Chokes for Beginners I am a beginner at sporting clays and love the sport. I’m hooked — but I am so incredibly confused about chokes! What should I use and when? For a newcomer to sporting clays, considerations of bore micrometer measurements, 5/1000ths increments and bead counts within a 30-inch circle at 40 yards can cause the eyes to roll back into the head. I understand that you must get a lot of advice and opinions from your squadmates about the latest technical choke data. So, let me try to untangle the Gordian knot. As a beginner, you should be enjoying the … [Read more...]
Ask the Instructor: Barrel Length
Barrel Length I am considering moving up to 32-inch barrels from 30-inch barrels. Most of the shooters at my club now shoot with 32-inch barrels. What are the pros and cons of moving to a longer barrel? With all other factors being equal (shell, load, etc.), there is no appreciable advantage in shooting a shotgun with a 34-inch or 32-inch barrel length over one with a 30-inch barrel. In recent years, the trend has been toward longer barrel lengths without regard to the size and height of the shooter or balance of the shotgun. This is a mistake, in my opinion. This trend is … [Read more...]
Congratulations to America’s Cup Winners
Congratulations to these shooters who are America's Cup winners, based on points earned from the U.S. Grand Prix and the North American FITASC Championship. The winners are: Open – Wendell Cherry Ladies – Diane Sorantino Junior – Brice Grantham Veteran – Nadim Nasir Super Veteran – David Cole … [Read more...]
Thanks to Junior World Sponsors, Volunteers
The National Skeet Shooting Association would like to thank St. Joe Valley Conservation Club and all of the sponsors and volunteers that helped make this year’s Junior World an amazing event. Due to the hard work and support of the volunteers and sponsors, along with this year’s Junior World Committee consisting of chairman Tom Pavlack, Darcy Pavlack, Trish Magyar, Al Magyar, Mike Stewart, and Brent Edwards, this year’s Junior World was one of the best ever. We also want to thank all the participants and their parents for attending and invite you all to attend the 2018 Junior World, to be … [Read more...]
Ask the Instructor: Driven Birds
Driven Birds I live in England and I am primarily a driven bird shooter. Traditional shotgunning techniques don’t seem to work with this target. I’ve read Churchill and Stanbury but I have never seen the 40- to 60-yard driven bird addressed in a video. Any advice? Simply put, the preferred technique for engaging a driven target is pass-through, also known as swing-through. I’m not a big fan of swing-through in most circumstances, but anyone who tells you that sustained lead will work on a driven target hasn’t shot driven targets. First, let’s define a driven bird as an … [Read more...]
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