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  Skeet Shooting - A simple description of Skeet Shooting
The word "skeet" is derived from the Scandanavian word for "shoot."Credit for naming the game goes to Gertrude Hurlbutt, a Dayton, Montana housewife, who in 1926 won a contest for naming the new game.
If you want to shoot better in the field, enjoy a day at the gun club, or compete with the top skeet shooters in the world for honor and glory (notice that I left out money), then skeet shooting is a great sport.
The basic difference between skeet shooting and trapshooting is that in skeet, most of the targets are crossing targets and in trapshooting, all of the targets are outgoing targets.
www.claytargetsonline.com /skeet_shooting.php   (327 words)

  
  Skeet shooting - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Skeet shooting is one of the two major types of competitive shotgun shooting at clay targets (the other is Trap shooting).
Skeet was invented by Charles E. Davies, an avid grouse hunter, in 1915 and evolved to its current setup by 1923.
Skeet is a recreational and competitive activity where participants attempt to break clay disks flung into the air at high speed from a variety of angles.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Skeet_shooting   (802 words)

  
 Skeet Shooting History
Their shooting gradually developed into a regular program that gave each shooter the same series of shots so that the competition, which was inevitable, might be even.
In "shooting around the clock", shots were fired to all points of the compass, until a neighbor started a chicken farm in a lot adjoining the kennels.
In addition to the regular skeet shooting program of 12 gauge, 20 gauge, 28 gauge,.410 bore competition and doubles, there are the international style and the collegiate divisions, both with specifically designed regulations.
huntingsociety.org /HistSkeetshooting.html   (1207 words)

  
 Skeet Shooting
National Shooting Sports Foundation (USA) research indicates that the average shooter breaks 11 out of 25 targets in his first try at skeet and gradually improves through the high teens into the low 20s.
Firearms: Skeet shooting is done with 12, 20 and 28 gauge and 410 bore shotguns.
The word "skeet" is derived from the Scandinavian word for "shoot." Credit for naming the game goes to Gertrude Hurlbutt, a Dayton, Montana housewife, who in 1926 won a contest for naming the new game.
www.fordwreckers.com.au /brisbanegunclub/skeetshooting.htm   (846 words)

  
 Skeet shooting - Discover The Outdoors   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
“Skeet” is an old Scandinavian word meaning “shoot.” And most of the time when someone mentions skeet shooting they are referring to American-style skeet, thus distinguishing it from International skeet, which is the Olympic form of the sport and much more difficult.
Both skeet games use saucer-shaped flying clay targets, which are mechanically thrown on a semi-circular range or “skeet field.” Gunners stand and fire from eight stations situated along the semi-circle.
An over-and-under shotgun is favored by most skeet shooters, as are "light" loads, which feature 1 or 1 1/8 ounces of pellets and 2 3/4 drams of gun powder.
www.dto.com /shooting/article.jsp?articleid=294   (1299 words)

  
 Shooting Instruction
Louis Skeet and Trap offers Shooting lessons for for every shooting discipline for everyone from the beginning shooter to the advanced shooter.
Carter is a constant force in Skeet competition throughout the state of Missouri.
Dennis has been involved in Missouri Shotgun sports for many years and is a dedicated competitor in Skeet shooting.
www.skeetrap.com /NP/Shooting_Instruction.htm   (212 words)

  
 Shooting NZ - Skeet Shooting   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Shooting NZ Shooting NZ is the place to find information on all sports shooting, hunting, gun clubs and shooting organisations in New Zealand.
Skeet in New Zealand is shot in the American style.
Most NZ shooters are generalists, shooting both trap and skeet and possibly sporting as well.  Trench, double-trap, ball trap and the like are also catered for.
www.shootingnz.com /content/view/72/114   (178 words)

  
 Skeet Shooting - Gizmodo
If you're a trap or skeet shooter, you know how your shoulder feels after firing off a few cases of shotgun shells at those defenseless clay pigeons.
Beretta comes to the rescue with its Xtrema2 Recoiless Shotgun, a gas-operated shooter with a hydraulic recoil damper which keeps that sucker from knocking you over every time you shoot it.
Check out this promo video from Beretta, where you can see the art of skeet and trap shooting embodied in this one highly-skilled man, who at one point throws 10 clay pigeons into the air, and then shoots every one of them with this $1600 gun.
www.gizmodo.com /gadgets/skeet-shooting   (180 words)

  
 Abhijeet Singh - Skeet Shooting
Skeet was invented in 1926 at the Glen Rock Kennels in Andover, Massachusetts.
Skeet was a name given to the sport after a contest to name it was held; skeet is the Swedish term for "to shoot".
If you would like to learn more about the sport of Skeet Shooting, you may download an excellent reference manual from here.
www.abhijeetsingh.com /arms/skeet   (211 words)

