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Points of note

When shooting any type of target, there are some very important points of interest that can help you to not only shoot better but also consistently. This isn’t just limited to the clay ground, it can also be a consideration when shooting game.

So, what are these points? Well, before we can understand how they can affect our shooting we have to go back to basics to understand the points that are relevant.

Visual pick-up point is where you first see a target, whether a clay or a bird – the only difference being that you will hopefully know exactly where the clay is coming from and the bird will be when

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