|
|
|
S |
M |
T |
W |
T |
F |
S |
|
|
1
|
2
|
3
|
4
|
5
|
6
|
|
7
|
8
|
9
|
10
|
11
|
12
|
13
|
|
14
|
15
|
16
|
17
|
18
|
19
|
20
|
|
21
|
22
|
23
|
24
|
25
|
26
|
27
|
|
28
|
29
|
30
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1 members (Marplot),
1,173
guests, and
6
robots. |
|
Key:
Admin,
Global Mod,
Mod
|
|
|
Forums10
Topics38,445
Posts544,841
Members14,406
| |
Most Online1,258
Mar 29th, 2024
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 188
Sidelock
|
OP
Sidelock
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 188 |
Where does one purchase the clay pigeons that they use in the olympics ? No matter how slight the hit they explode in a dramatic purple cloud.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 2,189 Likes: 18
Sidelock
|
|
Sidelock
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 2,189 Likes: 18 |
HOS, They are known as 'flash Targets' White Flyer markets them on the East Coast. Others may as well. Edit: There are three distributors listed in your area here: http://www.whiteflyer.com/distnewyork.html
Last edited by tw; 07/30/12 10:04 PM. Reason: more info
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 5,532 Likes: 169
Sidelock
|
|
Sidelock
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 5,532 Likes: 169 |
Flash Target Flash targets are found in the 110 mm configuration and are specifically prepared with a pouch of fluorescent colored powder underneath or on top of the dome. The flash target explodes on impact and provides a puff of colored smoke to show the "kill" more clearly. These targets are used for the final events in International competitions and for televised events. http://www.whiteflyer.com/targetpitch.html#anchor9
USAF RET 1971-95 ![[Linked Image from jpgbox.com]](http://www.jpgbox.com/jpg/57865_80x60.jpg)
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 715
Sidelock
|
|
Sidelock
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 715 |
And here I was thinking that they were smoking all thos targets...
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 1,688 Likes: 31
Sidelock
|
|
Sidelock
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 1,688 Likes: 31 |
Make your own, poster paint powder dropped into dome cavity and sealed with a glued on paper disk.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 282
Sidelock
|
|
Sidelock
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 282 |
Commercially, the exploding clau [igeons are about four times as expensive as ordinary clay pigeons.
|
|
|
|
|
|
MIKE THE BEAR
Unregistered
|
|
MIKE THE BEAR
Unregistered
|
They are also much more fragile, with lots of target breakage.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 329
Sidelock
|
|
Sidelock
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 329 |
International Clay targets are certainly not more fragile, flash or otherwise. They are more sturdy because they are thrown at a much higher speed and must withstand the shock of higher acceleration. The fact that one sees fewer pieces is a testimonial to the skill of the shooters.
Rob
NRA Benefactor Member
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
