I went trap shooting for the first time this weekend with my stock Mossberg 500 12ga. with the 28" field barrel with full choke in and must say I did pretty darn good my first time out hitting about 38 of 40. (didn't really keep traditional score, I know) I missed the second one and one near the end because I started flinching because of my cheek.
My cheek is bruised yet from Saturday and when I told someone my cheek was bruised they accused me of doing something wrong. Am I not supposed to have a firm cheek weld? Is it a bone structure thing (I have high cheek bones)? Other than my bruised cheek, I thoroughly enjoyed it and impressed everyone in my party.
My shoulder feels fine (very mild bruise) and I'd say I had a nice firm hold and cheek weld. Judging by how well I did for first time, I would've thought I did everything right, but obviously have doubts since it was my first time and no one I talked to was familiar with cheek bruises.
Should I keep doing what I was doing and just find some sort of cheek pad, or was everything wrong and I'm a fool if I continue the way I shot this weekend? Thanks.
My cheek is bruised yet from Saturday and when I told someone my cheek was bruised they accused me of doing something wrong. Am I not supposed to have a firm cheek weld? Is it a bone structure thing (I have high cheek bones)? Other than my bruised cheek, I thoroughly enjoyed it and impressed everyone in my party.
My shoulder feels fine (very mild bruise) and I'd say I had a nice firm hold and cheek weld. Judging by how well I did for first time, I would've thought I did everything right, but obviously have doubts since it was my first time and no one I talked to was familiar with cheek bruises.
Should I keep doing what I was doing and just find some sort of cheek pad, or was everything wrong and I'm a fool if I continue the way I shot this weekend? Thanks.