Instinctive Shooting: The Making of a Master Shotgunner

by Buz Fawcett, Graham Moore (Foreword by)

Overview

Learn to point and shoot like a pro with these easy-to-follow tips.

“Here, point and shoot.” These words from his father propelled Buz Fawcett’s shooting success as a child, gaining him a number of High Gun awards at local trap clubs by the time he was fourteen. Instinctive Shooting is Fawcett’s guide for other gunmen, describing exactly how and what needs to be done to achieve the ultimate shooting instincts. Practical and hands-on, the book covers such topics as:

• Determining your dominant eye
• Achieving proper shotgun fit
• How to correct point and shoot
• Selecting equipment
• Practice regimens
• Care, cleaning, and maintenance
• Much more!

Whether you’re looking to improve your success out in the field or on the sporting course, Buz Fawcett’s time tested advice is an eye-opening look at an approach that can help all shotgunners. Experienced shooters who hunt birds, deer, and big game as well as clays and skeet sportsmen looking for a new approach or just an extra edge should take a look at Instinctive Shooting.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781510742772
Publisher:	Skyhorse
Publication date:	10/01/2019
Sold by:	SIMON & SCHUSTER
Format:	eBook
Pages:	312
File size:	71 MB
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About the Author

Buz Fawcett was previously an associate editor at Sports Afield, an editor at Guns & Ammo, and a writing instructor. He founded Buz Fawcett’s Wingshooting Workshop, which is internationally recognized and nationally advertised. He resides in Marsing, Idaho.

Jay Cassell has hunted all over North America. He has written for Field & Stream, Sports Afield, Outdoor Life, Petersen’s Hunting, Time, and many other publications and has published numerous books. He lives in Katonah, New York.
Buz Fawcett was an associate editor at Sports Afield, an editor at Guns&Ammo, and a writing instructor. He founded Buz Fawcett’s Wingshooting Workshop, which is internationally recognized and nationally advertised. He resided in Marsing, Idaho.

Table of Contents

Introduction v

1 The Predator 1

2 What Is Instinctive Shooting? 10

3 Eyes-The Most Common Problem 14

4 Pointing-The Key to Good Shotgunning 33

5 A Shotgun That Fits You: What Is It? How Do You Get One? 43

6 Carrying is the First Part of Shooting 84

7 The All-Important Ready Position 95

8 Tracking 112

9 The Mount 120

10 Your Year in the Wilderness 136

11 Selecting a Shotgun 148

12 Making of the Master Gunner 177

13 Practice, Practice, and Walkabout 188

14 Selecting Equipment 215

15 More on Clothing 242

16 Care, Cleaning, and Maintenance 264

17 All Good Things Must End 283

Appendix 1 The Test 290

Appendix 2 Gun Cleaning in Under Two Minutes 291

Appendix 3 List of Resources 292