You just had to ask, didn't you? Many years ago, (circa 1960), I shot live birds at the Madrid Rod and Gun Club, in Madrid, Spain, at the ripe old age of 15. As I was a youngster, and an American, I had the opportunity to go down the hill on the outside of the ring, well away from the clubhouse, along with all the other shooters kids, and shoot any birds that got away, outside the ring. We collected all the birds we killed. We shot pigeons all day, and when the big money events were over, they would break out the 28 and 32 ga. guns, and shoot live birds with these just for sport. During this event, all the birds that were shot were breasted out by the wives of the club, and they were cooked, along with anything else they brought, for dinner. This type of event was a very big deal in those days and everyone that was a member contributed something to the club. There was a staggering amount of money at these shoots, and I'm happy to report that, on occasion, I shared in that loot. Now, to the rest of the story:
There was a shooter at the club that was very well known at the Madrid Club. His last name was Padro, and he shot a 32ga. side by side for these after hours shoots. If I remember correctly, his gun was an AYA side by side, made in Spain. At all most every live bird shoot I attended, he won the small gauge live bird shoots with his 32ga. Those were the days! Haven't seen once since then. I think they were more of a Europeon (sp) thing, and I haven't seen one since.... Dan Thome....... (Trap2)