Australian Shooter Magazine Question and Answers Article 2 – 2024 (March) Question: I was wondering if there is any particular type of footwear that you would recommend when shooting clays? I have been online researching this and cannot find a definitive answer. Any help would be appreciated. Kel Northington, Perth WA Answer: The vast majority […]
Australian Shooter Magazine Question and Answers Article 1 – 2024 (February) Question: I love all forms of shooting whether it be rifle, pistol or shotgun. I guess I would have what would be described as a reasonable level of ability at each, but I really am not a master of any. Shotgun intrigues me as […]
Australian Shooter Magazine Question and Answers Article 11 – 2023 (December) Question: I have never quite understood where I should be looking when I call for the target to be released. I shoot a variety of clay target events that include Sporting, Trap and even Skeet and seeing the target leave as it starts its […]
Australian Shooter Magazine Question and Answers Article 10 – 2023 (November) Question: I often hear people say that shotgun shooting is ninety percent mental and only ten percent technical? How true is that statement in your opinion? Lin Chu, Darwin NT Answer: I have heard plenty of people over the years go as far as […]
Australian Shooter Magazine Question and Answers Article 9 – 2023 (October) Question: I was looking for some advice before I purchase a shotgun for my fourteen year old son. I was told recently that after 2024 all international trap and skeet shooting will be with steel shot only. If this is the case, I am […]
Australian Shooter Magazine Question and Answers Article 8 – 2023 (September) Question: I need some guidance for my youngest son who has been bitten by the clay target shooting bug. He loves Sporting Clays and also Skeet. I have always been a field shooter, but have recently taken the kids on a holiday to Melbourne […]
Australian Shooter Magazine Question and Answers Article 7 – 2023 (August) Question: Recently I purchased a second hand shotgun, it is an Akkar Churchill Sporter, and for some reason I have developed a habit where I just can’t pull the trigger when taking a shot. I shoot a bit of everything with this shotgun and […]
Australian Shooter Magazine Question and Answers Article 6 – 2023 (July) Question: This is a serious question so please treat it as such. I would also ask that you keep my name anonymous. I am after your opinion on whether you believe transgender athletes should be allowed to compete in shooting competitions such as those […]
Australian Shooter Magazine Question and Answers Article 5 – 2023 (June) Question: What are your views on the new type of “ergonomic” shotgun stocks that I see appearing more and more around the shooting ranges? I looked at the price of one and I was amazed they are around three thousand dollars. What am I […]