How do you know when you're a good shot?...Roger Pace

[@Colinhunt68]

I so agree with the need to let the subconscious take over. It is not only more effective but also more enjoyable. The two go together of course.

It's good to see you back Mr. Pace. I hope you are feeling well. I really enjoy your videos.

[@hypegamergig1785]

Shooting is a mental game. For crossers I have been taught to intentionally miss in front and by miracle I started to dust them.

[@timeverett7828]

Good on ya Roger! Another fantastic video I couldn't agree with you more!

[@michaelcronwright2057]

Have been watching your videos for the last 6months and shot gun shooting at pest birds over that time. Finally went to a club shoot and shot a 19/25 after some practice with other first timers. Thanks for the help I have signed up as a registered shooter :)

[@rogerpace9322]

Good on you Michael. Glad you are enjoying it.

[@bobbriante2385]

At least I know I’m on the right track of where I’m trying to get to. When I’ve shot well, I feel like I’ve separated myself from the gun. Thank you for this video, it is reassuring.

[@rogerpace9322]

Good on you !!!

[@shaunwade8552]

Great video Roger and totally agree I would only add that over thinking is dangerous.. just shoot the dam things.

[@rodneystewart401]

Great tips Roger. Just started out in DTL. Didn't start off so well, thinking too much. Your program has helped me a lot. Take care and keep it up.

[@rogerpace9322]

Great to hear!...much appreciated...stay well and happy shooting !!!

[@stephenmac3105]

Good to see you again Roger

[@jimseaman2558]

Roger everything you described is exactly what I have experienced over the years, whether trap shooting or wing shooting. You are spot on. Thanks much for the reminder. Jim Seaman, Darby, Montana

[@rogerpace9322]

Thank you Jim and stay well in Montana...would love to visit there one day!!!

[@Journeyman-Fixit]

I agree Roger and I will try to apply your advice here. I do know for one when I am not relaxed it messes me up without a doubt.

[@alant5757]

Are used to have a lot of misses with the hard rights on station 4 & 5. And then saw a video on KZbin from a good shooter who recommended on station 5 that your hold point should be 3 feet to the right of the house and on station 4 the hold point be about 1 foot to the right of the house. And what a world of difference it made for me. If I have to go left… it’s easy for me. But wow what a difference the new hold points made for me. I now rarely miss hard rights. Thanks Roger…!

[@rogerpace9322]

Good to hear and thanks for watching Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year !!!

[@chrisallen5548]

Thanks Roger, another great video.

[@gti862001]

speaking of subconscious I often miss if theirs a breakdown with the trap or if im shooting with slow shooters and cant establish good rhythm good shooting seems to be all in the mind

[@chrisallen5548]

Me too

[@rudyelizondo1935]

Great advice

[@rogerpace9322]

Rudy...thank you and stay well!!!

[@gti862001]

top video i used to rifle the gun a lot and consistently miss the left hand swinger now I keep both eyes open and cover the clay.

[@rickmansberger4136]

Hi Roger, Good to hear and see your video. I have been sidelined of late but now I ready to get back in the game. Always learn from and enjoy your helpful videos. I will be reviewing your library over the next week to get my mind ready to hit the practice range. Take care and be safe, Rick Mansberger East Lansing Michigan USA

[@rogerpace9322]

Thank you Rick and all the best to you!!!

[@malfirth705]

Hi Roger, I wanted to say thank you for your very informative videos on trap shooting. I am returning to clay target shooting after a 20 year break. I have found your video's to be very useful and great for refreshing my memory. After shooting my first round of 25, the other day I soon realised how much I had forgotten. Please keep up the good work in your shooting and videos. Cheers.

[@rogerpace9322]

Mal...good on you and thanks!

[@748tech]

That is exactly what I told my wife and others who I have introduced to clay shooting. Personally I can nail 15-17 in row...then I lose my touch for 3-5 and get it back at the end.

[@748tech]

All with no thinking.

