I've been shooting clays for 40 years. It's a ton of fun. Alas, I'm still terrible at it. I prefer to shoot alone so I don't get laughed at. But after watching this video I have a little hope. I see now I don't lead the pigeon enough. Why it took 40 years to figure it out is beyond me.

@gordy1961

Жыл бұрын

You are not alone...lol

@Maybenxt_time

9 ай бұрын

Hey here is a good video on how to judge lead by a world camp kzread.info/dash/bejne/dompuK6yeNTOc5s.html

@brendanukveteran2360

8 ай бұрын

How I emphasise....I am ok with full bore [ex Army] but with clays I have more chance throwing rocks.

@allermd40

18 күн бұрын

@@brendanukveteran2360 we are taught to aim, apparently it took me close to 30 years to realize that’s not the case 😅

That was useful. More useful than a bunch of chit-chat about how to go about it.

This video is a great service to the sporting clays community! Thank you for sharing. ShotKam is an Amazing product.

This is a great video! Spectacular shots!

This is very satisfying to watch. Thanks for sharing. I have to get one of these 🤠👍🏻

went today for my first time, got 71 out of 100. never had so much fun. thank you for this video as an absolute beginner i have no reference or anyone to learn from so thank you sir.

@adamdee60

2 жыл бұрын

That's amazing to get 71/100 for a first time! Keep it up as you must be a natural to get a score like that 👌

thankyou soooo much ..... these site pictures are just what i needed

That's such a helpful video. Thank you so much for posting it.

@Shotkam

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you ogstopper for watching it and commenting. If there are any target types you'd like to see or if you have any video requests, please let us know and we'll shoot/film them. Thanks again for commenting.

@ogstopper

5 жыл бұрын

@@Shotkam What would be very helpful would be a ShotKam view of a round of English Skeet. It's a great product - I'm saving a bit of my pension each month to buy one! Don't tell the Mrs!

Awesome....answers so many questions

Wish I had discovered these sooner a picture saves a thousand words iv just subbed too.Got my gun fitted ,pattern tested with right cartridge now practice with some idea of where to go.Thanks Regards Tony

Great video thanks. So soothing. On my way to go gun down a few clays now

This helps a lot - thanks. Am I the only one thinking, I do just like that and still miss?

Incredible accuracy

The work of one or more Shotgun Masters! By watching these videos and using my new ShotKam, my shooting has improved........Thanks for posting!

@Shotkam

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Steve, really appreciate the kind words and comment. - Emily

Ive always struggled with clays. Im a very good shot in everything else. This changed my whole perspective on lead times at different distances. I was way under estimating how far you need to lead a shot especially at longer distances.

@Shotkam

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this feedback Theren; it is so great to hear. Do you have a ShotKam yourself? Or do you mean simply watching the videos helped me? Either way, thank you for watching and sharing this review. - Emily

@harlowzeppelin7448

4 жыл бұрын

Theren Aldrich, unlike other firearms disciplines, shotgunning requires 100% hard focus on the target. If for a millisecond you attempt to aim, visually measure lead, look at the shotgun bead, or otherwise take away visual focus from the target, you likely will miss. Begin shooting this way and your skills will improve as you learn to see the target but feel the lead. Trust your natural hand-eye coordination, your eyes will guide your hands. There's much more technique involved that can be quickly learned by seeking out a qualified instructor.

Great post!

Very straightforward and helpful video. Thanks a lot!

@Shotkam

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your feedback Terry :)

I’ve shot shotguns before but never clay shooting. Went with my brother and his friend and I shot 73/100 on the mid-level course and then we went to the double black diamond and I was at 22/30. Definitely a good start and plan to go more! Thanks for this video. Was cool seeing how you lead different shots!

That’s pretty cool

A picture is worth a thousand words and if you have a hard time figuring it out after this video you then need a million words. Love shotkam instantly had a much higher % of success with shotkam and of course the forever practice to apply.

@Shotkam

3 жыл бұрын

Best comment of the month!

...some quite difficult speeds, angles and distances in there! Shooter is a very competent and experienced to hit them with such tight chokes. Great video!

Darn good vidio. Sent to my friend to actually see how much lead is needed on some shots. I like skeet the most and as a cross dominant shooting left handed station 6 gave me fits till I actually saw the shot standing behind shooter. Adjusted my lead and did better.

What choke tubes are you using?

Watching this shows me how far off I’m actually shooting... I went for my first shoot 4 weeks ago and got 41 out of 100 so this definitely will help

@samuel6234

3 жыл бұрын

It’s I think my third or fourth week and I’m hitting about 62% for last week out of a hundred shots so definitely improved, I’m just 11 and love hunting, had been probably two months since I’ve shot so was a little rusty at first

@TT-ch2pz

2 жыл бұрын

Especially on those arching and dropping clays. It's no wonder I always miss those shots. Can't wait to shoot those now.

