[dan12ga]

hi folks,
has anyone used the shot tracker, that shows you where your shot at the target went? looking for feed back on this product, good/bad, or your thoughts on it. thanks....dan

 

[Rick Barker]

There has been a couple discussions here about this device. Several people say it is too expensive. Seems to do what a Garmin does and a ShotKam cannot, give instant feedback. There are videos on their website, which I am going to review later. Does this thing have audio? If so, might be useful on the online to be told after the shot how it was missed.

 

[rpnp2322]

I have a box of them I believe they are Winchester? I use them for new shooters for a training tool!

 

[rpnp2322]

Sorry though you were talking about shot trackers!

 

[TrapFail]

Don't have shot tracker but do have Garmin which is useful. I also used ShotKam but have discontinued use due to weight of the SK.

 

[Wittenberg]

I have considered purchasing a shot tracker or shotkam to be able to know where I am missing and if I am missing in the same manner consistently.
I would think it has to be useful. They aren't inexpensive, maybe the equivalent of four or five coaching sessions.
I have the same curiosity about them.

 

[PurpleHaze]

I as well am interested in one. Just can’t get over the cost vs a shotkam. I have used a gen3 shotkam which is good but you don’t get feedback until you’re back home and download the videos.

 

[cheeko]

I as well am interested in one. Just can’t get over the cost vs a shotkam. I have used a gen3 shotkam which is good but you don’t get feedback until you’re back home and download the videos.

Bring a tablet with you and watch between rounds, no?
Shot tracker: Product - Take Aim Technologies LP

 

[PurpleHaze]

Bring a tablet with you and watch between rounds, no?
Shot tracker: Product - Take Aim Technologies LP

Typically where I shoot there is poor connection. Videos take forever.

 

[cousinaz]

First, I am not affiliated with Take Aim Technologies or Shot Tracker in any way. I am shooting regularly with a friend who has been using the Shot Tracker for about 4 weeks, when shooting sporting clays and skeet. He gets almost immediate feedback on his shots through electronic ear buds. When shooting sporting clays, he places an iPhone on the stand that he can review right after the shots, too. It collects a lot of data and is definitely helpful in learning where your misses are, distance to the clay and what the lead is. Sometimes, it does misread whether or not a target is broken and sometimes can’t “see“ the target. It averages 2-4 “misreads” per 100 targets. He has commented that the company is very responsive and guided him through the adjustment of setup parameters that has helped with this. One aspect I like is that you can mount it fairly close to the fore-end, minimizing the addition of “swing” weight to your barrels. Overall, I think it is a great product. Hope these comments help.

 

[Traps&Skeet]

Main issue for me is they add weight to the barrel thus affecting/ changing your normal swing sequencing.

 

[JBrooks]

Main issue for me is they add weight to the barrel thus affecting/ changing your normal swing sequencing.

I understand swing weight differences in things you actually swing like ball bats, golf clubs and tennis rackets. I don't understand swing weight in a shotgun that once mounted in the triangle of your shoulder, cheek and trigger hand should only move as an extension of your torso. Help me here.

 

[Traps&Skeet]

I understand swing weight differences in things you actually swing like ball bats, golf clubs and tennis rackets. I don't understand swing weight in a shotgun that once mounted in the triangle of your shoulder, cheek and trigger hand should only move as an extension of your torso. Help me here.

Maybe I should have mentioned I am smaller build thus I can feel more noticeable front end heavy with unit attached to barrel. For some it may be not be noticeably at all. My wife got me a gym membership this year 😁

 

[Tron]

First, I am not affiliated with Take Aim Technologies or Shot Tracker in any way. I am shooting regularly with a friend who has been using the Shot Tracker for about 4 weeks, when shooting sporting clays and skeet. He gets almost immediate feedback on his shots through electronic ear buds. When shooting sporting clays, he places an iPhone on the stand that he can review right after the shots, too. It collects a lot of data and is definitely helpful in learning where your misses are, distance to the clay and what the lead is. Sometimes, it does misread whether or not a target is broken and sometimes can’t “see“ the target. It averages 2-4 “misreads” per 100 targets. He has commented that the company is very responsive and guided him through the adjustment of setup parameters that has helped with this. One aspect I like is that you can mount it fairly close to the fore-end, minimizing the addition of “swing” weight to your barrels. Overall, I think it is a great product. Hope these comments help.

Sporting Clays shooters that use cameras never excel from my observation. A lot of engineers that love to over analyze EVERYTHING have stuff like this in their tool box and they seldom improve. Yeah, cameras don’t lie, but they also don’t tell you WHY you’re in front of/behind/under/over a target.

You can make shooting (as well as gun fit) as simple or as complicated as you want. There are no boundaries. Work with a coach that works well with you and save a lot of money.

That said, people that keep it simple tend to be far better shooters and my money is always on them.