Inside America’s Wildest Clay Shooting Event

Published on March 8, 2026
Duration: 67:17

This video provides an in-depth look at the Jack Links Cup, one of the world's largest clay shooting events, held at Quail Creek Sporting Ranch. It highlights the immense scale of the competition, featuring nearly 1,700 competitors, extensive grounds, and a wide array of courses. The content offers insights into shooting techniques, firearm testing (including the Beretta Super Sport and K80), course design challenges, and the vibrant community atmosphere, emphasizing the event's blend of high-level competition and social engagement.

Chapters

  1. 00:00:00Introduction to the Jack Links Cup
  2. 00:16:00The Scale of the Event
  3. 00:31:00Arrival and Registration Experience
  4. 00:43:00Event Atmosphere and Logistics
  5. 01:01:00Competitor Numbers and Family Involvement
  6. 01:16:00Target Spread and Side Events
  7. 01:36:00Jack Links Cup at Quail Creek
  8. 01:43:00Event's Global Significance
  9. 01:59:00Day One Impressions
  10. 02:15:00Registration and Gifts
  11. 02:38:00Visualizing the Event Scale from Above
  12. 02:49:00Parking and Course Layout
  13. 03:02:00Main Event and Course Exploration
  14. 03:14:00Vendors Row and Food Tents
  15. 03:25:00Florida Sunshine and Gunfire Rhythm
  16. 03:40:00Event Evolution and Surprises
  17. 04:00:00Social Hubs and Community Interaction
  18. 04:18:00Shooting the Creov Main Event
  19. 04:50:00Practice Course Warm-up
  20. 05:07:00First Experience on the Course
  21. 05:12:00Meeting Fellow Shooters
  22. 05:19:00New Environment and New Gun
  23. 05:27:00Overwhelmed by the Experience
  24. 05:36:00First Stand Challenges
  25. 05:45:00Initial Shooting Struggles
  26. 05:55:00Focus on Fun Over Scores
  27. 06:05:00Getting Head Around the Pace
  28. 06:15:00Target Presentation Adjustments
  29. 06:25:00Sloppy Shooting and Excuses
  30. 06:34:00Need for Adjustment
  31. 06:41:00Shooting Style and Barrel Length
  32. 06:49:00Deceptive Target Difficulty
  33. 07:08:00Aiming for 50% Success
  34. 07:19:00Enjoying the Experience
  35. 07:23:00Weekend Focus
  36. 07:26:00Course Layout: Open Areas
  37. 07:39:00Course Evolution: Entering the Trees
  38. 08:02:00Improved Shooting in the Woods
  39. 08:26:00Station 9: K80 and Shooter Synergy
  40. 08:39:00Station 9 Target Description
  41. 08:52:00Enjoying the Course Despite Challenges
  42. 09:01:00Encouragement and Jet Lag
  43. 09:10:00Station 10: Right to Left Pairs
  44. 09:30:00Reading Off-Angle Pairs
  45. 09:41:00Back Half of the Course
  46. 09:53:00Station 13 Highlight
  47. 10:13:00Warmed Up and Ready
  48. 10:20:00Watching Others Shoot
  49. 10:24:00Pressure and Performance
  50. 10:34:00Approaching the Final Station
  51. 10:41:00Station 1: Final Targets
  52. 10:47:00Comeback Performance
  53. 10:50:00Final Targets Description
  54. 11:06:00Community and Fellow Shooters
  55. 11:20:00Hardest Target Identification
  56. 11:31:00Overall Experience: Highs and Lows
  57. 11:43:00Interaction with Quail Creek Staff
  58. 11:51:00Event Management and Smooth Operations
  59. 12:01:00Open Mind and Positive Reception
  60. 12:11:00Hospitality and Generosity
  61. 12:23:00The Hospitality Business
  62. 12:38:00Property Size and Usage
  63. 12:47:00Central Florida Landscape
  64. 13:12:00Target Integration with Terrain
  65. 13:17:00Target Setter's Role
  66. 13:33:00Vendors Row Revisited
  67. 13:35:00Custom Vest from Bearpel
  68. 13:54:00Interest in New Beretta Super Sport
  69. 14:05:00Subtle Changes in Proven Platform
  70. 14:12:00Super Sport Features: Chokes and Barrel
