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so I decided to check out Redlands shooting park today for the first time. I was the only one out there (due to the wind I'm sure...) so I shot alone, throwing to myself. there was supposedly a "4 second delay" option, but I guess I didn't select it, so I was basically throwing with my gun mounted half way, so my shots were far more rushed and "instinctive" I guess. I ended up breaking 22 so I was pretty happy. I was still following the "rules" of watching the target and follow through, lead, etc... but I had less time to set up, so somehow that seems to have helped? I REALLY like the feel of snapping my gun to my shoulder and shooting vs. shooting with gun mounted, but I know this is the wrong technique. it felt a lot more like bird hunting which I'm way more used to. this being my 5th time at skeet, I'm still getting used to the mechanics of it. what I think is that the unconventional way I was shooting made me stop overthinking my shots which I think has plagued me in previous rounds. anyone else ever experienced this?
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Well that is the only technique allowed in International Skeet
In American Skeet, do you have to start with the gun mounted, or can you call for the bird with the gun unmounted? -
Thats really good!! What were you averaging before? In skeet, which house does the bird come from first? Or does it depend on position?Comment
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Well, to answer the question; On doubles, they release at the same time. You shoot the house closest to you first.
I.e. On stations 1/2, doubles, you shoot the high house first. On stations 6/7, doubles, you shoot the low house first. As for when they release - they come out at the same time.Comment
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It's been humbling for me... I was averaging 17 a round. couldn't quite break into the 20's. I assumed I'd do well at skeet because I've done well at upland bird hunting... quail, pheasant, chucker, dove, etc. but, with most birds, your shots are spur of the moment, like flushing a covey or kicking up a pheasant. you don't normally stand there with your gun shouldered and wait. the shots are quick and instinctive and you don't have time to run over in your mind the "mechanics" of your shot... you just shoot. honestly, I want to get to that point with skeet. I feel that a LOT of my problem is I'm concentrating too hard on what I'm supposed to be doing, and getting hung up, mentally. I've had the chance to shoot with some guys who are REALLY good and just flat DON'T miss. they aren't thinking about the shot, they are shooting from instinct and the mechanics of the shot are just natural from years of repetition. I'm taking a skeet clinic class at triple B later this month, so I'm hoping that will be helpful."A computer lets you make more mistakes faster than any other invention, with the possible exceptions of handguns and Tequila..."Comment
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That's awesome. So you are improving. When I shoot trap, I don't really think about it much, just aim and depending on where the bird is, I lead it or aim at it based on my experience as a trap shooter. Which isn't much, but I generally pick stuff up pretty quick. I look forward to my first day skeet shooting. I think my first few times I'm going to need to go over it in my head what I need to do before I make the shot. Kinda like when I shot doubles this weekend. I've only done it three times ever. But I was the second shooter. So I watched where the bird came out of the house when the first shooter went, aimed at that point on the top of the house, called my bird then pulled my gun up and would powder the bird right out of the house and then swing left or right depending on my position. A lot of this game is about your perception and how well you can play it out in your head. I have a feeling I'm going to need to start reloading sooner rather then later
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Try starting with a "shell in hand" say pull, load, and fire.
Good times!Looking for a 3" Magnum 870 $200-$250ishComment
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I shot league in the past and with a low gun mount, my average was 21.5 give or take.. Oddly, I don't do as well with an already mounted gun..Comment
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no, never taken any type of shooting instruction. I've actually gotten some really good info / instruction from a guy named Bill that I've been shooting with @ Prado. he is SUPER good and has a lot of valuable tips which have been helping. I shot with him today and felt more comfortable than ever. I'm starting to get the hang of it!"A computer lets you make more mistakes faster than any other invention, with the possible exceptions of handguns and Tequila..."Comment
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