Orvis Wingshooting Handbook

Proven Techniques For Better Shotgunning

Bruce Bowlen

• Publisher: Lyons Press
• eBook ISBN:
  9781461748779
• Year: 2008

The Orvis Wingshooting Handbook is a concise and clearly written guide to the fundamentals and intricacies of wing shooting. Chapters include an analysis of field shooting versus skeet and trap; a discussion of basic techniques; how to choose the right gun; how to aim properly; safety and etiquette; tools you'll need; and more. Black-and-white illustrations throughout help the reader gain a more thorough understanding of Bowlen's tips and techniques.

Table of contents

• Introduction
• 1 A Shotgun Didn’t Win the West
• 2 Clay Target Versus Field Shooting
• 3 Basic Technique
• 4 Gun Fit
• 5 The Master Eye
• 6 Lead
• 7 Safety and Shooting Etiquette
• 8 Tools