  71. 14:20:00Stock and Grip Enhancements
  72. 14:45:00Off-the-Rack Feel and Value
  73. 14:48:00Included Accessories: Case and Trigger Group
  74. 15:07:00Practice Session with DT11 Super Sport
  75. 15:17:00Using Shot Cam for Analysis
  76. 15:38:00Practice Stand Objectives
  77. 15:59:00Positive Impression of Practice
  78. 16:05:00Ready for the Course
  79. 16:12:00Incredible Venue
  80. 16:25:00Confidence Boost from Practice
  81. 16:34:00Impressions of the Shooting Range
  82. 16:53:00End of Day One Reflections
  83. 17:01:00Sponsor's Dinner at Main Lodge
  84. 17:13:00Slowing Down After a Long Day
  85. 17:18:00Thanking Sponsors and Attendees
  86. 17:26:00Enjoying the Social Aspect
  87. 17:39:00Industry Connections
  88. 17:48:00A Proper Treat
  89. 18:14:00Day Two: Overwhelmed by Scale
  90. 18:23:00The Immensity of the Event
  91. 18:31:00Post-Winter Gathering
  92. 18:35:00Bigger Tournaments in the US
  93. 18:38:00Florida Weather Considerations
  94. 18:49:00Exploring the Property's Scale
  95. 19:01:00Explaining the Scale
  96. 19:07:00The Winchester Cup Course
  97. 19:19:00Winchester Cup Course Characteristics
  98. 19:31:00Targets Integrated with Landscape
  99. 19:38:00Hunting Ranch Aspect
  100. 19:44:00Smaller Lodges for Immersion
  101. 19:57:00Five Stand at Jack Links Cup
  102. 20:02:00No Singles on Five Stand
  103. 20:08:00Report Pairs
  104. 20:11:00Five Layouts on Five Stand
  105. 20:16:00Fast-Paced Five Stand Experience
  106. 20:23:00Tricky True Pairs
  107. 20:29:00Different Level of Energy
  108. 20:38:00PAS Course Location
  109. 20:44:00PAS Course Reputation
  110. 20:56:00PAS Course Focus: Reading Targets
  111. 21:06:00Regret Not Signing Up for PAS
  112. 21:16:00Subgage Sporting and FAS Layouts
  113. 21:23:00Prelim Event: Addios Cup
  114. 21:27:00Practice Course Availability
  115. 21:29:00Subgage Sporting Location
  116. 21:35:00Central Hub Amenities
  117. 21:40:00Further Exploration: Winchester Cup and Four Mains
  118. 21:48:00Connectedness and Space
  119. 21:55:00Adventure to Each Course
  120. 22:03:00Super Sporting: Most Enjoyable Event
  121. 22:09:00Super Sporting Feedback
  122. 22:16:00Super Sporting Target Variation
  123. 22:20:00Super Sporting for All Levels
  124. 22:31:00East End Hub: Main Event Area
  125. 22:36:00Food Hall and Ammo Barn
  126. 22:45:00Vendors Area
  127. 22:52:00Returning to the Hub
  128. 23:06:00Supporting Infrastructure: Parking and Rentals
  129. 23:16:00Shuttle Services
  130. 23:26:00Infrastructure for Effortless Events
  131. 23:36:00New Clubhouse Construction
  132. 23:46:00Team Uniforms and Camaraderie
  133. 24:08:00BMP Main Event Course
  134. 24:12:00Flagship Course Reputation
  135. 24:24:00Bracing for Toughness
  136. 24:29:00BMP Course Targets
  137. 24:45:00Jeremy's Performance
  138. 24:53:00T-shirt Incident
  139. 25:01:00Overcoming Challenges
  140. 25:04:00Sloppy Start Explanation
  141. 25:17:00Building Confidence
  142. 25:23:00Leaving the Trees
  143. 25:32:00Open Station: Tower Looper
  144. 25:39:00Pace Intensifies
  145. 25:45:00Long Teal Target
  146. 26:05:00Course Differences and Adjustments
  147. 26:09:00Testing All Elements
  148. 26:27:00Doug Vine's Course Design
  149. 26:37:00BMP Course on Steroids
  150. 26:43:00Feedback on BMP Course
  151. 26:48:00Enjoyment of Shooting
  152. 27:00:00Financial Significance of the Shoot
  153. 27:06:00Separating Competitors
  154. 27:13:00Target Variety: Long and Fast Birds
  155. 27:20:00Body Movement Between Targets
  156. 27:23:00Shooting Speed vs. Target Presentation
  157. 27:28:00Target Setter's Tricks
  158. 27:35:00Fairness for Older Shooters
