Are clay target pigeons temperature sensitive?

Answer 1

Clay targets are little affected by temperature. They are made mostly from chalk, a mineral, and are constructed to meet two primary specifications: tough enough to withstand being launched from the traps and fragile enough to be broken when hit by shot. They are quite rigid, as anyone who has handled them knows, but will fail if struck sufficiently hard. (At odd intervals one will break up coming out of the trap.) The clays are made to specifications that have been internationally adopted. They are pretty well built, and are simultaneously tough and fragile. When a target clay is airborne, the little disc will perform uniformly over any temperature that will permit someone to stand comfortably with the butt of a weapon to a shoulder. Be concerned about the air temperature if you wish, but don't do it on account of the clay pigeon.