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What shotgun skill accounts for a moving target's travel?

Use the proper lead on a moving target.

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  1. Proper lead ✔
  2. Aiming right at the target
  3. A slow trigger squeeze

Why: Shot takes time to reach a moving target. Proper lead means pointing ahead by the amount needed for the target's motion.

Huh, didn't know that: Shotgun fundamentals also include stance, mounting, pointing, trigger action, and follow-through.

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Why did the moving target follow the leader? It heard there was a proper lead.
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Answer: Proper lead. Shot takes time to reach a moving target. Proper lead means pointing ahead by the amount needed for the target's motion.

  1. IHEA-USA Education Standards: The Complete Guide www.ihea-usa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/IHEAUSA_HunterEduStd_Comp_Digital-1.pdf
    Proper lead on moving targets
    Checked 2026-10-09.

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