The US Open in South Carolina!

We were lucky enough to spend a few days at the US Open Sporting Clays Championship at Backwoods Quail Club in South Carolina. We obviously filmed it!
Here is how we got on - Enjoy
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[@gymbr0]

As an American who is a firearms enthusiast, it's pretty fun to watch a channel about the same hobby from a perspective of a Brit. Keep it up!

[@dennisobrien2578]

Yep, couldn’t have said it any better!

[@niftymoth723]

crucible of worlds, a must-have with any graveyard recursion jank deck

[@ryann5247]

Lol I didn't know English shells shot softer. This whole time I just thought you guys managed recoil like marble statues

[@tgsoutdoors]

Oh hell, I should have definitely just said that 😂

[@WRXXXual]

@@tgsoutdoors #Wastedopportunities, haha!

[@ddoherty5956]

Nah, Jonny and the elite are the only ones who can afford nice Cartridges.🙊 🤣 I had to go on a diet of pies and beer to gain the weight needed to manage the recoil from the cheep nasty's I use...I think they might be from US..bekistan 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@John-uo1qf]

When will Hull discover the US market?

[@jacobzachary5631]

@@John-uo1qf my guess… now that this video came out haha

[@paulwilson7234]

This just might be the best TGS video to date.

[@tgsoutdoors]

Thankyou 🙏

[@paulwilson7234]

@@tgsoutdoors an outstanding video

[@jimzielanski8045]

I may have to agree

[@TheSailLoftStudio]

Different and interesting, great!

[@JHruby]

Excellent video. I would say to the UK and other international shooters out there don't be afraid of the size of these American events. The Open, The Grand (trap), the sxs Classics, etc. They are without exception the friendliest events you could ask for. International shooters are welcomed with open arms at these events.

[@lulzykekkington]

As an Australian gun enthusiast i have to agree. I've had the pleasure of visiting the USA many times now and you guys are some of the nicest, friendliest people i've ever met, especially when they find out that i'm a shooter forced to live under ridiculous Aussie gun laws. I don't think I've ever been invited out to more shoots or dinners in my life! I love the US and my American brothers and sisters and i miss you all terribly!

[@SIM3PAUL]

"Neither were champion shooters, but both are champion dudes, which I find to be a better metric to choose your friends by" Well said, and I hope you genuinely had a great time in my home state! Great content as always

[@tgsoutdoors]

It was a great place to be, we can’t wait to come back!

[@thomasclark9804]

Glad you enjoyed your time in the US. You're always welcome back!

[@joshpointoh]

I had no idea it was this popular in the US, but I am not surprised by the scale of the event. If there is a hobby more than a handful of people enjoy, this is what we will do with it.

[@BeatRock253]

From what I've gathered the US as a whole has significantly more sporting clay shooters than the UK.

[@joshpointoh]

@@BeatRock253 never would have guessed. I meet so many people that enjoy it whenever I am over there, but here, I've only met 2 people that actually do it as a hobby

[@ProYagu]

Used to be a lot bigger. At one point in time, every US military base had a clays range.

[@Samsquanch96]

@@ProYagu The one I am stationed at here in Louisiana still has one and I absolutely love it. Civilians are allowed onto the base and given an I.D card if they want to become members of the shotgun club. They host events all the time and the participants are mostly civilians.

[@MrCadet08]

I live a few miles away from there. Nothing beats starting my morning, going to my back porch and shooting as much as I want/ can afford.

[@killerb5726]

As an American watching from the states and who enjoys all of your videos, this was fantastic. I loved hearing your perspective on the differences between here your neck of woods. As always, it’s just nice seeing people enjoy a fantastic sport. Keep up the great work!

[@CaptainRon513]

I really enjoy your banter with "Longthorne Jim". Great fun to watch you two characters

[@Strawman333]

I love BQC. I live within minutes (at the beach) from there. Very accommodating. Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@MrCabimero]

"There's no shame in missing some of these targets.."- my shooting life mantra to keep me from quitting!

