Si-Bore Posted March 19, 2008 Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 Hey guys Rushed home from work at 3.30. Was set up by 4.15. The flocks were in the trees in the other field. Put out 5 dead birds, 5 plastics and the magnet at the head of the pattern about 10m in front of me. The flock came over and were diving at the decoys. First shot about 15m and dead bird. I thought - this is gonna be good. Next 2 shots missed within 30m! I hit the next which flew across the field and died in mid air 100m from me - not ideal I know. I ended up firing 12 carts and killing 4 birds. Normally I get 1 with 2 carts average, often better. I felt my swing was jerky and know I was lacking smoothness and lead on the missed birds. I find it frustrating which makes it worse, increasing the chances of missing. Shame though as I could have taken 10 in that hour. Now I just want to get back out and have a good day................ Cheers Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewis Posted March 19, 2008 Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 ahh everyone misses mate.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatingisbest Posted March 19, 2008 Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 If you stop trying to analyse why you were missing and just shoot like you always have done you will hit a lot more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sundowner Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 (edited) I know what you are saying, but just imagine, like in my case .......................... I always miss most of them I am considering doing a "club for lousy shots" and the only entry requirement would be to have at least one witness ( who is taking the p*** with style and at great length) on what a cr*p shooter that applicant is .......... I guess I am number ONE !!!!!! Anybody wants to join? Take the photo below, I should have had at least double :wacko: :blink: Edited March 20, 2008 by Sundowner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer Posted March 21, 2008 Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 If you stop trying to analyse why you were missing and just shoot like you always have done you will hit a lot more. spot on answer. A guy that comes with me is forever talking to himself while shooting and i've told him time and again to forget all the thinking and just shoot :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si-Bore Posted March 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 Cheers for the sympathy fellas. I went out yesterday afternoon, missed a floater over the decoys and thought - here we go again but then a high bird came in 30m out and probably 25m high. I gave him some good lead and he fell dead as can be. It may have only been one bird in the bag but it made me smile for the night. Cheers Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graylag Posted March 21, 2008 Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 Cheers for the sympathy fellas. I went out yesterday afternoon, missed a floater over the decoys and thought - here we go again but then a high bird came in 30m out and probably 25m high. I gave him some good lead and he fell dead as can be. It may have only been one bird in the bag but it made me smile for the night. Cheers Si that brill "sb"its not all about the size of the bag its getting out there if i miss silly shots allday if i have one good bird im just as happy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadgit Posted March 22, 2008 Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 :yp: Set up the other day with me mate....new hide........8 plastic decoys, but no magnet......result, nothing? I need a magnet :lol: But went hunting through the bushes.....nothing hit.....but great fun in the sun. Its not what you hit.........its how much you are enjoying it that counts. ;) :P Well that my excuse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si-Bore Posted March 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 Sometimes you can have the best pattern and a perfectly placed magnet - if they don't want to feed or they just have you wont get them. I have learnt a lesson there..... Were you under a flightline or where they were feeding? Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurcherboy Posted March 22, 2008 Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 About a month ago I spent 20 carts before folding a woodie Better being outside missing than inside thinking about it LB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topgunners Posted March 22, 2008 Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 About a month ago I spent 20 carts before folding a woodie Better being outside missing than inside thinking about it LB I believe you! I believe you! I believe you! :lol: Dave K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mosa Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 mine hate the magnet I think but my remote flapper i bought seems to do well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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