Fieldsport

FIELDSPORT isn't a typical gun store. Located in Traverse City, they built their reputation on one core idea: getting your shotgun to fit YOU, and teaching you to shoot it properly. Bryan Bilinski, the owner and head instructor, has spent 35+ years specializing in wingshooting—upland bird hunting, waterfowl, and clay target shooting.

Two custom gun fitting methods:

• •Try-Gun Fitting takes 3-5 hours and uses specialized articulated shotguns (SxS or O&U) to dial in your ideal stock dimensions. You shoot live ammunition at their steel patterning plates to confirm fit. The process measures everything: drop at comb, drop and cast at face and heel, cast at toe, length of pull, and pitch. You walk out with a documented gun-fitting report.

• •Impact Test Fitting works with your own gun. They measure it, analyze your eye dominance, then shoot your gun at their range to check point of impact. If the stock needs bending or an adjustable comb installed to fix inconsistent patterns, they handle it on-site. Takes 2-3 hours. Both methods cost $200/hour (deposit required; cancellation fees apply).

• •Private Wingshooting Lessons run at the same $200/hour rate. Recent clients report dramatic improvements in field performance after just two sessions.

They stock premium shotguns and gear from: - Beretta (including custom pistol-grip try-guns) - Browning (customers specifically praise their Browning selection) - Caesar Guerini (Black Limited and other sporting models) - AH.FOX (high-grade vintage) - W.W. Greener (classic doubles)

The showroom carries shooting and hunting essentials: Filson outerwear, shooting vests, Randolph glasses, Pro Ears electronic hearing protection, chokes, gun cases, dog training gear, knives, and branded FIELDSPORT exclusive items.

Clark runs the gun room and actively buys consignment firearms—especially nice used shotguns, rifles, and handguns. They nationally market consignments and offer fair terms. Contact Clark at [email protected] or 231-933-0767.

They also provide professional firearm appraisals for individual guns or large collections. The staff will travel for significant collections. Appraisal fees are quoted based on inventory size.

"My new Caesar Guerini Black Limited is great. I have been shooting three times now and I am completely happy about the fit and the product. Thanks again for the special care and fitting that Tena and I receive every time we are in your store." — Bob & Tena L, Alanson, MI

"Your 2 lessons and gun fitting had changed my wing-shooting life... My shooting is remarkably improved, making my hunting and dog training all that much more enjoyable." — Mark J, Grawn, MI

"I shot my first round of sporting clays yesterday since the class & did my second best ever with 86 out of 100 'birds'. I believe my practice on proper gun mount helped a lot." — Bruce B, Cincinnati, OH

Bryan answers wingshooting and gun-fitting questions in a public forum on their website. Email your shotgun questions to Dr. Shotgun and he'll research and post answers for the community.

Mail orders available for any product they stock.