Common Shotgun Shooting Mistakes with 3-Gun National Champion Joe Farewell

Published on April 1, 2021
Duration: 7:16

3-Gun National Champion Joe Farewell details common shotgun shooting mistakes and their corrections. Key takeaways include maintaining a consistent cheek weld, proper shoulder positioning for recoil control, adopting an aggressive forward stance, and efficient techniques for quad loading shotgun shells.

Quick Summary

3-Gun Champion Joe Farewell highlights common shotgun shooting errors: lifting your head (losing cheek weld), incorrect shoulder placement (leading to recoil issues), and a poor stance (hindering speed and control). He advises maintaining consistent cheek weld, rolling the shoulder forward for recoil management, and adopting an aggressive forward stance.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction
  2. 00:04Mistake 1: Cheek Weld
  3. 00:10Importance of Cheek Weld
  4. 00:22Consequences of Poor Cheek Weld
  5. 00:32Demonstration: Poor Cheek Weld
  6. 00:58Improving Cheek Weld
  7. 01:09Demonstration: Good Cheek Weld
  8. 01:30Mistake 2: Shoulder Placement
  9. 01:37Incorrect Shoulder Placement
  10. 01:53Correct Shoulder Placement
  11. 02:21Demonstration: Bad Shoulder Position
  12. 02:32Demonstration: Good Shoulder Position
  13. 02:49Maintaining Shoulder Contact
  14. 03:02Bonus: Quad Loading
  15. 03:04Mistake 3: Stance
  16. 03:08Good Forward Center of Gravity
  17. 03:23Incorrect Stance
  18. 03:43Demonstration: Bad Stance
  19. 04:14Improving Stance
  20. 04:39Bonus: Quad Loading Technique
  21. 04:47Quad Load Mistake: Indexing
  22. 05:06Correct Quad Load Indexing
  23. 05:38Loading into the Port
  24. 05:49Using Momentum for Loading
  25. 06:05Second Quad Load Insertion
  26. 06:29Importance of Loading Port Cut
  27. 07:01Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common shotgun shooting mistake related to cheek weld?

The most common mistake is lifting your head off the stock during multiple shots. This exposes the vent rib, causing your shot pattern to go over the target, even if your sights appear aligned.

How can I improve my shotgun's shoulder placement for better recoil control?

Roll your shoulder forward to create a pocket. The shotgun stock should rest at the top edge of this pocket, not too far out on the shoulder, to manage recoil effectively and maintain a good cheek weld.

What is the correct stance for effective shotgun shooting?

Adopt an aggressive, forward-leaning stance with your center of gravity forward of your hips. This helps manage recoil, allows for faster shooting, and prevents you from being pushed backward.

What's the key to efficient shotgun quad loading?

Proper indexing is crucial. Index your thumb on the top of the first two shells you'll load, and ensure your fingers don't interfere with the shells as they enter the shotgun's loading port.

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