Nothing easy about hitting clay birds at 1000 yds. And you are correct, it can be both fun and also addictive.
They are easy to see, and the best part is not much cost and no need to go gather them up when you leave.
When they break you still have the pieces to aim at also, and with the right soil conditions you know immediately shot to shot what just happened.
Great practice for anybody, but it is especially good for keeping kids entertained at mid range with cartridges like 223s.
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