Salop Matt Posted October 23, 2016 Report Share Posted October 23, 2016 As above really, is there I "Right" way ? Which side do you load from as a right handed shooter ? ATB Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B725 Posted October 23, 2016 Report Share Posted October 23, 2016 I always load with my right hand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren 67 Posted October 23, 2016 Report Share Posted October 23, 2016 Try to pocket my empties unless its a flurry. So remove and reload with my left as break gun with my right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennett Posted October 23, 2016 Report Share Posted October 23, 2016 I shoot from my right, cartridges in my left pocket and load with my left hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted October 23, 2016 Report Share Posted October 23, 2016 Hadn't really given the process much thought to be honest, but now the question has been asked I found it surprising what my procedure is. If I'm on a stand shooting fast simulated game or on a peg where the birds are coming thick and fast I'd have cartridges in my left hand pocket and keep hold of the shotgun via its grip with my right, and eject into the air and simultaneously reload two with my left. All other times, such as walked up or when it is more sedate, I'd have cartridges in my right pocket, eject the empties into my right hand, swap them to my left hand and place them in my left pocket and load with my right. Sounds like a complicated procedure written down, but isn't in practice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bb Posted October 23, 2016 Report Share Posted October 23, 2016 I hold the gun by the fore end in my left hand. Everything else, flicking top lever, catching empties and reloading is done right handed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longspoon Posted October 23, 2016 Report Share Posted October 23, 2016 Either, I'm lucky I am ambidextrous... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danger-Mouse Posted October 23, 2016 Report Share Posted October 23, 2016 I hold the gun by the fore end in my left hand. Everything else, flicking top lever, catching empties and reloading is done right handed. This ^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted October 23, 2016 Report Share Posted October 23, 2016 Either, try to empty my pockets evenly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainBeaky Posted October 23, 2016 Report Share Posted October 23, 2016 Hold gun in right hand, load with left. Cartridges in left pocket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted October 23, 2016 Report Share Posted October 23, 2016 I am a right handed shot. On a busy stand I can reload without taking my eyes off the sky in front by holding the gun in the balance position with my left hand, operating the top lever with my right hand then slipping my right hand in my right pocket, feeling for cartridges then feeding them into the gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnphilip Posted October 23, 2016 Report Share Posted October 23, 2016 Very interesting, if i am honest i dont know what i do :-):-):-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamch Posted October 23, 2016 Report Share Posted October 23, 2016 Left handed and load with right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigeon Shredder. Posted October 23, 2016 Report Share Posted October 23, 2016 Left handed,shoot right handed, load left handed, my shooting partner at clay's today said he had never seen such a thing going on, or words to that effect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmax1701 Posted October 23, 2016 Report Share Posted October 23, 2016 Right handed, shoot left handed and load right handed. I wondered if there was a 'right' way but decided whatevers comfortable was right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted October 23, 2016 Report Share Posted October 23, 2016 I am a right handed shot. On a busy stand I can reload without taking my eyes off the sky in front by holding the gun in the balance position with my left hand, operating the top lever with my right hand then slipping my right hand in my right pocket, feeling for cartridges then feeding them into the gun. This ^^^^^^^^ I bet your always loaded and ready for the next bird 😊😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonepark Posted October 23, 2016 Report Share Posted October 23, 2016 Depends which pocket cartridges are in. Swap as required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonny thomas Posted October 23, 2016 Report Share Posted October 23, 2016 Left handed and load with right Me too I shoot a right handed semi for that very reason I just find it too fiddley loading with my left hand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilR Posted October 23, 2016 Report Share Posted October 23, 2016 I'm a left handed shooter and load with my right hand. When game shooting once I've reloaded I get another two cartridges out of my pocket and have them ready in my right hand ready to reload once I've ejected. I've got used to holding the forend with a couple of cartridges in my hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted October 24, 2016 Report Share Posted October 24, 2016 Load with the hand you find most comfortable I load with your right hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigeon Shredder. Posted October 24, 2016 Report Share Posted October 24, 2016 Load with the hand you find most comfortable I load with your right hand.No wonder I always feel busy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sian Posted October 24, 2016 Report Share Posted October 24, 2016 Right handed shooter loading and unloading with my left hand and wear my pouch on my left side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinchesterDave Posted October 24, 2016 Report Share Posted October 24, 2016 I'm right handed; I keep the gun in my left hand, open with right, catch ejected cartridges with right and replace with new cartridges from my right pocket with my right hand. I put the empties in the right hand warming pocket of the coat and then use the left one when necessary. My left pocket usually has steel carts in for ducks so In that case I'll use my left hand to load them and keep my right on the gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clumber Posted October 24, 2016 Report Share Posted October 24, 2016 Shooting right handed. Hold gun in right hand, load/unload left hand. Cartridges in a pocket or belt on my left side. Half a dozen or so of non toxic in left hand warmer pocket just in case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPhantom Posted October 25, 2016 Report Share Posted October 25, 2016 Interesting thread this. I'm right handed and always load with my left from my left pocket. My clay shooting buddies, all right handed, load the opposite way so I always assumed I was doing it incorrectly. It just feels more comfortable for me. Always catch the empties with my right though.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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