Duck shooting is an exciting experience, full of wonder and unpredictability. Just imagine that a duck could have travelled several hundred kilometres, flown over hundreds of waterholes, to come and land here, in front of you. Hunting this elegant, clever and ever-watchful creature is demanding, but worthwhile. Let’s take a look at the basics of a successful hunt, so you can bring this incredible waterfowl back home with you.
Category Archives: Advice
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Which calibre for a perfect wild boar driven hunt?
Which calibre for a perfect wild boar driven hunt? This topic is really difficult. Because every hunter has their own theory and is swayed by his own experiences, and by what he has heard from those he considers expert. So, it’s all a bit of a minefield.
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25/25 in clay shooting, a step-by-step strategy – 3. shoot around the clock!
Continuation and end of our series of articles dedicated to shooting sports. The series “Objective 25/25 in ball shooting, a step by step strategy” aims to give you advices (in 3 articles) to help you improve your swing and your shots and to get 25/25 during your next competitions or ball shooting sessions.
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25/25 in clay shooting, a step-by-step strategy – 2. positioning and shooting
If the instructor stands in front of your rib or behind you, don’t worry! In the first case it is to observe if the dominant eye is aligned just above the rib, in the second to check your stance. The following tips are geared towards Olympic Trap, but can be adapted for other disciplines (see end of article).
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25/25 in clay shooting, a step-by-step strategy – 1. Specialties and equipment
It all depends on your level as a shooter and your natural talent. If you have never shot clay pigeon before, I recommend that you first go to the nearest shooting range to try it out. There might be an instructor and maybe they could even lend you a shotgun for your first attempt.
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Are you sure you are safe?
Oh, I know, the topic is a thorny one. But there is little to joke about. In all activities where guns are used, especially hunting, either you follow precise safety protocols, or you get hurt. How many times do you hear or read in the media of “accident” or “fatality”?