leethunt Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 Hi all im thinking of quitting shooting, i cant seem to get on with shooting. i used my dads lanber and busted my face i cant seem to hold it properly in my shoulder, n i tell ya its no fun coming home each time u go with bloody sore arms and bruises in ur shoulder. ive been 3 times and still dunno how to do it? regards.. :good: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweedledee Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 take lessons i`m sure you are doing something wrong.work on your technique and be sure the gun fits you. don`t give up so soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leethunt Posted May 31, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 I got no idea what im doing wrong... some guy tells me to hold it in a certain position which feels uncomfy as hell. and when i rest my check on the stock my cheakbone always takes a hammering but i really enjoy clays its just the pain thats annoying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2shots Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 Dont pack in so quick mate we all suffered at one time or another, get to a clay club and ask to try different guns or an auto youll find something that doesnt torture you to death,ask your dad if he will consider buying a cheap auto ,they have very little recoil, or try some 24gram light loads, keep at it and youll get there eventually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webber Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 Sounds like you may not be pulling the stock into your shoulder hard enough. You should have a couple of lessons from a qualified coach. webber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2shots Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 Noticed by your listing you own a hatsan auto allready, get some 24 gram loads for this and stick with it ,mount the gun where its comfortable for you, until you stop getting smacked forget about hitting anything,just practice the mount to find out when it catches and adjust yourself,dont let too many people confuse you.Once you can shoot the thing without getting hurt then its time to start hitting them,itll come to you so keep trying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teal Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 I'd been shooting for years and picked up a £100 baikal and had this exact problem, a bruised cheek bone is VERY painful. It is probably because the gun does not fit you. In my case I compared it to other guns I use and worked out the stock was too short, I put a couple of spacers on it and now it's perfect. I note you have three guns are they all the same length? Are you the same height as your Dad, if not it is little surprise that the gun does not fit you!! Get this sorted ASAP because you might start flinching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maiden22 Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 Don't give up! It would be a real shame to lose a hobby that you enjoy for no good reason. Get a gun that fits you, and get lessons to make sure you're mounting properly. 24g cartridges are a great idea (Gamebore Super XLR are very easy on the shoulder). I'd be amazed if the problem persists after this. Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leethunt Posted May 31, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 my dad is a bit taller than me, im 5'8 hes about 5'10. on my hatsan its a nice gun im just not sure how to see whetaher or not it fits me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2shots Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 (edited) my dad is a bit taller than me, im 5'8 hes about 5'10. on my hatsan its a nice gun im just not sure how to see whetaher or not it fits me. A gun fitter once told me put the gun up to your shoulder and assume the firing position then keeping hold where you grip it to fire it see if you can move the butt from your shoulder and into the crease of your arm (elbow)when you hold your arm at 90 degrees,if you cant get it in without moving the grip the stocks too long if you can but theres loads of space between your butt pad and folded arm its too short,if it fits theres a reasonable chance the stocks ok if not you need a gunfit. Edited May 31, 2008 by 2shots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leethunt Posted May 31, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 mhm dads gnna take me to gunsmith and get a custom stock for me will this help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2shots Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 mhm dads gnna take me to gunsmith and get a custom stock for me will this help? If you explain to him your problem youll get all the advice a coach can give and someone who knows what hes talking about and how to sort it, he may just reccomend a standard stock.Make sure you talk to the gunsmith not a salesman they can all sell guns but so can I,Wouldnt have a clue how to fit it though, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 I got battered for the first 3 to 4 weeks. Then it clicks and you start holding the gun properly (in the chest/shoulder "pocket" and not under the arm) and you get your face down on the stock (not off it so that when the gun fires it jumps and wallops you). Stick with it and don't be a nancy boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leethunt Posted May 31, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 i ain't no nancy boy :good: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulkyuk Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 Don't give up! and get lessons to make sure you're mounting properly. Can you please tell me where you get these from Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2shots Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 Don't give up! and get lessons to make sure you're mounting properly. Can you please tell me where you get these from amsterdam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leethunt Posted May 31, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 rude xD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 mhm dads gnna take me to gunsmith and get a custom stock for me will this help? a custom stock will cost an arm and a leg maybe both..... do what everyone sugests and take a lesson.... the first thing after all the safety blurb that the coach will do is make sure the gun fits you..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poontang Posted June 1, 2008 Report Share Posted June 1, 2008 Yep, you're right, it's time to quit and take up something less demanding. Like knitting!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Elvis Posted June 2, 2008 Report Share Posted June 2, 2008 or ballet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob300w Posted June 2, 2008 Report Share Posted June 2, 2008 Advanced shed designing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM Posted June 2, 2008 Report Share Posted June 2, 2008 ball and sock swinging? as the song goes ..............."DONT GIVE UP"..... you will get the hang of it sooner or later. look at it this way, when a top bird asks you what sports you do, nothing will impress more than... (in a sussex voice) "yes me darling, i frequent all the top skeet grounds with my weapon, would you like to join me sometime". itrs like anything mate, just takes time and practice. doctors are not surgeons over night you know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob300w Posted June 2, 2008 Report Share Posted June 2, 2008 ball and sock swinging? as the song goes ..............."DONT GIVE UP"..... you will get the hang of it sooner or later. look at it this way, when a top bird asks you what sports you do, nothing will impress more than... (in a sussex voice) "yes me darling, i frequent all the top skeet grounds with my weapon, would you like to join me sometime". itrs like anything mate, just takes time and practice. doctors are not surgeons over night you know OK, you got me there, what are doctors when they go to bed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM Posted June 2, 2008 Report Share Posted June 2, 2008 ASLEEP! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob300w Posted June 2, 2008 Report Share Posted June 2, 2008 ASLEEP! One day, we are going to have a serious talk about this "balls in socks" fetish of yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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