[miketmx]

I have shot Trap with my high rib TMX since 1987. I had cataract surgery in both eyes about 7 years ago. I was given the wrong RX in my glasses until 2 years ago and now that is corrected. With both eyes open I notice an optical illusion where I can see right through the high rib sort of like Super Binocular Vision and end up shooting over some Handicap targets because I literally cannot tell if I am just under or way over the bird. I used the tape patch on my left eye lens until I got the correct RX in my glasses and now I can shoot slightly better with both eyes open but still have some bad days where the Evil Cross-Fire Fairy ruins my score. I was thinking of trying a higher POI and seeing some daylight between my front bead and the bird but that live chat with the SD Bartholow brothers convinced me to Not do that. Next year I'm gonna try some different experiments.

 

[SD Trap Family]

Miketmx, reach out to us next year when you get started and we will try to help you dial in what you need for "your shooting recipe". I will let the boys know if you send me a PM next Spring and we will be glad to discuss what you are finding.

Respectfully,

BB

 

[Ben_F]

Hey, Matt here!

We are typically using tighter chokes in all of the disciplines. We both run full chokes for everything except for the first shot in doubles, where we open it up to an IM. In our opinion, it keeps us from letting ourselves get lazy when tracking the bird. If you don't have any wiggle room, you're naturally not going to stray far off of the bird. Also it is a nice confidence boost when you inkball a target too, and any confidence boost out on the line is worth more than gold!

Thank you!
-MB

Just found this, thanks for sharing; great to hear!

 

[Matthew Antczak]

How do you guys best get out of a slump. I’ve been in one forever it seems like I can’t get out

 

[ford408]

I really enjoy these posts and information, lots of value for me. Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts.

 

[Traps&Skeet]

What is your mindset when you see a hard left, hard right and a straight away bird? Do you have a set away to approach each bird as they come out?

 

[BagLady]

This is Bud. This week I have fielded a lot of PM's on a vast array of questions.

One of the key topics covered is regarding "rushing". Rushing is one of the biggest reasons for inconsistency that we run into. Rushing to the club, rushing to the line, etc... As Matt states, "Slow down and get them all". Shooting one great round with a purpose is a whole lot better than rushing to get in 2 rounds.

Matt/Foster, can you talk about where you put your eyes in each event?

I tend to shoot very quickly after the person in front of me. Is there a ‘good’ time to wait. Or just personal preference?

 

[zuma1]

This is Bud. This week I have fielded a lot of PM's on a vast array of questions.

One of the key topics covered is regarding "rushing". Rushing is one of the biggest reasons for inconsistency that we run into. Rushing to the club, rushing to the line, etc... As Matt states, "Slow down and get them all". Shooting one great round with a purpose is a whole lot better than rushing to get in 2 rounds.

Matt/Foster, can you talk about where you put your eyes in each event?

That's me...