id definently practice some close target shooting. if your pattern is tight and not shooting center that would be a problem at close range. to fix either adjustable sights or a scope is needed. or start shootin them a little farther away.

and be more selective of your shots. shooting strutting birds/flying/running birds is pretty much a no no. it can be done but they arent ideal shots..

gotta learn to keep your cool and make the shot. i know its hard when you got a bird close strutting and gobbling in your face..but itll come..just gotta go into a diffrent frame of mind and focus on killin him..once that saftey is off im done watchin the show..its time to put big boy down..i go into a completely diffrent mind set and focus on killing him..breathing..sight picture..squeezing off the shot. what helped me was letting birds come in and NOT shooting them. one day i had a jake come in so close he brushed my pants. no intentions on killing him..it was opening day and there was a long beard strutting infront of me. i let the jake get in my face and faced off till i HAD to blink. i lasted a couple minutes without blinking..tears rolled down my face..it hurt...heart pounding thought i was gunna pass out...but that cured gobbler fever...i still get mighty excited...but not so bad i cant make the shot now..