Clinton Spring Shotgun Shoot 3-29-26

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Open Invitation to all NJGF members and your guests.

Howdy folks. It’s time for us to get together again and turn some money into noise. Come join us Sunday March 29th at the Clinton WMA shotgun range (see map below) for a morning of clay busting fun. You do not need a hunting license to participate.

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WHO: You, family, friends.
WHERE: Clinton WMA shotgun range. (look for a white truck flying Old Glory)
WHEN: Sunday March 29th 2026
TIME: 0900 (we will be setting up at 0830)

Please leave a comment below if you plan on attending, and if you will be bringing guests.

Shooting commences at 0900 and keeps going until we get bored, run out of ammo, or hear mom calling us home. Shoots usually go until about 1300, leaving plenty of time for everyone to join the party at any time.

As always, these meet-ups are casual gatherings, just plain old fun to promote shooting sports and encourage training, please feel free to bring friends and family.

Shooters of all experience levels are welcome. If you have never shot clays, or want some tips on improving your skills, this is your chance to dust off that ol’ shotgun in your closet and get some needed practice.

What you will need.

Bring your shotgun(s), as much #7.5 or #8 lead target/field loads as you want to shoot, and depending on how much you want to shoot, a carton of clay pigeons would be great. Clay targets are available at the Clinton Walmart.

Don’t forget eyes and ears. Also recommended is a chair, sun screen, insect repellent, and something to drink.

If you or your guests do not have a shotgun, and just want to see what clay choot’n is all about, no problem. We have a loaner pump action available.

Basic Checklist

  • Shotgun

  • Ammo

  • Eye and ear protection (mandatory)

  • Clay targets (optional but very much appreciated)

  • Shell pouch (optional)

  • Folding chair (optional)

  • Water

  • ** YOU DO NOT NEED A HUNTING LICENSE - However…. If you do have a 2026 hunting license, please bring it in case we need to split the group.*

Screenshot from 2025-03-07 14-10-21

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I’ll be there, I’ll bring the smoke pole again

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I should be there. Nothing standing in the way yet.

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Will be going, interested in learning how to shoot some clay will be there 9:30-10.

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Is that the full headcount ? 4 guys? I’ll be there for sure

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Likely a few more than that.

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Jimmy is coming with me so add one more

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I’ll be there too

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Good times! Pleasure meeting the newcomers @AnAverageGuy :+1:

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Thanks!

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We need to come up with a prize for the first person to bust a clay with the muzzleloader. It has been to three shoots and yet nobody has managed to bust a target. :person_facepalming:

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I wonder what the pattern is like. Has Sudsy put it on paper?

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I had a great time too. Thanks to all and see ya next time.

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Had a great time today as always has been the case. Saw some guys I have met before and met some new members too. Looking forward to Stafford Forge in April.

Jim

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Me too :+1:

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Really nice pattern, even better then my Rem 1100
The problem is figuring the lead and that split second hesitation in the shot between the pan flash and the shot going off

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Been thinking on that actually. Next time, I will try a dead hold, track, then lead about 3x what I’d normally lead (to compensate for the delay), and shoot. And keep dialing back the lead with each shot until one breaks. Really, it is just being mindful of the delay. If one practiced every day, they’d eventually figure it out. There is definitely a learning curve.