Without watching, my best guess: You are using a flat-shooting game gun. It will work fine for skeet, but will shoot under most trap targets. You'll have to "cover up" the bird with the muzzle of your gun to have success. I know, they say to never take your eye off the bird, but in this case, it's what you'll have to do to break birds regularly.

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