The World Skeet Masters!

[@darrenlowry7477]

I havent shot skeet since my father passed away 11 years ago. I think it's time to pick up a skeet gun and start up again.

[@toddcollins4329]

Darren, do it. I was in the same situation as you. Hadn’t been since my dad passed over 20 yrs ago. I started going out about 6 months ago. I enjoyed it so much, I went out and bought a new (used) O/U to shoot. Hoping some day I can be as good as my dad was. So get out there and burn some shells!

[@darrenlowry7477]

@@toddcollins4329 I just purchased a new over under yesterday after work. Next weekend I'm heading to the local gun club and shooting. I've shot with former World Champions in the past and hope to reconnect with those great men.

[@waltgr6470]

@@toddcollins4329 My friend and I went out this morning and shot 3 rounds - first time shooting skeet in over 25 years. We both had an excellent time and plan to go again next week.

[@chickenfishhybrid44]

Nice, have fun boys.

[@davidpyper82]

It's always time for skeet 😜

[@TSCTheshootingchannel]

Best film so far great one Jonny!!! Fab Shooting!!!

[@peterchester4525]

Thanks TGS Outdoors.. great video need more of these might get skeet going again!! 👏👏👏

[@michaelhughes2958]

Thanks!

[@Blondejam]

What can I say? Hats off guys a truly enjoyable and informative video on the sport of Skeet! Not too sure if my reflexes would do as well but am now itching to have a go. There is a skeet shoot not too far from me and it has always looked a bit too intimidating to have a go, but now having seen this well it's time to bite into that biscuit that has always beckoned me as I walk past to the next stand! Great vid as usual and can't wait for the next!!!

[@villekoikkalainen7940]

Except that they are not shooting skeet... This is i dont know what it is?? But certainly not skeet.

[@villekoikkalainen7940]

Actual skeet has 8 places where you shoot from and you shoot doubles from each station except station 8. Gun should be on hip level and not shouldered and in doubles the birds leave towers at the same time.. This is some variation like they have in US. IMO the only actual skeet is Olympic Skeet. Station 1: High tower single, then a double with high tower shot first Station 2: High tower single, then a double with high tower shot first Station 3: High tower single, then a double with high tower shot first Station 4: High tower single, low tower single Station 5: Low tower single, then a double with low tower target first Station 6: Low tower single, then a double with low tower target first Station 7: Only a double with low tower target first Station 8: Single high tower facing the tower, single low tower facing the tower And this is only the qualification rules. Final rules are different. Speed of the birds is around 96km/h and they need to fly through the calibration hoop and a distance of 60m. You cannot shoot the bird before the marking pole and not after the marking pole. And in doubles the birds leave AT THE SAME TIME. Maximum shot load is 24g and size is generally 9 or 9,5

[@stuartsmith4279]

@@villekoikkalainen7940 it is skeet! English or National, and NSSA or American. Both internationally recognised disciplines in Skeet!

[@payres48]

I shoot both skeet and sporting here in Australia. I would love to shoot at such a ground as Eriswell. I was in the UK five years and shot a few grounds but didn't get to Eriswell. Maybe next time I'm over there. I could do with some time with Stuart on the skeet ground.

[@darellkettley6622]

Well done Johnny on 3rd place what a cracking video very enjoyable 👌👊

[@IBRich62]

It's always fun to see the shooting of the hat when someone shoots their first 25 straight. Hopefully that shoot hat will be hanging in the showroom cabinet with that 3rd place medal.

[@welditmick]

Probably your best video. Most people who 'do not like skeet' never shoot it as a discipline as they lack it in the first place. Mr Last looked to have enjoyed the role as ref on your rounds.

[@Scooter-dm3qo]

One aspect that you failed to mention about NSSA Skeet is that the shoots are 4 gun affairs. This means you shoot 100 targets each with the 410, 28, 20, and 12 gauges. Typically the Registered Shoots will do 2 calibers on Saturday and the final 2 Calibers on Sunday. Note, The order of the calibers is determined by each venue so you may shoot 12 gauge and follow that up with the 410. Note, when this order comes up it's not too uncommon to see the shooters stepping forward after the first shot in 410 because they subconsciously braced themselves for a 12 gauge recoil. Also typical for the Registered shoots is a 100 round Doubles event typically held on the Friday before the 4 gun shoots. The doubles can be shot with any caliber and it's not at all uncommon to see the experienced competitors the sub calibers for the Doubles event. It's also not uncommon to see the 28 gauge used for the 28, 20, and 12 gauge events, shooting 20,000 or more rounds per year to stay competitive can damage the shoulder. So, next time out doing skeet grab a Silver Pigeon III in 410 and have a go with that. BTW, I have a Silver Pigeon III Sporting in a 28/410 2 barrel set and practice Skeet with the 410. It's the least expensive caliber to reload and it's just plain fun to shoot.