[@erichankins6005]

Mine is "there not hard to hit, just easy to miss".

[@DFox-ud3gx]

Oh Johnny boy you out did your self on this one. I had a wonderful time watching you here , this is on my bucket list South Carolina backwoods quail club simply the best Course in the States . Only wished I knew you were going. Glad you had a epic time.

[@Blondejam]

What an absolute bangtastic shoot out! It looks so well organised and an amazing layout, hat's off to the organisers. Classic vid JC and Sash. Well done indeed!

[@neillithgow1534]

What an experience for you and Sash. Throughly enjoyed watching that. I guess it's true about everything being bigger in the USA with grounds that size.

[@tgsoutdoors]

Looking forward to going back and seeing other grounds

[@neillithgow1534]

@@tgsoutdoors Whats next on the bucket list???

[@tgsoutdoors]

@@neillithgow1534 hunting, machine guns, more beers with John and Dan

[@ddoherty5956]

@@tgsoutdoors You need to do some Turkey hunting, you and Sasch learning to gobble (sounds so wrong) will be a bigger viral hit than COVID 🤣

[@georgesakellaropoulos8162]

@@tgsoutdoors For an experience unavailable in the U.K., come over and bowhunt deer. I don't know what archery experience you have, but I recommend at least 3 months of daily practice out to 40 yards from different positions. It'll be worth it.

[@gavschu3953]

If there is any creator that deserves more subs, it’s you. The quality and passion of ur videos are just so engaging and far better than pretty much any other firearm channel. Keep it up!!!

[@tjaben69]

That whole atmosphere took me back to the 80's, and the popular Swedish *hunting trail* competitions, where you actually shot the different stations in the wood's.

[@barrybrooks6235]

Welcome to South Carolina! I’ve been following your channel for quite a while. Good to see you shooting in my home state. Hopefully you’ll make it back for a quail hunt behind some bird dogs! Great video!

[@Spir1t]

What an incredible venue!

[@tgsoutdoors]

The best clay shooting venue I have ever seen

[@davidweikle9921]

@@tgsoutdoors PSA has a bunch of machine guns that you can shoot at their indoor range in Columbia. If you didn't go there this time, consider it next time.

[@NoWr2Run]

@@davidweikle9921 100%, BETTER THAN, WELL U KNOW.

[@jamesbyrd1128]

This video is so good I just watched it for the 3rd time. I’m happy I got the chance to meet you at the Open. Keep up the great work.

[@zackreaves9846]

Can’t believe I missed you at The Open!! It cannot be overstated how varied this event was. Lots of target setters with vendettas to settle. Saw more than a few seasoned shooters throwing hats and cursing at different targets. This sport is only getting bigger folks. Hat’s off to Rick Hemingway and all target setters for making this one possible.

[@chadnolte9134]

I have been waiting for this video for a while. Understandably, you have been very busy and these are not easy to edit. Great video as always. So glad you had a great experience at an American big shooting event. I was interesting to hear the differences in targets and ammo. Also glad to see Longthorne represented here in the US.

[@tgsoutdoors]

Bit an easy edit, but worth the result!

[@williamfeldner9356]

Johnny WELCOME TO AMERICA

[@rosserpace3602]

Glad you had a great time! 🇺🇸

[@Gunnut10mm]

The ammo differences are fascinating and would be maddening in a long competition like that.

[@lonely_pine]

Incredible. Never thought I’d see you in my home state

[@lucasblanchard47]

I participated in my first ever pistol competition at the beginning of July here in Texas. Crazy hot weather, but that didn’t matter. I immediately made new friends and got solid advice and I formed camaraderie with other new and experienced shooters alike. It was incredibly fun and I can’t wait to do it again. Great content as always, much love from Texas!

[@attananightshadow]

Those grounds are beautiful.

