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LHB1 · September 4, 2009, 07:36 PM

Telling someone how much to lead a dove is difficult because of differences in angles, elevation, speed, wind, reflexes, speed of muzzle swing, sustained lead or swing through, stopping swing vs following thru, etc. I would suggest you switch to the IC choke and gradually increase the amount of lead on distant shots until you get a hit. Then try to replicate the lead. On incoming shots, generally you should try to shoot just in front of their head. On outgoing shots, try to shoot their feet off. In both cases, you are applying a short lead.

September 4, 2009, 07:36 PM	#2
LHB1 Senior Member Join Date: March 25, 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,545	Telling someone how much to lead a dove is difficult because of differences in angles, elevation, speed, wind, reflexes, speed of muzzle swing, sustained lead or swing through, stopping swing vs following thru, etc. I would suggest you switch to the IC choke and gradually increase the amount of lead on distant shots until you get a hit. Then try to replicate the lead. On incoming shots, generally you should try to shoot just in front of their head. On outgoing shots, try to shoot their feet off. In both cases, you are applying a short lead. __________________ Good shooting and be safe. LB Last edited by LHB1; September 4, 2009 at 10:29 PM.