The PRO ONE Challenge 2024 - How to Shoot Competition Targets with Josh Brown

Published on August 16, 2024
Duration: 28:06

This video provides expert insights into shooting competition targets at the Pro One Challenge 2024, featuring instructor Josh Brown. It covers techniques for various clay targets, including teal, loopers, midi crows, rabbits, and tower birds, emphasizing proper hold points, kill points, gun speed, and mental preparation. The discussion also touches on choke and ammunition selection for optimal performance in competition scenarios.

Quick Summary

Expert clay shooting techniques from Josh Brown at the Pro One Challenge 2024 focus on precise target acquisition and gun speed. Key strategies include proper hold and kill points for teal, loopers, rabbits, and tower birds, emphasizing mental preparation and avoiding common errors like over-searching for targets or rushing shots. Ammunition and choke selection are also discussed as critical factors for competitive success.

Chapters

  1. 00:01Pro One Challenge 2024 Introduction
  2. 01:00Masterclass with Josh Brown
  3. 01:35Stand W: Teal and Looper Techniques
  4. 04:43Stand 3: Sequence Stand Strategy
  5. 06:03Ammunition and Choke Selection for Targets
  6. 09:48Stand 6: Dropping Loopy Tower Bird
  7. 10:16Techniques for Tricky Tower Birds
  8. 13:31Stand 7: High Tower and Bat Target
  9. 16:11Stand 10: Rabbits with Bale Obstructions
  10. 19:19The Philosophy of Pro One Challenge
  11. 20:24Event Wrap-up and Feedback
  12. 21:50Stand 12: Incomer and Rabbit Combination
  13. 23:38Event Success Factors and Sponsors
  14. 25:05Superfinal Competition
  15. 26:07Superfinal Winner Interview

Frequently Asked Questions

What are key techniques for shooting teal and looper targets in competition?

To shoot teal and looper targets effectively, focus on shooting the teal and then holding out, allowing the looper to come onto the gun. Accelerate through the line, avoiding searching too far back for the looper after breaking the teal. This ensures a smooth transition and accurate shot.

How should competitors approach sequence stands with multiple target types?

For sequence stands, develop a pre-shoot plan by identifying the setup, hold points, and kill points for each target. This mental preparation prevents making up shots on the fly, reducing errors like checking the gun or looking at gaps, and ensures consistent performance across different target presentations.

What is the recommended strategy for shooting rabbits obstructed by bales?

When shooting rabbits obstructed by bales, trust your gun's swing speed and focus on timing. The clay must beat the gun before you drive into it. Kill points are often between the bales, and maintaining confidence despite the visual obstruction is crucial for success.

How does ammunition and choke selection impact performance in clay shooting competitions?

Selecting appropriate ammunition and chokes can significantly improve performance. For shorter, harder clays like rabbits, open chokes and specific loads (e.g., 9-shot) are beneficial. For longer targets or different clay types, adjusting chokes and shell types can provide the necessary advantage to break targets consistently.

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