Tape targets as much as you can until it is your time to shoot and walk through your plan as you tape.
I like this idea, definitely going to start doing that.
Plan your reloads in your head and never reload from slide lock. Slide lock is a surprise and messes your head.
Yeah, I found this to be true on stages 2 & 4. Hit the slide lock with a couple of targets left in a few different arrays. It was towards the end of the stages but certainly would have been smoother if I reloaded after shooting 8 instead of going to slide lock.
When you have your plan set, no matter what you see stick to it. Even if you see someone that seems to have a better plan, that is their plan not yours. Maybe next time you can utilize some of their ideas.
Sounds good, thank you Gary!
Why did you have issues grabbing shotshells?...In any case shotgun loading is something that must be practiced to gain proficiency.
I think I grabbed some of my t-shirt when I went for the first caddy, only got 3 out of 4 shells. Definitely be tucking my shirt in next time out. Other than that the caddies seemed to work well at keeping the shells in place; (California Competition Works 4 shell strippers with the spacers installed). I want to get an ELS belt in the near future, having to unbuckle my belt between stages to shuffle things around was a pain for sure.
In any case shotgun loading is something that must be practiced to gain proficiency.
Absolutely agree, I was happy I didn't toss any shells when it was time to load, haha. Those dummy shells are great tools, very useful.
Your shotgun has no choke or choke tubes. Either get an unported barrel with tubes, or if you can find a longer barrel with ports, have it cut and rethreaded for chokes. Chokes will give you more flexibility on targets, particularly longer shots.
This was something I had read about prior to the match, money is kind of tight so I had to shoot this one in stock config. I like the setup that Ed has on his 930, which I think matches up with what you're describing, I'll have to shoot him a PM about who did the work for him.
Thanks again for the info guys!