paul1966 Posted January 1, 2007 Report Share Posted January 1, 2007 very soon i am having a clay shooting lesson and before i do i want to read up on what to do so when i turn up for the lesson i have an idea as to what i am doing. i have found two books which look ok but not sure which one to go with, they are- Breaking Clays: Target Tactics, Tips and Techniques - Chris Batha Shooting Made Easy - Mike Reynolds or any other book recomendations? Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted January 1, 2007 Report Share Posted January 1, 2007 I have the Chris Batha book, and would recommend it. It contains a lot of useful information for the beginner, and is an interesting read. Don't worry about not having much idea when you see the instructor, he's there to help and doesn't expect you to be good. Just be safe and enjoy yourself. Don't worry about missing. It's a lot harder than it looks until you get the hang of it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyb Posted January 1, 2007 Report Share Posted January 1, 2007 There are a couple of DVD's on amazon which might be of help... ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulos Posted January 1, 2007 Report Share Posted January 1, 2007 id recommend john bidwells 'move, mount, shoot' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suffolk shooter Posted January 1, 2007 Report Share Posted January 1, 2007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Posted January 1, 2007 Report Share Posted January 1, 2007 Definetly Move mount shoot. It is the only way to shoot clays, and it is very simple to understand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pin Posted January 1, 2007 Report Share Posted January 1, 2007 Reading up before you even go means you might be taking the fun and mystery out of it before you even pull the trigger I'd go and see what's what first, see how you like it and then consider some reading after if appropriate. Its meant to be fun, and despite what we all say if we went out and broke them all every time we wouldn't do it - the unassailable goal is what its all about - missing more on your first turn out means you have loads of room for improvement which is the real joy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the last engineer Posted January 2, 2007 Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 pin is absolutly correct, the main point is to have fun and enjoy, this fuels the need to go back and improove, or even add company, bring the fun to others also, the more the merrier right :o one thing i will say is this theres nothing stopping you taking a look around or asking for that matter for a good shooter at the venue you use, look, listen and learn as the old saying goes, even be so bold as to ask to shoot with him/her and ask questions, you will be suprised how much you pick up . Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suffolk shooter Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 Let's face it there's an instructor in all of us waiting to be let out :o I like so many others, find it so easy to see where people miss when standing behind them and give them a clue. With time I've learnt where I miss and can adjust, but sometimes a combination of Speed of target, distance, trajectory (and mates laughing behind you) still means your none the wiser. It is all about fun and enjoyment and as Pin says if you hit them all every time you would get very bored very quickly. The unassailable goal is what it's about. I have still yet to get 25 ex 25 on Skeet despite numerous rounds shot 22,23,24 ex 25, but the day I do will be the day I then try to get a 50 straight and then a 75 straight and then the ultimate a 100 straight. We all have off days when we shoot for whatever reason and yet even after a bad day we still come back for more, why because it's human nature to enjoy being challanged. Cheers SS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catamong Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 SS, If you keep missing a Battue off a tower, the chances are you are not giving it enough lead, as they do fly deceptively quicker than a standard clay. Try doubling the lead you're giving it next time you are there and you may be pleasantly surprised. Also, if you're shooting consistently in the low 20's on skeet, a 25 straight is just around the corner, so hang in there, the beauty of skeet is that if you encounter a bogey bird, i.e. low 4 in the doubles, you can practice it all day long until you can shoot it blindfolded. I remember shooting my first 95 and thinking "I could do the ton..!!", I then struggled for a few months on 96's & 97's, then a 98, until one day I managed the magic ton. My knees were knocking all through that last 25, I can tell you, as skeet is very much a game of mental attitude, you've got to be able to take the pressure. It's a bit like darts, how many pub players can coinsistently bang 'em into the triple 20, but put them in front of an audience and TV cameras, and they'd struggle to get a dart on the board..?? That's why Digweed is so good, he positively thrives on the pressure, and relishes the prospect of a big televised shoot-off that would make most mortals wilt. Cat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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