General · 1 answer · 2.05k views · 0 votes · posted by Jane
Trap Vs Skeet

I'm new to clay shooting and I am wondering what the difference between the two disciplines is.

In Trap all targets are going away targets to the left, right, or straight from the shooter. The shotgun is mounted and most of the time swing through method is used. A tight choke is required due to the fact that all targets are going away.Skeet has a... Read More
Equipment · 1 answer · 2.94k views · 0 votes · posted by John McCarthy
What Is A Slide Release For A Shotgun?

I was reading a review for a Remington 870 and came across this term.

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With pump action shotguns like the Rem 870 and Mossberg 500 they lock forward if no rounds are present in the gun I believe, my 500 locks forward and has a small catch on the side of the trigger guard which releases the fore end slide to come back. The... Read More
Equipment · 1 answer · 1.64k views · 0 votes · posted by Jon Lee
What Is The Correct Position Of Finger On The Trigger?

I got a new gun stock and I am looking to have it fit for me. Is there a correct position or is i...

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General · 1 answer · 985 views · 0 votes · posted by LHPF Young Guns
I'm A Coach For A Youth Shooting Team. Does Each Member Of The Team Need To Pay The Annual Fee Or Can I Add The Scores And Print The Tables For Each Member?
For coaches, I have set up a section where they can view their students' scores and stats. At the moment this is free, as it's not fully fleshed out. I have enabled it for you.Any other coaches feel free to request the same at this email info@shotgunwe... Read More
Instruction · 1 answer · 1.35k views · 0 votes · posted by Coach Bill
Does Cross Dominance Cause My Double Barrel Vision?

Seeing two barrels, while the gun is mounted into the shoulder and both eyes are open, is not ocu...

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Seeing two barrels, when the gun is mounted into the shoulder and both eyes are open, is not ocular cross dominance!  It is called natural diplopia.The phenomenon occurs because the object (the gun) is too close to our eyes compared tothe distance from... Read More
Instruction · 1 answer · 2.26k views · 0 votes · posted by Andrei Erdoss
Proper Gun Mount?

I've seen many ways that a shotgun can be mounted.

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The first recommendation for a correct gun mount technique is to bring the gun to the cheek with both hands adding a lite screwing up move of the pistol grip hand to finish the mounting up to the cheek. The second recommendation is to place the gun in ... Read More
General · Sporting · 1 answer · 1.44k views · 2 votes · posted by Jon Lee
What Is George Digweed’s Secret For Success?

He is the only clay shooter to have accumulated so much success, having won 26 World titles. Ther...

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The stars have lined up for George,  having exceptional talent, physical build, mental toughness, and not the least his natural technique based on swing through.In my opinion the swing through technique gave him a decisive advantage over the others. He... Read More
Instruction · 1 answer · 1.93k views · 0 votes · posted by Rick Haerter
Shooting Opportunity Clubs

My son is heading to Italy with the 173rd ABN BDE. checking to see who he should talk to once he...

Right now I see 4 clubs in Italy https://shotgunweb.com/locations/countries/Italy Read More
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