The Clay Target Handbook [Paperback]

Jerry Meyer (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 1995

Detailed how-to information on shooting trap, skeet, sporting clays, and many of the informal clay-target games.

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The Clay Target Handbook contains in-depth, how-to-do-it information on trap, skeet, sporting clays, international trap, international skeet, and many of the information clay-target games played at gun clubs around the country. Beginning with the basics of each, and progressing to advanced tournament techniques, the book provides hands-on help for all shooters who want to improve their score or start a new clay-target game.Meyer presents detailed information on guns, chokes, loads, and accessories. He also offers invaluable tips on how to become a better clay-target shooter: how to avoid common mistakes, how to correct errors in technique, how to get the most out of practice, and how to design an individual training program - as well as many specific instructions on how to shoot each individual stations. (6 x 9, 192 pages, b&w photos)

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Lyons Press; 1st edition (July 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1558214151
• ISBN-13: 978-1558214156
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,098,830 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Missed the mark..., May 15, 2004

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This review is from: The Clay Target Handbook (Paperback)

I found this book too advanced for a beginner (like me) and not advanced enough for someone who is at an intermediate or advanced level (my son). For example, the author talks about the parts of the gun, but then neglects to have a diagram of what those parts are. At the same time, his advice is very, very basic, so someone who already knew what they were doing may not get much out of this book. There is always a tip or two that anyone can pick up from reading a book, but I think there are books better suited for either the beginner or a more advanced trap shooter. This one isn't really right for either, in my opinion.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Concentration on How to Shoot and Hit, May 23, 2007

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Mitchel L. Kotula "Mr. Mitch" (Corvallis, Montana USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Clay Target Handbook (Paperback)

This is one of the best books on clay shooting as it covers all the various games along with how to deal with the various scenarios. And does so for left and right handers. Has been really, really helpful. Not a lot on guns and accessories, but enough. Does have a good, straight-forward explaination as to how to "fit" a shotgun.