04-16-2011, 04:08 PM
One of the best ways I have found to teach the "Call" is to get an accurate 22 and start shooting from prone or bench rest. Shoot from approx. 50 yards at a bullseye target with a 1" grid in the background and a medium power scope. After the shooter fires tell them not to look back at the target until they stop and think about where the cross hairs were when the trigger broke. This can be done with a coach or without. The shooter (and coach) can then look through the scope or spotting scope and check. With a little time and cheap ammo you get better over a short time. The shooter needs to pay attention to the fundamentals but concentrate on the last moment at the time of the trigger break. Being honest to yourself is very important. Once you start to get the hang of calling the shot with the 22 move up to your Grendel and have at it. Adding stress or unusual/hunting positions while calling shots can give you the info and confidence you need to make the shot on that trophy elk.