born_2_kill Posted July 23, 2011 Report Share Posted July 23, 2011 Just been on my first and my god it was hard, went to Orston (notts) and I was amazed at the speed these things came out, needless to say I didnt do very well, 6 out of 25 :-(. This was shooting my new gun though on full chokes so not really making it easy for myself. However the final 2 stages I hit 5 out of 8 so I was getting there in the end. How did you do on your first ever go? Now Im thinking I need to go more and have a lot more practice!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poontang Posted July 23, 2011 Report Share Posted July 23, 2011 You're lucky you're shooting skeet. The targets will always be the same so are easy to practice. Take it one stand at a time and don't move onto the next until you're confident with your stance, hold points and kill points. A good coach will be invaluable with this. Skeet is a repetitive discipline..... and so is the practice!! Once you get yourself set up properly you'll realise that you've got much more time than you think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VicW Posted July 23, 2011 Report Share Posted July 23, 2011 May I ask why you chose to shoot skeet with full chokes? Vic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloke Posted July 23, 2011 Report Share Posted July 23, 2011 May I ask why you chose to shoot skeet with full chokes? Vic. Yes, as Vic says, it does seem a bit of a 'hair shirt' approach to shooting skeet. Still, each to his/her own, I say. On the subject of scores on first skeet session, I got 9, but had shot some years before. Don't be put off by a 6, it is better than a five and plenty of room to improve, just get rid of the full chokes - at least 1/4 and 1/2, if not wider if you have them. Your scores will change quickly with practice and, if you are like me, they will soon drop if you stop practicing, just don't lose heart. Just back to shooting again myself after nearly 5 months with only one round of compac - got a 15, then a 16, chuffed to get that, whereas six months ago, I was getting regular 21's and 22's with the odd 23 thrown in. Keep it up and happy shooting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted July 23, 2011 Report Share Posted July 23, 2011 First round of skeet 7/25. I have never shot more than 24/25 with full and full. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
born_2_kill Posted July 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 May I ask why you chose to shoot skeet with full chokes? Vic. I bought a new gun for Wildfowling the other weekend and have only taken it out in the field once so I thought this may be a chance to use it again First round of skeet 7/25. I have never shot more than 24/25 with full and full. So skeet with full and full can be done? I think next time I may use my 1/2 and 3/4 see how I get on. On certain stages of the skeet is it best to aim an inch in front of the clays? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 The theory is that the lead increases as you work your way around to the middle peg and then decreases - as you are moving further away from the targets, until the centre and then moving closer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humperdingle Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 I've only every "Dabbled" at skeet, maybe trying it 2 or 3 times. From memory, I think I got 15/25 and 17/25 or therabouts. Not sure about choke, but was probably a 1/2 or 3/4. Bit too repetetive for me TBH, but I can see why people enjoy it. You certainly need to be quick on some of the targets! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweedledee Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 i had a 24/25 the first line i ever shot. after a years hard practice i never beat it lol. gave it up as it was getting to be an expensive hobby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonD Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 You're lucky you're shooting skeet. The targets will always be the same so are easy to practice. Take it one stand at a time and don't move onto the next until you're confident with your stance, hold points and kill points. A good coach will be invaluable with this. Skeet is a repetitive discipline..... and so is the practice!! Once you get yourself set up properly you'll realise that you've got much more time than you think. Mmmm, in theory yes in still conditions, once you factor in a reasonable wind they can do almost anyting.. They come from the same place every time yes I think my first round was a 4ex25 but that was the first time I had picked up a shotgun. Stick with it, skeet is a bit marmite you either love it or hate it... i'm addicted to it Jon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scuta Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 If you kill all the targets over the centre peg, irrespective of which station you are on, then you've given them all the same lead...........enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chard Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 If you kill all the targets over the centre peg, irrespective of which station you are on, then you've given them all the same lead...........enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonD Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 If you kill all the targets over the centre peg, irrespective of which station you are on, then you've given them all the same lead...........enjoy! An interesting theory, if you shoot them over the centre peg then on the pairs you will most likely shoot both