Are You Making These Common Shotgun Mistakes?
Using a shotgun to fire at a moving target differs from other shooting techniques which you may be used to. For starters, instead of discharging a single bullet as you would with a rifle or handgun, you are shooting a pattern of individual pellets. The target is moving swiftly and often erratically.
In contrast to pistol shooting, your eye should remain fixed on the target, not the weapon. Beginner shotgun shooters frequently struggle to break targets or hit birds, especially if they are not shooting properly.
This article lists three common mistakes made by newbie users of a shotgun in Canada.
1 – Looking at the barrel
Wingshooting is instinct-driven. You concentrate on the bird, mount the pistol easily, and then leave the rest to your brain. There isn’t any aiming involved.
The brain has an incredible algorithm that can detect an object, evaluate its speed, course, and distance, and forecast where it will be in the near future. If you allow the calculator to do its work, it will assist you in hitting the target at the right time.
2 – Incorrect feet movement
As with any sporting discipline, footwork is essential to how our bodies move when shooting. Thanks to it, we can swing freely and move the gun in the appropriate direction. Your feet should be positioned so that your body is neutral and comfortable when you take your shot.
One of the typical shooting errors we observe is shooters forcing their bodies into the position they want to shoot while positioning their feet up where the target emerges. This stresses the body, slowing the swing and even throwing you off balance.
3 – You’re using improper gun fit
All long weapons need to fit properly, but shotguns in particular. It’s a complex subject, but when you point a shotgun at a moving target, your eye effectively serves as the rear sight.
If your eye is not properly positioned so that your “sights” are lined up, the gun won’t fire where you are looking, and you’ll miss every time. Proper form and a gun that fits properly go hand in hand.
An excessively lengthy stock could drag on the lower shoulder or catch beneath the armpit. It will be difficult and uncomfortable and can significantly slow down a shot’s quick execution. On the other hand, an overly short stock could cause more recoil to hit the cheek and shoulder.
Signing off
You’ll probably miss a lot when shooting for the first time using a shotgun in Canada. Everything is a part of the learning process, and the only way to improve shotgun shooting is to keep practicing. Analyze your mistakes, try to avoid them, and you’ll improve. Rangeview Sports offers a wide range of shotguns for you to choose from.
Tim Philips is the author of this article. For more details about Buy MDT please visit our website: rangeviewsports.ca
