Ashlyn picks up the shotgun
Ashlyn has shot a shotgun a few times, mainly squirrel hunting with a 410. Last week she surprised me and wanted to shoot some skeet. She tried with the full choked 410 and hit 3 out of a box of shells. I knew she could do better with a bigger pattern and more shot. She doesnt like to try new guns that she hasnt shot before, scared she’s gonna get kicked hard. I finally talked her into giving the o/u 28ga a try and she busted a bird with the first shot and didnt hardly miss after that.
After shooting in the yard for a couple of days she was ready to try and shoot a dove. We have a good many coming into our pasture and it didnt take long to get on them. After several close calls she finally got some shooting and scratched one down. I picked up 3 more before a thunder storm blew in. Now she is on the internet looking at shotguns wanting a 20ga auto so she can duck and goose with me.
One more day to go and we will be chasing whitetails. I have the bows ready and Ashlyn is pumped up ready to bust one of the big 8pts we have been watching. Will let you know how it goes..
That’s awesome! Glad she found success at the range and in the field! Best of luck with those whitetails…
September 28th, 2007 at 9:15 am
Go Ashlyn!
I shot a 20 gauge for most of my youth, and actually carried that old Mossberg pump gun into my early adulthood. It’s a great gun, and with modern ammo (bismuth or hevi-shot), you’ll be killing ducks and geese just as handily as the “big boys”.
That 20, with the right ammo, is also a killer for turkeys and deer.
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