Equipment · Skeet · 1 answer · 1.76k views · 0 votes · posted by John McCarthy
Ideal Barrel Length For International Skeet?

I've been shooting mostly American Skeet but I would like to try Olympic Skeet. I currently have ...

The standard barrel length for Olympic Skeet is 28 inches. A longer barrel makes it more difficult to recover for the second target in doubles.In non-International Skeet disciplines, such as American or English Skeet, 30-inch barrels are becoming more ... Read More
Equipment · 1 answer · 1.57k views · 0 votes · posted by Jon Lee
What Is The Correct Position Of Finger On The Trigger?

I got a new gun stock and I am looking to have it fit for me. Is there a correct position or is i...

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Equipment · 1 answer · 1.47k views · 0 votes · posted by Jon Lee
Can Someone Explain What 50/50 Or 60/40 Means When It Comes To Shotguns?
Coach Bill - 151 Reputation
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50/50 means the gun shoots flat. On a patterning board if you center the shot, the pellets of the pattern will be distributed approx. 50% above the middle line and 50% below the middle line. A gun that shoots flat has the middle beat and the front beat... Read More
Equipment · 1 answer · 2.86k views · 0 votes · posted by John McCarthy
What Is A Slide Release For A Shotgun?

I was reading a review for a Remington 870 and came across this term.

Mike Kite - 11 Reputation
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With pump action shotguns like the Rem 870 and Mossberg 500 they lock forward if no rounds are present in the gun I believe, my 500 locks forward and has a small catch on the side of the trigger guard which releases the fore end slide to come back. The... Read More
Equipment · 1 answer · 1.2k views · 0 votes · posted by Andrei Erdoss
Does Switching Between Shotguns Affect Shooting?

I'm wondering how much of a difference there is between guns.

Rodolfo Leon - 31 Reputation
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Makes a huge difference if the guns have difference in weight. I went from shotting my 9 lbs Remington to shooting a 7 lb Benelli and the swing weight was way off for skeet. Trap and sporting clays may be a bit different. Read More
Equipment · Fabarm Rex Lion shotgun · 1 answer · 1.14k views · 0 votes · posted by Giuseppe
How Do I Fix The Shotgun Shell Getting Stuck When Ejecting?

Italian: Quando sparo non espelle la cartuccia rimane incastrata.

Gas ports in the barrel get easily clogged by a wax like substance that prevents enough gas to pass though and operate the piston properly. These holes must be cleaned with a degreaser and a small stick or wire until they are absolutely clear. This mus... Read More
Equipment · Skeet · 1 answer · 1.28k views · 1 vote · posted by Janet Miseta Robasky Nielsen
Won Silma M70 In 1997, Never Been Shot And Never Talked To Anyone That's Ever Heard Of One, Just Wondered What Its Worth?
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Depending on the gauge, the value varies between $725 - $825. This estimate is according to Jerry Lee's "Standard Catalogue of Rifles and Shotguns". You can see it for free on Google Book too. Read More
Equipment · 1 answer · 1.15k views · 0 votes · posted by Jon Lee
In What Situations Would You Choose A Semi Auto Instead Of An Over And Under?

I've been shooting only with a over under shotgun all my life. I've seen some people that swear b...

Magen - 11 Reputation
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I really think it boils down to preference.  I will say though that I as a woman have found that the semi auto tends to have a lower recoil. I also dont seem to tire out as much with a semi auto and I attribute that to not having to open and close afte... Read More
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