Gun Dog It Yourself

176. Shotgun Fitting w/ Del Whitman

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Del Whitman of DC Whitman Custom Gun Smithing joins me this week to discuss shotguns and why getting fitted is so important!

  • Introduction to Del
  • Hunting with a French Brittany and an English Cocker at the same time
  • Setting up for the shot!
  • Is the actual shotgun or is the ammo more important to start off when trying to improve?
  • Is gun fitting necessary or advisable for everyone?
  • What are the key elements of gun fitting?
  • How often should someone be refitted?
  • Is eye dominance natural or created?
  • The entire fitting process for Del
  • Can all guns be altered to fit the owner?
  • Shooting styles and methods
  • What is so important about "16yds" when patterning?
  • Choking out the nuance to become a better shooter
  • The "best" gun for a newbie hunter


    • DC Whitman Custom Gun Smithing Instagram

    Meet Del at the Upland Gun Company Booth at Pheasant Fest (Booth 1419)

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