DDustin Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 What's the trick to quickly get through the shotgun spinner target? I tried shooting the bottom, then another target, then the top, then another target but I seemed to just waste time and ammo in my attempt to make it go faster and still ended up having to stop that method and just shoot the crap out of it till it flipped. I'd like a more organized game plan. Is there a set method that works quickly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sterling White Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 (edited) There are several things that help: Ammo: heavy #6 23/4 or 3" loads and/or good buckshot (if the range allows it). Chokes: IC/LM or tighter depending on barrel length shot placement: some of the 3" loads will take it in one hit, If using light loads try placing 2 to the top and time the bottom hit on the return. Edited November 6, 2013 by Sterling White Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWil Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 Here is a good video from one of the guys thats shoots 3 gun at the range that I do. He posted this video on another site about 5 or 6 months ago (not sure if Im allowed to link the posts) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfr5Cyi2xa8 Also boomfab posted this on there: Inside about 15 yards you can spin it in sub 2 seconds with 3 shots from a shotgun with regular birdshot.Bottom-bottom, wait for backside of top plate to show, then hit it. It usually is right about 1.8 seconds.OR you can just use a RB^3 shell and blow the whole thing over with one shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rand I Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Good old fashion duck and pheasant loads. Top plate first, bottom on the way back usually will do it. The more squared off to the target you are the better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatland Shooter Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Sometimes they just don't want to spin. Today our squad was the first to shoot the spinner. Only three or four out of a squad of fourteen managed to get it to spin. The first to spin it did it with only eight shots. But we did get to see variety in the ways to attack this target. Top first or bottom first? I still don't know. I just know that I really need to find one of these darn things and get some practice on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDustin Posted November 11, 2013 Author Share Posted November 11, 2013 I have a few 3" bird shot shells. Is it really possible to spin it in one shot? Any particular brand or type that's more powerful? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacketjoed Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 (edited) Anything with a Flight Control Wad. I use the Federal Prairie Storm #6's and i have never not spun one with one shot! Disregard the rest of my crappy stage Edited November 11, 2013 by jacketjoed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmetty Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 Heavy shot, tight choke, hit the top and get it again at the top as it reverses to help it over. Its all timing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rand I Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 Make sure the bolts on the target arms are tight, if the are loose they eat up a lot of energy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meanzbullet Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 I haven't seen a shotgun one at a match yet but I know it is only a matter of time before it happens. I did have to shoot one with a rifle once. It was tough! I carry a box of high brass #6 in my bag just in case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFguywhoshoots Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 We shoot them a lot at my local match. I usually do 8's and spin them fine. I use a modified choke. I shoot the top once to get it going and then double tap the bottom as it starts to swing towards the back. Luckily MGM targets are located here in Idaho so I now have 1 to practice on at home. Prairie storm can do them in 1 but some places put a penalty on it if you knock the spinner over with shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkCO Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 ^and several matches have a 1300 fps limit, some a no high brass rule, IPSC shotgun does not allow flite control wads. Janna Reeves video is here: http://www.elementmultigun.com/videos.html I can spin them in 3 with the low recoil stuff and 2 with normal 3 dram loads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonytheTiger Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 What kind of distances are we talking about here? I've only engaged them inside of 20 yards. Two shots spins them every time with a 1-1/8oz/1145fps load out of a LM choke for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFguywhoshoots Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 Inside of 20 yards seems about right. I always double tap the bottom as it makes sure that is goes over. I consider it insurance as if I do not hit it correctly I don't want to have to wait to get a follow up shot on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LilBunniFuFu Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 Double the bottom then single the top as you see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meanzbullet Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 ^and several matches have a 1300 fps limit, some a no high brass rule, IPSC shotgun does not allow flite control wads. Janna Reeves video is here: http://www.elementmultigun.com/videos.html I can spin them in 3 with the low recoil stuff and 2 with normal 3 dram loads. I saw a post the other day for a shotgun match that said "no flite control" I thought that was a little strange. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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