Streak Shooters?

roy reali · October 14, 2007, 07:51 AM

No, this thread has nothing to do with shooting while naked.

I am refering to shotgunning success. It seems like I am a streaky shooter. There are days in the field where I can't seem to miss. I'll make even the most difficult shots. I actually amaze and surprise myself. Even my dog high-fives me.

On other days I can't hit squat. I would probably miss a dove sitting on a wire ten yards away with a unchoked 10 gauge. My dog actually seeks out other hunters to join.

Is there anyone here like this? You have good days and bad days with your shotgun.

Hallucinator · October 14, 2007, 08:28 AM

I know what you mean. Pistol shooting is very much informed by mood. It's the old Zen thing of having an empty mind so that you don't get in your own way. Each shot is the first shot, etc.

JWT · October 14, 2007, 09:07 AM

It's all concentration. I tend to be a streak shooter at trap. I'll shoot a 25 and follow it up with an 18 or 19. Reason? - because I lose concentration and don't keep focused on breaking the target.

BigJimP · October 15, 2007, 06:58 PM

Its really difficult to diagnose unless we see you shoot - it may be any number of issues ( focus, gun fit, bad mount, poor follow thru, etc ). Just a tip though - remember pulling the trigger is the "middle of the shot" not the end of the shot. Following thru on the shot - smoothly - is the end of the shot.

Consistency comes from practice - mount, follow thru, etc - spend some time at the trap and skeet range - and work on your confidece and fundamentals - it'll pay off.

Slopemeno · October 15, 2007, 11:43 PM

Streaky means lack of real preparation. Go back and work on fundamentals.

October 14, 2007, 07:51 AM	#1
roy reali Senior Member Join Date: August 23, 2005 Posts: 3,248	Streak Shooters? No, this thread has nothing to do with shooting while naked. I am refering to shotgunning success. It seems like I am a streaky shooter. There are days in the field where I can't seem to miss. I'll make even the most difficult shots. I actually amaze and surprise myself. Even my dog high-fives me. On other days I can't hit squat. I would probably miss a dove sitting on a wire ten yards away with a unchoked 10 gauge. My dog actually seeks out other hunters to join. Is there anyone here like this? You have good days and bad days with your shotgun.

October 14, 2007, 08:28 AM	#2
Hallucinator Senior Member Join Date: June 7, 2007 Posts: 396	I know what you mean. Pistol shooting is very much informed by mood. It's the old Zen thing of having an empty mind so that you don't get in your own way. Each shot is the first shot, etc. __________________ Sig 226, 228, 229, 232. XD45 Tactical. Smith Model 60 Chief's Special. Smith 1911. Mossberg 930 SPX. How we behave as gun owners is important. Posturing and threatening does not serve us well in the public eye.

October 14, 2007, 09:07 AM	#3
JWT Senior Member Join Date: March 16, 2007 Location: Southern Arizona Posts: 3,888	It's all concentration. I tend to be a streak shooter at trap. I'll shoot a 25 and follow it up with an 18 or 19. Reason? - because I lose concentration and don't keep focused on breaking the target.

October 15, 2007, 06:58 PM	#4
BigJimP Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2005 Posts: 13,195	Its really difficult to diagnose unless we see you shoot - it may be any number of issues ( focus, gun fit, bad mount, poor follow thru, etc ). Just a tip though - remember pulling the trigger is the "middle of the shot" not the end of the shot. Following thru on the shot - smoothly - is the end of the shot. Consistency comes from practice - mount, follow thru, etc - spend some time at the trap and skeet range - and work on your confidece and fundamentals - it'll pay off.

October 15, 2007, 11:43 PM	#5
Slopemeno Senior Member Join Date: January 19, 2007 Posts: 2,663	Streaky means lack of real preparation. Go back and work on fundamentals.