J black 1210 Posted October 31, 2010 Report Share Posted October 31, 2010 was rough shooting today, just having a walk with the gun, but i was bolting pigeons and quite frequently missing on close fast birds anyone have this trouble any tips for hitting them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegleg31 Posted October 31, 2010 Report Share Posted October 31, 2010 how close is close? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted October 31, 2010 Report Share Posted October 31, 2010 Used to, just dont get too excited and rush, take your time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Essex Hunter Posted October 31, 2010 Report Share Posted October 31, 2010 was rough shooting today, just having a walk with the gun, but i was bolting pigeons and quite frequently missing on close fast birds anyone have this trouble any tips for hitting them Just take a second or to longer, give the choke (what ever you have) a chance to work, as the spread will be so tight and you will smash it to bits, so it will be no good any way. Also a snap shot might not be your thing? TEH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J black 1210 Posted October 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2010 how close is close? anything less or around 10 to 15 yards, the closer they are the harder to judge lead i find. i had 1/2 choke in the gun, may have been successful with the 1/4... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted October 31, 2010 Report Share Posted October 31, 2010 anything less or around 10 to 15 yards, the closer they are the harder to judge lead i find. i had 1/2 choke in the gun, may have been successful with the 1/4... They wont need lead at that distance. Cyl choke wiould be better and leave them untill they are about 20yrds or so away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proTOM1 Posted October 31, 2010 Report Share Posted October 31, 2010 They wont need lead at that distance. Cyl choke wiould be better and leave them untill they are about 20yrds or so away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenhunter Posted October 31, 2010 Report Share Posted October 31, 2010 As the bird flies out of the tree/bush it will probably be swooping down before flying back up. Its very easy to miss over the top if you shoot quickly. If there is time, before it goes from view, let it go a bit. As has been said, give the shot chance to spread. You might even have something worth picking up too! If you are thinking about lead in these circumstances you could be trying too hard. See it...shoot it is what its all about! GH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J black 1210 Posted October 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2010 thanks, cleared a few things up there! nice 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tignme Posted November 17, 2010 Report Share Posted November 17, 2010 Chokes all have same pattern out to 16 yds before opening out for spread so as above let the bird get out a little more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Mike Posted November 18, 2010 Report Share Posted November 18, 2010 Theres an old saying that "you always miss behind" dont give the brd any lead and swing through with the gun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted November 18, 2010 Report Share Posted November 18, 2010 Hi, Another old saying (there's always sense in them) is, "give it lore". Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George1990 Posted November 23, 2010 Report Share Posted November 23, 2010 I keep reading this topic as "Fat birds rough when close" :lol: How true it is. I do quick snap shots at close birds. Normally does the trick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEINVISIBLESCARECROW Posted November 23, 2010 Report Share Posted November 23, 2010 Fast & going away, could be going over the top as well as behind. Fast towards you, could be shooting too low as well as behind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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