cat_IT_guy
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I think that I have finally convinced my girlfriend to come shoot with me sometime. I would like to take her to shoot skeet. My question is though, should I start her with a .22 before I take her to shoot skeet? I have 20ga o/u that I will let her use, but even though its a 20, the recoil is not light. Might she be better off w/ a 12ga 1187? She is by no means weak (grew up farming and raising cows), but she is not very big (5' 2-1/2") so I wonder if recoil will be a problem.
Will shooting a rifle help or hurt with skeet for a beginner? I think it would boost confidence initially because it would eliminate any anxiety about shooting a gun. On the other hand, the technique for shooting a rifle is very different than for shooting a shotgun.
I am delighted that she is willing to try something new, and really dont want to scare her off the first time we go. Any thoughts or lessons you have personally learned from similar experiences?
Will shooting a rifle help or hurt with skeet for a beginner? I think it would boost confidence initially because it would eliminate any anxiety about shooting a gun. On the other hand, the technique for shooting a rifle is very different than for shooting a shotgun.
I am delighted that she is willing to try something new, and really dont want to scare her off the first time we go. Any thoughts or lessons you have personally learned from similar experiences?