Team Shotguns. Parts 3 and 4 of a 5 Part Series.

In this weeks feature of UCB team shotguns we're showcasing the iron of Local 505 members Curt and Alex. They both shoulder beautiful Browning Citori XS Skeet shotguns. There is a lot to love about a Browning Citori: time proven design, quality construction, nice package of features, and all at an affordable price.

Week 8: Butler County Rules

The United Clay Busters posted their highest collective team score this week with some damn fine shooting. The Local 505 shot one of the later shifts but still battled the hot, humid July evening. There were approximately 13 trillion bugs buzzing about tonight as well. We'll be shooting in the missing man formation for the next 3-4 weeks due to a lot of upcoming business travel and vacations.

John broke the most clay in week 8 and also partnered with Harps to dominate the 500 card table. Team Butler County battled Hanke/Kriefski in some really good card games. Great fun boys. Alex joined the team for post shooting beverages and may have set a new team record for the amount of shelled peanuts he put away. Good luck in the morning Schmalz.

Team Shotguns. Part 2 of a 5 Part Series.

This week we are featuring the shotgun of fellow Local 505 member and three-time UCB Team Champion, Mike Kriefski. Mike shoulders a beautiful SKB 785 over/under 12 ga shotgun that has a long reputation of putting the hurt on anything that flies. Mike's SKB also features custom ported barrels, an extended forcing cone, Briley chokes, elaborate engraving, and a sweet ass wood finish. Nice gun No. 1. Nice gun indeed.

For more info on SKB shotguns visit: http://www.skbshotguns.com

Week 7: Upper Range – 8pm

The Local 505 returned to the line after the holiday bye week. At this point it's all about having fun and busting clay. Mission accomplished.

Mike was the UCB Top Gun in week 7 with another solid night of shooting.

The Local 505 getting ready to do work.

Harps came to the line tonight with his game face on after not shooting for three weeks. He posted a score well above his average. Nice shooting.

Class AA

The rankings are posted at the club and for the third year in a row the United Clay Busters of America have made Class AA. The Local 505 finished fifth out of 28 teams. Congrats to Stu Cameron and Sports Products on winning the first half. It's a clean slate starting next week so let's aim for a season ending shoot off.

The lower range trap house got a shiny new roof during the bye week. The new roof is 3-1/2" higher in the front of the house than the previous roof. I didn't notice any difference in shooting and the good news is the clay pigeons will stay nice and dry.

Bye Week

The Fourth of July holiday means there is no league shooting this week. There is however open shooting on Tuesday and Thursday night in case you start to get withdrawals.

Week 6: Half Way There

Week six marks the midway point to the season and will also determine which class the Local 505 ends up in. Our best guess puts us in the AA class. The UCB scores are definitely on an upswing which should bode well for the second half of the season. Harps was M.I.A. again this week due to a little business upstate.

The UCB had co-top guns in week six. Congrats to Alex and Curt for their most excellent shooting. Nice job gentlemen.

The 505 pre-game warmup includes watching Jake and the Fat Men do work.

More friends of the 505

Dean Retzlaff is a good friend of the 505. We have been shooting either before or after Dean's team for the last five years. We always look forward to hearing about Dean's latest big game hunting adventure.

Rick Phillips is a rock solid trap shooter and gets the job done week-in and week-out. We have known Rick since the beginning. Yes, way back to the Johnny Sarter "whoooooa" days.

Week 5: Chippin' Away

The United Clay Busters shot in the missing man formation this evening as Harps had to take care of a little business. The Local 505 shot their highest team score of the season but this blogger fears it's too little, to late to secure a spot in the AA Class. One more week to make up some ground. John was the Week 5 Top Gun.

The real story of the last couple of weeks is Curt's impressive shooting. He's getting things dialed in just in time for the UCB's Championship run. No pressure though! Curt is pictured here with the Wisconsin DNR's finest, Cale Severson.

Positive Reinforcement

We have two weeks to prove we belong in the AA Class at the club. Two weeks of kicking ass and taking names. It all starts with a positive attitude. Let's go 505!

Remember the guy in this photo? He loved 7:30pm lighting.