A friend who introduced me to clay shooting says English Sporting, but two of his friends told me to try Down-the-Line because it’s the easiest of all and will give me confidence in breaking targets.
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I need to pick-up the target faster when clay shooting!
When clay shooting I find I fatigue easily and it takes me longer to 'pick-up' the target, when I need to be more snappy.
Shooting the second clay on report is tricky!
I'm generally happy with my clay shooting, but always seem to have major problems shooting the second clay on report.
Is there an SBS designed for clay shooting?
I am a keen game shooter who prefers a side-by-side, and once the season is over I would like to try clay shooting.
What’s the secret to smooth clay shooting?
I’m always amazed at how slowly and smoothly clay shooting pros mount their guns on even the fastest target. They also seem to hardly move the barrels. What’s their secret?
Will the palm swell on the grip affect my clay shooting?
After years of shooting a side-by-side I am buying an over-under for my game and clay shooting.
Will having my gun fitted help my clay shooting?
I have been clay shooting for just over a year now (last season was my first in the field) and wondered if it’s now time to have my gun fitted?
I have problems staying focused when clay shooting!
This will only work if you have firstly mastered the perfect gun mount or your pre-mount.
When clay shooting, how do you cope with the pressure?
During a clay shooting competition - how do you cope with the extra pressure that's piled on during a really important shoot?
When clay shooting I always miss High House One!
My favourite clay pigeon shooting is English Skeet and can usually manage 21 each round.
Are No.8s the smallest you can use for clay shooting?
When clay shooting, is there any use for Skeet cartridges in English Sporting or is shot size 8 the smallest you can comfortably get away with as an all-round option?
My hand twists on the grip when clay shooting!
When clay shooting, my hand keeps twisting on the grip of my gun when I fire - this makes it really hard for me to hit the second of a pair. I've tried holding it in different ways but the result's always the same.
Will clay shooting hinder my game shooting skills?
Will shooting clays affect my ability to shoot game and pigeons well, and vice versa?
How can I quickly improve my clay shooting scores?
When clay shooting, the same three people keep beating me to the prizes. How can I improve my scores by 5% or 6%, quickly?
Clay shooting: grouse and partridge!
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How to shoot a driven target – clay shooting
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Clay pigeon shooting: The Crow target
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Why do none of the top Sporting shots use side-by-sides?
In clay shooting - why do none of the top sporting clay shots use side-by-side shotguns?