the big chief 3,099 Posted February 11, 2014 Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 hi all i was on my way out when a friend of the family offered to take me clay shooting this sunday now i have never been or even used a shotgun just rimfire and airguns so do any of you guys have any tips for me Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pip1968 2,490 Posted February 11, 2014 Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 im going to have ago at a gamefair this year kev always wanted to try but dont like the fact ill miss more than i hit infront of people Quote Link to post Share on other sites
willum 89 Posted February 11, 2014 Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 Always bring the gun up to your face never bring your face / cheek to the stock you'll find out why if you get this wrong lol don't try and rifle the clay keep your gun swinging easier said than done. Feet placement is a good tip have a good stance and try and have your lead foot facing where you want to be killing the clay. If you miss 9 times out of 10. You'll be behind the clay just increase your lead on the clay slightly you'll soon find that smooth mount and movement will help you. Watch others see where they are picking the clay up in the peripheral vision mounting the gun and try and break the clay while in flight and not on the drop as it's harder hit theydrop like a stone when out of steam. Most of though just go enjoy ya self and don't take it to serious the more you relax the better you'll shoot. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Longers7 720 Posted February 11, 2014 Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 Try not to stress yourself out to much if your missing, only makes it worse..... I'm better shooting when the clay comes over my head, shooting them on instinct rather than watching it come over, don't point and shoot, keep the gun moving through an arc even after firing, give it some lead ...... And enjoy yourself! Works for me ;-) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Longers7 720 Posted February 11, 2014 Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 Always bring the gun up to your face never bring your face / cheek to the stock you'll find out why if you get this wrong lol don't try and rifle the clay keep your gun swinging easier said than done. Feet placement is a good tip have a good stance and try and have your lead foot facing where you want to be killing the clay. If you miss 9 times out of 10. You'll be behind the clay just increase your lead on the clay slightly you'll soon find that smooth mount and movement will help you. Watch others see where they are picking the clay up in the peripheral vision mounting the gun and try and break the clay while in flight and not on the drop as it's harder hit theydrop like a stone when out of steam. Most of though just go enjoy ya self and don't take it to serious the more you relax the better you'll shoot. Beat me too it ;-) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bird 9,587 Posted February 11, 2014 Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 im going to have ago at a gamefair this year kev always wanted to try but dont like the fact ill miss more than i hit infront of people Its easy mate, always try to remember with shotgun its moving target most times .so you always shoot in front of your target ,keeping the gun moving and you should hit most stuff.Most people stop on the target and shoot behind , only shoot at target if its stationary not moving then blast it out lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the big chief 3,099 Posted February 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 cheers lads i am looking forward to this fingers crossed weather is good Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the big chief 3,099 Posted February 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 im going to have ago at a gamefair this year kev always wanted to try but dont like the fact ill miss more than i hit infront of people i was thinking of doing it this years too ged but it gets packed with by standers and my pals would give me some right feking stick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
redcharge 378 Posted February 11, 2014 Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 Keep the gun swinging, one of the biggest mistakes beginners make IMHO is stoping on the target. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
squab 2,875 Posted February 11, 2014 Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 make sure you got plenty dollar in your pocket,it aint cheap Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the big chief 3,099 Posted February 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 Well lads I had a grate time clay shooting today met some nice lads had a good crack with them my score was shite 9 but at least I hit a few to say its the 1st time I have ever used a 12 guage kept trying to shoot it like my airgun but got some tips a started to hit them I will defo go and do this again when my arm stops being sore lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
walshie 2,804 Posted February 16, 2014 Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 Well lads I had a grate time clay shooting today met some nice lads had a good crack with them my score was shite 9 but at least I hit a few to say its the 1st time I have ever used a 12 guage kept trying to shoot it like my airgun but got some tips a started to hit them I will defo go and do this again when my arm stops being sore lol 9 out of ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the big chief 3,099 Posted February 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 Not sure highest was 33 lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wollymammoth 0 Posted March 14, 2014 Report Share Posted March 14, 2014 hi take your time, keep the gun moving dont try and rifle the bird, start with the easy traps first and take advice from older shots on the day as there is a lot of good tips to be picked up, and above all be safe and enjoy it ;-) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skinner 348 Posted March 14, 2014 Report Share Posted March 14, 2014 get the video move, mount . shoot Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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