Good Day Yesterday

[WezC]

Had a much better day shooting at Ashcombe yesterday.

Shot 32 out of 48 including some doubles, but most of all felt much more confident that I was doing it right.

Been working on how I stand and looking more at the clay whilst ignoring the gun.

Kept both eyes open all the time.

I really liked the gun too , a Beretta Ultralight, pity about the price of one

Licence woman coming this Thursday, so it is all go go go

Wez

 

[Growl]

nice one Wez, enjoyment is the key.

 

[Docterduck]

Sounds good...Keep'er headed in that direction

 

[IanS]

Hi Wez,

your doing better than I am, I seem to have gone backwards last Sunday. It's probably being too aware of others watching, it tenses me up. I've been told on several occasions that others behind me are too busy watching the clays than watching me. Still doesn't change things. Probably better that I have some quiet practice on a quiet ground, if that's possible, then I might build up some confidence and overcome being tense.

 

[Westward]

Had a much better day shooting at Ashcombe yesterday.

Shot 32 out of 48 including some doubles, but most of all felt much more confident that I was doing it right.

Been working on how I stand and looking more at the clay whilst ignoring the gun.

Kept both eyes open all the time.

I really liked the gun too , a Beretta Ultralight, pity about the price of one

Licence woman coming this Thursday, so it is all go go go

Wez

I make that 66.66% which is pretty good. Is there a reason for using such a light gun? The recoil is worse from a light gun and fatigue can set in before you realise it.

 

[Will Hewland]

Newbies always like light guns.. They get over it eventually..

 

[GavB]

Hi Wez,

your doing better than I am, I seem to have gone backwards last Sunday. It's probably being too aware of others watching, it tenses me up. I've been told on several occasions that others behind me are too busy watching the clays than watching me. Still doesn't change things. Probably better that I have some quiet practice on a quiet ground, if that's possible, then I might build up some confidence and overcome being tense.

start working on pre shot routine, keeps your mind on the job at hand

 

[GavB]

Had a much better day shooting at Ashcombe yesterday.

Shot 32 out of 48 including some doubles, but most of all felt much more confident that I was doing it right.

Been working on how I stand and looking more at the clay whilst ignoring the gun.

Kept both eyes open all the time.

I really liked the gun too , a Beretta Ultralight, pity about the price of one

Licence woman coming this Thursday, so it is all go go go

Wez

really liked the ground, was there on holiday the other year

 

[Claydoos]

Hi Wez,

your doing better than I am, I seem to have gone backwards last Sunday. It's probably being too aware of others watching, it tenses me up. I've been told on several occasions that others behind me are too busy watching the clays than watching me. Still doesn't change things. Probably better that I have some quiet practice on a quiet ground, if that's possible, then I might build up some confidence and overcome being tense.

Don't worry Ian it happens to everyone at some time or another and we've all stood in a cage and wondered why and how we're missing some targets! If other shooters are watching they will not be critiquing you they will desperately be working out why you are missing so they don't themselves everybody has bad days and everybody misses targets!

 

[IanS]

Hi Gav,

Thanks for the suggested approach, I definately need to do something about it.

 

[IanS]

Claydoos, fit like chiel?

I appreciate your encouragement, I'll just have to block out whats around me and concentrate on the shooting.

Ian.

 

[WezC]

I make that 66.66% which is pretty good. Is there a reason for using such a light gun? The recoil is worse from a light gun and fatigue can set in before you realise it.

It was just what they had, but I have to say, the recoil felt no worse than any other gun I have used, and I quite liked it being light, meant I wasn't leaning back with the weight of it like before.

Wez

 

[Will Hewland]

It was just what they had, but I have to say, the recoil felt no worse than any other gun I have used, and I quite liked it being light, meant I wasn't leaning back with the weight of it like before.

Wez

There are 12 year olds that don't lean back. It it more standing correctly and acclimatisation that you need. Avoid light guns if possible..

 

[curious2]

I use a Beretta Ultralight and love the feel and handling of it. In these days of 21g and 24g loads the case for a heavy gun is not as compelling as it was. I regularly shoot 100 clays with no felt recoil whatsoever and I'm only 11 stone. Don't knock it if you haven't tried it.

 

[Will Hewland]

I have tried it. Like most,I bought a nice light gun when i started, because it appeared very easy to handle. The benefits are not just to do with recoil, although heavier helps. The benefits of a heavier gun are much greater stability and less propensity to stop the gun or wave it about. It's all about control, especially with longer targets.

If you have a gun and like it, then that's great, but most folks end up going heavier as they become more experienced and seek a few more clays on the card.

 

[curious2]

CleverSC3. Appreciate your comments and perhaps five years from now when I'm shooting my Perazzi will remember your wise words.But for now enjoying the Ultralight and slowly improving.

 

[Will Hewland]

Great stuff.

The muscles needed to hold a gun are something that develop, making a heavier gun feel lighter as time goes on. Also, when shooting longer, you will likely spend less time holding the gun up, so that makes it seem lighter too.

I had a light Beretta when I started. Went to West London for a lesson, where they recommended I buy a longer barrel Browning. It was quickly a step forward for me. If you are on a solid progression route with yours then likely a good idea to leave well alone. Might just be worth trying a heavier gun when your scores plateau in the future. Just bear in mind that you will need to shoot more than a few shots to try it, as any new gun feels odd at first.

Cheers

 

[curious2]

CleverSC3:

Many thanks for the advice, sounds good and much appreciate your response.