  
 Cedarcroft Skeet and Shooting Links
Bill says, "I've been shooting skeet since 1968; my first date with Sandra was to a skeet shoot at Springfield, MO and I finally shot that 100,000th career target at Poplar Bluff on August 16th, 1997.
National Skeet Shooting Association, San Antonio TX is the governing body for the sport.
Skeet Shooting Info is soliciting news about schedules, clubs and results.
www.cedarcroft.com /skeet   (426 words)

  
 Kansas City Trapshooters Association traps skeet shooting
If it's your first time skeet shooting, we will make sure you understand the safety rules and then will go with you to the skeet field to help you with the fundamentals of the sport AT NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE.
With the recent completion of our second skeet field, our registered shoots will be bigger and better in the future.
Although the shoots are not registered, NSSA rules will apply, trophies will be offered, and the "Lewis" shells will be available.
www.kctraps.com /skeet.html   (222 words)

  
 Skeet Shooting | Skeet Shooting Tips
In fact, even at competion level, skeet shooting like many other shooting sports is one where you will find the age difference between participants can be quite large.
Joining a good skeet shooting club in your area is essential if you want to get the most from the sport and if you are seriously considering competition level.
Most skeet shooting clubs offer a relaxed atmosphere with plenty of helpful tips and advice from long-term members and coaches meaning that beginners and those non-professional shooters can enjoy the sport just the same as any other.
www.skeetshootingtips.com   (473 words)

  
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If you want to learn to shoot sporting clays, or to teach your children, there is every help and assistance.
The school attracts guests from as far afield as North America and Japan to test their skeet shooting skill in Scotland — moving targets which simulate the flight of game birds and ground game across the Scottish moors.
More than 60% of guests are first-time clays shooters and, on average, 25% are ladies (who, incidentally, are usually much better first-time shots!) As well as the sporting clay targets (skeet shooting), air rifle shooting and target archery are hugely popular attractions.
www.gleneagles.com /defaultpage131cd0.aspx?pageID=210   (329 words)

  
 Skeet - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Skeet shooting or Clay pigeon shooting, a sport using such targets
A number of various slang terms, see Skeet (slang)
This is a disambiguation page: a list of articles associated with the same title.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Skeet   (89 words)

  
 Skeet Shooting -- Shoot better in One Week
It is always amazing to me how you can take ladies who have never touched a gun and have them Skeet Shooting in no time at all.
You can become as good at Skeet Shooting, as you are willing to practice to become, in 5 to 10 minutes a day (without leaving your home, or office)!
I even remember how you once tried to see if we could shoot a BB out of the air with that BB gun, and how proud I was when I accomplished that unbelievable task.
www.shootwhereyoulook.com /landing/skeetshooting.asp   (618 words)

  
 The Ontaio Skeet Shooting Association Home Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
To educate persons in the safe and efficient handling of shotguns, to encourage competition in shotgun target shooting, and promote the sport of skeet shooting in the Province of Ontario.
The Ontario Skeet Shooting Association is a non-profit membership corporation serving skeet shooters throughout Ontario.
You will find skeet shooters a friendly group and only too willing to loan you some shells and a gun to try their favourite sport.
www.shootingsports.com /ossa/home.htm   (216 words)

  
 Skeet Shooting
Skeet Basics Skeet shooting requires quick reflexes and a steady aim.
Skeet Shooting Links: Springfield Rod and Gun Club is my regular club.
Oklahoma Memories story Skeet shooting at Southern Hills Golf is king at Tulsa's Southern Hills Country Club.
www.gunsnstuf.com /links/skeetshooting.html   (527 words)

  
 British Skeet Shooting Association (BSSA)
The British Skeet Shooting Association (BSSA) was originally formed in 1985, to represent the interests of UK members of the NSSA.
Organized in 1946, the National Skeet Shooting Association (NSSA) was formed as the official governing body for this remarkable sport.
It is the largest organization of its kind in the United States, with over 2 million shooters participating in skeet shooting activities each year at one of our more than 1,000 affiliated shooting facilities.
www.skeetshooting.org.uk   (163 words)

  
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 Shooting NZ - Home   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
If you need a NZ firearms licence, want to study up on the Arms Code, import guns, or wish to visit NZ and go shooting while you are here, you will find all this information, and more, in our Firearms Laws section.
The Forum is also a great place to promote competitions and shoots.
Clubs are also able to add their shoot days to the calendar.
shootingnz.com /index.php?...&sectionid=8&id=54&Itemid=115   (528 words)

