u/goodtimeswgoodppl

Hi folks,

Newer shooter here dealing with a gun fit dilemma. I bought a Beretta A400 Xtreme Plus as a do-it-all gun. My primary goal is hunting ducks, but I've been shooting trap to build my skills. I want my trap shooting to translate directly to the duck blind, but I am struggling with my POI based on the shims.

The Situation:

• With the 60mm shim: I shoot a 100/0 pattern on the board (no pellets below the dot). On the trap field, this works great because I can "float" the target above the front bead and keep my eye on the clay.
• With the 65mm shim: I am shooting left and high (about 2 inches each) on the board, this translated to be about 60/40 to 70/30. On the trap field, if I float the target, I consistently shoot low and left. To actually break the clay, I have to somewhat "eclipse" (cover) the target with the barrel when I pull the trigger.

I was advised (by AI) to use the 65mm shim to get a 60/40 or 70/30 pattern so I am better prepared for dropping ducks in the field. However, tracking and floating the target feels much more natural to me than eclipsing it.

My Question: Should I stick with the 65mm shim and force myself to learn the eclipse method? Knowing I want a standardized shooting approach for both trap and waterfowl, what is the right way to set up this gun so I don't build bad habits?

Thanks in advance for the advice!

Hi folks,

Newer shooter here dealing with a gun fit dilemma. I bought a Beretta A400 Xtreme Plus as a do-it-all gun. My primary goal is hunting ducks, but I've been shooting trap to build my skills. I want my trap shooting to translate directly to the duck blind, but I am struggling with my POI based on the shims.

The Situation:

• With the 60mm shim: I shoot a 100/0 pattern on the board (no pellets below the dot). On the trap field, this works great because I can "float" the target above the front bead and keep my eye on the clay.
• With the 65mm shim: I am shooting left and high (about 2 inches each) on the board, this translated to be about 60/40 to 70/30. On the trap field, if I float the target, I consistently shoot low and left. To actually break the clay, I have to somewhat "eclipse" (cover) the target with the barrel when I pull the trigger.

I was advised (by AI) to use the 65mm shim to get a 60/40 or 70/30 pattern so I am better prepared for dropping ducks in the field. However, tracking and floating the target feels much more natural to me than eclipsing it.

My Question: Should I stick with the 65mm shim and force myself to learn the eclipse method? Knowing I want a standardized shooting approach for both trap and waterfowl, what is the right way to set up this gun so I don't build bad habits?

Thanks in advance for the advice!

Hi folks,

Newer shooter here dealing with a gun fit dilemma. I bought a Beretta A400 Xtreme Plus as a do-it-all gun. My primary goal is hunting ducks, but I've been shooting trap to build my skills. I want my trap shooting to translate directly to the duck blind, but I am struggling with my POI based on the shims.

The Situation:

• With the 60mm shim: I shoot a 100/0 pattern on the board (no pellets below the dot). On the trap field, this works great because I can "float" the target above the front bead and keep my eye on the clay.
• With the 65mm shim: I am shooting left and high (about 2 inches each) on the board, this translated to be about 60/40 to 70/30. On the trap field, if I float the target, I consistently shoot low and left. To actually break the clay, I have to somewhat "eclipse" (cover) the target with the barrel when I pull the trigger.

I was advised (by AI) to use the 65mm shim to get a 60/40 or 70/30 pattern so I am better prepared for dropping ducks in the field. However, tracking and floating the target feels much more natural to me than eclipsing it.

My Question: Should I stick with the 65mm shim and force myself to learn the eclipse method? Knowing I want a standardized shooting approach for both trap and waterfowl, what is the right way to set up this gun so I don't build bad habits?

Thanks in advance for the advice!

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