Bob Peters
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I'm just wondering, of the number of shots you take, what percent do you hit? And what do you think the percent is for the average hunter? Only parameters on my question is wild roosters and make-able shots.
I'm just wondering, of the number of shots you take, what percent do you hit? And what do you think the percent is for the average hunter? Only parameters on my question is wild roosters and make-able shots.
I'm just wondering, of the number of shots you take, what percent do you hit? And what do you think the percent is for the average hunter? Only parameters on my question is wild roosters and make-able shots.
I'm just wondering, of the number of shots you take, what percent do you hit? And what do you think the percent is for the average hunter? Only parameters on my question is wild roosters and make-able shots.
I always shoot 100% when hunting alone??!! .410 1/2 oz. up to 50 plus yards-birds dead in the air always�� Some have asked how my dogs are on cripples? Don’t know —NEver had one!!��
With other people around AKA Witnesses—Not quite so good—����
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David, You are full of the one-liners today!
Some would say I’m full of more than one liners—��
—did you get my p.m.?
Interesting question. For my thin & dusty dime, I consider flushing roosters and honkers that are just about to land in the spread the easiest shots in wingshooting. I can't give a percentage, but I can advise when it comes to roosters I don't miss many that the Wrecking Crew flushes inside of 25 yards.
Just my observation & theory, over the years it's become clear to me that the guy/gal who can mount their shotgun quickest & as such is fast on the bird are the most successful. I firmly believe that when a bird flushes inside of 25 yards a hunter has about 1.5-2 seconds tops to get the shot off before the bird is at full speed and putting a zip code between he & you. As such, mounting the shotgun smooth & fast is absolutely crucial to rooster hunting success. This is a perishable skill, even for someone like me after all the years. In the off season, for every round I shoot at clays I probably practice mounting the various shotguns I use (no two come to the shoulder the same) 20 or more times times. It costs nothing but time to practice this skill and pays big dividends come fall.
I've never hunted over pointers in my life, the following applies to hunting over labs or walking birds up w/o dogs. In my opinion, carrying the shotgun ready to mount when hunting is crucial to a smooth, quick shot (at port arms or in a butt rest as opposed to in the crook of the arm or over the shoulder). If the dogs are hunting, you need to be ready to shoot. Every year I see people walking with their shotgun in the crook of their arm or over the shoulder when a bird flushes and by the time they mount the shotgun, it's out there where a hit is unlikely if they even get a shot off. What's the point of spending the money to come out here & walking the miles if one isn't able or is unwilling to capitalize on opportunities?
Holding a shotgun at port arms for extended periods is tiring, no doubt. My wife has this issue even with her little lightweight Beretta A300. We take frequent breaks to rest & hydrate both we & the labs, nothing says you have to march through the cover non-stop like Grant taking Richmond. I just bought Toni a nicely designed shotgun holster made by Peregrine Field Gear for this fall. I might even pick one up for myself. Those are good points.Be fast, and be ready. You cant be at port arms all the time, your arms would fall off.Ive always been lightning quick with a shotgun, it's my strong suit.It really helps on public land, to be fast. Also, just being hunting savvy pays off.I watched 3 guys from Wisconsin hunt a place yesterday, and I knew they would get skunked because they didn't realize how to hunt it, plus they were deer hunters.