After Buying a New Shotgun There are a lot of articles in print regarding getting a new shotgun. There may also be some about what to do after you have that new shotgun, but here are my thoughts on what you need to do. Many of the new guns these days have a multitude of adjustable components built in — adjustable comb, adjustable rib, adjustable recoil pad. That doesn't mean you should make all the adjustments yourself, and you'll get a better fit with help from a professional. For my 75th birthday, a few years ago, I bought one of these new guns. It has an adjustable comb and … [Read more...]
Ask the Instructor: Flinching
Flinching I’m a C-class shooter and shoot regularly. Periodically, I’ll flinch on a shot and have no idea why. While I can’t detect a pattern, it tends to happen more often on the first target of a pair. Do you know of any research on why we flinch, and do you have any suggestions on ways to eliminate it? There is no mistaking a flinch — that momentary “hiccup” as you are about to pull the trigger of your shotgun. The most commonly held misconception is that a flinch is an anticipation of recoil caused by shooting heavy loads. It has been my experience that this is rarely th … [Read more...]
Hartmann’s Hint #33: Release Triggers
Release Triggers There are several potential safety issues at a shooting range, many you're aware of. Release triggers are one of those that you may not be aware of but should be. They are a common sight when shooting trap, but there are also some skeet shooters who use them too. There are several variations available. The three I'm aware of are release/pull, pull/release, and double release. There is a rule (Section III-G-12-c in the Rule book) that if you have a gun with a release trigger that you must have an orange sticker with a large black letter 'R' on its butt stock. … [Read more...]
Ask the Instructor: Drop At Comb
Drop At Comb I have lowered my adjustable comb as far as possible, and yet I still find myself being slightly high on the gun — I see the mid-rib bead with far too much separation to the end-bead. To compensate, I have to push forward more, and while I shoot OK like that, it’s not as natural as I would like it to be. What should I do? What should you see when properly mounted? You should be “no lower than snowman,” meaning that you should see the mid-rib bead immediately below the muzzle bead with no space in between. Many shooters I fit have the misconception that they n … [Read more...]
Hartmann’s Hint #32: Skeet Shooting Etiquette
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...]
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