Description
Clay pigeon shooting is not, as it is sometimes though, a modern sport. It is almost a century since the first British spring trap appeared. This threw glass balls and was originally intended to provide a moving target for out-of-season practice. However, soon after this, traps throwing clay pigeons similar to those used today, and the clay pigeons themselves, were manufactured and the sport gradually gained popularity as a humane alternative to live pigeon shooting. Today it is pursued by wildfowling associations and clubs, and many clay pigeon clubs have been formed. Clay Pigeon Shooting, is an introduction to the sport and a guide on how to get the most out of it. Professional coaching is available for the man who wants to take home cups and plaques; this book has been written for the person taking up clay pigeon shooting for enjoyment. As the author says, it is not intended to be a substitute for actual shotgun handling, but it is full of practical information and hints on how to improve technique, as well as a brief history of the sport describing the shooting scene leading up to the introduction of the first inanimate targets, and its progress since. There are chapters about the different types of tournament events – ‘Down the Line’, ‘Skeet’ and ‘Olympic Trench’ – as well as variations including ‘hand trapping’ and ‘Mo-Skeet-O’; the choice of guns and traps available; improving on shooting techniques; forming a club; and The Clay Pigeon Shooting Association. The Appendices cover the Rules, both modern and historical, for the tournament events. Richard Arnold is a well-known name in the shooting world and has written several books on the subject, including The Shooter’s Handbook, The Book of the .22, and Automatic and Repeating Shotguns. Hardcover, 160 pages. In very good preloved condition.