Release Triggers There are several potential safety issues at a shooting range, many you're aware of. Release triggers are one of those that you may not be aware of but should be. They are a common sight when shooting trap, but there are also some skeet shooters who use them too. There are several variations available. The three I'm aware of are release/pull, pull/release, and double release. There is a rule (Section III-G-12-c in the Rule book) that if you have a gun with a release trigger that you must have an orange sticker with a large black letter 'R' on its butt stock. … [Read more...]
Hartmann’s Hint #32: Skeet Shooting Etiquette
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 #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 #26: Trap and Skeet Are Complementary
Trap and Skeet Are Complementary Many of us have heard something like, "Skeet targets always fly in the same place, so skeet is easier" or "Trap is just so boring." Another saying goes like this. "Trap is easier to learn and harder to master than skeet." There are many people that try to show that their sport is better than another one, but I believe that if it's with a shotgun, it's fun and that it takes a level of skill to be proficient at whichever sport it is. I have shot most of the clay target sports at one time or another. I call myself a 'homeless bunker shooter,' as that was a … [Read more...]
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