General · 1 answer · 1.9k 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 · Skeet · 1 answer · 1.79k views · 0 votes · posted by John McCarthy
Ideal Barrel Length For International Skeet?

I've been shooting mostly American Skeet but I would like to try Olympic Skeet. I currently have ...

The standard barrel length for Olympic Skeet is 28 inches. A longer barrel makes it more difficult to recover for the second target in doubles.In non-International Skeet disciplines, such as American or English Skeet, 30-inch barrels are becoming more ... Read More
General · 1 answer · 1.49k views · 0 votes · posted by Vasile
What Did You Do Today That Is Shooting Related?

I thought to get everyone to post about the things that got them thinking, buying or doing for sh...

Not a day goes by that I don't think about finding a way to stay focused on and improve my game as well as the way I instruct. It may be just practicing my mount and swing or 15 minutes. Writing some thoughts down o something that I want to enforce on ... Read More
Competitions · Sporting · 1 answer · 1.2k views · 0 votes · posted by Johanna S.
What Is The Correct Way To Score A Report Pair If The Gun Doubles With First Target Missed?
Kyle Adams - 36 Reputation
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When the gun doubles, it is considered a gun malfunction based on the NSCA NSSA 2017 Rule Book (VII-H-1-a).The shooter shall be allowed a combined total of three (3) malfunctionsper day, per event attributed to either the shooter's gun or ammunition. T... Read More
Hunting · 1 answer · 1.24k views · 0 votes · posted by Vasile
Side By Side For Waterfowl. Suggestions?

Where I hunt, I can only shoot steel shots, thus I can't use the shotgun passed on from my grandf...

Does it have to be a side by side?  Browning, CZ and I'm sure a few other companies make an Over and Under that are more waterfowl specific. I have a Browning, Citori, "*Waterfowler", 12 gauge, chambered in 3.5 mag, I shoot 3 in mags out of it. My budd... Read More
Equipment · 1 answer · 1.38k views · 0 votes · posted by Jane
What Do You Look For When Buying A Shooting Vest?

My old vest has outgrown me and I'm looking for a new one. Also, do you have a favorite brand?

scott wilson - 41 Reputation
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I have been using a Browning vest for 3 years now.  It has the recoil pad in the and I ended up removing because I could not get a good mount.  This vest is also mesh for the sides and the rear which helps in the hot months.  Each of the pockets on eac... Read More
Instruction · 1 answer · 1.29k views · 0 votes · posted by Coach Bill
How Can I Find Out If I Have Cross Dominance Or Cross Firing?
phil kiner - 41 Reputation
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The quickest test is to close the off-eye and see if your mystery misses go awayShooting with 1 eye feels like crap and the target looks smaller and faster but we are trying to figure out how to cure missing CONTRARY TO CLUB WISDON- shooting with both ... Read More
Equipment · 1 answer · 1.35k views · 0 votes · posted by Kayle
What Would You Recommend For Cleaning The Shotgun At The Shooting Range?

When I travel a lot, I only get to clean the shotgun at the range. What works for this situation?

I carry a bore snake in the right gauge and some oil with me in my shooting bag, cut up an old tee shirt for a rag or two and you're good to good.   In my opinion bore snakes work so well that I've purchased one in every gauge and caliber that I own. (... Read More
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