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

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.

I'd be interested as well to get most of this sport.

I don't need lessons, I'm an expert already

I wonder if there's a group lesson arrangement available somewhere. Nothing too fancy, just hitting the basics. I'd be interested in that.

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.

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.

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.

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.

More like 45-50% for me but yeah, surprisingly tac shotties aren't as bad as you'd think for clays

I had fun with Ken's Mossy

tac shotties aren't as bad as you'd think for clays

 

My experience as well!

Lead the clay, pull the trigger and follow through.

 

Lesson over.

 

8-)

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 ?

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.

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

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.

just throw the clays up and shoot em, I dont think you need lessons, just luck.