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Complete Guide to Skeet Shooting for Beginners

Everything you need to know for your first round of skeet

10 min read Beginner
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Pre-mounted gun allowed
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You understand the basics of skeet. Time to get on a field and break some clays.

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Want to Improve Faster?

A lesson with a qualified coach can fix timing and lead issues that take months to figure out alone.

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Ready to Buy Your Own Gear?

After a few visits with rentals, you'll know what fits. A dealer can help you find the right skeet gun.

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Get expert fitting advice and try different models

Explore Other Disciplines

Once comfortable with American skeet, try these related challenges:

Olympic Skeet

Faster targets, low gun position. The ultimate skeet challenge.

Trap

Going-away targets. Different fundamentals, same fun.

Sporting Clays

Apply your skeet skills to varied targets on a walking course.

Five Stand

Sporting clays variety in a compact format. Fast and affordable.
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Last updated: November 2024