clays with the first shot and then start bleeding points after the first couple of times. I *really* cannot see how you think a H1\L7 can be shot with the same lead as a H4\L7??? both H1\L7 are technically going away edge on targets requiring very little if any lead and H4\L7 are full on crossers that are quartering to a small extent. Depending on the break point H4\L7 need about 3.5-4ft of lead and L7 slightly less on the pair assuming H4 is taken as the forst bird. Maybe you are shooting with some homeload 5000FPS cartridges.... even then your theory is flawed, have you ever actually shot skeet? Ideally you should be killing the bird about 2 metres before the centre peg, that way you shoot the singles in the same place as you kill them on the doubles.. Seeeples Less sight pictures, hold points and kill points to learn. Jon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 Shot my first round of skeet yesterday oddly with 2 others using trap guns no one kept count but i didnt embarrass myself! I recon i had around the 20 mark on the second round a few less on the first, I had gone prepared tho with a couple of boxes of 9's and skeet and 1/4 chokes! Difference was I had some chippy breaks, the guys shooting trap guns had dust or a miss! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poontang Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 Mmmm, in theory yes in still conditions, once you factor in a reasonable wind they can do almost anyting.. Well obviously they'll move about fractionally in the wind, but if they aren't going through the hoop and reaching their distance markers they're no-birds. No point practicing no-birds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonD Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 Well obviously they'll move about fractionally in the wind, but if they aren't going through the hoop and reaching their distance markers they're no-birds. No point practicing no-birds Wrong! They are wind affected birds, they should hoop in still\low wind conditions but if it's really windy they will be blown about. I have seen high birds a good 15-20' above the hoop and laws that hit the deck 3' past the centre post, that's where you really need to know what to shoot and what not to shoot at. The following is quoted from the latest edition of the technical regulations of the CPSA - May 2011: TARGET DISTANCES & TRAJECTORIES 5.11 Both traps shall be set in calm conditions (when possible) so that a single target shall emerge and follow that which is described below. Jon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poontang Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 Wrong! They are wind affected birds, they should hoop in still\low wind conditions but if it's really windy they will be blown about. I have seen high birds a good 15-20' above the hoop and laws that hit the deck 3' past the centre post, that's where you really need to know what to shoot and what not to shoot at. Exactly. And you'd be quite within your rights to call them as no-birds and not shoot them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonD Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 Exactly. And you'd be quite within your rights to call them as no-birds and not shoot them. Well they would be irregular birds, I agree that if you shoot at it and miss it you own it. However in registered competition you will be told that "These are wind affected targets" anything that is really out of line will be allowed as irregular if you don't shoot at it but a no bird will not be called unless the clay emerges WELL off line or broken. As a referee & skeet shooter i'm always on the side of the shooter but in bad conditions you can't rely on regulation targets. Jon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poontang Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 Well they would be irregular birds, I agree that if you shoot at it and miss it you own it. However in registered competition you will be told that "These are wind affected targets" anything that is really out of line will be allowed as irregular if you don't shoot at it but a no bird will not be called unless the clay emerges WELL off line or broken. Well that would depend on what's classed as WELL off line? Better to just reset the traps imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88b Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 I've been trying to shoot skeet for over 25 years, my first round I got 16 and it's gone down hill from there. I had several 25 straights and missed the option 25th bird , never got a straight 50 unfortunately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cookoff013 Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 skeet is worse than crack ! it is so addictive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdSolomons Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 Skeet... I'd rather flush 25 shells down the bog! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
born_2_kill Posted July 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 Skeet... I'd rather flush 25 shells down the bog! Dont make a comment like that and not explain? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigweed Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 I suspect he thinks it a waste of time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigweed Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 Use as open chokes as you can - I use cylinder in both barrels with steel 9's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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