What if part of the way the brain processes perceived lead is based upon the width of the muzzle in comparison to the size of the target? IOW, what if your brain "uses" the muzzle width as a reference? Not saying it does, just wondering aloud.
Billy Perdue, one of the most successful American live pigeon shooters in modern times, shot a S x S. He said that the reason he did was because shooting box birds is mostly a game of elevation, and the greater width of the S x Ss barrels gives a better reference for the mind to process elevation lead. If that's the case, couldn't a difference in perceived width affect the brain's ability to calculate lead on crossers? If so, it could also help explain the difficulty many have with a .410 when they first begin to shoot one at doves or targets.
Food for thought.
SRH
