How fast can you get a shot off?

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beezaur

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How quickly can you go from a slung shotgun (regular sling, not a tac sling) to a shot on target? How do you do it?

I can do about 1.25-1.5 sec with my 870 Tactical that has a pistol grip stock.

I carry with my right hand on the stock just below the pistol grip. I bring the stock in front and plant the butt on my shoulder, slipping the sling off in the process. My left hand catches the slide. Then I move my right hand forward onto the grip, hit the safety, and fire.

This is a safe process, but only when done in the field. The muzzle tracks behind, then down along side, and finally in front. Not something you want to do at the range or when you are with anyone that might possibly be behind.

There is also a way to carry weak-side with the muzzle down. The muzzle tracks only in front of you then, but 1) it doesn't work as well with a pistol grip, and 2) if you trip you risk plugging the muzzle.

Scott
 
Probably double your times but timers have never been a part of my learning so it is purely guess.
I am sure it is far slower than your times... And "on target" gets my priority...
Brent
 
A second is a long time when you count it out: "one-thousand-one." I bet you're faster than you think.

Scott
 
Using "Rhodesian Carry" (weak side, muzzle down weak hand on the fore end), I can get one off pretty fast. I have a friend with a shot timer, so next I am at the range I will get a time.

With this technique, you simply lift your weak hand slightly and the sling naturally falls off the shoulder. With a bit of practice you can bring it into firing position in one very quick smooth motion.

Obviously works better with short barrel guns (I'm a short feller) than long barreled ones.

I have also seen this referred to as African carry and Safari carry, but Rhodesian carry is the term I learned.
 
Chamber loaded, safety on.

Gun in African Carry, left hand on forend.

First shot, slightly less than one second most of the time.
 
Sling on a shotgun in the field?....:eek:

Not on my Browning - gun loaded, carried in two hands, eyes focused on the dog - easily under a second. No need for the safety being on - only one gun loaded at a time, guns are broken open until dogs get birdy
 
For me .00000000000000173 seconds counting assembling the gun. But then again I too can speak Russian in German.
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HogDogs,

So the enemy never see's it comming, I use clear!;)

yes...... I do live life vicariously through myself.
 
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Who said anything about a field and hunting something with a dog?

That is one but not the only use for a shotgun.
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True, but it is the BEST reason......:D

Unless you are some form of military, there is no need for a sling on a shotgun, unless you like to play mall ninja. However, some folks, mostly in Europe, do utilize slings on field guns for long walks in the mountains
 
It's handy to have a sling so you have a place to put the gun while you're doing something else. Like taking a wizz or using binoculars. It's a convenient way to carry the gun too, especially over odd terrain.

Scott
 
Unless you are some form of military, there is no need for a sling on a shotgun, unless you like to play mall ninja. However, some folks, mostly in Europe, do utilize slings on field guns for long walks in the mountains
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Well, when in the field I really like having a sling on my gun, be it rifle or shotgun. I like having my hands free for grabbing a sapling and pulling myself up a hill, or takin' a whiz, stuffing my hands in my pockets to keep 'em warm or whatever.

If you don't need or want a sling on your gun, then don't put one on it, but to equate having a sling with being a mall ninja is a bit harsh. Most especially when it is a Gucci sling!
 
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