Recoil Sensitivity I am very sensitive to recoil. I want to continue to shoot a 12 gauge so I can compete in NSCA registered tournaments and don’t want to switch to a smaller gauge. I also prefer over-and-under shotguns compared to semi-autos. What do you suggest? First, let’s understand the difference between “actual” recoil and “felt” recoil. The former is determined by physics. The latter is the shooter’s perception. There are two ways to reduce actual recoil: 1) increase the weight of the gun, or 2) decrease the energy produced by the projectile. To decrease energy, … [Read more...]
Congrats to Krieghoff K-80 Raffle Winner
Congratulations to John Wilkerson of St. Louis, Missouri, winner of the Krieghoff K-80 San Remo shotgun valued at $28,495. The winner will have a choice of Pro Sporter or Standard Sporter models with 30" or 32" barrels. The gun was donated by Krieghoff and raffled to benefit the USA Sporting Clays Team and All-American programs. The winner was drawn during the National Sporting Clays Championship. … [Read more...]
Hartmann’s Hint #3: Courtesy
Courtesy We never shoot at another shooter’s target, it's common courtesy. We never take a gun that's not ours out of the rack unless we first ask the owner if we can—that's being courteous too. We, as shooters, are usually pretty courteous folk. One of the discourteous things that many of us do is to talk while another shooter near us is shooting. Whether we're on the field with other shooters or behind the line, we need to be cognizant of those shooting and stay as quiet as we can so as to not, through our talking, cause that shooter to lose their focus and … [Read more...]
Ask the Instructor: Gun Fittings
Gun Fittings I am a beginning shooter. How do I know if I need a gun fitting? How will I know if I need a custom stock or just an adjustable comb? The fit of your shotgun is only as precise as the consistency of your mount and the quality of your stance. Most beginners tend to have an inconsistent mount, improper stance or both. As you gain experience, your mount and stance will evolve and become more consistent. As a newcomer to the sport in search of a well-fitting shotgun, you should focus primarily on comfort and visibility. There are two elements to comfort: length … [Read more...]
Ask the Instructor: Course Recon
Course Recon I sometimes see shooters riding around the course and looking at the targets before they actually shoot the course for score. I also see them watch shooters shoot the targets before moving on to spectate at another station. Do you recommend I do a recon of the course before shooting it? I don’t have a strong opinion on this one. I neither recommend nor discourage my students and competitors from reconnoitering a sporting clays course before shooting it in competition. Taking a quick ride through the course can be helpful, as it will give you an idea of the … [Read more...]
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