[SGalford]

Just looking for some positive opinions. I know there is no magic pill that will make you a great shot. But what are some things that you feel have truly advanced your game? I’m not talking guns. That turns into a Ford vs Chevy that can go on forever. I’m talking gadgets, gimmicks, accessories etc that have had a positive influence on your shooting and why. Mine was my Pilla glasses. I resisted for years to spend that kind of money on eyewear. But honestly it has been my best purchase so far. A few different lenses for different backgrounds and light intensity. It has been a game changer for me. I rarely have issue with seeing the clay clearly now. Your turn!

 

[sgyedinaks]

A spreader choke.

 

[Pipemjr]

Just looking for some positive opinions. I know there is no magic pill that will make you a great shot. But what are some things that you feel have truly advanced your game? I’m not talking guns. That turns into a Ford vs Chevy that can go on forever. I’m talking gadgets, gimmicks, accessories etc that have had a positive influence on your shooting and why. Mine was my Pilla glasses. I resisted for years to spend that kind of money on eyewear. But honestly it has been my best purchase so far. A few different lenses for different backgrounds and light intensity. It has been a game changer for me. I rarely have issue with seeing the clay clearly now. Your turn!

I found that a dedictated clays gun made a lot of difference , i shot a Browning XS 30” ported and found it made a differance,But to qualify that my bird guns were all English stocked 20gauge side by sides double triggers vs the 12 gauge Browning plus they all weighed around 6 pounds or less vs 8 plus for the Browning,that made a difference too.

 

[Skeet_Man]

Precision Fit Stock

 

[MTR]

A pattern stock by a qualified stock-maker/fitter that had a similar philosophy to how I see and attempt targets. Hands down, this was the best money I have ever spent. I have had guns "fit" to me before, but this only does so much.

 

[jdkurtz]

My CG summit. Bird breaking machine

 

[dmay815]

IMHO, if you really want to get better, aside from your eyesight, it's all about gun fit....then lots of practice. There is no substitute for pulling the trigger, and I'm not talking about shooting a fundraiser with your buddies on the weekends. If you really want to get better, identify the targets types that give you trouble, and practice, practice, practice.

Good coaching never hurts either.

 

[MitchL59]

Great question and I would have to say MORE AMMO!

 

[1958jr]

A beretta semiauto.

 

[25straightmisses]

Lessons from a good instructor. At home freebee practice techniques are great for the money too. Also, I have a friend who has gotten a virtual reality shotgun simulator and a fully adjustable “stock” that can be set up similarly to your own gun. He claims it helps.

 

[Diddle]

Crisp vision … in my case, scleral contact lenses.

 

[John CO]

Invested in a great coach. Like others have stated, spending some money on proper gun fit & good eye ware were also high return investments.

 

[MitchL59]

I think this is a good thread to ask if anyone on here has ever tried the Senaptec strobe eye training glasses? I just read a piece in the NSCA mag. about this training device and apparently many in different sports including clay shooting are training with these. Personally I never even knew strobe glasses were a thing but it looks pretty interesting. , here's a couple link to check out.

Clay Target Nation March 2023

www.claytargetnation-digital.com

Senaptec Sensory Technology | Official Site

Sensory Performance Products & Services | Training For The Brain To Process The Field Of Vision And Visual Stimuli More Efficiently | For Athletic Training, Rehabilitation, And Preventative Health | Strobe Eyewear, Sensory Station, Synchrony & More.

senaptec.com

 

[Alangaq]

Books... as both a shooter and coach, I have found information in the form of books the most valuable. YouTube and online sources are also very valuable, but books are especially nice because you can highlight relevant sections, and later compile into your own reference document. second would be the NRA shotgun level 1 coaching instruction that I received. Read, comprehend, implement. Repeat as necessary.

 

[MitchL59]

Ben Husthwaite's video entitled Shooting Rats and Rabbits......................... It broke my rabbit curse that I had for a few years, best shooting vid. EVER!

 

[twohigh]

A shotgun.

 

[Gunsite Guy]

I guess I had better not call this a purchase but the single greatest thing I have that has made an incredible increase in my performance, is, my wife of 54 years.

s/f. Steve

 

[castnblast2]

Lessons from a good instructor.

 

[The Baron]

Laser eye surgery. Clay targets had become just a blur, and my scores were starting to reflect that. Now I have to find other excuses. lol

 

[DEG]

Lots of shotgun shells for lots of practice.