@landonbagg5361

Жыл бұрын

I lined up the barrel exactly where the clay pigeon was, not in front of it

@clemfandango7175

Жыл бұрын

@@landonbagg5361 yea I come from air rifles so never had to shoot infront of a target before … takes some getting use to lol

Very shooting. Very polished with keeping the camera in the view of the clay breaking. Some were very long so my compliments to the shooters.

@jimsutton8244

5 жыл бұрын

Very “good” shooting - forgot the good!

@Shotkam

5 жыл бұрын

@@jimsutton8244 Thank you Jim, really appreciate the comment. Those videos were a mix of shots from David Radulovich (World Champion) and David Stewart (Masterclass & ShotKam Owner), so I'll pass on your high praise. Thanks again for your comment.

Brilliant - What chokes are you using?

What choke tube was used asking because of the lead distance?

thanks! i’ll never miss a target again lol!

i dont know if your cam was off or this is overdubbed but alot of those crushers were above plane and above and ahead target ive seen that picture and normally a loss bird

man that looks fun thanks for sharing

What choke are you using?

The video is slowed down by approximately half. For a more accurate feel, set it to 2x speed. Even then, it still might be slightly too slow. Remember though, this just shows you lead. You still need to have a good hold and break point.

@backatya9468

Ай бұрын

1.5X is closer to actual speed

@jeron9272

Ай бұрын

@@backatya9468 I looked up a bit more and the shotkam actually slows to 1/3 speed. That's because when you watch the video, it feels the same as doing it in real life.

What gram cartridge was you using

Great video, thank you. What is the life-time of such a camera?

@Shotkam

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Fred, thank you for your comment. The ShotKam has an internal rechargeable battery that will need replaced every 2-4 years. The battery replacement is typically done at our facility in Florida ($40), but if you live internationally and prefer to do it yourself, then you can simply purchase a battery replacement kit ($59) which comes with all the necessary tools. You should get many many years of learning with the ShotKam. Should you have any questions, please feel free to visit us at shotkam.com or schedule a phone consultation with one of our ShotKam experts: calendly.com/shotkam-consultation/1 Thanks again and we hope to hear from you. - Emily

I am about convinced to buy one of these cams. Still thinking.....

Any chance you could share which chokes you’re using here? Much appreciated!

@Shotkam

Жыл бұрын

Great question! On the day, the shooter used modified chokes for both barrels. If shooting sporting clays, here's generally what we recommend: New shooter: Improved cylinder If you shoot in the 70's: Light modified If you shoot in the 80's: Modified I hope this helps!

Very helpfull for me. It's different than paper target with 223rem 😁

Im 17 and i went shooting for the first ever time a couple days ago and i got 23/25 and many people at the club say that im a natural and should consider getting a license and keep coming back.

Is that @KoToutdoors shooting?!

Love all the comments on here from little boys confusing computer games with reality

This is good, cheap practice. Well done.

be careful with that eagle 2:22

How much time does it take to learn to this level of mastery?

@morgan-ho4yr

2 ай бұрын

months

@carterhaugan7324

2 ай бұрын

Months would prob take like 6 depending on how often you shoot

من اجمل ما رايت

1:05 before clay: exist After clay: thanos has snapped

(I) really enjoyed the vid!...Great shooting! It appeared that several of the longer shots taken were successful with 8’ or greater leads. Could someone from ShotKam comment on that? Thanks

@Shotkam

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Tom, I always love your comments. Here's some fun facts about this video: 1. The first and last pair are shot by David Radulovich (World Champion) 2. The rest of the videos are by David Stewart (ShotKam owner...and my lovely Scottish father 💪) 3. At 1:39 in this video, the Chandelle was 45 yards away and took *12* feet of lead. 4. At 2:10 there was an edge-on battue. 5. Thanks as always for watching.

@marktheshark7754

Жыл бұрын

And what chokes and ammo was being used? I'm guessing No. 8 shot at 1200fps?

Leading is aiming

Some of these shots looks like 20 yard lead which I can't see to be accurate, wish the originator of the vid would elaborate on leading and what is shown in the vid. But good vid for people to see how to shoot clays.

I was thinking about going skeet shooting but only have me that would be going, does somebody launch the Clay's for you or how does this work?

@anonymous6694

5 жыл бұрын

Depends on the range but either voice activated or someone presses a button. Did you go?

@ubiestnw

5 жыл бұрын

Some push button machines can be set with a 3 second delay for diy

@joshmcbride9485

5 жыл бұрын

What state do you live in? If you're in California I can give you the names of a few places that have delays that can be set.

@edgarbaring414

5 жыл бұрын

@@joshmcbride9485 no I live in Texas in San antonio

Ciao scusate ma perché tutto scritto in Inglese e non in Italiano? Saluti grazie

Would be nice to see it in real time!! Slow mo kind of ruins the feel for the speed of the birds!

To hit a flying target you had better be perceiving it's speed as it actually is. The eyes of antelope and horse=flies and men are different.

is it just my idea or he is aiming way too front? usually i aim just a bit in front of the clay and it is all fine. any response is welcome.

