poorpeet Posted April 28, 2012 Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 There is one stand at our local ground that we all seem to struggle with. By which I mean 2 to 4 out of 10 on a good day. The trap is set below ground level about 10 yards out and sends random birds away. You shoot from either behind it or behind and just slightly to the left. Just can't seem to get to grips with it but I think we may be trying to take it too early as its disappearing down range at a rate of knots! Any tips for this type of bird? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted April 28, 2012 Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 Sounds very similar to an OT bird where do you start your gun? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chard Posted April 28, 2012 Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 Tight chokes and right up the harris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
100milesaway Posted April 28, 2012 Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 If the clay comes out from under your feet, lean forward and keep the clay insight at all times above your barrels then cover it and pull the trigger.from Auntie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poorpeet Posted April 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 Tend to start with the gun just out of the shoulder, head up and barrels up. Also tried it with the gun pre mounted. Think tight choke and less rushed shot may be the answer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrapFiller Posted April 28, 2012 Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 i always thought that in sporting clays the target has to be the same each time, that target sounds like something closer to the DTL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poorpeet Posted April 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 It's not under my feet. it starts below ground and about ten yards out. There is a stand on this shoot with a small tower that you stand on and shoot a going away clay that is launched from the base of the tower. Hardly ever miss that one which is kind of why I don't understand why I can't hit this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
100milesaway Posted April 28, 2012 Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 Sorry not read your original post properly, yes i think now that it sounds like a Olympic trap type clay, made difficult by the oscillation, i would still say keep the bird above your barrels but really attack the clay as soon as you see it. from Auntie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poorpeet Posted April 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 (edited) Maybe I just need a new gun. The Browning 725 S1 looks nice PS Hope the wife doesn't see this! Edited April 28, 2012 by poorpeet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shotgun pete Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 if its an excuse to by a new gun then go for it, but it wont make you shoot any better. if you are having trouble shooting a certain bird ask somone. to see where you shooting . i shoot with a lamber 1/4 1/4 no problem just taken out a browning 325 slightly longer stock and shot 74-100 there is one stand i had trouble with but i will ask paul who runs and sets up the shoot to show me so ask ok best of luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drayman Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 The obvious question is "where does the clay land?" Watching where the unbroken clay lands will tell you the direction of flight, any move it makes off line, how far it's going etc. etc. Quite often a going away seems fast but then lands only 35 yds away. If it starts below you does it ever get above your feet - if it doesn't then no point in starting with the gun higher. In fact, one of the best bits of advice I was given is to watch where the clay lands and work it back from there. And if you really can't hit it then try rifling it - not ideal but it can make sure you get right on the back of it. Start with the clay on top of the bead and then work up to cover it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landyboy Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 sounds like ball trap to me ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shotgun pete Posted October 24, 2012 Report Share Posted October 24, 2012 i must of been tired yesterday not read it properly yes it does sound like ball trap. not shot that but i bet it keeps you on your toes. snap shooting.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougall Posted October 24, 2012 Report Share Posted October 24, 2012 Personally think shooting these as quickly and as smoothly as possible is the answer,look and focus on the top of it...should not be a bogey bird unless you convince yourself it is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12boreblue Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 If I undestand you correctly the bird is low- going away, but not rising too fast, if that is it then keep the gun below the clay, if you are shooting down onto a bird these are often missed above. Our brain does not like us shooting down toward the ground, another option is to let it rise and then blot it out and pull the trigger, also be carefull of pushing the gun to fast through the target. When you do hit one pause and take a moment to memorise the shot, and where you shot it. Then try to repeat it. good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikky Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 (edited) sounds like ball trap to me ! more like ball ache mikky Edited October 27, 2012 by mikky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigG Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 (edited) Sounds like gun hold point. You will have to find what works for you. If you feel the target gets the jump on you try holding further out. Once the timing is comfortable then work on soft focus in front of the GHP. Lock your eyes on the clay then fire as you go through the target. Regards G Edited October 27, 2012 by BigG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnykiller Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 Maybe I just need a new gun. The Browning 725 S1 looks nice PS Hope the wife doesn't see this! OOOOOOh yes they are, ive had mine for four months and love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge290 Posted January 5, 2013 Report Share Posted January 5, 2013 yep, love my S1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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