Cracking Clays and Chasing Patches: Inside the 25-in-a-Row Club
Two shooters earn the streak, one misses by two, and ammo is becoming the real challenge.
It started as a simple goal: break 25 clay targets in a row. Simple in name only. In reality, it’s one of the toughest mental and physical feats in trap shooting.
This past week, Jace Doyle and Evan Schaller both earned the coveted 25 in a row patch — a symbol of focus, consistency, and nerves of steel.
For Jace, this is his second patch. He nearly added a third but fell just short with an impressive 23 straight. The frustration is real, but so is the progress.
And they’re not alone. According to range organizers, several other shooters are getting close to the streak, turning every practice into a friendly but intense competition.
The Hidden Cost of Success
With 14 shooters showing up regularly, the math adds up fast. Each shooter fires 50 rounds per day — that’s two full boxes each. Multiply that by the group, and you’re looking at hundreds of shells and dozens of boxes of clays per session.
“I can’t believe the amount of ammo and clays 14 shooters can go through in a day,” one organizer said. “They shoot 50 rounds, two boxes each. It’s incredible — and expensive.”
With ammo costs rising and availability shrinking, keeping everyone supplied has become a real challenge. The organizer admits, “I will be challenged to get enough ammo this year.”
That’s why they’re asking each shooter to bring one box of ammo per day to help cover the cost — a small ask to keep the traps humming and the streaks alive.
Noise, Breakage, and Zero Trouble
Beyond the stats and the patches, there’s a simpler truth: the shooters are having fun.
“What other things can they do,” the organizer joked, “where they can make a lot of noise, break things, and not get into trouble?”
For now, the answer is simple — trap shooting. It’s loud, it’s competitive, and it’s keeping a group of dedicated shooters focused, safe, and smiling.
As more shooters creep toward their own 25-in-a-row patches, one thing is certain: the clays won’t break themselves, and the ammo won’t last forever.
But the fun? That’s holding steady.
Want to support the team? If you’re a shooter, bring a box of shells each practice. If you’re a fan, come watch the streaks unfold — and bring earplugs. 😉