[V10]

One guy asked Foster how he could shoot those and his reply was "I was shooting ducks". The guy just walked away.

I was shooting at Sage Hill (Reno, NV). For those that don't know the fields were set up facing right into a steep hill side, literally. You could see the shot impact on the hill.

We finished and were walking down the hill toward the club house. A guy on my squad was shaking his head. I said, "What's the matter?"

He said, "Shooting into the side of a hill."

I said, "What hill?"

He looked at me kind of shocked and then it dawned on him, "You're right," he said.

Thinking about "the hill" wasn't going to break any targets.

 

[CharlieAMA]

I just want to thank you guys for doing this tonight. Best of luck and good shooting! Charlie Henderson

 

[SDGooseHunter2008]

Hello,Do you have a favorite color for your front sight. Do you change colors under different lighting conditions. Do you use the bird bead relationship that Frank Little used.

Hey Foster here,
GREAT QUESTION!!! Love it!

So for several years I shot with a green bead. Worked phenomenal for me, and things clicked. I started shooting with some different colors of lenses and noticed that the green didn't work as well as before, so I started to test different colors out to get things back on track.
Matt has (in my knowledge) always shot white beads as he has a color deficiency (red/green).
He told me to try a white bead, and almost instantly things clicked again and the sight/picture alignment was just "on".

Dont be afraid to test out different colors of front beads when in practice as the colors can dramatically shift, pop or get dull when you add different colored lenses on which makes a huge difference when swinging to a target.

One year Matt helped me with trying out shooting two eyes open and no dot system.. I would say the bead color is more noticeable for a one eyed shooter is where the sight picture is less instinctual and we rely more on the known lead or lining up the bead and clay target in your head.

I did try changing out my bead color for shooting under the lights, using a sharpie to make a super small white dot in the middle, a grey bead and about everything in between. I noticed that helped me personally when shooting under the lights at the WSRC where you feel like you have a dinnerplate for a bead while trying to catch up to orange streaks.. lol

In all reality, test colors and sizes of beads out.. theyre cheap and for most guns its a quick swap out.

 

[zamboni]

And text Char!

And text Char!

Bud, thank you for the kind words and recognition. Much of my success has come from the guidance you, Foster and Matt have provided. Without your support, I would not be as far along on this journey.

Question for Foster. Have you ever experimented with holding a high gun (3 or 4 feet over the house) as a one eye shooter? I’ve been experimenting and I’m having good results. With my eyes above the gun, I only have to make lateral moves to the target. I’m thinking less gun movement is good. The key being really getting my eyes set and letting them be my guide.

I am finding

 

[SDGooseHunter2008]

No question from me but just want to say how much I respect each of you (Bud, Char, Matt and even Foster) In the past each of you has been willing to help if I reach out with a random question. I enjoy seeing your success. You all are great for the sport! Thanks for being you. Wish I had half the talent Matt and Foster go to the line with.

LOL "Even Foster"..... Thanks CHAMP...

Dang it, what did Buddy and I tell you about confidence in yourself when going to the line... "who is the best shooter??"

Stay claassy bro 🤘🤘

 

[SD Trap Family]

I was shooting at Sage Hill (Reno, NV). For those that don't know the fields were set up facing right into a steep hill side, literally. You could see the shot impact on the hill.

We finished and were walking down the hill toward the club house. A guy on my squad was shaking his head. I said, "What's the matter?"

He said, "Shooting into the side of a hill."

I said, "What hill?"

He looked at me kind of shocked and then it dawned on him, "You're right," he said.

Thinking about "the hill" wasn't going to break any targets.

Great story and very accurate. It was a JP to many but not you. Again, we hear JP's non-stop.

Thanks again for this great opportunity tonight.

 

[The_Dead_Pear]

Before this closes out, we'd love to thank George, Harv, V10 for the opportunity to do this Q&A session! And thank you PheasantMaster, not only are you one of the best in this sport, but thank you for all you've done for our family.