[@grant1430]

Gun laws in the UK need serious reform there's no good reason to own a single firearm let alone four.

[@grant1430]

I live in america so i need them for hunting and self defense but you guys need safety

[@Scooter-dm3qo]

I don't know what to make of this nonsense. In 1215 the Magna Carta was the FIRST constitutional document to express The Right of the People to Keep and Bear Arms. Granted at that time it was referring to Lances and Swords and the like but later rulings by various Courts have made it clear that it also applies to Firearms. As for the importance of the Magna Carta, most of the Constitutions of Government worldwide are based on the Principles, and often the text, of the Magna Carta. Note, that was an English innovation so hats off to the Brit's for the Magna Carta. I'll also point out that the most dangerous time for the UK was September 7, 1940 when the German Blitz started. In all that onslaught England did not waiver or yield to Germany in spite of the lives lost lost with every bombing. England maintained a vital "beachhead" in Europe that was vital for the US Forces and the relatively quick end of the German 3rd Riech. Had England not had the resolve to stand and take that bombardment the world today would be a much different, and much less free, environment. The simple truth is that the entire World owes a debt to England for their resolve and courage. BTW, I do live in the USA and 20 of my ancestors fought in the Revolutionary War.

[@grant1430]

@@Scooter-dm3qo back then the UK wasn't a US territory now we have 100 bases there. There's no good reason for anyone in the UK to need a gun let alone swords and lances. But you are right though bearing arms is an old tradition. A resonable compromise is what we need. They should make a law that states all shotguns must be covered in protective foam and shooters at these events should be made to wear face shield thick gloves and chest plate. Also for double barrels to be legal they should have to make one barrel hammered flat to prevent rapid fire.

[@mikeproctor3664]

Excellent video, I can say I've never shot much skeet. Johnny, you need to talk to your pals at Hull Cartridge about finding a Distributer here in the U.S.. Presently we are paying between $9 - $12 USD for target loads and the shot sizes and loads are limited. Don't even ask about 28 and 410 shells and their costs. Also we desperately need a supplier for low recoil 2 1/2" shells. There is only one here at this time in the U.S. and he is having issues getting components and availability is almost nil. Not to mention 16 and 20 bore 2 1/2" shells are non existent. So the market for these shells is ripe for the picking! Help a guy out, I may be a Yank but I shoot a Purdey and drive a Land Rover

[@jonstephens682]

Nice to see two Cornishmen on the up there with the winners

[@arthur703]

Congratulations for 100,000 subscribers

[@jacobrans9269]

I saw a bloke break clays with a catapult at the West kent shooting ground, now that's skill

[@danjamison3727]

Brilliant video as usual, think my hats safe

[@jameswilson6717]

Brilliant Johny loved this one.All the very best 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@geirheggertveit]

Just a great video, explaining everything that has to be said about this kind of shooting!

[@davefarrar7435]

As always, another great video!

[@martinsteven2643]

Well done Jonny. A 25 on your first go. I have yet to score more than 16. But I keep trying.

[@grahamsimpkins1540]

Congratulations on the win !! That a very informative video, never shoot it but I going to give the a crack 👍.

[@chadnolte9134]

Great video once again. Great introduction to the discipline of skeet. I have only shot “American” and doubles and it is a mental grind to shoot without thinking.

[@arthur703]

I like this…And let the wonderful animals live

[@eblackshaw]

A very enjoyable video TGS ... thanks I find skeet (& 5 - stand) quite relavent to how we pass shoot ducks on the water (wildfowling is the closest / similar to our approach) here in Canada ... our local sporting clays have a few presentations that are close to decoying ducks ... probably doves too. Nothing really simulates layout shooting or field shooting unless you bring the layout blinds out into the skeet / 5 stand field.

[@bumblesquatt]

Shot the British Skeet open at Eriswell, lovely ground, 35 degree day though, came 8th in class with a 94, which wasn't bad 23//21/25/25 - messed up round 2 as the H1 stayed up a bit high and I didn't react accordingly!

