kxkirk Posted April 27, 2013 Report Share Posted April 27, 2013 Hi guys hope this is in the right section and hasnt been covered to much before. I recently bought a semi auto the gun fits into my shoulder well but when out shooting today a friend noticed i was shooting high hitting the top of the birds. Does anyone have any tips etc i could try before i pay for a lesson with a pro to see what im doing wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aga man Posted April 27, 2013 Report Share Posted April 27, 2013 sometimes an indication that the stock is slightly short for you. if you got any shims with the gun try adding another and see if that helps. use a pattern plate or large board to pattern test the gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clakk Posted April 27, 2013 Report Share Posted April 27, 2013 lower your aim by only using 1 eye.i close 1 eye like firing a rifle and aim the bead just under what i shoot at .pratice on a pattern plate or cardboard box,when i had lessons the man said semis aim high so i compensate by aiming just below the pigeon rather than at it directly.works for me,static targets to get your aimpoint then a few rounds of clays to do moving targets .might not work for all but practice is king and cardboard boxes free atb clakk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kxkirk Posted April 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2013 Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VINCED 686 Posted April 28, 2013 Report Share Posted April 28, 2013 I would have said if your shooting high the stocks a little long. Best thing to do is pattern plate. Is this your only gun or do you use another for clays etc.. The last thing you want to do is change your gun mount to fit another gun. I would definatly find a good gun smith and have it fitted properly. it does take that unknown factor out of your shooting and just practice, like clakk says ..... there is no substitute !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kxkirk Posted April 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2013 Pattern tested today and it looks fine. Maybe im not getting it into the shoulder correctly when doing it quickly will hopefully try on some clays and see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clakk Posted April 28, 2013 Report Share Posted April 28, 2013 try dry fitting first .practice putting your gun up for a shot at a fixed target and see how consistant your point of aim is or bite the bullet like i did ,pop down your clay ground and book some lessons .best thing i did 3 lessons told me wot i was oblivious too.bad habits are our way of shooting a good coach can correct this without the peetaking your m8s give.hope you get your gun seated correctly atb clack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jame Posted May 11, 2013 Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 60% of your pattern goes above the bead, handy to remember if a downed pigeon requires a second shot to kill it..shoot its legs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickB65 Posted May 13, 2013 Report Share Posted May 13, 2013 I had a similar problem and after a hours tuition all my issues where ironed out.... gun was too short, left eye was becoming active due to too much rifle shooting and presentation to the shoulder was not consistent. Answer - new gun - close my left eye when shooting and practise mounting the gun in front of a mirror RESULT - Not 100% yet but a significant improvement; I now down one bird in three shots...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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