I shot a Vintage 50 target Lewis shoot today. I used a 1897 Black Diamond Trap gun, It was a lot of fun, and old school full choke from 16 yards. It was a 3 man squad and I could see the heat coming off the gun in the second round. My fingers got a little hot with that small forend. I shot a 45, missed a straight away from station 3. I was pleased with that, but it could have been better. I can see what the vent rib is so important. It makes you appreciate what the guys had to deal with on the "old days".
PA-Shotgunner
45 out of 50 isn't too bad. As for the barrel heat, think about what it was like when they were using black powder, I've been told nothing heats a barrel up faster than black powder.
When I first got my SxS I learned real quick that shooting on a 3 man squad at Skeet means you either wear gloves or you get burned.
When I first got my SxS I learned real quick that shooting on a 3 man squad at Skeet means you either wear gloves or you get burned.
Years ago there was a squad at the Grand American that all shot '97s, from Nebraska (maybe). All very good shooters. It was fun to see.
I shoot trap with a very informal group of old farts on Friday mornings. One regular shooter brought his wife this past Friday. She shoots of all things a nice old Winchester model 97 made back in the late 20's. This lady can shoot , and was in the high teens to low 20's using her hubby's reloads, LOL ! 🙂
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