5 Stand Information

5-Stand shotgun shooting is similar to sporting clays as it is close to real hunting.  There are eight clay bird houses, presenting different angles of flight.  The presentations are a teal, rabbit, incoming, outgoing, skeet high, and skeet low.  The five shooting stations at the stand house position you at different angles.  Yardage of the clay birds varies from 20-40 yards.  At each of the five stations, you will:  shoot a single clay bird with the option of shooting at it twice, shoot a following pair (report), and finally shoot a true pair (same time).  After this set is shot, every one rotates to the right to the next station (similar to a Trap rotation).   This will happen five times.

Weather and light conditions make shooting this fun. The wind, rain, snow, brightness, overcast, and low light affects the presentation, making this challenging even for a seasoned shooter or hunter.  Also, you are shooting in a covered structure.  You’ll stay dry if you want to come out on a rainy or snowy day.  In addition, the finished office has a wood burner and air conditioning for you to cool off or warm up.

Almost any shotgun or gauge can be used. You can use a pump, semi-auto, over/under, or side/side.  Common gauges used are 12, 20, 28, and 410.  Chokes recommended are skeet, improved cylinder, and modified.

You’ll need 25-30 shells each round.  No shells larger than 2 ¾” and shot size must be no larger than 7 ½.  Only two shells can be loaded at one time.   Each round costs $6.00.  You will pay the attendant pulling.   Eye and ear protection is a must when shooting or observing.  Please be familiar with your shotgun prior to shooting.  Fumbling with an unfamiliar gun creates a dangerous environment.  Shotgun breeches and ejection ports need to be open when moving around the stand.  We enforce firearm safety.

We also need volunteers with set-up, closing, and pulling.  If you are willing to learn these procedures, please contact the 5 stand Director.

We always welcome new shooters.  It is a laidback, nothing serious, fun environment.  The 5-Stand range is the two-story structure next to the club picnic pavilion.  It is open on Wednesdays, 5:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M., and Sundays, 10:30 A.M. to 1:30 P.M.

For information on how to use the 5 Stand for a private event or any other questions about 5 Stand, contact Dave Dimpel at [email protected]

View the Rules page for more info and procedures.