[@dukedurham1333]

Johnny - Parcour 2 peg 1: We used a laser rangefinder to determine distance when it cleared the trees to be 105 yds. Shot was likely taken at 80.

[@tgsoutdoors]

I would happily spend all day on that peg

[@DFox-ud3gx]

Wow,what a shot just leave me here with a flat on shell's I'll be happy.

[@tylermclim7806]

One thing I noticed when I first started watching TGS was the amount of high clays that are coming towards you, and after watching some pheasant hunts in the UK it makes sense, as it replicates your hunts. In North America, we don't hunt pheasant like that, it's generally just one guy or a few guys and a dog, so the clays flying low and away is a common flight, and one I've experienced lots while hunting.

[@MrRourk]

He should smuggle a Boykin Spaniel back with him.

[@chickenfishhybrid44]

Absolutely. Driven hunts aren't the norm in the US. We get out and earn it.

[@shawnareckart8491]

Great video and it was awesome to meet you there 😀 Hope to see you in out neck of the woods for 2023.

[@lucastolson3570]

WELCOME to South Carolina! sorry I missed you. Great video and super quality!

[@charleskittler4330]

Clay Lab channel is excellent 👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@chrisburr7929]

Excellent video Johnny. Love your channel. Great content with a mix of subjects. Keep up the good work 👍🏼

[@kevinyoung1447]

I love Back Woods! My son and myself shoot there at least once a year! It’s about 3 hours from my house but only 1 hour from my in-laws beach house! Thank you for the content Johnny!

[@gradysadventures3689]

I shot the prelim, the main event, and FITASC at the open and it was by far the hardest targets I had ever seen. Despite that, it was also the most well run and organized event I had ever been to. Rick put on a helluva tournament

[@timbell7893]

I wish that I could have made it there to meet you and to shoot the US Open. The guys @TheClayLab have an great channel too.

[@ArchR-HLG]

As a native West Virginian and WVU Basketball fan, I loved seeing your mate eating brisket in a WVU BB tee shirt. I am glad your first trip to the States was enjoyable. Love your channel - never miss an episode. BTW - I’m with you - give me the lighter, softer shooting loads.

[@uplandknight5782]

Excellent production!!!!!!!! Seen everyone of your videos, and, this has to be on the top 3, with the Rizzini tour and Ed Solomon videos.

[@chrisbentley71]

92 - that is a cool number in the US south! That meal looked amazing.

[@Kodiak-Outdoors]

Love the passion, love the insight from a brother across the pound. Glad to see you are enjoying your time here and we're treating you right!

[@JPShooting]

🔥 as always gents!

[@markbainbridge2859]

As always excellent video ! …. and amen brother South Carolina IS hot as hell !!! 😁👍🏻

[@swanson8619]

As a trap shooter and avid bird hunter in Indiana I was happy to hear my state was represented there. I hope you had a great trip that looked like a ton of fun 👍🏻

[@crankygunreviews]

Your video is so good I almost felt like I was there with you. Place looks amazing!

[@grantsdad98]

I'm in California, not a competitive shooter . This episode is awesome! Brilliant! Thank you SO much for sharing.

[@calebthomas7948]

My friends got to go and come home with some wins. It looks like an incredible event this year.

[@downtime3447]

I live in South Carolina and love it. But, that being said, the humidity can kill you. I'm glad you made this video, I greatly enjoyed it. All your videos are good and we appreciate you making them.

[@azzajohnson2123]

As an Australian shooter I loved going to Cody in Wyoming. The firearms museum and range there is very impressive to say the least.

[@usnchief1339]

Longtime dream for me and I'm planning on heading there next spring...alone or with my wife...lol

[@alammiah4309]

US target and skeet shooter from NY here. LoL nice to see how international shooter see our sporting clay

[@scottcrawford3745]

Johnny, Johnny, Johnny... When in Rome... I know you dearly love your traditional English shooting shirts... but you ABSOLUTELY should have been in light-coloured Lycra-Spandex golf-shirts for that weather.

