Animal Mother Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 I've seen them doing it on professional clay competitions and a few were doing it on sporting clays yesterday. Seems daft and of no use to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sx3 clay breaker Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 Ment to stop heat haze I think and too look ard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 I love it,I am dirty harry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browning 425 clay hunter Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 Isn't it to clear the barrels for a visual inspection of any blockages. That's what I was taught, plus it does look pretty cool IMO. ATB 425 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humperdingle Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 It just makes shooting guns even cooler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal Mother Posted July 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 Isn't it to clear the barrels for a visual inspection of any blockages. That's what I was taught, plus it does look pretty cool IMO. ATB 425 I think chucking 28g of lead down it just a second earlier would ensure there's no blockages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 only time i do it is when a shell sounds a bit flat , checking the wad has left the barrel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimmie Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 I do it all the time, it's got to be a bit of a habit over the years !! It's actually to stop the next load of shot traveling through the previous shots gas and crud. As some reckon it can affect the shot string, and also to check there's no heavy residue left int the barrels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malkiserow Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 I love it as it winds other shooters up......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Churchill Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 Its just a habit that some people develop, its not going to stop the next 28g of lead travelling at 1500 fps from leaving the barrel. For me i just scratch my balls between reloading and keep my fingers crossed that my barrels are clear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neillfrbs Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 sgt elias blowing smoke down the barrel to chris in platoon looked cooler.lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 I love it as it winds other shooters up......... That's the best reason for it, I used to have a bright red Beretta, one chap came up to me at a DTL shoot and asked why I had it? I told him it was to match my car. He stated that it was putting him off, to which I replied, Well that's another good reason! Its just a habit that some people develop, its not going to stop the next 28g of lead travelling at 1500 fps from leaving the barrel. For me i just scratch my balls between reloading and keep my fingers crossed that my barrels are clear. Word reaches me that you have been doing that again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 They're all ex-smokers;it's a hard habit to break. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMMER BURT Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 I've seen them doing it on professional clay competitions and a few were doing it on sporting clays yesterday. Seems daft and of no use to me. hes having a crafty fag in between stands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VicW Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 It's obviously the only **** job they get! Vic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vipa Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 It also helps to give your shiny barrels a nice dose of warm, moist air.. just the thing to help the pitting along nicely! Chromed barrels = OK Non chromed barrels = asking for trouble in the long term! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malik Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 I have to admit i do it sometimes. I just do it to clear the barrels of smoke. Plus the smell of discharged cartridges smells nice. I am weird, i already know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 It's obviously the only **** job they get! Vic. Oh Vic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunnerbob Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 I reckon it's just an affectation serving no real purpose.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malkiserow Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 Well, it was a case of a silly blowing affliction or shouting 'hasta la vista baby' every time I broke a clay....... Which, on reflection, is not that often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunnerbob Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 I know the feeling...unbridled joy as the clay breaks !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kes Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 Its a bit like hugging the guy who has just scored a goal - unnecessary, and rather poncy. As Vipa says, its not good for unchromed barrels to introduce moisture. Maybe seeming Ard makes up for being a bit poncy. Plonkers - just MHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Mongrel- Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 Non chromed barrels = asking for trouble in the long term! I have to suspect the next load a few seconds later will have a drying effect. Is it really anymore likely to introduce moisture than shooting in the rain? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glb8686 Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 I do it. I like to check the barrels are clear, its a bit of OCD if you ask me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skabo1 Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 Did you ever try suckin'? Duh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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