mct94 Posted July 16, 2016 Report Share Posted July 16, 2016 (edited) Hi all, Finnaly got my SGC (Derbyshire, about 16 weeks including delay with medical report) Today I went shopping for my first gun and quickly became aware that my mount is very inconsistent. Me and the bloke in the shop agreed even if I found a gun that fit really well we wouldn't know because of my poor mounting technique. We did manage to get some guns fitting well but Only after a lot of moving my head back and forth left and right etc, never from the initial mount which is obviously what I want! I am thinking buy something that we know fits me (if I actually mount it properly) and just practice mounting infront of the mirror until I am consistent? If it means selling that gun later down the line then so be it since I can't see my mount improving without regular practice I have had lessons at doveridge so think it might be a good idea to have one dedicated to mount technique/ fitting info . Any advice would be great. Also can I say big thanks to Martin at Countryman in Derby extremely patient with me and lots of helpful info Edited July 16, 2016 by mct94 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subsonicnat Posted July 16, 2016 Report Share Posted July 16, 2016 Its like us all mate,We walk in the shop and say, "I can shoot this".. Hence why we all end up with 6-8 guns, Try your gun, if it doesn't fit,, Do not buy another.!!. Get your gun fitted to you,Saves loads of money in the end.. WE ALL Have an exscuse for buying more,The do not wish to mark it,etc,etc..lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted July 16, 2016 Report Share Posted July 16, 2016 Hi all, Finnaly got my SGC (Derbyshire, about 16 weeks including delay with medical report) Today I went shopping for my first gun and quickly became aware that my mount is very inconsistent. Me and the bloke in the shop agreed even if I found a gun that fit really well we wouldn't know because of my poor mounting technique. We did manage to get some guns fitting well but Only after a lot of moving my head back and forth left and right etc, never from the initial mount which is obviously what I want! I am thinking buy something that we know fits me (if I actually mount it properly) and just practice mounting infront of the mirror until I am consistent? If it means selling that gun later down the line then so be it since I can't see my mount improving without regular practice I have had lessons at doveridge so think it might be a good idea to have one dedicated to mount technique/ fitting info . Any advice would be great. Also can I say big thanks to Martin at Countryman in Derby extremely patient with me and lots of helpful info hello, i would suggest the doveridge, good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salopian Posted July 17, 2016 Report Share Posted July 17, 2016 I note you said you have had LESSONS at Doveridge ! They should have picked up on your poor gunmount and corrected it before you even think about buying a gun. During your lessons try different brands of gun such as Beretta and Browning to see if you have a preference for one or the other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted July 17, 2016 Report Share Posted July 17, 2016 I note you said you have had LESSONS at Doveridge ! They should have picked up on your poor gunmount and corrected it before you even think about buying a gun. During your lessons try different brands of gun such as Beretta and Browning to see if you have a preference for one or the other. +1 to this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mct94 Posted July 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2016 Thankyou everyone who replied. . I note you said you have had LESSONS at Doveridge ! They should have picked up on your poor gunmount and corrected it before you even think about buying a gun. During your lessons try different brands of gun such as Beretta and Browning to see if you have a preference for one or the other. These issues have been noticed on lessons but I think I seem to correct my mount after a few clays, or perhaps the instructor has just let me get away with poor form. Either way I will be booking in again for next week. Something that certainly doesn't help is my eyes. I am right eye dominant ( confirmed by opticians 4 weeks ago) however I cannot close my left eye independently and it does have the tendency to try and compete with my right eye, giving me obscured sight pictures. This was noticed in a lesson and the remedy was to block my left eye by covering the lense in tape. This did seem to work well but a week later another instructor at doveridge told me off for doing that and made me shoot gun down both eyes open and achieved my best scores that day. Despite these mount/ eye problems I do seem to be hitting targets. Should I go back to the tape fix? Perhaps it would help when choosing a gun? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted July 17, 2016 Report Share Posted July 17, 2016 We can guess but can only tell you if we see you shoot remote tuition for shooting does not really work. Also IMHO change coach lesson to lesson find a coach your happy with and stick with them to avoid conflicting styles as you seem to have experienced so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mct94 Posted July 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2016 We can guess but can only tell you if we see you shoot remote tuition for shooting does not really work. Also IMHO change coach lesson to lesson find a coach your happy with and stick with them to avoid conflicting styles as you seem to have experienced so far. Thanks mate , I have a particular coach in mind. Going to book in for Wednesday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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