Francis, there are early season doves, and there are late season doves. Early season it's quite possible to miss by over-leading. Late season ? ........... possible, but not probable. Take a bird that can fly 60 mph (I've clocked them with my truck many times) and give him a 25 mph tailwind, at 35 yards, and yeah, you've got a lot of lead. But, it's not just the lead. A dove can shuck and jive with the best of them. Just when you've committed to the trigger, he cuts a maneuver and screws you into the ground. I've tipped my hat to them many times after such a maneuver, that caused me to miss.
Try as I might, the fun is indescribable. Hope you can someday experience it at it's best.
Best, SRH
