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Pull Away! by: Ken Branham
Using the pull-away method of wing shooting, one always mounts the gun directly 0n the target or slightly ahead of the leading edge. This is simply utilizing ones’ natural ability to point. It’s very easy for a shooter to judge target line and speed using the pull-away method. As in any technique or approach, one needs to have a pre-determined break point or kill zone. This will ensure that one has properly positioned his/her body in a manner that will allow for a smooth swing and follow through as the target is visually acquired and the shot is delivered. After being properly positioned and calling for the target the shooter should make a positive move with his/her lead hand toward its path bringing the muzzle directly to the target. One does not want to mount the gun vertically toward the path and then start swinging with a right angle move. This will almost always put you behind or late and put you in a “catch-up” situation. The target should be approached in a gentle arc, so as to meet the flight path and target at the same instant. Now as the mount is completed and the stock simultaneously touches the cheek, the shooter can smoothly pull the gun away or ahead of the target if forward allowance is needed. While focusing on the target the correct lead or sight picture will be seen and felt. This is when the shooter will deliver the shot. Good Shooting, Ken Branham
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