Question: I want to know how I should “balance” my shotgun better. I own a Miroku Model 10 Sporting model and everyone who picks it up tells me it is too “barrel heavy”. Is this a myth and is there a way to fix it? Gary Sanders, Hawthorn VIC Answer: An unbalanced shotgun is […]
Question: I have just started shooting a little trap, skeet and even sporting clays. I enjoy them all, but I am having some issues. In trap I am missing the sharp angled targets, but I don’t seem to have the same problems with these harder shots in Skeet and Sporting Clays. I was told I […]
Question: Like many people I am totally confused about the appeal that took place over the Men’s Trap position for the forthcoming Rio Olympic Games. Can you please explain it in layman’s terms and do you think the selection process was fair? Bob Turner, Bendigo VIC Answer: Don’t feel bad about being confused Bob. […]
Question: I am in my late forties and I noticed that my eyesight is starting to get a bit blurry at distance. I hate the thought of wearing glasses and have had people tell me that you had laser surgery to improve your eyesight. I am not sure about that sort of drastic action, but […]
Question: I have enjoyed shooting clay targets for many years, but have never shot in a real competition. I seem to be able to shoot some reasonable scores when I go to the range however whenever our group of friends shoot for a few dollars to add some reward to our practice rounds I tend […]
Question: I have just started shooting clay targets and have a pretty good sporting shotgun with an adjustable stock. I want to shoot some competitions in trap and I was wondering if there are five main basic fundamental skills to becoming a better shooter? Anthony Blackburn, Richmond NSW Answer: Anthony it’s a question I […]
Question: In an earlier article you briefly mentioned the amount of shotguns that were now currently available with a raised rib above the barrel. I have felt a few of these and they point very nice. I am interested in your thoughts about an adjustable rib? Can you explain how they work as it very […]
Question: I have read with interest your previous comments on what you consider the best all round shotgun is to shoot clay targets is and I certainly agree that a sporter with an adjustable stock is great advice. What I am torn about is barrel length and shot size. If you had to choose one […]
Question: I have been struggling with my shooting for some time and I finally decided to go and have my eyes checked and sure enough old age has caught up with me. I needed to get some prescription glasses to shoot in. I found some frames I liked and are now concerned about what colour […]