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I am just curious how others would react or handle this situation. One of my shooting clubs has a small Trap operation going on Saturday mornings. One house open. It is open to members and the public. Lately the turnout has been pretty low. Usually about 3 or 4 members early on and sometimes a few nonmembers show up. I am a member and have been going regularly for 4 years. The member regulars are kind of cliquey. One of these members took me aside and said something to the effect of "You know, I really don't like shooting with you. You shoot too slow and it messes up my rhythm."

Edited with my actual measure pace. (Original post stated 15 seconds)
I am aware I am not the fastest to get my shot off. I take some time to get my eyes settled where I want my focus. If you skip down to post #139, my average pace is about 6.5 seconds. I guess the guy in question thinks that is slow. I am aware that experienced Trap shooters like to maintain a consistent rhythm.

I think this guy is out of line and should be more supportive to help me improve rather than saying he doesn't want to shoot with me. It's a tricky social dynamic with the core members vs everyone else. I am a member but probably not in the clique. I don't think there is a time limit for getting your shot off in Trap.

Just interested in other folks reactions.
 
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We have the same situation at our small club. It is true, a trap squad with a good rhythm is a pleasure and you will typically find the squad as a whole does well. The one fellow with us takes twice as long as the rest to mount the gun and shoot. Can be a little frustrating, HOWEVER, that man paid for his targets just like the rest of us and has a right to shoot at a pace that he is comfortable with...IMO.
 
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Squad rythem is important but you have every right to take the time you need to prepare your routine to say pull and discharge your shell. The slowest person I have shot with in ATA competition is in the Hall of Fame. I would never squad with this person again. Now, as a fun shooter, I don't let out of rythem shooters bother me.
 
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I would told him if you can find 4 friends to shoot with problem solved.
I shot with guy's that are so fast I can barely get my gun load for my turn, and on the other hand shot with some people that seems like in my mind they're taking forever. I feel it's my problem I'm not focused on what I need to do, the squad pace should really not matter.
 
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i don't like bullies, and that's what he's doing, in a subtle way. My reaction would have been, "You know, I was thinking that you guys shoot too fast but I'm trying to be more tolerant and kind so I decided not to say anything, but since you brought it up - - -"

They have no right to tell you how to shoot. They aren't anyone I would be concerned about whether they liked me or not. You do you.
 
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cooper57m said:
i don't like bullies, and that's what he's doing, in a subtle way. My reaction would have been, "You know, I was thinking that you guys shoot too fast but I'm trying to be more tolerant and kind so I decided not to say anything, but since you brought it up - - -"

They have no right to tell you how to shoot. They aren't anyone I would be concerned about whether they liked me or not. You do you.
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I view it as "if you don't pick up the pace, you're going to be shooting by yourself"
 
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