What stock finish is best?
Q I am really confused over stock finishes: lots of my friends talk about the finish on their stocks, most say that an oil finish is best, others say a varnish or lacquer. I was told when I bought my gun that it had an oil finish, but it has now gone very dull and [...]
Why the long barrels
Q I currently use a 28” Skeet gun with mixed success – I’ve noticed that you and some of the other top Skeet shots are using 32” barrelled guns. What are the benefits of using longer barrels?
Tint makes the targets stand out
At my last test, I was told that I could not have prescription shooting glasses as my prescription is too high. I am +9.00 with 3D of astigmatism in each eye. What would you suggest?
Competition scams should be regulated
Q Earlier this year I came across a special offer being operated by a local trader that advertised a free prize draw. There was a simple multiple choice question (which I could easily answer) and the prize was a modest range of shooting accessories of different brands. I called the number on the advert, followed the instructions and pressed [...]
Rock the synthetic stock
I have recently bought a Benelli M2 synthetic. I am right-handed but have a left master eye. I shoot left-handed. With Benelli’s bits and pieces my gun fits well, I prefer a 50-50 pattern. The problem I have is the heel sits about 25-30cm above my shoulder joint, and consequently the toe goes into the wrong part of my shoulder pad and bruises it, for three to four days after shooting, even with 24gram loads
Eye surgery has affected my performance
I am a fairly new shooter. I really don’t like glasses so I had Lasik eye surgery to correct my vision – now I read with my left eye and use my right eye for distance
Focus on one shot at a time
I can keep my concentration for about 18 shots during a round, then I seem to lose it and miss the next three to four targets altogether. How can I stop this happening?
Semi-Auto FITASC
Q I shot FITASC for the first time recently with my Remington 3200 over-and-under – are semi-autos ok to use for this discipline?
Trouble with teal
Q I have been struggling with all types of teal targets. One day I can hit them, another day I miss the same target four times in a row. Some good shooters have given me tips and I had a lesson just for teal. I hit a few more but after a week or two I’m right back to missing more than I hit. Can you help?
The right contacts
Q I’m 55 years old, have been wearing glasses for 20 years and have always shot in prescription shooting glasses. However, I have just had a free trial with daily disposable contact lenses and WOW – I’m shooting better and getting the scores to prove it. The contacts are comfortable and user friendly, however, I think my vision is more pin-sharp in glasses, yet my scores have improved. Why is this?