Leading a target
To be able to hit a moving target, you must first learn several firing methods. Each firing method involves you being able to identify a target, shooting ahead of it and following through with the shotgun in constant motion.
Swing-through method
When using this method, you must consider several factors:
- from clay pigeons to live game, your target has a particular speed
- it will take time to find the moving target in your field of vision and set up for the shot
- once you are in proper stance and you have taken the shot, there is a delay in firing your shot, due to the sequence of the firing pin striking the cartridge, the powder charge igniting and the shot starting to travel down the barrel
- when the shot leaves the barrel, it takes time for it to travel to a target. The farther away a target is from the hunter, the longer it takes for the shot to hit it
- it is very important to continue swinging your shotgun after the shot for correct follow-through.
Practice this method by following these steps.
- Once you see the target, start to swing.
- Swing through target, pull the trigger and continue the swing, spreading the shot in front of the target.
- The target and shot will come together as you follow through.