@w.murray9380

3 жыл бұрын

Distance to the target, trajectory of the target, fps of your ammo. The lead will vary

So this is what Gucci mane is talking about

24g???

@Shotkam

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Fotis, thanks for your comment. These shots were filmed with the ShotKam mounted to a 12-Gauge over-and-under, was that your question please? Thanks again for watching. - Emily

@jimsagubigula7337

4 жыл бұрын

@@Shotkam He means how much did the birdshot weigh in grams?

Mean video .what country are you in? Noticed a lot of chem trails

You're supposed to get an idea of how to lead the target but since the target is in slow motion here you get the idea that a slow target gets the same lead as a fast one. Good try anyway, kinda.

@Shotkam

4 жыл бұрын

The ShotKam slows all videos down into 1/3 speed because that is how your brain perceives a moving target. In other words, this is exactly what the targets looked like while shooting them. You will notice faster targets do get more lead and slower targets less, because every video is in 1/3 speed. If you film a shot with your iPhone for example, then the target will look very fast and small. The ShotKam Camera's field-of-view and playback speed are engineered to replicate the sharp focus of your retina (what the target actually looked like). I hope this helps, thanks for your comment.

I have got it it sorted now....I use a jet pack and chase the clay then wack it with a bloody big hammer.....no?

this is mostly sustained lead with some swing through - not the best.

@landuneauto

3 жыл бұрын

It’s not about it being good, it’s showing the concept of how you shoot, when, and where.

you need to show these at real speed too not just slow mo

@Shotkam

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Colin, thank you for your comment. The ShotKam's default playback speed is 1/3 speed, as this is how your brain actually perceives a moving target. There is a "Playback Speed" option for "Full Speed" though, if needed :).

@ralfbuschner6925

5 жыл бұрын

@@Shotkam I'm a clay shooting beginner - for my brain the clays are at least twice as fast than they get thrown...

@Shotkam

5 жыл бұрын

@@ralfbuschner6925 Hi Ralf, thanks for your comment. Are you saying that when you shoot, the clays look 2x faster than in this video? If that is the case, then that is fairly normal for newer shooters. A good tip is to practice your "Look Points" meaning where you hold your eyes as you call for the clay. We typically recommend not looking at the trap thrower as you call for the bird because the clay will come out extremely quickly and make your brain think that it needs to give a lot of lead, but it reality it slows down quickly. If you establish your "Break Point" (where you want to break the clay), then your "Hold Point" (where you hold your gun), then your "Look Point" should be about half way between the trap thrower and the Hold Point. You'll pick up motion of the clay in your peripheral vision, then once the clay crosses your Look Point you can focus on it and move with it to the break point. I think these two videos may be helpful for you: 1. How to Shoot Skeet: kzread.info/dash/bejne/lJ1mypaToLDPmJs.html . This video uses effects to illustrate what I mentioned above. 2. The 4 Shooting Techniques: kzread.info/dash/bejne/nKOnr9eDotLNotI.html - This video may help as you begin to learn all the different techniques that shooters use. I hope this helps, thanks again for watching. - Emily

@ralfbuschner6925

5 жыл бұрын

@@Shotkam Nay, what I mean is: clays on the range are looking twice as fast than they really are. After the first couple hundred shots they start to slow down, i hope. ;-)

@sog4646

3 жыл бұрын

@@ralfbuschner6925 because you are starting to focus better by that point.

Not so much how, but what it looks like. Great video, just no instruction provided.

Only watched 20 seconds and all-ready fed up - You can chuck a barn door in the air and I'd miss it.

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I went clay shooting and I did a buck buck buck buck buck buck PAKOW! and blew em all down

The only thing I learned was the guy can break clays, but I still have no clue on how far to lead any given target due to the distances clays are flying, What's the formula for leading? is it just feel and a ton of shooting? Its why I gave Up sporting clays, I am left eye dominate and shot right-handed ( never shot shotguns growing up just rifles and pistols ) The Shooting coach told me I needed to bend the stock left-handed on my Browning 20g 32" Citori, so I did and I switched to left shoulder, still sucked and made NO Difference, so I sold the damn gun at a loss and bought a new set of golf clubs as I am a WAY better golfer than a sporting clays shooter....LOL Shooting 50% wasn't good enough for me .

@darrell3118

2 жыл бұрын

@@joecostner1246 Even after spending big bucks to bend my stock to left shoulder I still sucked at Sporting clays ....LOL

Bribe someone to stick some C4 and a timer on the clay then shoot when it explodes....no?

First

@tomlagatol4448

5 жыл бұрын

So what??? Why not add something constructive??

@oldfarmer3001

5 жыл бұрын

Tom Lagatol to be the first is constructive....

@tomlagatol4448

5 жыл бұрын

No it’s not...It’s childish, immature and no more.

@joshmcbride9485

5 жыл бұрын

Damnit, now you went and triggered poor Tom...

@tomlagatol4448

5 жыл бұрын

Back under the bridge troll.......

Far too slow in taking some of those shots

Pretty easy when you have a 1,000 dollar video scope

@johnw391

4 жыл бұрын

700