Question: I have read about changes in clay target shooting rules to for events like the Olympic and Commonwealth Games. Can you explain these and offer an opinion. Paul Harris, Ararat VIC Answer: On January 1st, 2013 the International Shooting Sports Federation (ISSF) decided to radically change the way the “finals” in all clay […]
Question: I have read where you state that the effective maximum killing range of a shotgun for clay targets is around 40 metres. I often shoot targets at sporting ranges going away from me like trap targets at a distance of at least 60 metres. Is the fact that I can break them consistently at […]
Question: Is there a correct position to place the butt of the shotgun on your shoulder? I have asked many people and have had a variety of answers. I often feel as though my gun placement is far too low on my shoulder, but it feels fine. I am concerned it causes me to see […]
Question:For some strange reason I cannot seem to mount my shotgun with my head straight down the centre of the barrel. It sort of looks like I am looking down the left hand side of the gun all the time. It is a Miroku Model 10 sporting shotgun. I only use it to shoot ducks […]
Question:I was intrigued with some of the shotgun stocks being used at the Olympic Games in London. There was one particular stock that looked like a skeleton. It had virtually no wood. Can you tell me anything about it and what the advantages are? Peter Kennedy. Sunshine Coast QLD Answer:The stock you are probably […]
Question:I was intrigued with some of the shotgun stocks being used at the Olympic Games in London. There was one particular stock that looked like a skeleton. It had virtually no wood. Can you tell me anything about it and what the advantages are? Peter Kennedy. Sunshine Coast QLD Answer:The stock you are probably […]
Question:I have never had a shotgun fitted to me, but I recently went to a field shoot and shot very badly. Everyone told me that my “length of pull” was too long and I should get my stock cut to a normal length of 360mm. Can you explain what this term means and what length […]
Question:I am in the market for a shotgun to shoot clay targets with. I have an SKB field gun with a 28 inch (70cm) barrel, which was handed down to me from my grandfather. I want to keep this gun, but have been told it’s not ideal for clays because of its barrel length. What […]
Question: I have recently started a very bad habit when shooting clays of not being able to pull the trigger when I want to. I am sure it is just a mental thing, but is there anything physical I can do to get over this. I have been shooting the same shotgun for more than […]