  159. 27:42:00Adjusting Targets in Trees
  160. 27:51:00Avoiding Complacency
  161. 28:01:00Scorecards vs. Enjoyment
  162. 28:09:00Importance of a Good Squad
  163. 28:13:00Enjoying Challenging Targets
  164. 28:26:00Fair Trade in Competition
  165. 28:34:00Identifying Weaknesses
  166. 28:39:00BMP Course: Crushers
  167. 28:47:00Energy and Speed in Shooting
  168. 28:57:00Mood Improvement Towards Station 10
  169. 29:03:00Bragging Rights at Station 10
  170. 29:13:00Everything Feels Important Again
  171. 29:23:00Station 10 Champion
  172. 29:31:00Station 11 Champion
  173. 29:34:00Station 11 Target Adjustment
  174. 29:45:00Entering the Woods at Station 11
  175. 29:48:00Station 11 Not Champion
  176. 29:51:00David Takes Station 11 Championship
  177. 29:54:00Station 11 Second Bird Deception
  178. 30:02:00Sharing the Championship
  179. 30:08:00Station 12 Championship
  180. 30:11:00Station 12: A Respite
  181. 30:19:00Championship Stakes
  182. 30:25:00Facebook Unfriending Threat
  183. 30:27:00Still in the Running
  184. 30:34:00HOA of the Station
  185. 30:36:00Reaching Station 13
  186. 30:38:00Station 13: Fresh Cutting in Forest
  187. 30:45:00Jeremy's Comeback Attempt
  188. 30:52:00Talent vs. Easy Birds
  189. 30:57:00Improvement Noted
  190. 31:01:00Station 13 Performance Comparison
  191. 31:04:00Nasty Targets
  192. 31:09:00Course Difficulty Confirmed
  193. 31:17:00Camera Action and Showing Off
  194. 31:21:00Favorite Course of the Event
  195. 31:25:00Back to Back Station 13 Champions
  196. 31:30:00True Championship
  197. 31:32:00Birthday Wishes
  198. 31:43:00Post-Freak Performance
  199. 31:54:00Good Shooting Displayed
  200. 32:00:00Jack Links' Commitment to the Event
  201. 32:12:00Interview with Hunter (Jack Links)
  202. 32:17:00Why Jack Links Supports Sporting Clays
  203. 32:34:00Brand Alignment: Active Outdoor Lifestyle
  204. 32:40:00Owner's Belief in the Sport
  205. 32:44:00Owners as Shooters
  206. 32:50:00Natural Connection: Snacks and Protein
  207. 32:57:00Consumers as 'Our People'
  208. 33:01:00Appreciation from Shooters
  209. 33:14:00Friday Evening: Make or Break Shoot Off
  210. 33:17:00Under the Lights Competition
  211. 33:24:00Shoot Off Qualification Score
  212. 33:30:00Pressure of Shooting Against Mates
  213. 33:36:00Crowd Expectation for a Show
  214. 33:39:00Ed Lions' 'Make or Break' Showmanship
  215. 33:43:00Atmosphere of the Shoot Off
  216. 33:53:00No Major Titles, Good Feel
  217. 34:00:00Winner Prediction
  218. 34:12:00Excited Crowd and Competitors
  219. 34:30:00End of Friday: Rest for Saturday
  220. 34:40:00Anticipation for Saturday
  221. 34:51:00Ready to Compete
  222. 34:56:00Saturday Night Raffles and Dinner
  223. 35:01:00Prime Rib Anticipation
  224. 35:08:00Ready to Shoot
  225. 35:26:00Impressive Shot
  226. 35:30:00Competing with Shot Cam
  227. 35:36:00Seeking a Heavier Gun
  228. 35:40:00Feeling Less Inadequate
  229. 35:49:00Winning Something
  230. 36:02:00Vendors Row: Everything You Need
  231. 36:09:00No Need to Leave the Property
  232. 36:26:00Comprehensive Shooter Needs
  233. 36:31:00Product Variety at Vendors
  234. 36:41:00Coffee and Food Services
  235. 36:52:00Knowledgeable Staff
  236. 36:58:00The Importance of Mindset
  237. 37:14:00Friendly Faces and Support
  238. 37:17:00Shooters Helping Shooters
  239. 37:27:00A Shooter's Paradise
  240. 37:36:00Bass Pro Main Course
  241. 37:40:00Joe Scull's Course Design
  242. 37:43:00Anticipating the Bass Pro Course
  243. 37:49:00Open Layout and Expected Challenges
  244. 38:11:00Rhythm of the Week
  245. 38:17:00Toll of the Week
