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Fred,I need a little information on the upcoming (11/13) shotgun match at Harvard. I'm a little short on mag pouches and need to know how many rounds I will need per stage.
Fred,
You need shell holders not mag pouches, unless you got a Saiga! I'll have some extras with me, if you need 6 round Choate caddies.
Currently there is no information as to round count, or any information at all. The shell holders you have are probably made by Choate. You've probably had them since the Miller! Just bring a case of ammo, and 50 slugs, and you'll be ready for anything. You'll also likely bring the majority of the ammo home.
I have absolutely no idea, as I posted, information is seriously lacking.Can you give me a more realistic estimate of ammo count? I don't want to have any left over.
USPSA NE SECTION web site said:HAS Shotgun Match - USPSA
Maybe 4 Stages, 3 all birdshot on steel targets, 1 all slugs on paper. Match Fee: $20.00; Registration begins: 8:15AM; Shooters Meeting: 9:00AM. Birdshot must be lead #7- #9. Lead slugs..
Let's hope the HAS people provide us with a more accurate round count prior to the match.
Does anyone go to a shotgun match or 3-gun match without at least 200 rounds of shot and 50 slugs?
You must suck with slugs! Overall, I'm GUESSING the amount of shot you listed will do the job. Slugs, who knows. Maybe someone in the set up crew has a bunch they want to burn up, and will have a big slug stage.Based upon the number/type of stages, I'll bring 150 shot and 45-50 slugs.
You must suck with slugs! Overall, I'm GUESSING the amount of shot you listed will do the job. Slugs, who knows. Maybe someone in the set up crew has a bunch they want to burn up, and will have a big slug stage.
Does anyone go to a shotgun match or 3-gun match without at least 200 rounds of shot and 50 slugs?
I always bring plenty of shot, but for a while I bought slugs as needed, so I'd take the posted slug count and make sure I had at least double. I didn't take any slugs to Mark's shotgun match in RI or the Coast Guard 3-gun.
I just bought a case of B&P slugs, so once I learn where those hit and confirm reliability, I'll have plenty for a while. Unfortunately, I'll be out of town this weekend and miss the match.
Don,The big problem is coming with just enough slugs, and having to do a reshoot.
Don,
I always have enough ammo, just for that reason. I probably left 30% of the ammo I sent to New Mexico with a friend. Not to mention roughly half a case of shotshells.
Several people have given you a realistic estimate based upon 3 shotshell stages and one slug stage. There are variables for which you cannot account. If you do things right you will always have ammo left over. If you go home without any ammo you've planned poorly.Can anyone give me a realistic estimate of how many shotshells and slugs I should buy? A whole case seems liek overkill.
Right now I have 150 rounds of shot and 50 rounds of slugs. I would hate to have to load any more but will if necessary. A rough estimate would help.
A ballpark estimate would be 65-75 shot, 15-20 slugs. Of course, subject to change.
I need a little information on the upcoming (11/13) shotgun match at Harvard.