I agree that American skeet, as shot competitively, has evolved in such a way as to have minimal value to a hunter--IF he plays the game the way it's played in competition. On the other hand, it can be played with a variable delay and starting from low gun--both of which were part of original skeet competition. And you can play it with a 5# 28, and not take much of a backseat to someone with an 8# 12--at least as far as a 28's capability to break birds goes. You are putting yourself at a disadvantage, as far as score goes, compared to shooting premounted with no delay--but skeet does give you excellent practice on crossing birds. You learn to lead, and if you don't shoot premounted with measured, sustained lead (which is of minimal use when hunting) but shoot either swing-through or move-mount-shoot, it will make you a better shot in the field.
Last edited by L. Brown; 07/06/14 06:57 PM.
