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if you put the bullets in backwards, is there a danger of shooting yourself?
Nope. You;ll just load the gun wrong. If you can even load it. Most magazines won't even allow such a thing to happen without a fight on the loader's behalf.
Is target shooting a good hobby? What should you learn to get into it more? I've gone a couple of times, but I'm thinking maybe a more formal firearms safety course would be valuable? And what type of guns are usually used for shooting targets or clay pigeons?
if you put the bullets in backwards, is there a danger of shooting yourself?
No. The bolt wouldn't close because of the way the chamber and throat of the barrel interact with the round being chambered. Even if it were some oddball round that would chamber fully your firing pin would strike the bullet (projectile that shoots out), not the primer as is needed for ignition.
Is target shooting a good hobby? What should you learn to get into it more? I've gone a couple of times, but I'm thinking maybe a more formal firearms safety course would be valuable? And what type of guns are usually used for shooting targets or clay pigeons?
Multi-part question. I feel like I'm back in high school
Target shooting is a great hobby. It can help with concentration and provide immense enjoyment. I love punching holes in a target.
To get into any shooting sport, you should first learn gun safety. One should NEVER take part in any activity without first learning firearm safety. AFTER firearm safety, you can grow from there. Everyone can be a marksman. You must be safe first.
If you're thinking about formal training, your head is in the right place. Firearms can be dangerous. Any marksman will be safe first and foremost.
Should you choose to advance to the sporting clays, I would recommend a .410 or 20-gauge to start with, but on a range with a stationary target to become accustomed to the "kick" (recoil) of a shotgun. Once you have mastered firearm safety and become comfortable with any gauge of shotgun, you can advance to an aerial target, preferably under the supervision of an instructor, so you can learn to enjoy the sport of clays and pigeons.
Begin with a .22LR, if available. The smaller the caliber, the better, for a novice shooter.
Is target shooting a good hobby? What should you learn to get into it more? I've gone a couple of times, but I'm thinking maybe a more formal firearms safety course would be valuable? And what type of guns are usually used for shooting targets or clay pigeons?
Have you shot before?
What kind of target shooting are you talking about?
Something like Action Shotgun would use a Benelli M2, Stoeger 3500, Remington Versamax, or similar semi automatic shotguns.
Benchrest target are usually Savage or Remington 700 Chassis.
Action rifle is reigned by the AR-15.
Cowboy is a whole different ballgame of period correct arms.
Clays usually are shot by guys with over/under shotguns which can go to the moon in cost.
I would check out 3-Gun or similar action-shooting series' (USPSA for example is a great pistol league) if you are a younger guy.
No. The bolt wouldn't close because of the way the chamber and throat of the barrel interact with the round being chambered. Even if it were some oddball round that would chamber fully your firing pin would strike the bullet (projectile that shoots out), not the primer as is needed for ignition.
You got pretty scientific on this one.
Load it backwards and it won't shoot. That's the short answer.
What kind of target shooting are you talking about?
Something like Action Shotgun would use a Benelli M2, Stoeger 3500, Remington Versamax, or similar semi automatic shotguns.
Benchrest target are usually Savage or Remington 700 Chassis.
Action rifle is reigned by the AR-15.
Cowboy is a whole different ballgame of period correct arms.
Clays usually are shot by guys with over/under shotguns which can go to the moon in cost.
I would check out 3-Gun or similar action-shooting series' (USPSA for example is a great pistol league) if you are a younger guy.
You're going to give a novice a bruise.
Begin your shooting sports career with any .22LR rifle. A Ruger 10/22 is a GREAT, inexpensive platform to learn safety and shooting.
Please DO NOT begin with a Remington 700 platform, or any shotgun. I say this as someone who wants new shooters to actually enjoy their trigger time. The 700 can kick like hell and turn off a new shooter, depending on caliber.
I recommend the Ruger 10/22 platform for the ease of use and the ability to customize it to your liking. It can be a range plinker or a tack driver. It's all up to you.
I've shot (at) clays with a Benelli Nova (12ga), but I don't recommend a new shooter go all out like that at first.
Find a smaller caliber/gauge firearm to learn on. You'll learn well and want to come back.
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