poorpeet Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 I seem to be having problems with this type of target. I missed all of them on Sunday The high right to left looping crosser was ok but by the time I'd hit it the midi that came over the trees from behind had run out of steam and was dropping. I couldn't hit it at all! The same happened the other week on a different set up but again I missed all the dropping clays. Any advice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluke2 Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 The midis probably increased in speed and will be dropping like a brick by the time you get on it,try shooting well below it 4-6 feet probably isnt too much until you find it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 i find them very hard to hit, but the wife can seem to hit them ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillmouse Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 I have been coaching on dropping targets today. Remember it is the only clay target that is actually accelerating.so the lead opens the longer you leave them.................until they land. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COACH Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 (edited) I have been coaching on dropping targets today. Remember it is the only clay target that is actually accelerating.so the lead opens the longer you leave them.................until they land. Don`t even think about using swing through but use maintained lead. Get out there what you think is a little too far as it`s usually spot on. Don`t let the clay get near the barrels at all. Edited October 12, 2010 by COACH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian E Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 keep doubling the lead till you hit it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 Follow the clay on its route Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poorpeet Posted October 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 I guess I'll have to keep giving it more and more lead. I had opened it more and more but not by enough it seems. Then again I might just be a totally **** shot and beyond all help! :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COACH Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 Yep! :blink: :blink: Keep at it mate and it will suddenly click. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 I seem to be having problems with this type of target. I missed all of them on Sunday :blink: The high right to left looping crosser was ok but by the time I'd hit it the midi that came over the trees from behind had run out of steam and was dropping. I couldn't hit it at all! :blink: The same happened the other week on a different set up but again I missed all the dropping clays. Any advice? Double the lead yu are giving them, i.e.shoot to miss. You have to go a lot more under than you think to hit the bird, they are dropping pretty fast. bakerboy Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snozzer Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 As you approach the horizon you naturally slow down, bear this in mind and keep swing the gun through as fast as possible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beretta Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 without more info on this particular target it really baffles me how people can give you advice on how to shoot it. most are presuming they know exactly what it is like. no mention of distance, speed, or angle, so you could possible be shooting to 'much' underneath it. thats changed the goalposts a bit. :blink: :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillmouse Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 You are of course correct, until you see the actual target, more importantly the sight picture perceived at the muzzles, then it is a very subjective topic. There could be a multitude of reasons for the miss apart from incorrect amount and application of lead. Gun mount, stance, balance, head lifting, looking at the rib to reference lead (I'll bet thats a strong contender for some of them misses when the lead is unknown) too long a forehand limiting the drop of the gun etc., etc. etc. As a VERY general observation dropping targets are underlead. So most of the abover answers are kind of helpful. Unless he is overleading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poontang Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 I seem to be having problems with this type of target. I missed all of them on Sunday The high right to left looping crosser was ok but by the time I'd hit it the midi that came over the trees from behind had run out of steam and was dropping. I couldn't hit it at all! The same happened the other week on a different set up but again I missed all the dropping clays. Any advice? without more info on this particular target it really baffles me how people can give you advice on how to shoot it. most are presuming they know exactly what it is like. no mention of distance, speed, or angle, so you could possible be shooting to 'much' underneath it. thats changed the goalposts a bit. Absolutely. They sound like a simo pair, so without seeing them what's to say it wouldn't be easier to shoot the midi first? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poorpeet Posted October 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 Absolutely. They sound like a simo pair, so without seeing them what's to say it wouldn't be easier to shoot the midi first? Nope! The first clay was just about to go behind a tall tree as the midi came into sight over head. The stand was in a small clearing so very limited options Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retromlc Posted October 20, 2010 Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 (edited) . Edited November 20, 2010 by retromlc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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