redial Posted November 3, 2021 Report Share Posted November 3, 2021 Just semi retired and would like to return to clays. I like the idea of a semi but don't want to be frowned upon by fellow shooters. I remember them not being too welcome on DTL lines. Sporting and skeet not a problem if you collect your spent cartridges. I would of course use a flag and slip. This was back in the 80's 90's. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted November 3, 2021 Report Share Posted November 3, 2021 I wan't aware shooters were prejudiced against semi autos. You see a fair number at clay shoots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob85 Posted November 3, 2021 Report Share Posted November 3, 2021 I think with the March of time semi's have become much more accepted, granted among the top tiers most will have an o/u, I do know a guy who shoots a beretta 303 for most of his clay shooting. Switches to his Winchester diamond grade o/u to shoot Olympic skeet. Sometimes for funsies he will bring out his mossberg pumper to shoot a line of skeet. If you feel like having a semi auto then go for it. Get yourself a chamber flag for it and practice good range safety and there's no reason for people to be snobbish over your choice of gun. The only place I don't think they belong is on a formal driven/walked up game shoot, but thats just tradition really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B391 Posted November 3, 2021 Report Share Posted November 3, 2021 I and several friends regularly shoot semi auto's at clay grounds. As long as you are safe and sensible I have never seen anyone complain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holloway Posted November 3, 2021 Report Share Posted November 3, 2021 If you like the idea of a semi,you are safe and clear up ejected shells ,then you are no different than any other responsible shooter just get a semi any problems are not yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redial Posted November 3, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2021 Thanks guys, that's given me some confidence in choosing a s/a. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redial Posted November 3, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2021 (edited) Error. Edited November 4, 2021 by redial Error Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robden Posted November 4, 2021 Report Share Posted November 4, 2021 Not had a semi for years (Now, now...stop it!) Would the ejected cartridge hit the next person in DTL? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmaxphil Posted November 4, 2021 Report Share Posted November 4, 2021 I use a semi auto and the other guys practice their fielding trying to catch the empties 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted November 4, 2021 Report Share Posted November 4, 2021 So long as you remember to load just two each time. 🙂 Have fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holloway Posted November 4, 2021 Report Share Posted November 4, 2021 (edited) And I can heartily recommend the Franchi affinity of which I have an immaculate one going spare. Edited November 4, 2021 by holloway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUNKS Posted November 4, 2021 Report Share Posted November 4, 2021 No problem at the clay ground we use. Lots of folk use semis.. Few comments about machine guns but all in good fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobba Posted November 4, 2021 Report Share Posted November 4, 2021 10 hours ago, redial said: if you collect your spent cartridges. My pet hate. And, not collecting spent cartridges is not the monopoly of semi auto users. Call me old fashioned, but I regard not picking up cartridges as bad form, bad manners, disrespectful to other guns, and a misplaced arrogant belief that it’s someone else’s job to pick them up. And before someone asks, Yes, I have pointed out to offenders the error of their ways. Rant over. And breathe…………. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B391 Posted November 4, 2021 Report Share Posted November 4, 2021 4 minutes ago, DUNKS said: No problem at the clay ground we use. Lots of folk use semis.. Few comments about machine guns but all in good fun. and my Franchi is called "the black plastic monstrosity" by one person who has a walnut stocked semi auto, but it still beats him My main gun is a MK38 G5 sporter, the Franchi gets used on rain soaked days and fun days. and dare I say that for proper fun days the 12g Mossy pump comes out which always brings a smile to the most hardened critic once they have a go Just be safe and enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUNKS Posted November 4, 2021 Report Share Posted November 4, 2021 2 minutes ago, Bobba said: My pet hate. And, not collecting spent cartridges is not the monopoly of semi auto users. Call me old fashioned, but I regard not picking up cartridges as bad form, bad manners, disrespectful to other guns, and a misplaced arrogant belief that it’s someone else’s job to pick them up. And before someone asks, Yes, I have pointed out to offenders the error of their ways. Rant over. And breathe…………. There are magnet sticks at a lot of the stands at the clay ground I use. Makes life easy all round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B391 Posted November 4, 2021 Report Share Posted November 4, 2021 Just now, DUNKS said: There are magnet sticks at a lot of the stands at the clay ground I use. Makes life easy all round. A couple of grounds where I shoot have a fence line which you must not go over so picking up spent cartridges is not possible sometimes. But both grounds acknowledge that issue and have someone collect them at the end of each day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redial Posted November 4, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2021 (edited) 12 hours ago, Robden said: Not had a semi for years (Now, now...stop it!) Would the ejected cartridge hit the next person in DTL? I think it wasn't so much as hitting them but going in their general direction and breaking concentration. The person on your right being the unlucky one on the line. Not that it ever bothered me to be on the receiving end. I realised many years ago that I wouldn't have to worry about shoot off's. Edited November 4, 2021 by redial Spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRINITY Posted November 4, 2021 Report Share Posted November 4, 2021 I shoot predominately trap and I have mo problem whatsoever if the guy up stream has a semi auto. I would not get one myself for two reasons. They are not as comfortable to use on a trap line , and a bit of a faff to make safe Secondly I am conscious of making sure all my empties get in the bins, the extra pratting around collecting the empties is something to avoid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centrepin Posted November 4, 2021 Report Share Posted November 4, 2021 I have two things against semi autos. 1st, In the field I can't find the empties and hate to leave rubbish. 2nd, on clays, constant bending down or even picking up with a magnet sets off my Meniere's. On a personal note, for that reason I gave up using one. No objection to anyone using one anywhere, I think gun choice is a personal thing. Although I do think the camo ones look bloody silly on a clay ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redial Posted November 4, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2021 3 hours ago, Centrepin said: I have two things against semi autos. 1st, In the field I can't find the empties and hate to leave rubbish. 2nd, on clays, constant bending down or even picking up with a magnet sets off my Meniere's. On a personal note, for that reason I gave up using one. No objection to anyone using one anywhere, I think gun choice is a personal thing. Although I do think the camo ones look bloody silly on a clay ground. I agree with your comment on camouflage auto's. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie to this Posted November 5, 2021 Report Share Posted November 5, 2021 (edited) 11 hours ago, Centrepin said: Although I do think the camo ones look bloody silly on a clay ground. Surely not if it is red tiger stripe camo and they are using red cartridges Edited November 5, 2021 by Newbie to this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robden Posted November 5, 2021 Report Share Posted November 5, 2021 Are there left handed semi's, to save the leftie shooter getting a face full of cartridges? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted November 5, 2021 Report Share Posted November 5, 2021 31 minutes ago, Robden said: Are there left handed semi's, to save the leftie shooter getting a face full of cartridges? Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted November 5, 2021 Report Share Posted November 5, 2021 Many years ago a Mates girlfriend asked why some shooters had camouflaged guns and camo jackets at a clay shoot? Her point of view was that "they do not need to hide" from the clays! Quite astute really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redial Posted November 5, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2021 3 hours ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: Many years ago a Mates girlfriend asked why some shooters had camouflaged guns and camo jackets at a clay shoot? Her point of view was that "they do not need to hide" from the clays! Quite astute really. It has to be time for - Smith, I didn't see you at camouflage training on Monday. Thank you sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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