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Skeet Shooting

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Skeet Shooting game quiz
"Let's see what you know about this interesting and popular shooting sport."

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  



1. The word "Skeet" describes:
    A shooting game
    A popular shooter's knickname
    A type of flying target
    A perfect score


2. The machine used to throw the targets is called a:
    thrower
    skeeter
    trap
    chucker


3. What are the commonly used "Clay Pigeon" targets made of?
    clay
    glass
    live birds
    a mixture of lime and pitch


4. Skeet is an American invention.
    True
    False


5. What is the difference between American Skeet and International Skeet?
    Number of shots allowed at each target
    Gun position, size of guns allowed
    Gun position, size of targets, and speed of targets
    Color of targets


6. How many shooting positions are there in American Skeet?
    nine
    five
    eight
    seven


7. A round of Skeet has only 24 targets and the shooters each have 25 shotshells. What is done with the extra shell?
    It can be fired at any station at the shooters option
    It is used for practice
    It is fired at the first missed target
    It is saved for another time


8. How does a shooter call for a target?
    By calling the referee's name
    Only by calling "Pull!"
    By calling clearly
    Only by calling "Mark"


9. Where are the target traps located in American Skeet?
    In a high house and a low house at either end of the field
    On a high tower
    In a centrally located low house
    At various positions to simulate hunting situations


10. What type of shot is used when skeet shooting?
    Shotshells with small shot (7 1/2 through 9)
    Shotshells with any lead bird shot
    Shotshells with buckshot
    Shotshells with large shot (2 through 6)


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Compiled May 25 13