How’s your shooting been?

benelli-banger said:
Some of it is worth the $, IMO…there are lots of people out there that know a hell of a lot more than me, and I’ve benefited from their expertise…
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Not me, I'm not paying any of those people a dime, it isn't necessary. Pheasant hunting has become way too commercialized in my opinion.Every swinging dick on the planet is trying to make a buck off it. I actually saw an advertisement for some Gucci pheasant hunting blind.
 
Goosemaster said:
Not me, I'm not paying any of those people a dime, it isn't necessary. Pheasant hunting has become way too commercialized in my opinion.Every swinging dick on the planet is trying to make a buck off it. I actually saw an advertisement for some Gucci pheasant hunting blind.
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Whatever you’re doing, double down…👍
 
My lay-ups that I’ve missed are straight aways that are actually drifting left or right and I’m not accounting for it…I usually do, but I’ve been fooled several times…have to work harder on that.
 
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Good with the browning,not good with the Ithaca,not bad with the 870, haven't taken the 28 out,or the 11-87,or the Lc.
 
So my problem is I can’t hit hens. My only option within 200 miles is the Wyoming state run release sites, which is a good opportunity to get my grandson out and get the dogs some work. The state releases roosters and hens. They have been doing it for over 50 years now. I grew up hunting in Nebraska and it’s engrained in me to not shoot hens I guess. My grandson and I generally try to just shoot the roosters with the hope the a hen might survive knowing full well that less than 1%will probably make it. I much prefer hunting wild birds but there are none in Southeast WY and non left in western NE. Heading to SD after thanksgiving, hunt public land
 
Bigdave said:
So my problem is I can’t hit hens. My only option within 200 miles is the Wyoming state run release sites, which is a good opportunity to get my grandson out and get the dogs some work. The state releases roosters and hens. They have been doing it for over 50 years now. I grew up hunting in Nebraska and it’s engrained in me to not shoot hens I guess. My grandson and I generally try to just shoot the roosters with the hope the a hen might survive knowing full well that less than 1%will probably make it. I much prefer hunting wild birds but there are none in Southeast WY and non left in western NE. Heading to SD after thanksgiving, hunt public land
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Unless there is something essential missing in the soil or there is something toxic to them present, I wonder why they can't get established. I can see how that would be tough.
 
Been in a drought for a few years and the habitat just isn’t there. Also the annual moisture for our area is 16” per year
 
My left to right shooting hasn't been good all year. Right to left has been pretty good, and straight away has been average.
 
On my last trip, I shot really well for quail and pheasants for 2.5 days on a 3 day hunt. I did miss one pheasant but that was all for the trip. It was one of those times that I doubted my dog and ended up missing three times badly. Other than that I killed every pheasant that I shot at and shot 40% on quail for the trip. It would have been better but the last afternoon, I was late and behind on almost every bird. Perhaps I was tired or my mind was in a bad place but damn!!! The good news is, there will be more opportunities coming up soon.
 
Shooting has been quite sufficient for me this year. It's been 3 weeks since my last outing due to some other trips, but that will be remedied on Thursday. Total for the season thus far is 11 roosters on 18 shells. No birds have been lost, and no birds that I have shot at have flown away, though some have obviously taken the second barrel. Only 2 of my 11 have been cripples, the rest were dead when they hit the ground.
 
I took out the O/U 16 this weekend to shoot a different gun. Muscle memory and where the safety is on that gun versus my Franchi messed me up. I don't know how many shots I didn't take because I was looking for the safety in the wrong place. I will be using the Franchi this weekend.
 
My shooting has been terrible. I have missed at least 6 birds this year. Everyone I hunt with wonders if I'm ok.
 
On quail and chukar, sometimes when a large covey get up I tend to rush at least one shot if not all three....... If I can get a covey broken up into singles or at most 5 birds per group, I shoot much better than 40%.
 
The older we get, the heavier the gun becomes, the joints have limited motion and we miss. It will happen to all of us, just a matter of when. Your definition of old will depend on your age. You’ll know when your muscle memory forgets who you are. Enjoy the moment with your family and friends. It is easier if you miss and get another chance. I hope your dog becomes more forgiving too. My shooting now, not flawless, but I’m still after them. You are ok Murph, let’s talk about it over a 🍺
 
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