  246. 38:22:00Plenty of Targets
  247. 38:33:00Self-Assessment of Shooting
  248. 38:39:00Station 6 Intimidation
  249. 38:44:00Perceived Difficulty of Station 6
  250. 38:47:00Station 6 Target Descriptions
  251. 38:56:00Moments of Greatness
  252. 38:58:00Scary Target Pull Points
  253. 39:10:00Handing Targets Back
  254. 39:19:00Jeremy's Electric Performance
  255. 39:22:00Jeremy's Intent and Scorecard
  256. 39:36:00Living Life to the Fullest
  257. 39:44:00Advice for Enjoying the Experience
  258. 40:08:00Saturday Night Dinner Preparation
  259. 40:19:00Scale of the Saturday Dinner
  260. 40:29:00Social Side of the Sport
  261. 40:36:00Team Effort for the Event
  262. 40:47:00The Jack Links Experience
  263. 41:01:00Reporting from Station 10 (Bass Pro)
  264. 41:05:00Tower Birds
  265. 41:08:00Raining Clays
  266. 41:16:00Improving Score Percentage
  267. 41:23:00Better Than 50%
  268. 41:27:00Don't Rub It In
  269. 41:29:00Approaching Station 11
  270. 41:34:00Station 11: Covered Stand Overlooking Lake
  271. 41:39:00Perfect Florida Shooting Station
  272. 41:41:00Pond Gator
  273. 41:45:00Needed Smack in the Head
  274. 41:49:00Station 11 Target Descriptions
  275. 41:56:00Target Breaks
  276. 42:03:00Difference Between Scores
  277. 42:07:00Seeing vs. Breaking Targets
  278. 42:18:00Jeremy Challenges Station 13 Belt
  279. 42:26:00Station 13 Championship Belt Challenge
  280. 42:37:00Confidence in Winning
  281. 42:42:00The Showdown
  282. 42:47:00Paying Attention
  283. 42:53:00Serious Stakes
  284. 43:06:00Leaving the Door Open
  285. 43:10:00Miss Strategy: Front End vs. Back End
  286. 43:22:00Enjoying the Moment
  287. 43:41:00Good Shooting Displayed
  288. 43:48:00Draw is a Draw
  289. 43:55:00Last Station
  290. 43:58:00Pressure on the Last Station
  291. 44:03:00Great Course Overall
  292. 44:07:00Shooting BMP Complants
  293. 44:11:00Gun Choice After Neck Surgeries
  294. 44:16:00Deciding Moment
  295. 44:22:00Going All In
  296. 44:27:00Confidence in Shooting
  297. 44:33:00Course Characteristics: Open, Varied, Demanding
  298. 44:38:00Mental Game Test
  299. 44:39:00Willingness to Re-shoot
  300. 44:42:00Attempting the Seabird
  301. 44:48:00Ideal Conditions for Shooting
  302. 45:00:00Too Little Too Late
  303. 45:08:00Giving Up a Target
  304. 45:15:00End of Saturday Shooting
  305. 45:21:00Shift in Atmosphere
  306. 45:27:00Scorecards Folded Away
  307. 45:35:00Grand Banquet
  308. 45:36:00Seating Capacity for Banquet
  309. 45:38:00Prime Rib for Everyone
  310. 45:40:00Merchandise and Gear Giveaways
  311. 45:44:00Special Guest Appearances
  312. 45:46:00Producing the Event
  313. 45:52:00Banquet as a Milestone
  314. 46:02:00National and International Representation
  315. 46:14:00What Brings Them Together
  316. 46:23:00Appreciating the Effort
  317. 46:31:00Hunter's Hard Work
  318. 46:35:00Lighthearted and Relaxed Atmosphere
  319. 46:40:00Squatch Appearance
  320. 46:43:00Fifth Timer Experience
  321. 46:48:00Balance of World-Class Shooting and Humor
  322. 46:57:00Catching Up and Replaying Stories
  323. 47:03:00Leaderboard Update
  324. 47:12:00Food Arrival: Prime Rib
  325. 47:26:00Raffle Begins
  326. 47:33:00Raffle Ticket Holder
  327. 47:35:00Raffle Ticket Distribution
  328. 47:45:00Hope in the Raffle
  329. 47:55:00Unprecedented Event Giveaways
  330. 48:00:00Custom Ear Protection
  331. 48:02:00Browning Shopping Spree
  332. 48:07:00Rifle and Shotgun Prizes
  333. 48:10:00Browning A5 Shotgun
  334. 48:12:00Room Erupts with Excitement
  335. 48:16:00Fun, Generous, and Inclusive Prizes
  336. 48:20:00DT11 and Creov K80 Prizes