[@jimmarcham6271]

Superb video once again Johnny ! As a sporting shooter, I've never given much thought to skeet - but that really makes me want to give it a go 👍

[@georgekhodr4443]

Absolute magnificence and wonderfulness.

[@mr.peavey603]

I love high house at station 2. For whatever reason nail it so fast everytime

[@321br]

Hat shooting is amazing

[@joshnnik]

Skeet. ❤❤❤

[@carldenny5187]

Johnny , it looks like you can shoot after all, well done. Lose the red shoes though, it's not a dancing competition after all!. Nice vid though. ATB.

[@biagiocozza8875]

Congratulations Johnny, making a video, and getting 3rd place, fantastic . You are a crack shot mate. One question, what shooting glasses are you wearing Johnny?

[@majorbarnett5153]

.

[@melissahardin9269]

Just fresh video , buddy

[@patriot4258]

Outstanding production . Btw I’m a skeet shooter.

[@markwierzbicki5307]

Very well done Johnny! Will we be seeing the medal in the shop? Or will it be in the showcase at home?

[@jerseyrock1969]

Peter Chester is a skeet machine!

[@peterchester4525]

Thanks jerseyrock1969 💪💪

[@jerseyrock1969]

@@peterchester4525 Cheers Peter, hoped you enjoyed the Jersey skeet open, all the best Big Al

[@woolymalc6652]

I think my dad taught him to shoot when he was a junior,my dad has always said he is a fantastic shot. My dad taught me,I've shot a few hundred straights and even a 125 straight at the word shoot in texas

[@TommyboyGTP]

A 3/8 light modified choke??? Wow that's very interesting a choke that tight that close up!

[@stuartsmith4279]

An awful lot of people use 1/4 chokes for skeet. I would say that across my students probably a third use 1/4 chokes, a third use skeet chokes, and the other third use one of each. All personal preference, but I am personally a fan of the LM's!

[@robertauld2242]

I know I’m off the topic of the vodeo; but have you ever reviewed or plan to review a McKay-Brown (O/U or SxS)? I fell in love with the look of them since I first got internet access and Googled “Scottish gunmakers”.

[@dankruger2890]

that's tuff shooting

[@gaughantony]

Great video

[@hakimthumb]

so many tiers to skeet

[@kevinvajda]

Which custom fit guards do you use johnny

[@stevegale2289]

I enjoyed that not sure i understood the rules but it looked fun

[@BeatRock253]

Johnny which choke constriction were you shooting for skeet here? Also which choke constriction do you shoot for sporting?

[@tgsoutdoors]

I actually changed chokes for the first time to Skeet and Skeet. But am back to my normal 3/8 3/8

[@jaswili]

Stuart can shoot the low house straight out of the trap, very quick shooter

[@grendelgrendelsson5493]

I really enjoyed this video. Eriswell isn't too far from my partner's place. I broke my back (although my legs still allow me to stand and hobble a bit) so I wonder how difficult it would be to shoot skeet from a wheelchair. Are there any disabled shooters out there with any experience of skeet?

[@chrishorner8589]

Quite a few wheelchair based shooters at Eriswell this weekend and one of the refs too. Stuart has coached one of the guys and he shot in the 190s!

[@simonbennett223]

I also find pro pistons very kicky

[@twinpotracer]

Only issue I have with pro pistons, feels like my little miruko is going to punch itself through my back! Maybe I'm just a weed 😂

[@willmyster0675]

I would love to see johny shoot sum olympic trap😂😂

[@tgsoutdoors]

One day….

[@wonkaredits3327]

Why didn’t we see you shoot the 2 singles on Station 8 NSSA ? 😂 Eriswell is my local, in the summer I shot a round of NSSA, a couple of guys were waiting and never seen anyone shoot Station 8 before….. I got a round of applause for my 2 kills.

[@tgsoutdoors]

I luckily killed all the station 8 birds, but they are similar to the sort of partridge I am often accused of killing

[@anthonyn1157]

I too am a skeet master. 😏

[@tgsoutdoors]

Bosh

[@hammyh1165]

Sorry still think skeet is boring , bit I do agree it's good practice for the likes of sporting. I just like the variation and technicality of sporting clays.

[@bumblesquatt]

If you haven't shot a straight 100, it's not boring you just aren't good at it!

