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General Category => The Lodge => Topic started by: Morovision Night Vision on January 29, 2013, 05:21:27 PM

Title: How to Shoot Moving Targets
Post by: Morovision Night Vision on January 29, 2013, 05:21:27 PM
Morovision's friend, Rod Pinkston, founder of Jager Pro, wrote an excellent article on shooting moving targets. He gives tips for all skill levels from beginners to pros. I'll post some snippets of what he said. The full article can be found here: http://morovisionnightvision.blogspot.com/2012/12/how-to-shoot-moving-targets.html (http://morovisionnightvision.blogspot.com/2012/12/how-to-shoot-moving-targets.html)

"There are four common methods for shooting moving targets:

1. Sustained lead: The gun is started in front of the target by what the shooter perceives as the correct lead and keeps this distance constant while squeezing the trigger. This method is preferred on closer shots with little or no lead.

2. Pull-away: The gun is started on the target and accelerates in front by what the shooter perceives as the correct lead. The trigger is squeezed as the gun pulls away from the target. This method is preferred on longer shots to ensure the barrel continues moving forward on bigger leads.

3. Swing-through: The gun starts from behind the target and accelerates through it on the same line. Lead is generated by gun speed and the trigger is squeezed as the gun passes the animal’s head. It is difficult to move the gun at a constant speed using this method and the sight picture will vary as gun speed changes.

4. Trapping method: The gun is held stationary and the trigger is squeezed as the target pproaches the barrel."


Read the full article here: http://morovisionnightvision.blogspot.com/2012/12/how-to-shoot-moving-targets.html (http://morovisionnightvision.blogspot.com/2012/12/how-to-shoot-moving-targets.html)

What do you think?