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Briefs

A series of brief articles cataloging the sport and gear for wing and clays shooting.

The Silver Seitz Trap Gun

Friday, May 10, 2024
Written by Shotgun Life Staff
Categories: Briefs
Tags: silverseitzshotgun, silverseitztrapgun, trapshooting

The Silver Seitz is a high-end, single-barrel and over-under trap gun that is recognized and lauded by shooting enthusiasts for their precision, performance, reliability and accuracy. The gun is a product of meticulous craftsmanship, designed with a focus on durability, power, balance, and, importantly, shooter comfort.

Each Silver Seitz gun is custom-made, tailored to the shooter’s specific style and preferences. This includes choices in barrel length, stock dimensions, wood grade, and engraving details. The average Silver Seitz gun takes approximately four months to complete. This lengthy process ensures that each piece is not just a gun, but a personalized work of art.

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The Pros and Cons of Cerakote for Shotguns

Friday, May 10, 2024
Written by Shotgun Life Staff
Categories: Briefs
Tags: cerakote, cerakoteforshotguns, cerakoting, cereakotewaterfowlguns

When it comes to maintaining your shotgun, many options are available to ensure its longevity and improve its appearance. One such option that has gained popularity in recent years is Cerakoting. However, before deciding whether or not to Cerakote your shotgun, it’s crucial to understand the process, weigh the benefits, and consider any potential drawbacks. This article is aimed at providing an analysis of each of these factors to help you make an informed decision.

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The Optical Illusion of Mini Clay Targets

Thursday, May 09, 2024
Written by Shotgun Life Staff
Categories: Briefs
Tags: clayshooting, minitargets, sportingclays

Mini clay targets, often used in sporting clays, may seem like simple objects to the naked eye. However, upon closer inspection, one can’t help but notice the optical illusion that these small targets create. Understanding the science behind this illusion can provide insights into our perception of size and distance, and shed light on how our brains process visual information.

As the name suggests, this is the smallest size used in sporting clays at just 60mm (2¼ inches). These mini targets are very fast off the arm of the machine, but rapidly lose their momentum because of their lighter overall weight.

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The Legacy of Crescent Firearms Shotguns

Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Written by Shotgun Life Staff
Categories: Briefs
Tags: crescentfirearmscompany, crescentshotguns

Crescent Firearms Company was established in 1888 in Norwich, Connecticut. From the start, Crescent was a leader in producing affordable, reliable shotguns for the American market. Their main claim to fame was their “working man’s” shotgun  — a nod to the average American who needed a reliable weapon for hunting or home defense but couldn’t afford the higher end models. Over the decades, their reputation for quality grew, cementing their place in the American firearms industry.

Crescent Fire Arms was the largest  supplier of shotguns branded by other companies. It is said that Crescent manufactured more than 2.000,000 shotguns using over 450 different names.

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The Low-Gun Position Basics for Wing and Clays Shooting

Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Written by Shotgun Life Staff
Categories: Briefs
Tags: FITASC, lowgun, masteringlowgun, shootinglowgun, sportingclays, wingshooting

The low-gun or ready position is a classic shooting stance honoring the traditions of bird hunting that is also used in sporting clays, FITASC and other clay sports that involve a wide variety of target presentations.

In the low-gun position, the butt of the shotgun is held low, under the armpit, with the barrel pointing slightly under the flight trajectory of the target. This position allows for greater flexibility and mobility, essential in situations where targets can come from any direction and at any speed. The low-gun stance also requires quick reflexes and sharp eyes, as the gun needs to be shouldered and fired in a measured, fluid motion.

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Weighing the Price and Performance of Tungsten Shotgun Shells

Saturday, April 13, 2024
Written by Shotgun Life Staff
Categories: Briefs
Tags: tungstenshotgunshells, tungstenturkeyloads, tungstenwaterfowlloads, turkeyhunting, waterfowlhunting

Tungsten shotgun shells have experienced a significant surge in popularity over the past few years. This rise can be attributed to several factors. First, there is the issue of lead contamination in the environment, which has led to an increasing number of hunters and shooters seeking out safer alternatives. Second, improvements in tungsten technology have led to the production of more affordable and high-quality tungsten shotgun shells, making them a more viable option for those in the shooting sport.

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