So it seems...

[RussellDyck]

That I have a couple of areas that I need help in. Now I now I am still very new at skeet, but these are things that I have noticed and would like some ideas on how to get over them.

#1. I am finding on stations 1,2,6,7 when it comes to hitting the doubles, I have no problem see the first clay out of the trap house but I find that when it comes to the second clay I 98% of the time loose it, I can't seem to track it in my peripheral vision, even when I am looking right at it most times I can only ever seem to find it once it is about to hit the ground.
What can I do to fix this?

#2. I also find that I keep forgeting the amount to lead the clay at each station. What are some thing that you guys did to remember when y'all were first starting out.
Also, when it comes to leading the clay, I assume that I need to be looking at where I need to be shooting and not directly at the clay?

Ya I know I have only been at this a few times, four rounds tottal to be exact, and the only way to get better is to practice. Every time I do go to the range I talk with the other fella's about ways to improve, but these are a few thing that I rememberd to ask after every one went home.

On a more happy note yesterday, on my last round on station 1, I got my first four in a row seemed to have impressed most of the fellaws see as how new at this I am, now if I could only remember what I did there and aply it to the rest of the game, I seem to be averaging 6/25 for now.

Looking forward to next weekend so I can get in somemore practice

Thanks for all your help
Russ

 

[goozeman]

so it seems

Go to this site it might help you out. http://www.remington.com/pdfs/skeet_fundamentals_2004.pdf

cheers! goozeman

 

[Cedar Valley]

Russ,

As you get more practice at skeet, you will likely start hitting the birds more quickly. Most newcomers hit high 1 and 2, as well as low 6 and 7 well past the center stake. That means that on a double, the incomers are that much closer. In other words, if you hit the bird 20 feet past center (outgoing) the incomer is already 40 feet closer to you. That is a big separation and difficult to see both birds. (Unless you are a fish and have eyes on the side of your head)

As you speed up with time, you should be able to hit the birds (outgoing) on your own side of the center stake, and consequently have plenty of time to reverse your swing and still be in front of the second bird.

Regarding the proper leads,...here is what the NSSA (National Skeet Shooting Association) proposes for learning leads. Hold up your front hand at arms length. For stations 1 and 7, hold up one finger. If you have that much separation between bird and barrel, that is about 1 foot of lead, which is what you need. Stations 2 and 6, you need a two finger lead. Stations 3 and 5, three fingers. Station 4,...4 fingers. Pretty simple and it works.

Hope that helps a bit,

 

[beretta boy]

After 40 or 50 rounds you should have a better idea of where to look for those "second" birds. Practice, practice and more practice. Like Cedar Valley said ,there's really only 4 amounts of "lead" that you need to know ... just don't forget where you are. The more you shoot the game, the more comfortable you'll get with it.

 

[RussellDyck]

Thanks for all the help guys! This weekend I want to make sure that I can get back to the range and get in atleast another four rounds.
Dang it all! Now that is all I want to do on the weekends, but it is sooo much fun.





Russ

 

[bmcrae]

Usually when helping out really new shooters, I suggest that they avoid doubles, and just shoot singles until they start getting the hang of it. This is particularly true at stations 2 and 6 where most new shooters end up chasing the first bird well past the centre stake.

A different way to shoot doubles on these stations is to have the puller give you a 'report double' ( I think I spelled that right). For this style of double, the second bird is pulled the instant you pull the trigger on the first bird.

This helps give you a better idea of where the birds will be while still giving an element of a double.

Next time you are out, work on matching your swing to the target speed (one of the hardest things to get used to). By doing this, you will have an easier time seeing the leads.

Most new shooters see the bird, pull too far in front of it, slow their gun down too much, the target gets in front of them, pull hard to get way in front of it, and probably use a 'swing through lead' while pulling the trigger.

I was guilty of this for a long time, and didn't really believe that you had to lead the birds 3.5 to 4.5 feet at stations 3,4,5......... (the swing through method looks like there is virtually no lead).

The first 100,000 targets are the hardest ones. It gets a little easier after that. Try and shoot with someone who ACTUALLY knows what they are doing/talking about to coach you.

Brad.