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Other Hunting => Waterfowl => Topic started by: h2ofowlr on November 09, 2009, 10:17:55 PM

Title: Watch that WIND!!!
Post by: h2ofowlr on November 09, 2009, 10:17:55 PM

Went out for an evenning hunt tonight.  I was using the Black Cloud, 3", #4 shot.  I was shooting behind the birds.  I started throwing about a 2' lead at 30 yards and started dirting them again.  If you start missing the birds in higher wind conditions throw a lead in front of them.  Most misses are behind the bird.

Title: Re: Watch that WIND!!!
Post by: nwlynx22 on November 10, 2009, 12:52:18 AM

Yeah I sure did waste a few shells doing the same on Sat. 

Title: Re: Watch that WIND!!!
Post by: ducksdoom12 on November 10, 2009, 07:25:59 AM

yup shooting behind the bird and not keeping your head down on the gun are the most common reasons for missing a bird. especially in high wind conditions

Title: Re: Watch that WIND!!!
Post by: Dustin07 on November 10, 2009, 08:47:50 AM

my buddy didn't believe me that sometimes you have to lead the birds by a few feet, he was certain you must be shooting WAY out of range if that's the case... it does happen though.

my snow goose i got mounted I had led about 6FT+ down in Missouri during one of the crappiest, coldest, blizzardy days i've ever experienced.

thanks for the reminder h2o.

Title: Re: Watch that WIND!!!
Post by: jackelope on November 10, 2009, 03:35:56 PM

and your shot string is probably 8-10' long too at that range. most misses on the clays courses are behind too...