Lead and the Shotgun To be able to hit a moving target, a hunter
must learn several firing methods - and with each one, the
hunter sees a target, shoots ahead of it and follows through
with the shotgun in constant motion. Let's start by looking at
the swing-through method. When using this method you must
consider several factors: - From clay pigeons to live game, your
target has a particular speed. - It will take time to find the
moving target in your field of vision, and set up for the shot.
- Once you're in proper stance and you've slapped the trigger,
there is a delay in firing your shot, due to the sequence of the
firing pin striking the cartridge, the powder charge igniting
and the shot starting to travel down the barrel. - When the shot
leaves the barrel, it takes time for it to travel to a target.
The farther away a target is, from the hunter, the longer it
takes for the shot to hit it. - The speed of the setup and
follow through. Hunter sees target. Starts to swing. Swings
through target, pulls the tr