  337. 48:26:00K80 Celtic Scroll Prize
  338. 48:34:00Bradley Mayberry Wins K80
  339. 48:38:00Winner's Reaction
  340. 48:42:00Anticipation for Future Use
  341. 48:46:00Gratitude to Jack Links
  342. 48:52:00Custom Trailer, ATV, Side-by-Side Prizes
  343. 48:59:00Giving Back to the Average Shooter
  344. 49:09:00Memories Being Made
  345. 49:15:00Growth of the Event
  346. 49:20:00Jack Links Cup: 5 Years of Growth
  347. 49:23:00Second Biggest Shoot
  348. 49:27:00Care, Generosity, and Effort
  349. 49:40:00Flagship Event Built Around Community
  350. 49:43:00Shooting Should Be Fun
  351. 49:59:00Morning of the Final Day
  352. 50:01:00Quail Creek Sporting Ranch Morning
  353. 50:05:00Falling in Love with the Place
  354. 50:06:00Peace and Quiet Amidst the Crowd
  355. 50:13:00Checking Event Scores
  356. 50:16:00Long Week for Shooters
  357. 50:18:00Current Leaderboard Standings
  358. 50:33:00Todd Hitch's Performance
  359. 50:36:00Seeking a Lesson from Todd Hitch
  360. 50:42:00Good Shooting Compliment
  361. 50:44:00Better Than Expected Venue
  362. 50:46:00Space for Event Execution
  363. 50:53:00Facility Capabilities
  364. 50:53:00Ongoing Development: New Tracks and Lodge
  365. 51:04:00Favorite Event So Far
  366. 51:06:00Main Event Enjoyment
  367. 51:08:00Mistakes and Course Difficulty
  368. 51:12:00Shooting Harder Courses
  369. 51:14:00Encouragement to Shoot
  370. 51:17:00Shooting Order Preference
  371. 51:29:00Calm and Sweet Shooting
  372. 51:31:00Importance of Eye Movement
  373. 51:37:00Seeing the Target and Body Movement
  374. 51:45:00Not Big Guts, but Technique
  375. 51:50:00Feeling Painfully Slow
  376. 51:56:00Successful Shot
  377. 52:02:00Jack Links' Real Event
  378. 52:05:00Deserving Reputation
  379. 52:07:00Supporting the Event for Growth
  380. 52:13:00Bringing Outside Companies In
  381. 52:17:00Jack Links: Outside Industry Support
  382. 52:20:00Loyal Shooters Supporting Supporters
  383. 52:26:00Promatic Course: Final Day
  384. 52:33:00Final Outing with Special Squad
  385. 52:39:00King Cake Addiction
  386. 52:44:00American Culture Slice
  387. 52:50:00First Piece of King Cake
  388. 52:52:00King Cake for Target Hitting
  389. 52:56:00Good Excuse
  390. 52:58:00Blood Sugar Boost
  391. 53:01:00Enjoying King Cake
  392. 53:03:00Last Night's Banquet
  393. 53:04:00Unbelievable Giveaways
  394. 53:14:00Estimated Value of Giveaways
  395. 53:16:00Neither Won Anything
  396. 53:21:00Long Day, Much to Do
  397. 53:26:00Shooting Clays
  398. 53:28:00Locking Together for a While
  399. 53:30:00Day Four of the Main Event
  400. 53:33:00Quiet Pleasure: Squad Timing Changes
  401. 53:41:00Different Light, Temperature, Atmosphere
  402. 53:47:00Same Targets, Different Problems
  403. 53:58:00Too Much Target
  404. 54:01:00Early Morning Light
  405. 54:04:00Awkward Opening Stands
  406. 54:10:00Stacy's Good Start
  407. 54:14:00Simple Targets
  408. 54:18:00Everchanging Light
  409. 54:24:00Out of the Way
  410. 54:29:00Generous Target Pictures
  411. 54:36:00Gun Trigger Timing
  412. 54:39:00Nice Shot
  413. 54:42:00Seeing the Target
  414. 54:43:00Opportunity for a Good Score
  415. 54:57:00Beautiful Shooting
  416. 55:00:00Go David!
  417. 55:02:00Feeling Good This Morning
  418. 55:04:00Sense Didn't Last Long
  419. 55:08:00Go J Dog!
  420. 55:16:00Station 6: Innocuous Appearance
  421. 55:19:00Station 6 Revealed as Cleverly Misjudged
  422. 55:34:00Perplexed by Station 6
  423. 55:40:00Toll Extracted by Station 6
  424. 55:49:00Gun Mounting Issue
  425. 55:51:00This is His Stuff
  426. 55:55:00Looks Hot

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