to read, I started reading "Stock Fitter's Bible". I discusses how a stock should fit and shooting form. Your smart by looking at guns that have an adjustable comb. Also access to a pattern board will be key to make sure the gun fits and shoots correctly.

[CP]

I watched a guy shoot a 24 on the Kenmore 5 stand Sat. (card #5).  I saw the same guy break all 25 on it last year.

 


I struggled to break 16; frustrating game.  I think shooting trap screws up my 5 stand scores and vice versa.  Hunting birds screws up all of the above.  They need some stations where you can shoot off your butt, off your knees, lying down on your back, wadding through waist deep water, sitting in a rocking boat, etc.

[trippledigitss]

I watched a guy shoot a 24 on the Kenmore 5 stand Sat. (card #5).  I saw the same guy break all 25 on it last year.

 


I struggled to break 16; frustrating game.  I think shooting trap screws up my 5 stand scores and vice versa.  Hunting birds screws up all of the above.  They need some stations where you can shoot off your butt, off your knees, lying down on your back, wadding through waist deep water, sitting in a rocking boat, etc.

Nice - I've shot a 16 once one that card too - it was like out of the blue and I wasnt able to do it again! I have a hard enough time shooting on firm level ground! With stations like you are saying I might as well just donate my shells and go home! 

[trippledigitss]

 

I finally got my Cynergy today!!    I am so pumped!! I cant wait to shoot it!!! I will post some pics on here in the next day or two so you can check it out - if you feel so inclined that is! 

Quick update on my shooting: Still shooting the mossberg a few times a week and my trap scores are getting better. Best so far is a 22 but consistently in the 19-21 range and the best part is that my mount is feeling good, like a nice fitting glove, so my confidence has been great! Just in time to switch guns.... 

5 Stand scores are still about the same low to mid teens with a 17/18 now & then. But I have spending 75+% on trap so I havent been working on 5 stand much. Now that I finally got my new gun I am going to set up the lessons - finally!

 

[Camp David]

Hey TD,
I'll be in town Mid April and I'd like to meet up with you for a little 5 stand fun. Let me know if your free April 15th.

[trippledigitss]

Hey TD,
I'll be in town Mid April and I'd like to meet up with you for a little 5 stand fun. Let me know if your free April 15th.

Yeah that would be cool. What area you thinking about shooting at? Being the 15th is a Sunday I'm sure I can make it out there with you, I'll have to make sure the wife hasnt signed me up for anything else and then leave that open, shouldnt be a problem at all. I'm going to shoot the Cynergy tonight and I cant wait! I wish they would open now, I'd leave work and go, snowing or not!

[Camp David]

How about Seattle skeet and trap in Ravensdale? We might be able to find a few others that want to join in.

[C-Money]

Big trap shoot in Almira this Sunday the 11th. Sign ups start at 0730, shooting begins at 0800. 100 16's, 100 handicap, and doubles. They also shoot skeet if interested.

[trippledigitss]

How about Seattle skeet and trap in Ravensdale? We might be able to find a few others that want to join in.

How about Seattle skeet and trap in Ravensdale? We might be able to find a few others that want to join in.

Sure thats fine with me. Never been out there so it will be cool to check a new place out. Maybe by then I'll have this new gun figured out a little more. I knew there would be a learning curve but in the back of my mind I was thinking 'with this new Cynergy I'm gonna break 25 straight!' - Yeah, not the case..... I shot 4 lines tues night and shot 14, 14, 17, 16. Just when it felt like I was getting into a grove and hit 8-9 in a row, I'd miss 4 in row. The ones that are giving me trouble are the straight away birds, or like very slight right, like to my 1 o'clock. Then I went out at lunch yesterday and shot 2 lines, a 16 & a 19. Started feeling better but again, I'll miss 3-4 in row for some reason.

I think it shoots a little higher than my Mossberg but it could be my mount, I may be mounting it lower since the butt end is smaller/shorter and more curved. Cuz when I started to pay attention to my mount I was hitting the bottom half of the bird when I was thinking I was over the top on a lot of them.  I've been shooting IM chokes lately in my old gun and thats about the same time my scores stayed in the 20's, but the new gun only came with SK & LM in extended chokes so I was shooting the LM and had to order IM & M and the IM just got here yesterday. So I shot the 2nd line with it yesterday and thats when I scored 19. Fluke, I dont know but I'm sticking with IM on trap.

Here is some pics of the new gun & case. The gun is dirty from shooting last night and the spec on the case in the 1st pic is dust or something on the lens - it is not on the case.

[bearpaw]

sweet looking gun.... 

[trippledigitss]

A few more pics. I know this is getting pic heavy but I am a little excited and proud of my new baby! 

[trippledigitss]

sweet looking gun.... 

Thank you sir! Now I need to learn how to shoot it!

[trippledigitss]

I bought one of the older models because I like the minimal engraving and the swooping target on the receiver vs the traditional scroll on the new ones. I was looking for one with adj comb but it got real hard to find in the configuration I wanted. There was a nice used one at Cabelas in Michigan but they jerked me around 2 weeks while it was on hold for some other guy - and they were only supposed to hold it for 5 days. So finally I said "screw them" and bought this from a guy in Alabama - then like 2 days later after I bought this one they call and said 'the cynergy is yours if you want it" after 15 days of delays and BS, I was pretty p!$$ed..... Anyway, I love this one I got, I think its gorgeous and in perfect shape. The action is still pretty stiff and there is hardly any wear on the hinge points so it wasnt shot much at all - he said less than a case.  It is a Sporting model with 30" barrels.

So far I'm loving it! 

[saylean]

Geez, I wouldnt even bring that out in the field!