Skeet Shooting Etiquette New shooters often ask questions involving skeet etiquette; however, as an NSSA Certified Instructor, I see to it that they have substantial information on the subject whether they ask about it or not. Skeet etiquette is every bit as important for shooters as any other topic in the sport. In fact, we feel the subject is so important that our instructional manuals have a section just for etiquette. We also teach skeet etiquette to the youth during the NSSA Youth Camps. It is very important to respect others and to treat them as we would like to be treated. … [Read more...]
Hartmann’s Hint #31: Reloading
So you want to start reloading? Reloading is a great money saver as well as a rewarding hobby, plus you can load the shotshells you want when you want them. Personally, I purchase about one third of the shells I shoot and then reload those. I read every article I see on reloading. I'm always amazed at how much there is to know about the process. By no means am I an expert, but here is a good starting point for those of you that may be unsure of where to start. The first item I suggest you purchase is a reloading manual. I like the Lyman Shot Shell Reloading Manual. The reason … [Read more...]
Hartmann’s Hint #28: Symmetry
Symmetry It's April 2018, and yesterday a friend of mine—who is a reasonably new Level 1 instructor as well as being an A- or AA-class shooter—asked me to give him a formal lesson regarding doubles. I gave him some options on how he could shoot the doubles game with more success. His problems were with doubles at stations 4 and 5. He is in his mid 60's, a left-handed shooter, and an excellent duck hunter. He has been shooting registered targets about three years. As we changed his hold and look points, as well as his foot position on station 4, he made a comment that made me think about … [Read more...]
Hartmann’s Hint #29: Barrel Rise
Barrel Rise When you shoot the upper barrel of an over-under shotgun for your first shot, there is a possibility of having to recover from a recoil-induced barrel rise before shooting your second shot. If you shoot the bottom barrel first, there is a possibility of having straight-line recoil, which makes it possible to shoot the second shot without any barrel rise. If you're currently shooting your top barrel first, try changing to your bottom barrel first; you should like it. Stay safe, Barry Hartmann is an NSSA Master Level and NRA Certified shotgun instructor who can … [Read more...]
Hartmann’s Hint #30: Carrying Your Shotgun
Carrying your shotgun while shooting the clay target games When you're at the shooting range you'll observe several methods of carrying shotguns. Break-open shotguns are normally broken open and carried with the barrel pointed in front of the person holding it. I say normally, as you see the occasional shooter with the barrel backwards over their shoulder. I don't think I've ever been hit by a barrel carried in this fashion, but others I've spoken with have, and they said it hurt. If we carry a break-open shotgun over our shoulder, we should keep the barrel in front of us so we … [Read more...]
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