wildfowler.250 Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 Now,(without bragging) I'm a reasonable shot with the shotgun. But I genuinely can't ever hit a driven snipe. Walked up is ok but if one flushes back over the top of me 30 yards up its safe! What's the secret? I've tried maintained lead,(usual method) and blotting them out but no luck. Are they surprisingly fast? Sometimes it looks like they aren't even moving but obviously you still need to shoot infront? Thoughts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39TDS Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 Thoughts Why do people shoot at them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pole Star Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 Why do people shoot at them So you can eat them ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildfowler.250 Posted September 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 They might be small but they taste amazing! Having one with my breakfast today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southdowns_stalking Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 They fly faster than you think, give them 50% more lead and you will fine your results will improve. Good luck, SS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildfowler.250 Posted September 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 Thanks! Yeah I think I might try my normal and then give the gun an extra jerk through before I fire. I've shot at just about every game bird and wildfowl and find driven snipe the hardest by a mile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 No.8`s 28gm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildfowler.250 Posted September 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 Might be a good shout! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted September 6, 2012 Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 Pattern is everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildfowler.250 Posted September 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 Pattern is everything. I agree. Normally when I get them im near the shore so usually have a large shot size in. Saying that I've missed plenty with 5's. If I flush them, they get knocked over no problem. Just can't gauge the ones flying over me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver pigeon 3 Posted September 6, 2012 Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 I agree. Normally when I get them im near the shore so usually have a large shot size in. Saying that I've missed plenty with 5's. If I flush them, they get knocked over no problem. Just can't gauge the ones flying over me! Yeah 3 steels leave snipe size gaps in the patterns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildfowler.250 Posted September 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 Yeah 3 steels leave snipe size gaps in the patterns I think that's it. The last one I got was with a steel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted September 6, 2012 Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 28g 7.5 or 8 for me and swing thru I find best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevDodd Posted August 2, 2013 Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 If you shoot maintained lead, stick to this method and have confidence in your ability. If used properly, the correct amount of lead is given as a "reflex". Focus on the bird, and once the butt is comfortably in the shoulder, squeeze the trigger. I agree with the above posts re shot size. Size and pattern are everything when shooting Snipe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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