tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827903963776841403.post569271178882800621..comments2024-03-15T12:44:48.754+05:30Comments on Anything Sporty: Featuring the Shooting teamRShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16256449412402924947noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827903963776841403.post-64092034916501604072008-07-08T16:05:00.000+05:302008-07-08T16:05:00.000+05:30ok, as long as they continue to be made of clay, I...ok, as long as they continue to be made of clay, I won't quibble about the names.RShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16256449412402924947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827903963776841403.post-67194797791025296072008-07-08T12:32:00.000+05:302008-07-08T12:32:00.000+05:30@rs, Which hunter will want to shoot clay discs? T...@rs, Which hunter will want to shoot clay discs? These shooters are the modern variants of the hunting tradition from time immemorial. So to add sheen to the sport, the targets are called pigeons and not discs. <BR/>Clay because, PETA people can stage a protest otherwise :-)Anil Singhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03730693158313605630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827903963776841403.post-77732795704575840642008-07-08T06:39:00.000+05:302008-07-08T06:39:00.000+05:30@ bisht - I understand that in the hunting context...@ bisht - I understand that in the hunting context. My only question why not call them "clay discs" and state reality :-)RShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16256449412402924947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1827903963776841403.post-76919819302113328032008-07-08T01:42:00.000+05:302008-07-08T01:42:00.000+05:30They are called clay pigeons as, hunters are usual...They are called clay pigeons as, hunters are usually fond of shooting pigeons and other small birds, as it required good shooting abilities(it is also safe,than killing a ferocious beast).<BR/>They are made disc shaped as discs have the best shape to be air bound.Anil Singhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03730693158313605630noreply@blogger.com