Struggling with the 27-yard line in American Trap - my lead feels off
I've been shooting American Trap for about 5 years and recently moved back to the 27-yard handicap line. I'm using a Browning Citori CX with a 30" barrel and a Full choke, shooting Federal Top Gun 1-1/8oz #8 at 1200fps. My problem is I'm consistently missing targets to the right (I'm a right-handed shooter). I feel like I'm putting the same lead on them as I did at the 25-yard line, but they're just not breaking.
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That's a common issue when moving back - the lead increase isn't linear. At 27 yards, you're dealing with targets that have traveled further and are accelerating less, so the sustained lead method needs adjustment. Try adding another 6-8 inches of lead compared to your 25-yard setup. Also, check your foot position - at the longer yardage, you might be opening up your stance too much, causing you to swing through the target instead of with it. What's your typical foot position on station 3?
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