Using a hide is fairly uncommon for most shooting people. But to us pigeon shooters, you could say it’s as familiar as a sloegasm with elevenses. There is an art to shooting from a hide and it does take experience to do so effectively. As with all forms of shooting, safety is the main priority and, if carried out incorrectly, shooting from a hide can be very dangerous. So, first and foremost, you must consider how to shoot correctly. Only then can you have success from a hide.
The size of your hide is not only important for remaining hidden, but also for being able to operate safely. I often see hides that are too small and make it very difficult to operate your gun comfortably, especially with camouflage netting. It is all too easy to put yourself in a situation where you get the barrels tangled or catch the bead. It’s a
