Stance Confusion "I see so many different things written and so many differences in opinion regarding proper stance. What’s the formula for a proper stance in sporting clays?" Proper stance for a given target begins with a solid shot plan in which you identify and landmark your break point. For a right-handed shooter, the left foot, or lead foot, should be generally oriented toward the break point but slightly more oblique. This means that, if we establish the break point as 12 o’clock from your position, the lead (left) foot should be pointed at 1 o’clock (slightly … [Read more...]
Focus
Focus "I was shooting a tournament recently and became fatigued (mentally, not physically) and lost focus on the last three stations. How can I train to avoid this meltdown in the future?" You are not alone. I recently saw a Face-book video in which Zach Kienbaum, the 2018 and 2019 NSCA National Champion who broke 290 targets out of 300 in the main event this year, was asked why he missed 10 tar-gets. His reply? “I didn’t look at some of them.” I recall an-other interview of Anthony Matarese Jr. after he won the World English where he at-tributed his misses to a lack of … [Read more...]
Balance vs. Maneuverability
Balance vs. Maneuverability "I recently added extended chokes to my shotgun. This seems to make the shotgun heavier in the front, so I added some weight in the stock area.While that made it balance around the hinge pin, it still didn’t move the same way it used to. Can you explain gun balance a little better?" Many think the “feel” of a shotgun is determined by weight and balance point and forget about weight distribution. It is these three elements that come together to yield the feel or maneuverability of a shotgun. A barbell, for example, is perfectly balanced in the … [Read more...]
Ask the Instructor: Barrel Angle
Barrel Angle “I’ve been taught two different approaches to setting barrel angle at the hold point. The first method calls for the angle of the barrel to remain oriented on the target line and trace the target’s line smoothly through the break point. The other method starts with a lower barrel angle at the hold point. As I move toward the break point, both hands move in unison with equal force as I mount just before the break point. Which is correct?” Neither technique is wrong, and the proper barrel angle for a given target can vary depending on the target. With the first … [Read more...]
Ask the Instructor: Traveling
Traveling “I am attending a major event soon that I’ll have to fly to, but I have never flown with my shotgun. Any tips?” Take it from someone who flies with a shotgun all the time: It’s easy if you know the ropes. TSA rules allow you to legally transport unloaded firearms in a locked, hard-sided container as checked baggage, but never in the passenger cabin. If you follow TSA rules, you should have no problems. I recommend you do not transport ammunition, but instead purchase shells at your destination if that’s feasible. Before your trip, make sure you have a proper … [Read more...]
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