Thank you everyone who sent us questions! It was great to be able to interact with all of you here! Hopefully we can do it again, as this has been fun for us on our end!!

The time flew by here, we have been typing nonstop for 3 hours on 3 separate computers. So hopefully we got to everyone, but if we missed something we will try to get to it next time around!

Thank you all, and keep crushing targets!
-Matt Bartholow

 

[V10]

One last question, or so.

On watching targets.

Do you watch the targets of your squad mates during a round?

 

[N4simps]

Very good q&a!!!!

 

[EmiSmith]

Thank you to everyone that put this on tonight! Very good information!! See you all shooting on the line soon.

 

[CharlieAMA]

Thanks George M.T., Harv, and V-10 for doing this!

 

[The_Dead_Pear]

One last question, or so.

On watching targets.

Do you watch the targets of your squad mates during a round?

Yes! Not only out of respect for your squadmates, in case the scorer makes an incorrect call, but also to watch for any variances in wind or to see if the trap is throwing proper targets. The more targets you can watch that trap throw, the more ready you'll be if and when the trap chooses you to be the recipient of a wonky target.

Thank you!! -MB

 

[SDGooseHunter2008]

Foster here,

Hope everyone had a great time tonight! Thank you for your participation and questions tonight. It was a blast for all of us and I know we look forward to doing this in the future.

Again, prepare your shooting recipe, get a game plan set , take notes and dont be afraid to try new things if something just doesn't feel right.

I spoke with a kid whos in today while shooting my bow, super respectful kid just getting into archery and asked me "Whats the top 3 things that matter when shooting archery consistently".... man he didnt realize he just asked a 45 minute question, BUT.. it leads to a good point to remember, dont be afraid to take what you have learned from trapshooting and apply it to other sports, interests and hobbies you participate in. You'll be amazed what a new approach and positive mental mindset can do. 🤘 🤘


Thanks guys and gals!!!

 

[Harv Shell]

Thanks George M.T., Harv, and V-10 for doing this!

The thanks goes to Bud, Matt and Foster for so generously donating their time to help their fellow shooters, kudos guys!

 

[V10]

Thank you gentlemen. We all appreciate the time you've spent here.

This thread will be a great resource for shooters young and old.

 

[George MT.]

OK everyone I would like to extend a sincere thank you to the Bartholow Trapshooting Family I cannot say how much I appreciate you guys!

Also I would like to extend a big thank you to the Trapshooters.com Family for having great participation on this thread and I feel we have only scratched the surface this eve.
Till next time have a great nite respectfully George...Harv and V10

 

[t jordan]

Thanks it was great! Do you have a favorite trigger poundage settings etc. ?

 

[George MT.]

I'm thinking I will leave this thread open for a bit as questions can be viewed and asked as I'm thinking Bud Foster and Matt are logged off for the eve.

 

[V10]

Here is the website for information on Foster's and Matt's (and Bud's, LOL) trapshooting clinics:

Bartholow Brothers Shooting Clinics | TrapshootingBros

Shotgun, Shotgun Shooting, Shooting Clinics, Shotgun Sports, Youth Shooting Clinics, Bartholow Brothers Shooting, South Dakota, United States

www.trapshootingbros.com

 

[pheasantmaster]

Before this closes out, we'd love to thank George, Harv, V10 for the opportunity to do this Q&A session! And thank you PheasantMaster, not only are you one of the best in this sport, but thank you for all you've done for our family.

Thank you everyone who sent us questions! It was great to be able to interact with all of you here! Hopefully we can do it again, as this has been fun for us on our end!!

The time flew by here, we have been typing nonstop for 3 hours on 3 separate computers. So hopefully we got to everyone, but if we missed something we will try to get to it next time around!

Thank you all, and keep crushing targets!
-Matt Bartholow

Thank you for the kind words and anything that I can do for your family I will try to assist.

Thank you, ole goose and Pops for giving your time this evening and for all the insight to others to hopefully help them “find their recipe”🤗