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Decoding Skeet: Differences in International vs. American Styles

Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Written by Shotgun Life Staff
Categories: Briefs
Tags: americanskeet, internationalskeet, skeetshooting

In the world of shooting sports, skeet shooting is a popular and challenging option. Originating in the early 20th century, this sport involves shooting clay targets launched from two fixed stations in a semicircular arrangement. While skeet shooting shares a common foundation, it has branched into two distinct styles—International Skeet and American Skeet. These disciplines may appear similar to the untrained eye, but subtle differences in rules, techniques, and target speeds set them apart.

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The Monte Carlo Stock: Enhancing Your Sporting Shotgun Performance

Sunday, January 21, 2024
Written by Shotgun Life Staff
Categories: Briefs
Tags: adjustableshotgunstock, montecarlostock, skeetshooting, trapshooting

When it comes to enhancing the performance of your sporting shotgun, one component that often goes overlooked is the stock. The stock plays a crucial role in providing stability and control while aiming and shooting. The Monte Carlo stock’s  design offers advantages that can improve  your shooting experience, allowing you to unleash your full potential on the field.

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How to Conquer Skeet Station 8

Thursday, January 04, 2024
Written by Shotgun Life Staff
Categories: Briefs
Tags: skeetshooting, skeetshootingstation8

Shooting skeet is an exhilarating sport that requires precision, focus, and technique. One of the most challenging stations in skeet shooting is Station 8, also known as “High House 8.” This station presents unique difficulties due to the speed and angle of the clay target. In this article, we will evaluate the techniques required to master the Skeet Station 8 shot, as well as analyze the strategies that professionals employ to conquer this challenging station.

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The History of Skeet Shooting

Thursday, September 21, 2023
Written by Shotgun Life Staff
Categories: Briefs
Tags: historyofskeetshooting, skeetshooting

Skeet shooting is a popular recreational and competitive shooting sport that originated in the early 20th century. This thrilling activity involves shooting at clay targets that are launched into the air from various directions. Over the years, skeet shooting has evolved from a simple recreational activity into a highly technical and globally popular sport. In this article, we will explore the origins and early development of skeet shooting, its evolution into a competitive sport, and the techniques, equipment, and global popularity it enjoys today.

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Shotgunning in the Automatic Mind: The Creation of the Most Beautiful Shotgun Instruction Book Ever Published

Tuesday, October 06, 2020
Written by Irwin Greenstein
Categories: Shotguns
Tags: claysshooting, shotgunbooks, shotgunlessons, shotgunningintheautomaticmind, skeetshooting, sportingclays, warrenwatson, wingshooting

In 2001, Margaret Wilfley finally put her foot down. She was no longer going to be a bystander after watching her husband Mike and friends during a week in England shooting driven birds. She would learn shotgunning.  Mike knew she meant it and years of marriage told him that he needed to find an excellent coach rather than try to teach her himself. Friends recommended Warren Watson. From the very first lesson, it was clear why.

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