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Is it normal to feel a little dazed after shooting clay pigeons? Just wondering if it's only me who experiences this.

I think either I am sensitive to the recoil or to my father's gun going off next to me (or both).

Only shot 25 cartidges of target load 2 3/4inch.
 
Hummmm.......It helps not to drink a pot of coffee before shooting..but then again,I'm dazed as to why I missed so many and dazed how I hit so many.Pretty sure it's normal after the adrenaline wears off
 
The only side effects from trapshooting for me have been a lighter pocketbook and a mild golf-like frustration with the sport....
Honestly, though, you might be a bit sensitive to recoil. What kind of gun are you using? Is it a dedicated trap gun? Most trap guns are built/shaped significantly differently than sporting or hunting guns and they are typically somewhat heavier, too. If the gun does not fit you correctly you could be taking a pounding you really don't need to be. First thing, try a different gun and see if you still get the same feeling.
Hope it helps!
Tharjoe
 
I've shot many hundreds of light cartridges in a day and not had any issues, but a bad fitting gun might do it. I am lefty and most quality SxS and O/U have some cast in the stock which makes them fit me really poorly
 
mikeelliot said:
Double up on ear pro and maybe try "light" target loads?
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Had double hearing protection. I will try the light target loads next time

Tharjoe said:
The only side effects from trapshooting for me have been a lighter pocketbook and a mild golf-like frustration with the sport....
Honestly, though, you might be a bit sensitive to recoil. What kind of gun are you using? Is it a dedicated trap gun? Most trap guns are built/shaped significantly differently than sporting or hunting guns and they are typically somewhat heavier, too. If the gun does not fit you correctly you could be taking a pounding you really don't need to be. First thing, try a different gun and see if you still get the same feeling.
Hope it helps!
Tharjoe
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It's a Remington 870 express so it's pretty light. Although heavier guns are more difficult for me to hold.

FLHTCUI said:
You might need some nourishment before the event and of course proper hearing protection too during.
Sounds like you might want to confer with your family Dr.
Rob
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Problem is I am in Quebec and don't have a family doctor.
I think what could be happening is I got whiplash a year ago when I was trying 3.5" shells. So now I'm probably more sensitive
 
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The Remington Express is cast neutral. For many folks, like myself, they give a noticeable cheek slap. I have trouble shooting a box of target shells through one. Oh - The hockey puck recoil pad doesnt help.
 
If you pursue trap shooting I suggest you get a proper gun for the sport. A semi, over under or SXS and go from there.
Something that helps with recoil. Ear protection is second. My trap gun went from a Browning Citori to a Beretta AL390 Sporting sport Semi.
 
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I have felt this once after firing my 10 gauge. I was likely a bit dehydrated and decided to take a break and went back to other firearms afterwards.
 
ZeroRooter said:
Had double hearing protection. I will try the light target loads next time



It's a Remington 870 express so it's pretty light. Although heavier guns are more difficult for me to hold.



Problem is I am in Quebec and don't have a family doctor.
I think what could be happening is I got whiplash a year ago when I was trying 3.5" shells. So now I'm probably more sensitive
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Well, there is your answer then.
There is a reason they make trap loads for clay shooting.
Rob
 
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Sounds like the first thing you need is a proper medical check-up. Then if you are not suffering some malady that prevents you from shooting the next step is a proper fitting gun and LIGHT target loads. A proper fitting gun smacks the crap out of the targets, not the shooter. For target loads, 1oz loads rated no more than 1200 fps to keep the recoil to a minimum.
 
I had the same thing after I suffered a few concussions in a short period of time. It eventually resolved itself as the post concussion symptoms went away. I always wore ear protection but it didn't eliminate the issue as any sort of shock/vibration rattled my injured brain. I can still get headaches from time to time if I do a lot of shooting but thankfully that hasn’t happened recently.

If you got whiplash from shooting….something must be wrong……3.5” shells aren’t that bad…
 
I have heard of that happening to people shooting at indoor ranges that don't have very good extractions fans. I had it the very first time I went to an indoor range because the guy that took me didn't turn it on so I could hear him talking. Lesson well learned on my part.
 
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Sounds like the first thing you need is a proper medical check-up. Then if you are not suffering some malady that prevents you from shooting the next step is a proper fitting gun and LIGHT target loads. A proper fitting gun smacks the crap out of the targets, not the shooter. For target loads, 1oz loads rated no more than 1200 fps to keep the recoil to a minimum.
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Exactly! Get checked out first, then if all is good, try again with a proper fitting gun, and target loads.
 
If someone is in a daze, they are feeling confused and unable to think clearly, often because they have had a shock or surprise.

Well the shock and surprise is over.

See what happens the next time...
 
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