Videos tagged with OSP Shooting Schools

This YouTube video features Gil Ash of OSP Shooting Schools addressing the common misconception of "spreading the shot" in shotgun shooting. He debunks this myth by emphasizing the fundamental principle of matching barrel speed to target speed for consistent clay breaks. The video aims to provide practical shooting tips for enthusiasts.

This YouTube video features Gil Ash from OSP Shooting Schools providing a crucial safety tip for bird hunters. The advice focuses on safe practices when flushing birds overhead, emphasizing how to maintain safety for yourself and your hunting companions. The video is promoted by the NSSF and its 'Let's Go Shooting' and 'Let's Go Hunting' initiatives, encouraging safe and responsible firearm ownership and outdoor activities.

Mastering the right-to-left crossing target in shotgun shooting requires specific visual techniques. Gil Ash explains the importance of looking across the barrels, not just at the target, to properly insert the gun. Matching the gun's speed to the target's speed is crucial, more so than the exact lead. Consistent practice is key to developing this essential, albeit initially uncomfortable, skill.

This video debunks the myth that swinging a shotgun barrel spreads the shot cloud. Gil Ash demonstrates through live tests and slow-motion analysis that the shot leaves the barrel too fast for muzzle movement to significantly alter the pattern. The advice is to focus on the bird, match its speed, and insert the gun in front.

Proper shotgun fit is crucial for accurate shooting and involves three key dimensions: length of pull, drop at comb, and cast. Gil Ash explains how to measure length of pull using a finger gap and the 4:1 ratio for adjustments. He also details how drop at comb affects eye alignment with the rib, and how cast (off for right-handed, on for left-handed) laterally aligns the eye. Consistent gun mount is essential for achieving an accurate fit.

Learn to avoid bicep bruising from shotgun recoil by correcting your gun mount. Gil Ash explains that bruising is often a mounting issue, not a gun fit problem. He demonstrates the 'reciprocal move' technique, where the back hand brings the gun to the face while the front hand tracks the target, ensuring a proper shoulder placement.

Gil Ash emphasizes that shotgun shooting is a vision game, and faster target acquisition relies on understanding eye focus mechanics. By focusing beyond the target's expected path, shooters can leverage the eye's natural 'snap-back' to track targets more effectively. This technique is applicable to both clay shooting and bird hunting scenarios.

This video features Gil Ash from OSP Shooting Schools offering tips for shotgun enthusiasts struggling with sporting clays. Ash explains common challenges faced by hunters on the course and provides a practical solution to improve clay target breaking success. The video is presented by the NSSF, promoting shooting and hunting.