Shot Trap today for the first time ever...

[EVIL5LITER]

Today was my first time ever shooting trap, and only my second time shooting skeet.

I was using a Belgian Browning Auto 5 Light twelve, with a #7.5 shot.

I did better at skeet than I did my first time ever (first time I broke 3 I think), this time I broke about 7 or so, which still isn't great, but not bad for the first time shooting this gun.

However, on trap, I did marvelous for my first time, I got 16 or 17 out of 25. Once I figured out where my gun hit at (the pattern shoots high from the barrel, I'm not sure if that means I don't have a good cheek weld or that's just JMB's design), I didn't miss a single one after that. Trap just seems to be much easier to me, however, I don't think I'm going to give up on skeet either, I'm sure I'll need those skills come hunting season.

 

[Dave McCracken]

And so it begins. Next thing you know, you're on the BB asking for good prices on ton lots of shot, 50K or primers and so on.

Seriously, shoot one game until your moves are grooved in then try another.

A high shooting shotgun is preferred for trap because the targets are always rising. JMB was a trap shooter, and most A-5s I've seen shoot a bit high.

"Float" your skeet birds and things should work out, though you may want to pattern at 21 yards(Longest shot opp in skeet) and see how much the choke is holding you back.

And BA/UU/R. Nothing can substitute for burning ammo.

 

[EVIL5LITER]

Float?

Also, the barrel is a non choked modified.

 

[SShooterZ]

Modified is a choke setting and is perfect for Trap. Way too tight for skeet though. By float, you don't have to cover the bird, you can float it above your sights and still bust it. The A5s shoot a tad high but nothing like a dedicated trap gun. I would pattern it to see how it shoots and you can aim accordingly from there on out.

 

[EVIL5LITER]

I realize modified is a choke setting, but this is an older barrel that doesn't accept chokes.

 

[SShooterZ]

I think what you're trying to say is it is not a choke TUBED gun.

 

[arcticap]

I've been shooting trap regularly for a few years now and do alright. But I didn't enjoy shooting skeet nearly as much so I just decided not to for now. Maybe if I had a better gun for it. The other night we tried shooting a handicap round from the back line and nothing was hitting well. The 1 oz. loads without having an extra full choke with me to swap out sure didn't help despite everything seeming to look good from my end. It was only the 2nd time trying it and I still need alot of work. I did better the first time at it with a turkey choke. But skeet was just a little too quick and unfamiliar for me. You on the other hand could always get your barrel threaded for a choke tube though. Then you'd be able to set yourself up for better skeet performance.

 

[BozemanMT]

skeet is tough enough with a modified choke.
brian's keys to skeet (mind you, my wife beats me pretty regularly :banghead: )
smaller shot better. #9's are great, #8's are ok. #7.5's are tough
wide open chokes. skeet or cylinder, IC can work, but why make it tougher than it needs to be.

Station 1. no lead
station 2 18 inches
station 3 3 feet
station 4 4 feet
station 5, 3 feet
station 6, 18 inches.

not exact, but close enough.
station 7, low 7 put the gun up, facing the center post, put it up a couple inches. as soon as you see the bird pull the trigger
boom, dead bird, everytime.

HTH
skeet's fun
you need to try wobble trap next.