[@phillipsmith2903]

Hi Roger, great video as usual. For some reason this one didn't show up in my youtube feed until now. I know this question is not related to the video but do you think No. 8 shot in your second barrel is okay? Or should you use 71/2? Thanks for your help.

[@rogerpace9322]

Philip ...i used to use 8's in the bottom barrel and 71/2 in the top barrel. Now i use 71/2 in both barrels at 1250 fps. Some brands of clays are harder to break so i believe 71/2 is the way to go.

[@phillipsmith2903]

@@@rogerpace9322 Thanks Roger, much appreciated.

[@timeverett7828]

@@phillipsmith2903 7.5 on windy or damp day... 8 on dry calm days.

[@pdb1565]

Thanks Roger! How did you practice consistent gunmounting? I pressume that is key for this kind of shooting?

[@rogerpace9322]

Pieter...buried amongst my videos somewhere i have posted a video...i think its titled "eezy peezy gun mount" ...I just practiced my gun mount in front of a mirror to make sure the gun always came up in line with my eye...ideally we should practice our gun mount 2 or 3 times a week if we want it to be consistent...and yes gun mount is extremely important...i believe that when i miss and I can't work out why then it's because my gun mount was different. I was given a good piece of advice a while back......"if your mount feels different... put the gun down and remount...if your happy to miss your target don't remount.

[@russellslack9109]

Hi Roger, love your vids but am just not getting it, followed all your tips and advice, gun set up and patterned as it should be, so I know the gun is shooting where I'm looking, so I'm looking and concentrating on the clay but missing more than I'm hitting, the question is should I be looking at the clay or looking at the point where the amount of lead is ie in front of the clay, Iam making a conscious effort not to aim or look at the barrels but is hard for me as i have shot air rifles for many years Thank you in advance and keep up with the brill videos

[@rogerpace9322]

russell...ONLY look at the clay ... if you are looking at the point where you think the lead should be then the gun stops and you miss behind...just see it and shoot it...look only at the clay your brain will eventually work it out without you thinking about it...just see bird...shoot bird!!!!!

[@russellslack9109]

@@rogerpace9322 Thank you Roger for replying and the advice, I will keep trying, yesterday got 21 then 19, first time I have hit over 20 so getting there, once again thank you

[@mchughcb]

If you have a shotkam and you can analyze every shot and how much lead at what difference. Then you can replay ad nauseum to get a mental picture of where target was and where muzzle was. It also helps other people who are starting out. I don't have time to spend thousands of hours at a range, but I have time to spend hours analysing my shots and why I missed. In some cases I can see the clay made it through the pattern and the lead was good but the pattern was bad. Oh yes, and with a Beretta! kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6iXd6eMlKp7rck

[@frenchyqbec]

I have to agree with you about shotkam, the videos anyway... looked at shotkam videos at winter and got tjird prize at our spring frendly contest... but it"s Roger who gave me the best tips !! Thanks Roger !!

[@rogerpace9322]

Luc...you've made my day...good on you and thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@frenchyqbec]

@@rogerpace9322 Well let me make your week or even your month Roger ! By looking at shotkam videos I saw one of your videos and it gave me confidence as a shooter and in myself... I am a co-founder and the director of communications of a pointing dog club in Québec, Canada (www.ccal.biz) and like I said you gave me confidence to improve my shooting skills and become a better shot, when we train members pointing dogs and how to encourage new mwmbers... but even if pointing dogs are a passion for me, I just became a member of the Montreal skeet club ( montrealskeetclub.com ) because of you and I thank you for it, I met some great people there and hope to create a new passion just before my retirement as a aircraft simulator inspector in a couple of years (www.cae.com). To finish, I would like to say that if you think for a minute that your videos are not useful, there are !!! Thanks again Roger & Be Well !!!

[@rogerpace9322]

Thank you...encouragement is greatly appreciated and thank you for letting me know!!!

[@osricsbruk]

I call it using the force. I reckon if you grow your beard you'd make a pretty good Obi Wan Kenobi 👍

[@rogerpace9322]

Will it improve my score....good on you!!!