[@tgsoutdoors]

A string vest would have been most welcome

[@johnnunn8688]

@@tgsoutdoorsand a knotted hanky on your swede. 😂🤣

[@justinrachael1]

I hope you enjoyed my community. Rhems is a very wonderful area.

[@Warthog71]

Good shooting! Well done!

[@tomski0007]

Nothing more to say than. EPIC.

[@sjlga1]

Enjoyed that very much !!!!! Thanks for visiting and your observations! If you get a chance come to Georgia !

[@c.t.812]

You need to come to Florida in the Winter and shoot the RC Cup, Jack Link Cup, and Caribbean Classic. Florida has amazing weather in February.

[@blstewart001]

YOUR BEST VIDEO EVER. As a Canadian I loved watching your culture experience. We do shoot the same as our American cousins. If you go again next year I'll go too. Super inspiring.

[@kevinyoung1447]

Thank you for your time and content Johnny! Backwoods is only 3 hours from my house and only a little over 1 hour drive from my in-laws beach house! My son and I love to shoot there! Glad you enjoyed it and you’re correct, the Carolina heat is no joke! I actually live in North Carolina but we deal with the same crazy high humidity! I love your channel, keep up the great work!

[@darellkettley6622]

What a epic video !! Very enjoyable . Great to see you at the Gamefair lads keep up the great work 👌👊

[@tracyamcneal9597]

This event was a pleasure to watch. A well done piece of work filming and recording this event. Keep up the fantastic work for all shooter enthusiasts.

[@georgegeorgiev2610]

Beautiful!! That's the US baby!! :)

[@tgsoutdoors]

Just needs a decent and good value international airport to fly to

[@georgegeorgiev2610]

And unlike in Europe where one would feel certain type of "snobility", people in the US are friendly and regular.

[@jerseyrock1969]

What a great bunch of people.

[@lhucks87]

this is awesome I have been following your channel for a few years and live about a 45 min drive from backwoods. We shoot it probably once a month.

[@marksd5650]

Brilliant coming from your perspective, I’ve always thought our shells were hot (and I do try to find low recoil so as to lessen the arthritic inflammation). Best Regards sirs.

[@trevorlynch6549]

Been to backwoods multiple times. It so much fun.

[@tgsoutdoors]

Can’t wait to go back

[@AT-xr8qh]

It’s crazy, i was actually a member at this range during this time, but the event iirc wasn’t open to normal members so we all had to wait a bit before we could use the range again.

[@WVsnowboarder]

Very nice video! This is my home course so glad to hear your thoughts on it. Going to try to compete in the next one they hold there.

[@massv953]

I think part of the harder shooting shells is many of us grew up brid hunting with high brass shells. Reach and velocity matters for hitting a far game bird vs shooting clays. If you are used to the speed and kick of high brass it can be hard to transition to slower/softer stuff

[@redduc9523]

Most excellent video of our most excellent trip down south!!!

[@tgsoutdoors]

Should have featured the Waffle House and top drawer hotels

[@redduc9523]

@@tgsoutdoors I think there should be a separate video on that and an instructional vid on how to make sweet tea

[@davidbetts480]

Hello TGS, that definitely looks like a awesome shot.

[@bobby446]

Your videos are always top notch but this was was on another level. Your effort shows. Your explanations on the difference in U.S. and U.K. styles were interesting.

[@dannydeshler4327]

Outstanding video. I live in Tennessee and am so proud of our Southern hospitality. So glad you guys had a great time, even it was hot....hehe

[@chrismoody1342]

Looks like an epic time was had by all. I’m total beginner with a shotgun. My brother set up shoot for the four brothers to get together and spend all day tramping around the woods. It was a fabulous time eating, talking and shooting. I need to get outdoors more often.

[@faicaladjemikN1683]

Super 🔥

[@danielsaadi803]

Welcome to South Carolina.

