Skeet - how to start...

[Tarmy]

[shovelon]

Seems like the comments in bold are contradictory. You don't like pre-shot routines?

I like to see shooters ready to take their turn on station. Don't be sitting on a bench, ogling a gun in a rack, fixing someone else's gun while the squad is waiting on you. I don't need a squad of 6 taking an hour and a half to shoot a round. Especially if another squad is waiting for their turn on the field. Honestly it does not take long for another shooter to move you along. Even a squad of 8 can move along pretty well if on point.

Pre-shot routines are fine with me but just be ready. Dick around while the other squad is shooting.

[ceh383]

Don't be sitting on a bench, ogling a gun in a rack, fixing someone else's gun while the squad is waiting on you.

Do you mind someone getting you a backup gun while the sduad is waiting for you

[shovelon]

Do you mind someone getting you a backup gun while the sduad is waiting for you

Ok, that.

[ceh383]

Ok, that.

LOL...All in all that was a good day.
You shot the O/U pretty well, I still think your barrels are mounted the wrong way

[BOBGBA]

...Anyway if you are shooting with a group, pay attention, have 2 shells in hand when it is your turn to step on station...

From a safety standpoint, I disagree. You should not have shells in your hand until you are on the station.

If you are in a group of regulars that shoot together, you may be comfortable with your approach, but I wouldn't recommend it to others. Having shells in hand, especially for new shooters, can lead to loading the gun before you are on the station or as you step onto the station.

From - https://wildlife.utah.gov/lee-kay-skeet-etiquette.html
"Do not load until it is your turn to shoot. Your gun should be empty and open with your hands off your shells until you are standing still on the pad."

From - https://www.fieldandstream.com/blogs...porting-clays/
Under the skeet section- "A lot of hunters want to load their guns as they are walking up to the station. Don't. Your gun should be empty and open and your hands should be off your shells until you're standing still on the concrete pad."

Safety first.

[md2020]

Do you mind someone getting you a backup gun while the sduad is waiting for you

LOL Did this happen? Do you always bring a spare gun with you?

I have a spare motorcycle and other spare things I have labelled as such to justify my spending. But I don't think I have ever had to use one of those things as a spare

But hey... if it can buy more stuff... I'm all for it!

[shovelon]

LOL Did this happen? Do you always bring a spare gun with you?

I have a spare motorcycle and other spare things I have labelled as such to justify my spending. But I don't think I have ever had to use one of those things as a spare

But hey... if it can buy more stuff... I'm all for it!

Most of us bring spare guns with us if we have them. In fact I load 2 guns choked for the different range targets in my gun cart.

But for the most part one gun is enough. I just happened to break a rail during a skeet contest and Ceh383 loaned me his backup. I appreciated that much.

[shovelon]

From a safety standpoint, I disagree. You should not have shells in your hand until you are on the station.

If you are in a group of regulars that shoot together, you may be comfortable with your approach, but I wouldn't recommend it to others. Having shells in hand, especially for new shooters, can lead to loading the gun before you are on the station or as you step onto the station.

From - https://wildlife.utah.gov/lee-kay-skeet-etiquette.html
"Do not load until it is your turn to shoot. Your gun should be empty and open with your hands off your shells until you are standing still on the pad."

From - https://www.fieldandstream.com/blogs...porting-clays/
Under the skeet section- "A lot of hunters want to load their guns as they are walking up to the station. Don't. Your gun should be empty and open and your hands should be off your shells until you're standing still on the concrete pad."

Safety first.

Never seen or heard of that before but seems more than reasonable to me. However I was taught to minimize my routine when stepping on station and not fumble in my pockets or pouch for shells. Before I step on station I visualize my hold point, look point, and break point, with shells in hand pointed in the correct direction. When on station I blank my mind, load my shells and call for the bird.

[md2020]

Most of us bring spare guns with us if we have them. In fact I load 2 guns choked for the different range targets in my gun cart.

But for the most part one gun is enough. I just happened to break a rail during a skeet contest and Ceh383 loaned me his backup. I appreciated that much.

Well... I have 4 motorcycles in the garage and my justification for them is pretty weak .

I only have the one shotgun, but wanted a semi-auto as well. Now I have half a good reason to get one...

[tanks]

...I only have the one shotgun, but wanted a semi-auto as well. Now I have half a good reason to get one...

I'd want my primary and backup firearms to be very similar in handling and manual of arms.

[ceh383]

LOL Did this happen? Do you always bring a spare gun with you?

As shovelon stated, yes it did happen, I was glad I could help him out. That was a few years ago, and he fixed the gun and still shoots to this day.

shovelon, are you going to bring the A5 Sunday?

Always bring a spare gun, these days, no I don't. Now, if there's money on the line, then yes I do. I don't shoot nearly as much as I used to, and it shows, so I rarely do registered tournaments any more. I think did 1 in the last 18 months, and yes, I had a backup for that one.

md2020, you should come out to Moore-N-Moore this Sunday. It's a great deal of fun and no one on our squad will care that you are a new shooter.

[ceh383]

From a safety standpoint, I disagree. You should not have shells in your hand until you are on the station.

If you are in a group of regulars that shoot together, you may be comfortable with your approach, but I wouldn't recommend it to others. Having shells in hand, especially for new shooters, can lead to loading the gun before you are on the station or as you step onto the station.

From - https://wildlife.utah.gov/lee-kay-skeet-etiquette.html
"Do not load until it is your turn to shoot. Your gun should be empty and open with your hands off your shells until you are standing still on the pad."

From - https://www.fieldandstream.com/blogs...porting-clays/
Under the skeet section- "A lot of hunters want to load their guns as they are walking up to the station. Don't. Your gun should be empty and open and your hands should be off your shells until you're standing still on the concrete pad."

Safety first.

For casual/fun shoots, I agree.
However, when shooting registered Skeet, there are time limits to get through a round. Having shells IN HAND does save some time. But then, if you are shooting registered, everyone usually knows what they are doing so it's not a safety issue.

[BOBGBA]

...When on station I blank my mind...

I need to learn how to do that.

[shovelon]

I need to learn how to do that.

Our group calls it "Erase the Brain!"