General · 1 answer · 1.78k views · 0 votes · posted by Jane
Trap Vs Skeet

I'm new to clay shooting and I am wondering what the difference between the two disciplines is.

Andrei Erdoss - 106 Reputation
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In Trap all targets are going away targets to the left, right, or straight from the shooter. The shotgun is mounted and most of the time swing through method is used. A tight choke is required due to the fact that all targets are going away.Skeet has a... Read More
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?
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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
General · 1 answer · 1.19k views · 0 votes · posted by Jon Lee
What Causes Flinching In Clay Shooting?

I've seen some shooters that have a delay in firing or don't fire at all.

Coach Bill - 151 Reputation
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Flinching is an uncontrollable reflex response to a failed firing action cause by several factors starting with strong recoil, wrong visual perception and ending with unpredictable changes of the shooting action. To understand better the phenomenon of ... Read More
General · 1 answer · 1.24k views · 0 votes · posted by Kayle
Unwritten Rules Of Shooting Sport Etiquette

What do you consider to be the proper etiquette when shooting? I feel that having some of these r...

Stephen Biello - 161 Reputation
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To me the two main things , Safety and Respect.  Safety of course is paramount and a must for all shooting disciplines. Respect the shooter in the box, whether it's giving them enough space on the show pair, time for their shot prep and to execute the ... Read More
Instruction · Trap · 1 answer · 1.43k views · 0 votes · posted by Kyle Adams
Is Flinching Considered Failure To Fire?
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Yes, flinching is a natural occurrence where the trigger finger doesn't release the trigger and it  can be problematic when the shotgun is not fit properly to the body measurements. Read More
General · Sporting · 1 answer · 4.56k views · 0 votes · posted by Bill Many
What Does Hdcp Signify As Dram Equivalent On Certain 12 Ga. Ammo
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According to this discussion on ShotgunWorld, HDCP stands for handicap and is equivalent to 3 1/4 dram. This means that this type of ammo has more f/s, giving long yardage shooters less of a handicap when shooting against the shorter yardage shooters.T... Read More
Hunting · 1 answer · 1.25k views · 0 votes · posted by Billy Bob
Goose Hunting 10 Or 12 Gauge Bore

I'm a passionate goose hunter and I'm looking to buy a shotgun that works well for those high gee...

Stephen Biello - 161 Reputation
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Honestly, I would avoid sky busting at all costs. It only results in wounded birds and busting up the flock of bird.   I know the temptation is strong, but a good decoy spread, good calling which in itself is an art and patience will result in better r... Read More
Hunting · 1 answer · 1.23k views · 0 votes · posted by Vasile
Side By Side For Waterfowl. Suggestions?

Where I hunt, I can only shoot steel shots, thus I can't use the shotgun passed on from my grandf...

Stephen Biello - 161 Reputation
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Does it have to be a side by side?  Browning, CZ and I'm sure a few other companies make an Over and Under that are more waterfowl specific. I have a Browning, Citori, "*Waterfowler", 12 gauge, chambered in 3.5 mag, I shoot 3 in mags out of it. My budd... Read More
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