SynopsisOne of North America's Most Respected Gunfitters and Shotgun Coaches and an award-winning author, Don Currie delivers a groundbreaking reference work on the proper fit of a shotgun based on a lifetime of experience as a shooter, coach, and gunfitter. Don gives a detailed description of how the proper point-of-impact is evaluated on moving targets and how the shooter's stance, mount, shooting discipline, and level of experience all factor into the final dimensions of the properly fitted shotgun. An informative journey into the stockmaker's workshop, the engraver's studio, and the gunfitter's kit bag round out our understanding of the detail required to achieve the perfect gunfit. A highly valued resource and a welcome addition to the bookshelf of any shotgun enthusiast, instructor, gunfitter, or gunmaker. Book jacket., Many factors contribute to the ideal fit between shotgun and shooter, from physique to experience to style. Don Currie, expert shooting coach and competitor, brings his years of experience to Gunfitting to describe in detail both the art and the science of properly fitting shotguns., Expert shooting coach, teacher, and competitor Don Currie delivers a solid book on gunfitting based on a lifetime of experience gained from working with Orvis and Purdey. Don knows that shooting with a properly fitted shotgun is critical to a shooter's success, and he delivers on the art and science of fitting proper shotguns. The science requires the gunfitter to understand the structure of the shooter's body and what stock specifications are needed to accommodate the shooter's physique. To master the art of the process, the fitter must understand how shooters shoot and how the eye and brain see and read the target. The fitter must critically evaluate the shooter's stance, mount, and level of experience along with taking into consideration the shooter's discipline and style and how the shooter will develop and evolve., Expert shooting coach, teacher, and competitor Don Currie delivers a solid book on gunfitting based on a lifetime of experience gained from working with Orvis and Purdey. Don knows that shooting with a properly fitted shotgun is critical to a shooter's success and he delivers on the art and science of fitting proper shotguns. The science requires the gunfitter to understand the structure of the shooter's body and what stock specifications are needed to accommodate the shooter's physique. To master the art of the process, the fitter must understand how shooters shoot and how the eye and brain see and read the target. The fitter must critically evaluate the shooter's stance, mount, and level of experience along with taking into consideration the shooter's discipline and style and how the shooter will develop and evolve.
LC Classification NumberTS536.8.C87 2021