Missing clays@16yrds

That's normal. Your pattern will be a little more open and it takes less muzzle movement to catch the bird. If you are concerned about rising scores as your yardage increases, shoot a round from the 27 yard line and report back :D
 
My upper barrel....IM

My lower barrel....F


It was brought to my thought that I am too slow at 16(where more move ment is needed) and ideal for 20yrds

Being a bit slow on target stands for reason.....when I shoot doubles I have a HELL of a time with my 2nd target



HUMMMMMMMMMMMM...........:redface:
 
oops said:
My upper barrel....IM

My lower barrel....F


It was brought to my thought that I am too slow at 16(where more move ment is needed) and ideal for 20yrds

Being a bit slow on target stands for reason.....when I shoot doubles I have a HELL of a time with my 2nd target



HUMMMMMMMMMMMM...........:redface:
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That's an odd set up on your chokes. Most people use the bottom barrel for singles. The idea is to have the recoil more in line with your shoulder. I would screw the IM tube in the bottom barrel.

As for doubles you need to pick a hold point where you can break the bird with very little gun movement. Don't try to shoot it with a non moving gun. When you see the target start to break look for the second bird and lock your eyes on it. Your body will automatically guide the gun to the bird and you should be able to break it slightly before it crests
 
oops said:
Go figure

I can hit more clays at my handicap(20 yrds) than I can at 16 yrds...any reasons to look at?

TKS
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Change up and take a bit more time at 16 addn you will be fine.
As was stated on dou8bles, you know where the first bird will be at so make ready for it, smash it, then go for the second bird .
I recently bought a Citori trap used, and it has a very common choking - IC on the bottom barrel( first bird) and full up top.
it was originally modified on the bottom.
I actually had to speed up my swing physically, because I am used to lighter guns, and had to adjust to the heavier trap guns because I was behind my 16 yard birds birds witth trap guns, but was on them quite fine with my lighter sub gauge field guns..

Cat
 
I am a two eyed shooter....doesnt matter what it is, both eyes are open


NOW.....I find that very intresting to switch my chokes around......using my bottom barrel for 16 yrd,will that not shoot lower....do I have to pattern the gun agsin to see:confused:
 
oops said:
I am a two eyed shooter....doesnt matter what it is, both eyes are open


NOW.....I find that very intresting to switch my chokes around......using my bottom barrel for 16 yrd,will that not shoot lower....do I have to pattern the gun agsin to see:confused:
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You could pattern the gun to check, but most of the better built guns regulate really well.
i would not worry about it, myself.
I switch barrels from bottom to top and back regularly, concentration is there, the bird will get crushed.:)
Cat
 
For the time being......I will switch my chokes around ane see how that feels and works....I will mabey try to make more of an effort to speed my swing up for doubles.

BUT....I am going to experiment getting that 1st bird out of the house quicker..I forgot to say ,when I swing for my second bird it is usually going down....I was told to hold above the trap house for my straight away..call,and with out seeing the bird ,just shoot ,then swing for my second


does anyone do that?
 
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Some do, it works better with voice release. Generally, the idea is make a minimal move to shoot the first bird. You need to experiment on hold points to see what works best for you. Many will tell you that you should not see the first target break, but already be moving to the second target. That will come with experience. I found that I needed to see the first target start to come apart, if I didn't I would often pull off the first target too soon. It is harder to shoot a falling second target, especially with a high shooting trap gun. You still have to be "on" that second target. You also need to have a good solid grip on the gun when you shoot the first target and be able to stay in the gun. A one oz. load will help on your first target.
 
If you shoot well at 27 yard trap then you should also be breaking most of your birds from the 16. ATA trap is not difficult, gun fit, shooting stance and basic technique are IMO more important than anything else. I shoot full for for all trap. We all have our "off days" as well.

M12
 
For 16, use the IM on the bottom barrel (same for 20 actually)
For doubles, shoot to bottom barrel first to avoid muzzle jump -use the IM - then shoot a faster shell for the second shot using the F

Try and get the 1st one as fast as you can, (dont look to see if you got it) and start swinging on the 2nd one asap
 
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