| Clay pigeon shooting is quite a fun recreational | | | | because the my 870 has a shorter barrel and |
| activity to do with shotguns.For some it may | | | | stock. Try to use whats most comfortable for |
| come easy, for others not so easy. It it all | | | | you. Normally opting to go with a shorter barrel is |
| depends on the gun you are shooting, the | | | | the way to go when shooting clay birds. |
| ammunition, the aiming&shouldering,shotgun | | | | Clay pigeon shooting tips outlined |
| choke,and yourself. Some of the mot common | | | | -Always try and use a shorter barrel |
| shotguns that are used are over and under, | | | | -Follow through, If you just shot one clay and |
| however it does not matter. You can opt to use | | | | there is another in air to shoot, be sure not to |
| a semi,pump, or even single shot. Its all personal | | | | lower the gun: continue to look down the barrel |
| preference or it depends on how many targets | | | | while moving it to the other target |
| you are planning to shoot. | | | | -Practice Shouldering and looking down the barrel |
| For single shots it may present more of a | | | | -Improved or modified choke are recommended |
| challenge because you only got one shot. The only | | | | chokes |
| factor here is that if you are planning on shooting | | | | -When the clay is rising aim low not above |
| more than one clay bird you can not. Of course | | | | -When the clay is falling aim lower but lower than |
| you could load another shell before the other clay | | | | you normally would cause it is faster |
| bird fell, but this is only if you are some amazing | | | | -Use 2 3/4 shells because you don't want to |
| sharpshooter that reloads in less than 0.5 second. | | | | spend to much money for this purpose (3 inch |
| As for pumps and semis they are great because | | | | mags are for hunting purposes) |
| if you want to shoot multiple targets you have | | | | -Try different angles such as having the clay |
| that choice. You can up the ante this way. Many | | | | shoot a little to the right or left to help you get |
| clay birds can be loaded with 2 or the more | | | | used to shooting at different angles |
| expensive ones can keep shooting them out. So | | | | -Practice practice practice |
| lets say you got 5 shots your friend can can | | | | Clay pigeon shooting tips "Whats a good clay |
| keep pulling to see if you can hit them all. | | | | thrower to buy"? |
| Clay pigeon shooting tips "What choke to use"? | | | | Depending on how much you are willing spend, the |
| Depending on what type of challenge you want to | | | | answer is up to you. You can get hand thrown |
| give yourself this choice is mostly up to you. Most | | | | throwers that you have to have someone throw |
| commonly used is the "improved choke". The | | | | for you. These are cheapest but not the best. |
| thing is with improved choke the shot spreads out | | | | You can get single arm thrown ones which would |
| first but disperses so fast is that your range is | | | | is probably the standard thrower. You pull back |
| decreased. You may find yourself aiming at a far | | | | the arm and pull back the string and it launches. |
| target and you miss simply cause there was not | | | | Most of these should be able to shoot 2 but |
| enough shot to damage it enough or reach it. | | | | beware sometimes they will break with the force |
| Then theirs modified choke which I think is the | | | | of the launcher. In my experience this will happen |
| best choke you can use, You get the best of | | | | sometimes. You will have to find the "sweet |
| both worlds. A fair amount of spread and a fair | | | | spot".For the more luxurious throwers there are |
| amount of distance. Full choke is sort of stupid to | | | | ones that stack a large quantity of pigeons and |
| use unless you really want to challenge yourself | | | | can be continually launched by a pedal. These can |
| but you normally would only use this for turkey | | | | be quite expensive though. |
| or long distance waterfowl hunting. Ideally, | | | | Also be sure not leave throwers outside such as |
| improved cylinder and modified are the best | | | | the single arm ones cause this can cause rust or |
| choices. | | | | it will irritate the spring. I left mine out for quite a |
| Clay pigeon shooting tips "Aiming and shouldering" | | | | few years, it lasted a while but it got worse over |
| The most important thing is to make sure you | | | | time. The spring is no longer good. Its best to put |
| know how to shoulder a shotgun properly. Make | | | | them back. Its okay to have them out for days |
| sure you cheek is up against the stock and you | | | | at a time just don't leave them out when its real |
| are looking directly down the barrel and not above | | | | cold. I had mine underneath a table which helped a |
| or below. You can even practice this having your | | | | bit but it will last longer stored properly. |
| shotgun down and raising it and quickly looking | | | | Some clay throwers |
| down the barrel at something. Not necessarily to | | | | Hand thrown(cheap)a few bucks Single arm |
| shoot but just for practice. When you are aiming | | | | thrown powered by spring. These are(Moderate |
| at a clay bird you have to remember you have | | | | priced)you should be able to get one of these less |
| to adjust your shooting for the angle it is at. For | | | | than 100$ Auto feed electric (expensive)100s of |
| Example: If the clay pigeon is rising in front of | | | | dollars |
| you, you'll want to aim just slightly under it to hit | | | | A great activity |
| it. If it is falling down you will want to aim below it. | | | | I hope I provided you with some information on |
| You will have to get a feel for this, it all takes | | | | clay bird shooting. It is a fun activity that takes |
| practice. | | | | practice. For some it will come faster than others. |
| Shooting a clay bird is normally easiest when it is | | | | Just remember to shoot a gun that your |
| rising because when it is falling its harder to "follow | | | | comfortably following through with and try |
| through with it". If you are shooting 2 clay birds | | | | different shot sizes and chokes. Determine what |
| you may find yourself shooting one that is rising | | | | is the ultimate combination for shooting clays. This |
| up at an angle then you aim at the other to see it | | | | will also help you in the field when shooting real |
| is falling. Its good to get practice shooting at | | | | birds. It gives you practice. |
| these different angles. | | | | Just something to add. If you find you miss some |
| 2 clay pigeons | | | | of the clays thrown they may not be broke |
| | | | when hitting the ground. You can check and find |
| Choosing shotgun barrel length | | | | some that are unscathed and use them again. |
| You will find it easier to shoulder and swing a | | | | This saves some money and is like recycling them |
| shotgun with a shorter barrel. It is a lot more | | | | again since you missed them. Also be sure to |
| difficult to shoot clay pigeons with a longer barrel | | | | carry clay pigeon boxes carefully as they are |
| simply because its more difficult to swing with the | | | | very fragile and break easy. |
| extra length and weight. You may want to take | | | | Trap shooting is a sport that has been going on |
| this into account. As for me I have a 20 gauge | | | | for decades. It will live on just be sure to be safe |
| Remington 870 and a 12 gauge Mossberg 535. I | | | | when you are shooting. Choose a safe location |
| would rather choose the 870 than the mossberg | | | | and be safe with firearms. |