  
 Sporting Clays and Skeet Books
While every top shot has his own approach to shooting and teaching, Chris recognizes that what works for one person will not necessarily work for another.
With everything from tips to improve your shooting ideas for dampening recoil, The Gun Digest Book of Sporting Shotguns gives what you need to be a better shotgunner and shows you what's available on the market right now.
This highly anticipated fourth edition covers every facet of trap and skeet shooting, and provides readers with valuable insight on how to improve and win at clay busting sports.
www.precisionreloading.com /sportingclaysbooks.htm   (629 words)

  
 design matters: Skeet shooting in the dark
To this point, I've shown two concepts, and neither were what the client is looking for (The first was, but once they saw it, decided against it).
It's a classic "I'll know it when I see it scenario." I call it skeet shooting in the dark.
Once I find that the assignment has turned into a skeet shoot, it's time to think about it in a completely different way.
bscodesignmatters.blogspot.com /2006/05/skeet-shooting-in-dark.html   (495 words)

  
 Wyoming Skeet Shooting Association   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Casper Skeet, Trap and Sporting clays, located just north of the Casper Events Center, hosts 3 Skeet fields, 2 of which can also serve as Trap fields and, depending on the time of year, either a 10 station Sporting Clays course or a 5 Stand Course.
Open to the public, members and non-members are welcome to come up and shoot the shotgun sports.
Fields: Skeet - 2, Trap - 9, Sporting Clays: - 0, Rifle/Pistol - 0; RV Hook-up: No I-25 to Central exit.
www.zone7skeet.com /wyoming.html   (153 words)

  
 Carolina Shooting Sports - Accessories for Trapshooting Skeet Shooting and Sporting Clays
Part of Rooster Sporting's quality line of Leather and Wax gear, this smaller version of the Tournament bag is just right for shooters who don't require as much storage space.
Browse our selection of shooting accessories for trap, skeet, and sporting clays.
E-mail a friend about Carolina Shooting Sports, LLC.
www.carolinashooting.com /servlet/StoreFront   (121 words)

  
 2003 Fall Skeet Shooting Clinic   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
All sessions will be conducted on the shooting range.
Youth and lady shooters are encouraged to attend.
Instruction by NSSA (National Skeet Shooting Association), Level I instructors.
showcase.netins.net /web/npgc/2003FallSkeetShootingClinic.htm   (135 words)

  
 Skeet Shooting   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Press the GO button, then shoot at the five clay 'pigeons' that come out of the trap.
Notes: (1) As several people have pointed out, this is really Trap Shooting rather than Skeet Shooting.
And while gravity is simulated correctly, there is no air resistance.
indigo.ie /~gerryq/Skeet/skeet.htm   (265 words)

  
 eBay - skeet ..., Hunting, Athletic Apparel items on eBay.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Alloy Clay pigeon (skeet target trap shooting) keyring
Brass Clay pigeon (skeet target trap shooting) keyring
Leather and Canvas Gun Slip Case skeet trap dtl shooting
search-desc.ebay.com /search/search.dll?query=skeet+...&newu=1&krd=1   (411 words)

  
 | National Skeet Shooting Association |   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Starting in shooting year 2008 for both NSSA and NSCA members you will be able to shoot registered targets in both skeet and sporting clays without paying an additional membership fee.
We made a mistake on the cover of the August Skeet Shooting Review.
John Deere recently was announced the "Official Equipment and ATV" of the National Skeet Shooting Association (NSSA) and the National Sporting Clays Association (NSCA).
www.mynssa.com   (751 words)

  
 Skeet shooting: Shotguns, gun clubs, ranges, clay targets, and lots of fun in Ohio!
Skeet shooting: Shotguns, gun clubs, ranges, clay targets, and lots of fun in Ohio!
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www.ohioskeet.org   (118 words)

  
 Missouri State Skeet Association (skeet shooting)
The Missouri State Skeet Association was formed to promote the sport of skeet shooting under the auspices of the National Skeet Shooting Association and to:
Guide, encourage and assist in the organization of skeet clubs in the State of Missouri;
Provide a sponsoring and governing body for the annual State Skeet Championships.
www.moskeet.org   (226 words)

  
 People's Daily Online -- China wins women's skeet shooting team title at Asian Games   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
China wins women's skeet shooting team title at Asian Games
China won the gold medal of women's skeet team title with a total of 207 hits at the Asian Games on Thursday.
The silver medal was taken by DPR Korea at 198 hits, followed by South Korea in the third place at 193.
english.peopledaily.com.cn /200612/07/eng20061207_329778.html   (75 words)

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