bridges Posted November 6, 2012 Report Share Posted November 6, 2012 Good morning folks, I'm new to the forum and I'm new to clay pigeon shooting so forgive me if this has been covered before. I've got 2 competitions coming up in December in Monmouth and in Shropshire for my uni. I've got a few practices before the comps but I was wondering if you have any tips for success? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRAD1927 Posted November 6, 2012 Report Share Posted November 6, 2012 PRACTICE!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridges Posted November 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2012 Hahaha appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted November 6, 2012 Report Share Posted November 6, 2012 (edited) Relax and shoot it one clay at a time. Pay no attention to other shooters. Edited November 6, 2012 by Rupert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RED BEARD Posted November 6, 2012 Report Share Posted November 6, 2012 just don't mis any Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAL S Posted November 6, 2012 Report Share Posted November 6, 2012 TRY TO SHOOT LIKE ITS PRACTICE AND DONT WORRY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catamong Posted November 6, 2012 Report Share Posted November 6, 2012 Most newbies miss targets behind, so if you miss it, give the next one a bit more lead. Never miss it in the same place twice. A very general statement I know, keep your head hard down on the stock and try and keep the gun moving. Be careful when setting yourself up, foot position is important. Cat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridges Posted November 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2012 Cheers chaps. Will take it all in mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdSolomons Posted November 6, 2012 Report Share Posted November 6, 2012 Do allthe hard work outside of the stand; Once you are in there it should be a simple matter of sticking to hold, visual pick up points and the plan you made before you got in the box. If anything urprises you once your in, it means you didnt pay enough attention! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stark Posted November 6, 2012 Report Share Posted November 6, 2012 If you feel nerves setting in take a few deep breathes and think positive. Stare the clays to death. Don't lose sight of the clay. Keep calm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
100milesaway Posted November 6, 2012 Report Share Posted November 6, 2012 All this but most of all ENJOY. from Auntie. Most newbies miss targets behind, so if you miss it, give the next one a bit more lead. Never miss it in the same place twice. A very general statement I know, keep your head hard down on the stock and try and keep the gun moving. Be careful when setting yourself up, foot position is important. Cat. ENJOY Do allthe hard work outside of the stand; Once you are in there it should be a simple matter of sticking to hold, visual pick up points and the plan you made before you got in the box. If anything urprises you once your in, it means you didnt pay enough attention! ENJOY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruity Posted November 6, 2012 Report Share Posted November 6, 2012 (edited) Good morning folks, I'm new to the forum and I'm new to clay pigeon shooting so forgive me if this has been covered before. I've got 2 competitions coming up in December in Monmouth and in Shropshire for my uni. I've got a few practices before the comps but I was wondering if you have any tips for success? Cheers I live 10 mins from monmouth, were about are you shooting bridges ?? Edited November 6, 2012 by fruity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridges Posted November 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2012 Cheers everyone. Will make sure I keep my cool. I'm not actually sure fruity. When I find out I shall let you know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunslinga86 Posted November 6, 2012 Report Share Posted November 6, 2012 Get a professional lesson, can be expensive but they will correct you on any negative issues. Best of luck in your competitions buddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridges Posted November 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2012 Cheers for that mate, was thinking of a few pro lessons. Will look into it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevy Posted November 11, 2012 Report Share Posted November 11, 2012 go see Dave Beardsmore , he's on FB and can get him through Doveridge , his home ground , bloody excellent credentials and reasonable prices . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
altnipper Posted November 11, 2012 Report Share Posted November 11, 2012 (edited) Hi mate, read the book 'if it aint broke, fix it' it may alter they way you shoot but it will give you results, in a nut shell the gun is never behind the bird, maintaing lead and traveling at the same speed as the bird so it is lot more forgiving,it works. Agree with ed, massive amount of the work is outside the stand, always try to look at others shooting the stand, I always find the stands I haven't done as well at are ones where there is no one waiting so I only see a pair and don't have time to properly study them, makes massive difference. Forget everything else around you.No one really cares what you shoot bar you, it's all in the mind and it's you against yourself, Don't worry if you miss, focus on the next target only, can't do anything about ones you miss. Edited November 11, 2012 by altnipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drayman Posted November 11, 2012 Report Share Posted November 11, 2012 Watch where the clay lands. If someone misses look to see the flight of the clay and how far away it lands. Just for example, I shot a local comp recently where you had a pair of birds crossing right to left but starting a long way to the right. But, they landed only about 10 yds past the stand and 15 yds out. So by the time they were level with the stand there was no appreciable lead, just shot the front edge. Most folks missed as they thought they were fast crossers and gave lots of lead. On one of our regular shoots there's a going away that starts below your level and only just climbs to your shoulder height going up hill between trees. It looks like it's going away at 90mph. But, it lands only about 50 yds out. Everyone rushes to take it and misses over the top. In fact, you can take it anywhere right out to the point it lands and there's plenty of time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridges Posted November 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 Cheers fellas. I'm looking into getting lessons for christmas so will give the guy you've suggested some consideration Cheers for all of your help. Appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Therealchucknorris Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 I try not to count my score as I progress as I find this takes my focus away from the clays. I don't care about other scores or even my own until I've finished the last stand and as long as I've kept my head free of the 'I need this one to break my PB' then I usually do ok. Just stay focused on the kill zone and keeping your gun moving and don't worry about anything else until you have to. Oh yeah, and remember to smile for the camera when you pick your trophy up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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