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I agree, Ken. Here's what Rollin Oswald has to say about leading hand placement in his excellent book I referenced earlier.
"The best place to grip or hold the forearm is at or just forward of the mid-point of the angle formed by the elbow and upper arm, close to 90 degrees. This angle offers a good compromise between supporting the gun and preventing it's lagging behind during swings powered by body rotation (I.e., overcoming inertia)."
Ed's answer is a good example of armchair expert "advice". Oswald has been there and done it. Ken and I have, too.
Believe who you will.
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Another tidbit from OIswald's book, concerning front hand placement.
"When a forearm is too short for the length of the arm, it will not feel proportional with the grip. The hand will have to be moved back with the arm likely to feel cramped. That will change the balance of the gun and will hamper smooth and accurate swings to targets. When it is not right, the ability to swing smoothly will be hampered."
Again, listen to armchair experts, or listen to those who know what they're talking about due to real life experience, like Oswald. Digweed is an expert, in his style of shooting. But, he is a really big man, and his leverage on a gun by moving his hand fore and aft, is different from mine. Or, probably yours. Oswald addresses the needs of the average shooter.
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Gee Stan, I have been shooting shotguns since 1953..
how bout you?..
you sound like a shank too monious twit..
are you?
Last edited by ed good; 07/01/26 10:38 PM.
keep it simple and keep it safe...
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Gee Stan, I have been shooting shotguns since 1953.. That's quite amazing, actually, that you could be so wrong about how to shoot well, after all those years. You're proof that "live and learn" doesn't apply to everyone.
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The left hand, commonly with the index finger as the indicator, is used as the pointer. You reach out and “touch” the front edge of the target, while the grip hand raises the gun to face.
I shoot a great deal Keith.
Clay and feathered.
Mostly with the shotgun started 10.5” below the crest of the shoulder, and not moving until the target is clearly seen in the air. Ken will understand that.
Shoot whatever shooting style you feel like.
If it keeps your club selling targets, fire away.
Out there doing it best I can.
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