r/canadaguns • u/BilboBaggSkin • Mar 25 '26

Shooting Shotgun Targets?

I love shooting shotguns but have nothing to shoot with them. Obviously I can do clays but that’s no ideal with my mossberg shockwave.

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u/Iokua_CDN Mar 25 '26

Alright let me share all my examples. 

  1. Get the 50 dollar clay thrower. I did. You might do better than you think with a nice open choke shortie. You'll like do better than I do with my full choke because it's TOO tight a spread. Either way, it's a very mobile target, and as long as you go 1 clay at a time and keep it close to you, it shouldn't be a problem. The problem arises with those automatic clay throwers that throw them quick, and far away from you. Up close with a cheap spring loaded thrower, and you'll be blasting them before they get out of range.

  2. But let's get simpler. Get a big wooden stick. Staple on a piece of cardboard so it sticks out on both the left and right side of the stick. Voila, you have 2 targets now to practice shooting in quick succession. Want more? Make another stick! Or put 2 strips on it so you have 4 targets. Great for close up keeping your pellets on target. This is what I did before my clay thrower. It was certainly fun, and cheap to set up. 

  3. But you want more fun? Hand some pop cans by strings, or place them on a flat area. Space them out enough so one shot doesn't take out 2 cans. Now you got a bunch of little satisfying targets to shoot! When done, pick up cans and take em to the bottle depot.

  4. Grab some slugs and shoot targets as normal. Just be closer than you'd expect, as slugs aren't the most accurate round. Practice though! It's a great skill to have.

Between these 4, I think you'll have plenty to do with your shotgun!