Melgamatic 66 Posted August 19, 2009 Has anyone ever taken any trap shooting lessons? I can hit 19 or 20 out of 25 without too much trouble, but I can't get past that level. I think some pro lessons might be the trick. I see that Griffin & Howe has lessons at their Farm off Route 206 in Sussex county, and I know Orvis has a shooting school in Westchester. Are there other trap shooting / sport shooting schools in NJ; does anyone have any experience? I know they're expensive, but spending $200 (for an hour at G&H) or $400 (for a day at Orvis) seems like a relatively good investment if it improved my score a couple points. -Melgamatic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djg0770 481 Posted August 19, 2009 I know they're expensive, but spending $200 (for an hour at G&H) or $400 (for a day at Orvis) seems like a relatively good investment I've seen people spend more on a day of golf. At least you'll enjoy the whole day. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cold shot 1 Posted August 19, 2009 I'd be interested as well to get most of this sport. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tinyboy 1 Posted August 19, 2009 I don't need lessons, I'm an expert already Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kenw 293 Posted August 19, 2009 I wonder if there's a group lesson arrangement available somewhere. Nothing too fancy, just hitting the basics. I'd be interested in that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cold shot 1 Posted August 19, 2009 I took the NRA basic shotgun course that gets into stance and how / where to aim,etc. It was good however I want to take it a step further. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbtrout 141 Posted August 20, 2009 If you are shooting 20 out of 25, 80%. I do not think lessons will help you. Just more practice. If you were hiting 40%, then I would say you need some help. If you want lessons by all means take them and enjoy, I am not saying don't. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rscalzo 3 Posted August 20, 2009 We are incorporating trap or skeet into next year's military charity match. In the past we used static clay birds on holders set anywhere from 7 yards to about 25 yards. Now we want to ratchet up the difficulty level. We really need something to humble the SIG Academy staff..... Trap or skeet with short barreled tactical shotguns. I should be able to hit one bird with eight rounds it I shoot fast enough. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Malsua 1,422 Posted August 20, 2009 Trap or skeet with short barreled tactical shotguns. I should be able to hit one bird with eight rounds it I shoot fast enough. I would hope. Dan, myself, ken, caine, etc have all shot tactical guns at clays and tend to get well over 70% with just one round. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caine 147 Posted August 20, 2009 More like 45-50% for me but yeah, surprisingly tac shotties aren't as bad as you'd think for clays Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
67gtonut 847 Posted August 20, 2009 I had fun with Ken's Mossy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djg0770 481 Posted August 20, 2009 tac shotties aren't as bad as you'd think for clays My experience as well! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lublin 3 Posted August 20, 2009 Lead the clay, pull the trigger and follow through. Lesson over. 8-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XDJohnTact 49 Posted August 20, 2009 Probably not the right place for this question ..but. I found some target loads on sale, which is better to use #8 or #7.5 ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lublin 3 Posted August 20, 2009 Probably not the right place for this question ..but. I found some target loads on sale, which is better to use #8 or #7.5 ? The smaller the number the larger the pellet. I favor 7.5 shot for clays because it'll throw further. Most ranges do not allow larger than 7.5 shot. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matt6669 71 Posted August 20, 2009 Lead the clay, pull the trigger and follow through. Lesson over. 8-) Heh I do just the opposite, play catch up to the clay, pull trigger, stop moving lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Malsua 1,422 Posted August 20, 2009 There's not that much difference between 7.5 and 8. If you're just starting out 8 will be a little more forgiving. I'm tempted to get a box of 9 just to see how it is. heh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoNRA 12 Posted August 21, 2009 just throw the clays up and shoot em, I dont think you need lessons, just luck. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites