Flinching I’m a C-class shooter and shoot regularly. Periodically, I’ll flinch on a shot and have no idea why. While I can’t detect a pattern, it tends to happen more often on the first target of a pair. Do you know of any research on why we flinch, and do you have any suggestions on ways to eliminate it? There is no mistaking a flinch — that momentary “hiccup” as you are about to pull the trigger of your shotgun. The most commonly held misconception is that a flinch is an anticipation of recoil caused by shooting heavy loads. It has been my experience that this is rarely … [Read more...]
Hartmann’s Hint #33: Release Triggers
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...]
Ask the Instructor: Drop At Comb
Drop At Comb I have lowered my adjustable comb as far as possible, and yet I still find myself being slightly high on the gun — I see the mid-rib bead with far too much separation to the end-bead. To compensate, I have to push forward more, and while I shoot OK like that, it’s not as natural as I would like it to be. What should I do? What should you see when properly mounted? You should be “no lower than snowman,” meaning that you should see the mid-rib bead immediately below the muzzle bead with no space in between. Many shooters I fit have the misconception that they … [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...]
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