Target Database "If a properly fitted shotgun is supposed to shoot where you are looking and the key to hitting a target is to apply hard focus to the target, then why are we often behind every bird?” There are two issues at the heart of your question. First, you may be stopping or slowing your muzzle just prior to the break point. This is most commonly caused by an attempt to measure the barrel-target relationship at the end of your “stroke,” just prior to shot execution. Essentially, you are attempting to consciously measure and apply the appropriate lead, otherwise … [Read more...]
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Ask the Instructor: Flinching
Flinching "I have a flinch I’d like to be rid of. What is the best way to break this bad habit?" Contrary to popular belief, a flinch is never a habit and is very rarely due to anticipation of recoil. Yet many will switch to lighter loads, some even converting to a smaller-gauge gun, in order to stop a flinch. By far the most expensive yet useless attempt to rid oneself of a flinch involves having a release trigger installed in a shotgun. Newsflash! The cause of a flinch is almost always the result of an interruption of the visual connection between the dominant eye and … [Read more...]
Question of the Week: Crossfire Program
"I'm an NSSA member and want to shoot registered NSCA targets under the Crossfire program. How do I do that?" The Crossfire program allows members of the NSSA to also shoot registered sporting clays targets and NSCA members to also shoot registered skeet. The process is very easy. At your first sporting clays event, present your NSSA Membership Card. Located under the NSCA logo is your NSCA member number, and the club will record that. Once we record the shoot results at Headquarters, you will receive an NSCA Classification Card. Classification will be based on NSCA classification … [Read more...]
Army West Point Skeet and Trap Team Celebrates 80 Years
Duty, Honor, Country – these values and commitment to excellence continue to guide cadets as the United States Military Academy, West Point, marches into its third century of service to the nation as the world’s premier leader development institution. During their four years at West Point, cadets undergo rigorous academic, military, physical and character development in preparation to lead American’s sons and daughters as officers in the U.S. Army. For 80 years, the West Point Skeet and Trap team has played an important part of this development as one of several voluntary marksmanship teams … [Read more...]
Ask the Instructor: Blue Skies
Blue Skies I’ve committed to my kill points, finally, and it has taken my shooting to another level! Thank you! One question: How do I address target kill points with no background reference? The short answer is, you need to “vector,” or triangulate, off of known reference points. You should always “plot” your kill points and hold points using available terrain features behind each target’s flight line. Trees, branches, bushes, rocks, trap machines or other identifiable terrain features will provide potential landmarks you can use to plot your kill points and hold points. … [Read more...]
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