For those of you who don’t follow my personal social media accounts, you’re probably wondering about the outcome of the Bird Hunter Battle of the Sexes …
After a precarious 20 minute car ride, with Brian from Ultimate Upland at the wheel, we arrived at the gate of Nellis Air Force Base. It took a little effort to actually get on the base, but once we were cleared through security, we had free-reign. At least that’s what if felt like to us. As soon as the car came to a stop, Brian and I broke out the Franchi Instinct shotguns (one in 20-gauge and one in 12-gauge) and copious amounts of Winchester ammo. We were excited to start burning powder. To make things even better, it was a gorgeous day in the desert, complete with fighter jets taking practice runs directly overhead. F16′s and Thunderbirds were in the mix and it made for quite the distraction from shooting. Luckily we had the Winchester TrAAcker ammunition in 12-gauge to help us see our shot string.
The bad news: I lost the round of sporting clays to Brian, and now have to tweet “@ultimateupland is my bird hunting hero” for a month. Boo! Hiss!
The good news: One lucky male reader of The WON will win four boxes of the new Winchester TrAAcker ammunition for their 12-gauge. Yay! (Sorry ladies, but since Brian won, this giveaway is for the guys.)
Here are the rules for the giveaway:
1. You must be a male subscriber of The WON. You can sign up for our newsletter in the box that says, “Sign up for our free weekly newsletter”, located on the left sidebar of this post.
2. Comment on this post and tell me what kind of 12-gauge you shoot.
I’ll select the winner using random.org on Friday, February 1.
Although I was not victorious, the time I spent on Nellis Air Force Base at the Nellis Trap & Skeet Club was the highlight of my entire SHOT Show experience. Thanks to Brian, Winchester Ammunition and Franchi for helping to make the event possible.
An unforgettable day shooting sporting clays in the desert, on an Air Force base, with F16′s and Thunderbirds flying overhead. Life is good.
About Britney Starr
Beretta 686 White Onyx – Count me in for a chance at some shells!
Beretta 686 silver pigeon
Baikal MP-153
I shoot a CZ Ringneck or a Beretta AL-390
I love my Remington 870 12 gauge
I shoot a Winchester model 50 and love it!
Brian is weak! Try a different choke selection like MOD,IMOD and you will hammer him! I shoot a Blaser F3 Super Luxus Sporter with 32″ barrels.
WV Quarter on the coin toss FTW!!! I shoot a Remington 870 baby!
Hey Crystal! Thanks for the comment, but I’m assuming you are a girl … This contest is for the guys, since Brian won. Sorry, Sista, but you are DQ’d.
Maybe next time. I think you did better on the actual hunting though and that’s what really matters isn’t it?
This is the kind of comment that I like to see, Bryen. You’re right, that IS what really matters.
Thanks for the giveaway opportunity!
I shoot a Lanber 2087 Hunter (O/U) for upland birds and a Benelli M2 in the swamp.
Berreta 682 Gold Sporting
Mossgerg 88 with kicklite tactical stock & 181/2″ cylinder bore, 20″ rifled/scoped, 24″ multi-purpose, depending upon the need. Love it!!
I use my inherited Remington 1100 from my great grandfather. It’s beautiful and shoots awesome. I love the engraving of Pheasants flying on the side.
Still saving up to get one, so ammo would be nice to have when i get it !
That’s great, Dave! What would be your first shotgun when you do get it?
I shoot with my handy dandy Remington 870 12 gauge.
S & W 3000
I’m not a man, but if Britney didn’t know me, I could try to pretend like I was with my name! I want some of those shells to mount the go pro to the top of the trap house and shoot over it with them, unfortunately still not a man! I personally still think Britney could have kicked butt if she had her gun. #girlsruleboysdrool Video was hilarious! Congrats Brian.
HAHAH, Glynn! I knew someone would try to sneak in under the radar. I think I would have kicked butt if we shot a complete round. I am petitioning for a rematch!
I think you would have too! If he ever wants to shoot trap, I could handle that match!
I’m no skeet shooter, but I can hold my own on the trap line. What color are the wads on those shells? (Don’t say green or blue…I’m hoping)
The wads come in either orange or black.
I shoot a Benelli montefeltro 12 gauge.
lightest gun i ever owned.
Any bloke can win once. You are always a winner !!!!!!!!! I usually use a 410 or 20 ga. but I was just presented with my father-in-laws 1957 Browning A-5 in 12 ga. So next hunting season in his honor I will be hunting with the A-5.
Thanks Dan! It’s great to hear you will be hunting in honor of your father-in-law. Always hold those memories close.
I shoot a 870 wingmaster
Well i hate you lost, but it works out good for us guys.
I shoot a Remington 870 in Realtree AP!
I hate to admit that I lost too! Although it was an incomplete round, so I think a re-match is in order …
Remington 887 Nitro Mag
Winchester Super X2
You live in a beautiful state.
I shoot a Remington 1100 Skeet B and an Ithaca 37
Beretta A-390
Shooting a Browning stack barrel ultra xs and lovin it. I’m sure the F16′s overhead must have distracted you. Brian paid them off is the rumor goin around.
I heard the same thing! It must be true. You know that they can’t put anything on the internet that’s not true, so …
Winchester 101 O/U 12 guage
I whack and stack with a Stoeger 2000
I shoot a Winchester model 1200 that my Grandpa gave me. I miss him, but the gun is a great memory.
Those are the best kind of guns to have!
I hunt with a Remington 1100 and a Winchester Model 12 Featherweight. Both great guns but I’d give the 1100 the edge most days.
I shoot a de-tacticalized Remington 870 with a old police stock, faux aging, wilson combat parts and full slipstream treatment… http://www.balloongoesup.com/blog/ruining-an-870-and-making-it-awesome/
You so fancy! Hehe.
Franchi 612! There is no substitute!
I shoot a Binelli Super Vinci
Browning BPS pump! With only one small ding in the stock that wasn’t my fault.
Uh huh, just like the gas line debacle wasn’t your fault either.
Benelli SBE II
Ruger Red Label,, we were ALL rooting for YOU, Britney!
Thanks Jim! I appreciate all the support. I’ll get him next time!
I shoot a Mossberg 88 All purpose
I shoot a Remington 1100