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Skeet shooting is a popular clay shooting activity that challenges shooters at every stage. Skeet is a fast-paced game that often challenges the shooter's reflexes and ability to make impulsive shots due to the nature and speed of the targets. The nice thing about skeet is that the targets are predictable because they are thrown from the same thrower every time. Check out this Remington clip to learn more about skeet here!
Those are the basics folks, but hang with us and read along as we cover insights on how to shoot skeet!
If you walk into a skeet field, there will be eight stations you’ll have to rotate through, shooting multiple pairs of targets thrown from the skeet house. It’s a fun activity shooters can participate in to build up clay bustin’ skills or abilities needed for wing shooting. Becoming sharp at skeet is a good path to follow if you want to outshoot your buddies at the next dove shoot! Skeet is played on a similar field to trap, but only if the field has skeet houses, where the clay throwers reside.
There are three different types of clay shooting: trap shooting, sporting Clays, and skeet. Skeet is similar to sporting clays in that you rotate through stations and shoot at the targets. You must make minor adjustments with every move, as the targets will appear at different angles. Skeet is similar to trapshooting because you know where the target is going to be thrown from every time. In trap, the targets are thrown from the same spot, no matter if you’re shooting singles or doubles. Once you master your form through the stations, you can repeat your technique if it works for you.
The game is played on a semicircular field with 7 stations placed around the edge and the 8th positioned in the center between the two houses. A full round of skeet shooting consists of four rounds of 25 targets, totaling 100 targets. Aim to break 100. You will shoot at all 8 stations. At each station, the shooter shoots a high house target (house on the left) and a low house target (house on the right). The high house is approximately 10 feet from the ground, and the low house is roughly 3.5 feet from the ground. At stations 1, 2, 6, and 7, the shooter will shoot a “pair”. A pair of targets means the high house and low house will be thrown at the same time. Pairs are the last to be shot after you've shot the high and low houses. An essential rule with skeet is to ensure the targets are thrown in the appropriate order. Another essential rule of skeet is that the first shot missed in any round shall be repeated immediately and the result scored as the twenty-fifth shot. Should the first shot lost occur in a pair, the missed target shall be repeated as a single with the result of this shot scored as the twenty-fifth shot. Here are the stations broken down:
The best skeet shooting guns are typically semiautomatic or over-under style shotguns. You can certainly use a pump-action shotgun, but the other two remove the racking action needed for a pump-action. Eliminating that action makes it easier for a beginner, as it’s one less step. However, for a seasoned shooter, this poses no problem, so break out that 870. A 12-gauge, 20-gauge, 28-gauge, or 410 Bore is the shotgun you should select from.
As with any shooting activity, ear and eye protection are a must. Find what works for you. In-ear hearing protection can reduce the clutter on the gun when mounting, but over-the-ear is very effective, too. The shooter should also strive to equip themselves with a single box pouch to hold their shell box or a vest to hold that ammo, plus some accessories like lens cleaner, small gun care products, or extra ear protection.
The most common shotgun gauges you will find on the skeet field are the 12-gauge and the 20-gauge. Other popular sub-gauges, such as the 28-gauge and the 410-bore, are also prevalent for shooters and in tournaments. If you’re competing, you will often have to shoot these sub-gauge categories to be eligible for winning specific categories. Don’t overlook sub-gauges. For shot sizes, 7.5, 8, and even 9-shot is ideal for skeet shooting. For skeet shooters, the 9-shot is the norm. Shells loaded with 9-shot have nearly double the number of pellets of a shell with 7.5. However, 9-shot pellets are significantly smaller than 7.5-shot pellets, so they lose their energy rapidly and don’t perform well over range. Lucky for you, skeet shooting is done at close ranges so 9-shot is a realistic option and performs exceptionally. Pair your shot selection with a modified or an improved cylinder choke to help keep your pattern broad and hit close targets.
Remington’s line of Premier STS target loads is what shooters should load themselves with if they want high-end performance. The beauty of STS is that it's a versatile product family, featuring a shell suitable for every clay shooting scenario, and it’s available in numerous gauges. Additionally, Remington Gun Club Loads are perfect for shooting on a budget and are loaded with the same wad and shot as an STS shell. Gun Club ammo is loaded in both 12ga and 20ga. All these listed products are perfect 9-shot skeet shooting ammo products.
A hold point is the spot where a shooter holds their barrel in anticipation of releasing the target. In Skeet, a shooter starts with the gun mounted to their shoulder. Ensuring your mount is comfortable directly affects your capability to hit the targets. A good starting point for your hold is to place the barrel of your gun halfway between the house from which the first target is launched and the center of the field, position 8. Be sure not to block your field of view with your barrel, you want to see the target coming in. Next, visualize where you want to break the target and the path you’ll take your gun from your hold point. The beauty of skeet is the predictability. Knowing the flight path of the birds gives you a tremendous edge because once you find your rhythm, you can focus on a rock-solid movement to lead the target and squeezing the trigger at your established break point every time. It will become second nature with enough time and time on the field.
Keeping your gun moving after pulling the trigger (follow-through) is an important skill to master. Don’t overlook your follow-through. Following through ensures that you maintain your shotgun point until the target is shattered. Immediately stopping your gun movement after the trigger is pulled can cause your shot to miss the target. Additionally, following through helps you set up for successive targets like you shoot with a pair. Getting your muscle memory locked down in this skill is sure to yield only positive results.
Don’t let your practice only happen on the field. There are plenty of drills you can perform at home without making the trip to the range.
A good tip to build consistency in your gun mount is to practice shouldering your gun in a safe area or even in front of a mirror. This builds up your muscle memory, which can trigger your body to feel changes when something is slightly off. To form a solid mount, aim to practice at least 100 mounts a day to start.
If you are at the range, a good drill to practice follow-through is to follow a piece of broken clay to the ground after you’ve shattered it. This helps you build up skills such as staying on the gun after the shot and prevents you from stopping the swing of the gun after firing
One big tip to tie these all together is to have a pre-shot routine! “Pre-shot routines” are utilized by major athletes in sports like baseball and golf, both of which demand a high level of consistency and focus, like clay shooting. So what may this look like? Having an order to set up your shot. First, get into your stance, then visualize the target, mount the gun, take one deep breath, and then call 'pull' last.
For more tips and tricks about Skeet Shooting, check out this Remington Podcast! Sit down with host, Audrey Mayes, and Team Remington Skeet Shooter, Shaeffer Stanfill. They’re breaking down the basics of Skeet shooting, the culture within the world of Skeet, and Shaeffer’s journey as a Team Remington shooter winning High All Around at the World Championships.
The last thing to do here is to go out and shoot. Just be mindful, don’t show up at any old shooting complex. Ensure that the range has fields specifically designated for skeet shooting before arriving. If you’re new, don’t be intimidated by the number of factors that go into Skeet Shooting. Getting out there and establishing a feel for the game should be your top priority before delving into the details of form and other technical factors. Still have questions? An RSO at your skeet range will be able to help you with any. Thanks for reading. Enjoy the summer months while they last. If you’re a hunter, use them as a time to build up your wing shooting abilities! You’ll thank yourself when you tag your first limit of the season. Thanks for shooting Big Green, and we’ll see you out there.
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