captainhastings Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 Started back shooting this year with a 20g s/b hushpower. At first I couldn't hit a thing but when I gave up trying too aim it and now basically point it in the right direction with both eyes open and obscure the target with the barrel I am having success. I rang out of cartridges the other day and swapped too my baikal o/u and thought with no drain pipe barrel I should try and aim but no luck I couldn't hit a barn door. Plus having two barrels I found I was just wasting the second shot in a forlorn attempt. Any advice for me please ? I just shoot pigeons as a rule Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 Firstly you dont aim a shotgun as such , the aim is to put the shot where your intended target will be by the time the shot gets there , this means following the bird and getting ahead(lead) of it before pulling the trigger if you have got it right the shot and target will collide. If you are aiming then the chances are you are shooting behind the target , so keep the swing going through the pigeon and use the old adage bum,belly,beak,bang but remember to keep swinging as you pull the trigger , the only bird you are likely to hit by blocking it out is one thats coming directly at you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bedwards1966 Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 As above, you don't aim a shotgun, you point. Provided it fits you correctly, it should point where your looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontbeck Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 The swings the thing. Don`t aim or point but swing the gun through the target and pull the trigger when on the move and past the target. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedd-wyn Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 Fit isnt that esential either. None of my guns are fitted but I've manahed to ajusted the mount differently with both my shotguns. I always practice my mount the night before I go shooting, even though I look like a total pillock dry mounting a shotgun im my yfronts in front of the mirror..... Curtains closed of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 Fit isnt that esential either. None of my guns are fitted but I've manahed to ajusted the mount differently with both my shotguns. I always practice my mount the night before I go shooting, even though I look like a total pillock dry mounting a shotgun im my yfronts in front of the mirror..... Curtains closed of course. Window or Y front curtains? We will ignore the swing at this moment in time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedd-wyn Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 Window or Y front curtains? We will ignore the swing at this moment in time Haha I agree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garden gun Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 Go get some lessons, that WILL pay dividends. It does sound as if you may have eye dominance problems in addition to swing issues. Try this - you can do it in public. Point index finger of right hand (I asume you are right handed) up in the air and hold are out in front of eyes. "Aim" you hand and arm at a fixed object (like say a door handle) with both eyes open. Close each eye in turn you will find when you close your dominant eye the finger will appear to move against your "target". If it is the left that generates movement you are right handed shot left eye dominant. Cure then is to close left eye at point of firing (just like a rifle). That way the gun is pointing where the shot will go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drut Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 I find my s/b 12g Hushpower shoots low,as I use it a lot i've got used to it & aim high(blot out the target) but when I use my O/U I have to consciously alter my sight picture or I miss over the top.Had the same some years ago when I had a S/S that shot low compared to the O/U I had at the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainhastings Posted August 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 Thanks for the pointers every one. I think drut I am the same as you as you say with the hushpower I blot out the target and thats when I hit but with the o/u I need to do it differently Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaxiDriver Posted August 5, 2012 Report Share Posted August 5, 2012 Window or Y front curtains? We will ignore the swing at this moment in time Are you questioning how much swing there is in his Y fronts Terry :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted August 5, 2012 Report Share Posted August 5, 2012 Are you questioning how much swing there is in his Y fronts Terry :blink: No The angle of the dangle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchieboy Posted August 6, 2012 Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 (edited) No The angle of the dangle The angle of the dangle can only equal the beat ot the meat as long as the throb of the k**b remains constant! I surpose in other words you need to keep your swing steady and regular! It's not too advisable to practice this in front of the mirror in case the other half comes in and catches you! On a serious note: I have found that my shotgun shooting has improved no end due to me keeping both eyes open when aquiring the target and firing. This is not an easy thing to do for someone who is predominantly a "rifle man" and used to always closing one eye when aiming! Edited August 6, 2012 by Frenchieboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAV331 Posted August 7, 2012 Report Share Posted August 7, 2012 Defo do the eye dominance test that garden gun suggested. People say 'the gun will shoot where your looking' not always the case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted August 7, 2012 Report Share Posted August 7, 2012 Defo do the eye dominance test that garden gun suggested. People say 'the gun will shoot where your looking' not always the case. The gun "should" shoot where you're looking..... But off eyes or gun fit can upset this ideal.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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