Clay pigeon improvement

Sfinn

I've been shooting clays in the back yard for a while, and i have to admit I'm not the sharpest shot, but i would like to improve.

can anyone recommend something, willing to spend?

S

bunny shooter

Sfinn wrote: »

I've been shooting clays in the back yard for a while, and i have to admit I'm not the sharpest shot, but i would like to improve.

can anyone recommend something, willing to spend?

S

Lessons with a qualified coach. Pullandbang here is a registered coach I think. He will put ya right

MRJ

Lessons would be good to set you right and sort out any bad habits but like any sport the more you train/ practise, the better you'll get.

jwshooter

clay pigeon shooting is all about angles and speed .

a clay is rising or dropping in some form or another ,if your shooting a crosser establish a point you know whats its doing and shoot it .

you will learn a lot just watching its flight with out shooting at it .

a target crossing at the same speed same distance .at 90 degrees will require more lead than the same target thrown at 45 degrees from you.

its all about shooting targets and building up your memory bank
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the most beneficial thing to do is dry mounting some thing i would do every nite when shooting competitions a half hour just following the wall sealing line along the window nice slow steady movements to get your muscle memory working.

Sfinn

Thanks lads.

Do yo know of anyone closer to Galway City.

jwshooter

yes stephen rushworth ,one of the finest sporting shots in the country he is a icpsa caoch and a international shot .

there will be no "bs" with his way of shooting .

he lives in ballina co mayo.

he has been there done it, un like a lot of so called coaches in ireland today.

if you want his no pm me.

pullandbang

There's a list of coaches here.

Get a lesson or two to get you started - then you can practice the right things.
Far too many people are practicing the wrong things week in, week out and they're getting very good at them.

Keep an eye on the ICPSA website for the free caoching sessions which will probably take place again in Ballinasloe this year.

Sfinn

Thanks Lads

Half-cocked

You'll know if you've got hold of a properly trained coach if the first thing he does is check your gun fit (or maybe 2nd thing - he might give a safety briefing first!)

ayapatrick

jwshooter wrote: »

the most beneficial thing to do is dry mounting some thing i would do every nite when shooting competitions a half hour just following the wall sealing line along the window nice slow steady movements to get your muscle memory working.

would you recommend that for dtl or would it suit sporting more?

jwshooter

ayapatrick wrote: »

would you recommend that for dtl or would it suit sporting more?

what ever discipline you shoot try mounting is very beneficial ,

most lads when they dry mount swing the gun like a slash hook too fast watch them next day your out.

move the gun slowly get a feel for it ,when your moving the gun on your imaginary target dont be tempted to look back at the bead and keep your head down on the stock for the follow through

richard faulds dry mounts the hole time he swears by it and his track record speaks for its self.

if your right handed the muscles in your left shoulder will start to burn after 10-15 minutes,so they will build up a memory .

make sure your stance and mount is correct this can be done with the use of a mirror.

i enjoy doing it i have won some big competitions in my living room

Dave-0

bunny shooter wrote: »

Lessons with a qualified coach. Pullandbang here is a registered coach I think. He will put ya right

I booked a lesson just yesterday with an ICPSA Coach in Kerry. I got the gun about 3 months ago so its time to start learning how to use it and quash any bad habits before they take hold. He costs 50 euro an hour and includes the clays and shells.