Trap shooting - a first attempt

[Howard 538]

Andrew B was nice enough to take me out trap shooting this weekend for a first try.  I had never even touched a shotgun before, so this was a very new experience.  He taught me how to correctly hold the gun and I learned quite a bit.  Unfortunately, before I learned to do it correctly I also learned how not to do it correctly.  Fortunately it looks much worse than it feels

 

[Mr.Stu 1,922]

Andrew B was nice enough to take me out trap shooting this weekend for a first try. I had never even touched a shotgun before, so this was a very new experience. He thought me how to correctly hold the gun and I learned quite a bit. Unfortunately, before I learned to do it correctly I also learned how not to do it correctly. Fortunately it looks much worse than it feels

 

Some friend! He should have told you, not just thought it

 

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[Sandy 44]

The bruise is about half a foot West of where it should be

[Howard 538]

Some friend! He should have told you, not just thought it

 

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He tried, as you know, I'm a slow learner

[Mr.Stu 1,922]

And at last we have found a crappy picture Howard took

 

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[NYMetsFan86 9]

At least you had an awesome time and your ready for next time

[Howard 538]

And at last we have found a crappy picture Howard took

 

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You got me!  It was an iPhone5 selfie with the front facing camera. 

[Malsua 1,422]

Just for what its worth, if you do buy a shotgun, Invest in a Limb-Saver.    It makes a huge difference. 

[DSD1026 48]

The bruise is about half a foot West of where it should be

glad i wasnt the only one thinking this.  should that bruise/red mark be near the armpit?  lol...  at least, thats where it ends up when i shoot one

[Sandy 44]

If you shoulder it correctly , your whole body absorbs the recoil and you should not really need a limbsaver. Shy is about 4'9 ( 2 inches shorter than I ) . The gun is too long for her , but she still shoots it pain free because it is tucked right into her armpit . She can't have an adjustable stock on her Beretta 12 g because it is a semiauto. If you watch the video you see her REALLY concentrate on getting it into her shoulder hollow ( is that what you would call it?)
https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=148554091982007&set=vb.126165800887503&type=2&theater

[Kingsoverqueens 10]

Howard, I heard that chicks dig bruises.

 

Probably not so much on old hairy guys.

 

But it might be worth a shot.

 

: ) 

[Smokin .50 1,907]

Poor Howard!  I saw ya Sunday at Old Bridge for the Steel Match.  Shotgun League was right next to the Pits.  I could have given you a 5 minute lesson with a friend's scattergun so you would have avoided such a bruise, and then you could have continued with the steel match uninterrupted.  And I'd still be able to shoot my black powder match.  Next time just ask and I'll be glad to help!  Just because I wear a pair of Colt Smokewagons doesn't mean I can't learn ya how to knock clay birds outta the sky, lol!

 

Rosey

The Shootist

[W2MC 1,699]

Another shooter learns (the hard way) that a 12 Gauge is NOT a .22 rifle...

[Howard 538]

Poor Howard!  I saw ya Sunday at Old Bridge for the Steel Match.  Shotgun League was right next to the Pits.  I could have given you a 5 minute lesson with a friend's scattergun so you would have avoided such a bruise, and then you could have continued with the steel match uninterrupted.  And I'd still be able to shoot my black powder match.  Next time just ask and I'll be glad to help!  Just because I wear a pair of Colt Smokewagons doesn't mean I can't learn ya how to knock clay birds outta the sky, lol!

 

Rosey

The Shootist

Thanks Dave, but I earned these colors on Saturday - and it did not keep me away from Static yesterday!

[Malsua 1,422]

If you shoulder it correctly , your whole body absorbs the recoil and you should not really need a limbsaver.

 

I've burned through at least 20 cases of shotgun ammo in the past 6 years and hunted with a shotgun since the 70s.   I don't need to have a limbsaver and I know how to shoulder my shotguns.   The difference between "feeling it" and feeling nothing at all after 3-4 rounds of trap or skeet is what a limbsaver does for you.

[Lalo 13]

Howard, come to the shotgun shootout meet this Sat in Clinton and we'll learn ya how to shoot dem clays...

[Pizza Bob 1,488]

Sheeesh, Howard, just what you need - another expensive hobby. Priced any Krieghoff's?

 

I think Howard has ADHD.

[Mikeythumbs 1]

Sheeesh, Howard, just what you need - another expensive hobby. Priced any Krieghoff's?

 

I think Howard has ADHD.

Lol hey what's 10 grand or so

[brucin 923]

Howard, come to the shotgun shootout meet this Sat in Clinton and we'll learn ya how to shoot dem clays...

I thought the shootout was on Sunday?

[Howard 538]

Sheeesh, Howard, just what you need - another expensive hobby. Priced any Krieghoff's?

 

I think Howard has ADHD.

Funny you should mention that.  As I pulled out my D800e to take some pictures at the steel match yesterday a friend made the comment that my cheapest hobby is probably the RC Quad copter.

[Howard 538]

Howard, come to the shotgun shootout meet this Sat in Clinton and we'll learn ya how to shoot dem clays...

Thanks I would, but I am already booked with Knockdown Steel Sat and IDPA on Sunday.

[Lalo 13]

I thought the shootout was on Sunday?

It is Sunday, my bad.

[djg0770 481]

I've burned through at least 20 cases of shotgun ammo in the past 6 years and hunted with a shotgun since the 70s.   I don't need to have a limbsaver and I know how to shoulder my shotguns.   The difference between "feeling it" and feeling nothing at all after 3-4 rounds of trap or skeet is what a limbsaver does for you.

 

http://www.limbsaver.com/product/slip-on-recoil-pad/

 

Yes, it's worth the money.

[gunguy1960 2]

No one mentioned softer shooting ammo, any reason for that?

[Mikeythumbs 1]

No one mentioned softer shooting ammo, any reason for that?

 

 

It will help some but after a while it is still going to take a toll esp if you are holding the gun on your bicep

[Smokin .50 1,907]

Easiest way to avoid a bruise is to just use the pistol grip in the stock and shoot the 3 Dram or less load using a strong-hand ONLY technique like I do.  It's easy to do with low brass.........

 

Seriously, yes I can break birds with strong-hand.  I can break LOTS of birds if I use both hands and a shoulder (doesn't matter which side).  It's all about getting used to gun handling and gun fit!

 

Dave

The Shootist