Alex Arrigone 24 Posted August 7, 2011 Report Share Posted August 7, 2011 Hi, I'm new to shooting with shot guns.i have bought my first shotgun and. Went hunting with it the other day and hit two pigeons out of 50 cartriges .... Basically... I'm shit! I know it takes getting useful but I need t know the basic angles of aiming with an over under. Head on wha the aim? Over head? What's the aim when they go left to right ( vise versa) as in how much in front do you have to aim? Stuff like that. What seems basic to you is vital to me so please help. Please help me get going on the right foot! Atb Alex Quote Link to post
Ideation 8,216 Posted August 7, 2011 Report Share Posted August 7, 2011 It's going to vary depending on how high the bird is, how far away, and how fast (i.e what kind of bird). Basically you want to swing through the bird, whichever way it's going, keeping moving and firing as you pass in front (judging how much by how far the shot has to travel). A days clay shooting is a good way to get a feel for it. Quote Link to post
Ideation 8,216 Posted August 7, 2011 Report Share Posted August 7, 2011 By the way, i though you'd had a religious experience. 1 Quote Link to post
Ratsmasher 36 Posted August 8, 2011 Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 you really need to brush up on some clays before you try and shoot live game mate get yourself a lesson just to give you a scope on it when I shoot pigeon or crows or any other live game I aim for a 2:1 cart to kill rate and it normally falls between that and 3:1 I Know that you are new to shotguns but you really need to get better and its only a matter of a fifty clay lesson and you already will be shooting fairly well-that is assuming your gun fits Quote Link to post
TWOTWOTHREE 152 Posted August 8, 2011 Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 Practice makes nearly perfect, I say nearly as you can't determine where the pigeon will show or twist and turn or how fast it's going, that judgment comes over time, i used to be missing all the time so when I was not on crop protection I was at my local clay ground ,you will only get better with time and plenty of shots,18 years later I like to say I'm a pretty decent shot,went out yesterday on cut rape and shot a 67 birds out of 74 shots, would put up a pic if I knew how,it was took on iPhone and it says needs re sizeing and I'm not much cop on a computer,advise welcome.keep at it atb 223 Quote Link to post
matt_hooks 188 Posted August 8, 2011 Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 Don't aim with a shotgun. Fatal error made by most rifle shots when faced with a shotty! You need to keep both eyes open, keep the gun swinging and just let your natural instincts take over. Quote Link to post
dave1372 83 Posted August 8, 2011 Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 ....as the others have said above, get yourself to your nearest clay ground for practice. If you have been an airgunner up until now it could be something as simple as when you are about to fire you are stopping the gun, hence you miss behind. It takes practice that is all it is mate practice and a wee bit of guidance from someone who can stand next to you and see what you are doing. If you had lived a bit closer I would have been happy to take you out for some practice and tips .......surely someone on here will help this guy out? Everyone loves to show off the knowledge to a newbie lol! Quote Link to post
Alex Arrigone 24 Posted August 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 Thanks for the advice guys, I have had a few clay lessons, guess I just need to keep at it Sorry bout the spelling and incorrect title, working off an I pad and it has a mind of it's own sometimes Atb Alex Quote Link to post
The Duncan 802 Posted August 8, 2011 Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 As you've already had some lessons, I'd recommend a couple of rounds of sporting clays to get your eye in. Also, when you're decoying pigeons, start off sensibly and only go for those that are commiting to your pattern which are the easiest ones to hit. This will boost your confidence and waste less carts. As you get more confident, extend the range and angles you are going for the birds at. One final piece of advice from a distance: remember not to look at your bead, the rib or barrel. You are a gun turret with a shotgun, where you turn your head, the gun turns with you allowing you to swing ahead of the target and let fly whilst keeping the gun moving. it's not easy at first, but your judgement will improve with practise. Not so 'simples' as some make out, but since when has anything simple been this rewarding? Good luck and persevere mate! Duncan. 1 Quote Link to post
Alex Arrigone 24 Posted August 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2011 Thanks for all your advise. After a long think last night and after taking in all your advice I decided to give it another fresh start... Me and my hunting friend went out to our pigeon permission and set up. As a keen rifleman, in my job, and hobby, I have always kept one eye closed. Today I fought my natural instinct and kept both open. I also was more relaxed in my firing position. Before I knew it I was getting two pigeons in a row and my accuracy increased massively !! Your hel is greatly appreciated!! Thanks everyone Atb Alex Quote Link to post
Ratsmasher 36 Posted August 10, 2011 Report Share Posted August 10, 2011 glad to hear its getting better Quote Link to post
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