[@benburra6655]

Best presentation yet Johnny…

[@stevec7498]

Great work. Awesome video guys. Keep them coming. Cheers

[@timothyrogers7584]

I am glad you are lots of fun!!!!!

[@theresaengel399]

Blessed to be able to shoot at Backwoods Great Place even better people

[@guillermoflores1245]

Awesome!!!

[@alexwarr2199]

Awesome video as always! Hope you enjoyed South Carolina! I live about an hour away from Backwoods and have always enjoyed shooting there. Hopefully you'll get a chance to make it back to South Carolina one day!

[@bigB6flyer]

Couple July 4ths ago, I was at the outdoor range. Saw a couple folks walk by & said ‘Happy 4th.’ They looked at me like I had 3 heads but eventually said ‘thank you?’ and I detected a British accent. I then said ‘oh well, awkward’ & we laughed.

[@chickenfishhybrid44]

Lmao!

[@jeffshrop]

Great video and close to home. You should arrange a meet and greet for your American fans the next time you’re in the states.

[@tgsoutdoors]

Deal

[@hillbillyscholar8126]

Looks like you may be back to this event! Glad to see you had a great time. Cheers!

[@mikea7942]

great video. carolinas are a great part of the country.

[@SandW44mag29]

That’s how we roll baby!!! Good targets and great fun.

[@robertmckay694]

Maybe it because I grew up on a Scottish estate shooting my trusty 22 Brno with the Parker hale sound moderator and my in hindsight ridiculous franchi spas12, watching your classy videos with beautiful firearms makes me smile. I guess it’s nostalgia. Certainly was a simpler time. Anyway, keep on keeping on, we love what you do and you’re doing what you love❤️

[@kevhmw1fjk768]

What a fantastic video, thanks for making the effort.

[@tudorwynphillips6458]

Fabulous

[@TURK_182]

Yall come back now, ya hear

[@martinbockler8594]

I’m lucky to live in Myrtle Beach for this is my home club

[@willr.8202]

Glad to see you had a great time at one of my favorite courses. We had our youth there for the Junior US Open at the end of June for 3 days of awesome competition. After watching our boys shoot this event for the past couple years it is evident that Rick is the “Mad Hatter” when it comes to clay presentations. It’s not always this hot and humid in South Carolina, sometimes it’s hotter.

[@willr.8202]

That’s awesome. Thank you.

[@robertmckay694]

Lol, just like Texas, I want to smoke a cigarette but I’m afraid I won’t need it. Gonna stay inside until the twin suns set…

[@alsaunders7805]

Yep, never complain about the heat and humidity in SC, especially the Lowcountry, it can always get worse. That being said I prefer even the dog days of summer over winter, I like to sweat, anything below 60 is cold for me. 🤓🍻

[@tommyleemaddox1033]

Yep - most folks wilt in the Summer heat...including us Southerners! And as before, open up a place over here down South!

[@sashmiel6566]

That was a beautiful scene

[@usnchief1339]

Your videos are the best!!! Looks like I am being pulled into a new sport...$$$ Ouch!

[@tgsoutdoors]

❤️ sorry 😂

[@skeetman22]

I watch all you all’s videos, and this too was one of the largest shoots I’ve been to. Had I know you all were there filming I definitely would have bought you a beer.

[@kauboy9816]

Hearing the talk about recoil made me that much more proud of my 14 year old daughter. She takes the recoil of her Yildiz HPS 12ga like a champ. Federal 1 1/8oz #8. If a 5'8" young lady can handle cheap American shells, you shouldn't have much to complain about Johnny. 😛

[@CaptainRon513]

Fantastic video, Johnny

[@stuffandmore4952]

I have a feeling that if he likes softer wheels, he would love fiocchi.

[@870warrior]

You all put out wonderful videos time and time again. As a viewer from the states it’s pleasant to see a shooter from a different background and area come over to our neck of the woods and detail the differences and put a different perspective on our style of the sports. Keep up the good work Johnny and crew. Would love to squad with you guys someday!