These are simply my opinions. I purchased all of these with my own money in an attempt to learn from other people's experiences in trap shooting. I'm also amassing a collection of all of the trapshooting DVD's and will post a review summary once I make it through them.
James Russell
Trapshooting Secrets and The Trapshooter's Bible ($35 each)
These books were tough to read. It isn't even clear as to where the first book starts, just sort of shotgun blasts you in the face with random paragraphs and the entire book is like this. The information is scatter brained at best with random bible verses and quotes that have no context to where they are shown. The second book seems slightly more organized, but not much better in content. I tried to find more info on James Russell and his trapshooting accomplishments and literally found nothing. If anyone knows any more about him I'd be curious to hear. I also found some of the information to be flat out horrible advice and contrary to everything else I have been told and read (canting the gun on purpose and foot positions). My advice, do not buy these. That being said, if anyone wants my brand new copies, pm me and I'll sell them for a massive discount. As others have mentioned, it is puzzling that he has Phil Kiner and numerous other world class shooters endorsing the book.
Summary: No-Bird
Rollin Oswald
Stock Fitter's Bible ($27)
This book has a great deal of information on getting your shotgun to fit you perfectly. Rollin is a great writer and I found myself enjoying the way he conveyed the information. Highly recommended and after reading this a couple times you should have no problem getting a proper shotgun fit without much help. He also covers mounting the gun, foot position, stance and patterning. A must have for a trapshooting book collection.
Summary: Dead Target
Dick Bennett
Trapshooting is a Game of Opposites ($120)
The price might scare you away, and I can only assume it is that high because this book is out of print and no one wants to give up their copy. I took more pages of notes from this book than all of the others that I read combined. Dick Bennett is a master teacher and a master trapshooter. I was absolutely blown away at how well he conveys the information and he was also a beast of a competitor from what I have read (passed away in 2014). He covers pretty much everything in detail and I can't recommend this book enough, although the price may deter many people.
Summary: Dead Target and Highly Recommended!
Frank Little
The Little Trapshooting Book ($68)
Just Ordered - will update when it arrives
Clyde Martz
Trapshooting Techniques ($10)
Just Ordered - will update when it arrives
D. Lee Braun
Trapshooting with D. Lee Braun and the Remington Pros ($15)
Just Ordered - will update when it arrives
Daro Handy
Professional Championship Trapshooting ($39)
Just Ordered - will update when it arrives
James Russell
Trapshooting Secrets and The Trapshooter's Bible ($35 each)
These books were tough to read. It isn't even clear as to where the first book starts, just sort of shotgun blasts you in the face with random paragraphs and the entire book is like this. The information is scatter brained at best with random bible verses and quotes that have no context to where they are shown. The second book seems slightly more organized, but not much better in content. I tried to find more info on James Russell and his trapshooting accomplishments and literally found nothing. If anyone knows any more about him I'd be curious to hear. I also found some of the information to be flat out horrible advice and contrary to everything else I have been told and read (canting the gun on purpose and foot positions). My advice, do not buy these. That being said, if anyone wants my brand new copies, pm me and I'll sell them for a massive discount. As others have mentioned, it is puzzling that he has Phil Kiner and numerous other world class shooters endorsing the book.
Summary: No-Bird
Rollin Oswald
Stock Fitter's Bible ($27)
This book has a great deal of information on getting your shotgun to fit you perfectly. Rollin is a great writer and I found myself enjoying the way he conveyed the information. Highly recommended and after reading this a couple times you should have no problem getting a proper shotgun fit without much help. He also covers mounting the gun, foot position, stance and patterning. A must have for a trapshooting book collection.
Summary: Dead Target
Dick Bennett
Trapshooting is a Game of Opposites ($120)
The price might scare you away, and I can only assume it is that high because this book is out of print and no one wants to give up their copy. I took more pages of notes from this book than all of the others that I read combined. Dick Bennett is a master teacher and a master trapshooter. I was absolutely blown away at how well he conveys the information and he was also a beast of a competitor from what I have read (passed away in 2014). He covers pretty much everything in detail and I can't recommend this book enough, although the price may deter many people.
Summary: Dead Target and Highly Recommended!
Frank Little
The Little Trapshooting Book ($68)
Just Ordered - will update when it arrives
Clyde Martz
Trapshooting Techniques ($10)
Just Ordered - will update when it arrives
D. Lee Braun
Trapshooting with D. Lee Braun and the Remington Pros ($15)
Just Ordered - will update when it arrives
Daro Handy
Professional Championship Trapshooting ($39)
Just Ordered - will update when it arrives