[@sonicrose8430]

nothing like shooting station 8 and getting showered in clay shards and dust lol i usually have to turn to avoid anything hitting my face

[@arthur703]

Nice

[@karlsailor]

Love the video. While I admire the serious skeet shooter's focus and consistency, I'm in the "skeet is too boring" camp. Same exact targets, thrown at the same speed and direction for the last 100 odd years. Sorry.

[@tgsoutdoors]

I can see why someone would want to shoot a 100 straight!

[@kipkleimenhagen8434]

Geniune question - what do you prefer over skeet? I'm just getting into shotgunning and I like skeet more than trap because of the challenge with the reflexes. I shot a round of sporting clays and enjoyed that a lot because of the variety. Is that what you go for?

[@Goob07]

How can i get these in the us

[@Gophacyerself]

why is his selector taped?

[@sn972]

Ben Husthwaite did it as well, so maybe he's imitating him? I think the idea was so that you could see if someone tried to mess with your selector and put it on a different barrel while the gun is sitting in a rack.

[@stuartsmith4279]

Both wrong I'm afraid! Its not the selector that's taped up, its the cheek of the stock. The stock had an incident a few years back and the cheek snapped out of it, but it was repaired and had been fine until mid season this year when it cracked again. The new blank had been ordered and work was due to begin at the end of the season (it now has), but the tape was more of an insurance policy to help prevent any further damage, and to help it last until the end of that particular event. And it was definitely not ever about imitating anyone!!

[@frankw7266]

I kept waiting for you to say "shooting for the Piston Cup".....

[@Flownx]

Try to shoot Olympic Skeet!

[@Icebuntrucker]

What happend to Proof house ?

[@parrisgeorge9708]

He had a video about it a while back. Had to do with the name and usage if I remember correctly so it was changed back.

[@117077]

I’m a sporting shooter but I take every chance I get to shoot skeet it’s brilliant I love it but my cap is very safe😳😳

[@johnsoncozier2152]

👍

[@ismailizidane4853]

name of the music please ?

[@hussainnaqeeb8695]

love from pakistan

[@MrHarry440]

You should shoot, with the olympic rules! No mounted guns, single and Paris on allmost every stand

[@stuartsmith4279]

different discipline - this is English & American Skeet, not Olympic rules! There are multiple different forms of motorsport using the same tracks, should they all follow the exact same rules too?! Different doesn't mean better or worse, its just different!

[@davidbetts480]

Hello TGS, I have totally enjoyed this video, can anyone enter this.

[@grahamking2239]

I shot skeet many years ago , then most used 26 /28 barrels , now I see trap guns are the thing , why ?

[@scottcrawford3745]

The longer barrels are " In-Vogue" just these last few years... not uncommon to see high-level skeet shooters pushing 32" barrels. A few have told me the longer mass/momentum arc makes their swings more smooth. My "skeet gun" is a Browning 725 Pro Sporting with 30" ported barrels. That's plenty long enough for all disciplines, yet short enough for a quick reactionary swing on position #8 in skeet.

[@funkla65]

So, just how many "unclassified" shooters were there? ;-) If you're going to get into these OCD games, next thing you know you'll be doing American Trap...

[@tgsoutdoors]

At least 4….

[@peterk814]

Why is this called world skeet? World champions are in San Antonio Texas. No whatever this is

[@matthewdeepblue]

Hahahahahahahaha

[@villekoikkalainen7940]

I mean i dont know how he can teach shooting skeet when he is not shooting skeet. It is 100 times easier to hit the target with gun shouldered and the bird leaving immediately after "pull". In real skeet you can't shoulder the gun, you always shoot doubles and there is a timer for 0-3 seconds when you call the bird.. This is some weird variation with a little bit skeet elements but made a lot easier...

[@stuartsmith4279]

This is skeet, specifically English or National Skeet, and NSSA or American Skeet. No they're not Olympic, but they both have a far greater following than the Olympic variant (the NSSA Skeet world Championships routinely have in excess of 1,000 entrants - an eye watering number of participants when compared to any Olympic Skeet event anywhere in the world). They are both internationally recognised as Skeet disciplines, and both hold national and international tournaments and championships. There is no need to put down a discipline because you feel it is easy or not what it "should be", we are all clay shooters and should be supportive of all the disciplines and each other.

[@grant1430]

Scary to think how many of these weapons are spread out across the country when you see events like this. Seems the UK is in dire need of more restrictions there's absolutely no good reason to own a firearm unless you absolutley need it to hunt for food. And even at that an air rifle would do just as well.

[@ipodhty]

Your seeing a good reason right here