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For December 2008, the featured shooter was Steve West.
| Name: |
Steve West |
| Age: |
50 |
| Home: |
Yuma, AZ |
| Originally From: |
Upland, Ca |
| Occupation: |
Agricultural Consultant |
| Years Shooting: |
25 |
| Years Shooting SC: |
5 |
| NSCA Class |
D |
| Shotgun: |
Browning Cynergy Sporting Model in 12, and a Cynergy Field
in 20 |
| Ammo: |
Usually AA's |
Q: What are your favorite things about
shooting Sporting Clays?
A: I like the variety in Sporting Clays.
Every station is different, and every range is unique. That quality of change
makes is exciting!
Q: What is your favorite shooting venue?
A: In Arizona I like the Picacho range, in
California, I favor Oak Tree. The Desert Lakes range in Las Vegas (Boulder City)
is awesome. The Gallatin range just north of Bozeman is fun... they have a
wobble trap machine which throws across a canyon--sometimes into the trees at 30
yards, sometimes up into the wind, which quickly carries them behind you!! I
also found the course in Nemacolin, PA challenging... too many trees for us
western guys!! But Desert Lakes is probably my favorite.
Q: What has been your favorite shoot/event?
A: I have been to a couple of the Quall
Unlimited Continental Shoots (in Mesquite, NV the past 2 years), and they are
fun. Lots of people, the Quail fund raiser. Good Times!!
Q: What is your favorite target presentation?
A: Incomers seem to suit me. They taste like
chicken.
Q: What is your least favorite target
presentation?
A: Long crossers... I have yet to miss one in
front! I need to go burn a couple cases at Skeet 4 to get this figured out.
Q: What do you feel is your greatest challenge in
Sporting?
A: I have plateau'ed in the mid-70's, and I
am working on that next step up. I have been working on the cadence and moving
the gun smoothly, keeping the barrel in front of target at all times. This is a
challenge! Old habits die hard.
Q: What do you feel is your biggest
accomplishment with regards to Sporting Clays?
A: Hitting more than I miss! But seriously?
Becoming more consistent... I hate shooting 9, 8, 8, 2, 7, 5, 8.... I want all
8's and better!
Q: What, if any, are your Sporting Clays goals?
A: To become a consistent shooter able to hit
all target presentations well.
Q: Do you shoot sub-gauge events?
A: Yes. 20 gauge is my favorite.
Q: What is the one "gizmo" you find
most useful when shooting?
A: Bright pink shoes to distract all the
other shooters... Actually, I don't have anything out of the ordinary, a 1/2
shell vest, good glasses and earplugs.... nothing too gizmo-y.
Q: What advice would you give to someone just
starting out?
A: Burn your 100 bucks on some instruction.
Get into the good habits right away!
Q: Anything else we should know?
A: I have been shooting competitively for
many, many years. I have run matches, been range officer, etc, at local, state,
regional and national matches. I have taught kids and new shooters about
shooting and shooting safety. And a couple years ago, I had a brain fade and was
responsible for a shooting accident where a friend was injured. Never, never,
never get complacent on firearm safety. Double and triple check your firearms,
and make sure everyone around you does the same!
Webmaster's commentary:
I'm glad Steve took the time to submit his questionnaire and pose for a
couple of pictures. Help keep the Featured Shooter feature going by filling out the "Shooter
Questionnaire."
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