Videos tagged with Trap Shooting

This video showcases a diverse shotgun collection from American Outlaw, featuring tactical, hunting, and historical models. The presenter highlights personal favorites like the Beretta 1301 Tactical and Browning Sweet 16, discussing their performance in various applications from watermelon slaying to bird hunting. He also touches on the importance of having a reliable shotgun for self-defense and shares insights into the history and evolution of shotgun designs.

This video, featuring instruction from TGS Outdoors at Orvis Sandona, delves into the critical technique of gun mount height for clay target shooting. It emphasizes that the choice between a 'gun up' (mounted) and 'gun down' (dismounted) position is situational, not a binary choice. The instructors explain concepts like 'draw length,' 'sporting mount,' and 'hold point,' demonstrating how to adapt mount height based on target speed and flight time to optimize performance and efficiency. The importance of a properly fitted shotgun for effective low-gun shooting is also highlighted.

This review details a persistent re-test of a Smith & Wesson Model 1000 shotgun, demonstrating how cycling issues were resolved by using progressively more powerful ammunition. The host, an experienced hobbyist gunsmith, confirms the shotgun functions reliably with higher-pressure loads, making it suitable for clay sports. The review highlights the importance of matching ammunition power to a semi-automatic shotgun's gas system.

This guide details the simple takedown and reassembly process for the Browning Twelvette shotgun, a recoiling automatic variant. The process involves a single lever for barrel removal and a plunger for bolt release during reassembly, highlighting its user-friendly design for sporting purposes.

This expert overview from John Parker, Editor-in-Chief of Shooting Sports USA, details the Fabarm Infinite RS Sporting. It highlights the shotgun's suitability for competition, focusing on its 12-gauge caliber, 32-inch Tribore barrels with an adjustable rib, durable four-lug CNC machined action, and premium Turkish walnut stock with an adjustable comb. The MSRP is noted as $6,175.

This video tests the lethality of 12-gauge birdshot fired from a trap alarm. While the birdshot did not penetrate a ballistic gelatin head, it caused significant brass casing fragmentation and ejection, posing a serious eye hazard. The test suggests birdshot from a trap alarm is not lethal but is unsafe for unprotected eyes.

This video documents an attempt to break a world record in clay pigeon shooting, hitting 12 clays consecutively. The participant, using a Force One shotgun with 12-gauge fine lead shot, highlights the difficulty of the sport and the importance of practice. Despite initial struggles, the video suggests that consistent practice can lead to significant improvement.

This video reviews a diverse collection of firearms from a Holts sealed bid auction, featuring vintage hammer guns, modern over-and-unders, a unique cape gun, and deactivated historical pieces. The presenter, with apparent expertise in firearms, discusses the history, condition, and value of each item, offering insights into their market appeal and practical use. The review highlights specific models like the Charles Osborne hammer gun, Keeman KM4, Guyo Paris over/under, and Winchester 101 Waterfowl, providing technical details and historical context.

This video from TGS Outdoors details techniques learned at the Orvis Shotgun Classic. Expert instruction from Will Fennell and Chuck Baker focuses on improving clay target shooting. Key takeaways include trusting gun fit, proper lead and swing, and understanding the role of vision in consistent target acquisition. The event emphasizes a non-competitive, educational environment for shooters of all levels.

This video details the process of transitioning from one-eyed to two-eyed shooting in clay pigeon disciplines. The instructor guides a shooter through practicing with both eyes open, emphasizing the importance of visual information and consistent gun mount. While initial adjustments may feel foreign, the goal is to improve overall control and target engagement, with the understanding that some specific target presentations might still benefit from a squinted eye.

This video presents three practical shooting hacks to instantly improve performance. The first is the 'Run to the Target' drill, designed to teach control over second birds in a pair or targets where the shooter is initially out of position. The second is the 'Stair Drill,' a mental exercise focusing on consistency and finishing strong. The third is dry-fire practice to eliminate involuntary movements like flinching or 'throwing' the gun at the end of the shot. These drills emphasize mental control and deliberate execution over speed.

This video features the powerful Smith & Wesson 500 Magnum revolver engaged in trap shooting. The description highlights the use of this specific handgun for the activity, indicating a focus on the practical application of a large-caliber firearm in a sporting context. Viewers can expect to see the S&W 500 in action, likely demonstrating its capabilities and potentially discussing the experience of using such a potent revolver for clay target sports.