How do I shoot a slow incomer?

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How do I shoot a slow incomer?

Don't leave it too late to take this type of bird - try to clobber it at its apex and before it starts to drop.

By Sporting Gun

Tuesday, 20 November 2007

Stalwart of every shooting ground, these clay targets come either as singles or as a pair.

The bird is released way out in front of the stand and slowly comes towards the shooter, eventually dropping and disappearing from view / hitting the ground around 20 or so yards out.

Stay relaxed and have the gun down as you call for the bird. Watch the flightline before it's your shot and try and decide how late you can leave the bird before it starts to drop.

Wait until the bird shows signs of dipping / dropping and you are in unnecessary trouble. This is the principle reason people miss this type of target.

Slow incomer clay target.

They assume the closer it gets the easier it's going to be. Take the bird earlier and you'll find its more consistent line of flight makes things considerably easier.

Simply place the target on the bead of the muzzle, keep the swing going and pull the trigger.

The other reason people often miss these incoming dollies is mounting the gun too soon. At best the weight makes the shooter's arms ache - not conducive to good shooting - and at worst you end up aiming, poking with the gun, and ultimately missing.

Always mount the gun just before you're ready to fire.