advice plz

[bullet1747]

as you have guessed I'm still new to pigeon shooting been twice on clays and in field , i shoot a ugartechea 12 gauge carts i use 28/30 grams 7.5 my question is at 40 yards how much lead should i give clays / pigeons i know experience is the best bet ,trust me i will get that i cant wait to get out should have done it years ago ,any advice would be appreciated

[big simmo999]

Go to a clay ground and book a lesson - you'll never look back. It might cost a bob or two but you will have been taught the basics correctly. There is no definate "lead distance". It depends on the speed of the bird, wind, cartridge, flight direction, your swing speed etc. All this comes with experience. Even now I sometimes swing on a bird and shoot - only to see it fly away...leaving me thinking "how the hell did I miss that?"

 

There is no short cuts - but get the basics right before any bad habits creep in is the best way to go

[bullet1747]

£ 43 for the lesson ill book one se how i get on cheers m8 :blink:

[UKPoacher]

If you are decoying then 40yds is a bit far. Try setting your deeks in a group from 20 yds to 30 yds with a big gap in the middle at around 25 yds. Wait for the pigeons to come in and put their landing gear out - then blat 'em! That way lead is minimal and they are within range to ensure that more pellets hit them. :blink: