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...]
Ask the Instructor: Technical Targets
Technical Targets In sporting clays, I often hear the term “technical targets.” What does this mean? A “technical target” refers to the way in which a target is presented or thrown and is characterized by inconsistent speed or line through the natural break area. A skeet or trap target would not be considered a technical target, as the speed and line are fairly consistent through the break area. With a technical target, the target’s line and speed are less well defined and often deceptive with subtle changes in line and speed through the area where most shooters would … [Read more...]
Ask the Instructor: Occlusion
Occlusion I’m having a terrible time with transitioning targets that are falling or descending at the break point. I feel like I am seeing the barrel. Do you have a suggestion of how to remove the barrel from the sight picture and improve the focus on the target? A very common cause of a miss is “spoiling the line” — when the shooter’s gun gets between the shooting eye and the target. In these cases, the gun blocks, or occludes, the shooter’s view of the target through the break point. This can easily happen with a target that is transitioning (changing speed and/or … [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...]
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