Equipment · 1 answer · 1.54k 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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General · 1 answer · 1.23k 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...

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
Equipment · 1 answer · 2.82k 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.

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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
General · Sporting · 1 answer · 4.54k views · 0 votes · posted by Bill Many
What Does Hdcp Signify As Dram Equivalent On Certain 12 Ga. Ammo
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
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.

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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
Hunting · 1 answer · 1.22k 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...

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
Instruction · 1 answer · 1.83k views · 0 votes · posted by Kayle
Looking Hard At The Target

I've heard this expression and I'm a bit baffled. If looking solely at the target, how is lead ac...

Looking hard at the target, when I hear or use that term to me it means total focus, both visual and mental. Lead is achieved by the input from your what you are seeing, to allow your brain to do "The Math" as I call it to get your hands (The gun)  in ... Read More
Hunting · 1 answer · 1.24k 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...

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
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