Which barrel first ????

[Phil C]

Over my dogs I almost alway shoot the open barrel first. Most of my guns are set up this way. Many times there is a covey rise and the chance to shoot a 2nd bird. Normally this means a crossing or straight away bird which is getting further out.
When I shoot doves at the dairy it depends on the flights of birds and the direction they are flying. Many times a flock of birds will be crossing or flying to you. If I am shooting my A-10 or model 21 with the ability to select which barrel fires first I will select the tightest barrel to fire first killing a bird coming in then firing the more open barrel as the birds flare but still are getting closer.
Most of the time I just shoot what ever gun I take and don’t worry about it. The only time I really consciously pull the rear trigger first if I trying to shoot those pigeons that drop in really high, fast, and seem to know to stay just on the outskirts of my effective range.