I found this interesting. With the duck season now over in Oklahoma where I hunt, I'm thinking about what to do over the year before the next season rolls around to improve. Just last night I read an article from an old magazine on "17 Ways to Improve Your Shotgun Shooting," or something to that effect. One of those hints was to practice your mount of the shotgun throughout the year. Given what is said below, a consistent and proper mount can go a long ways towards consistent and accurate shooting. Another point that was mentioned in this article, I think, was the admonishon to keep your face on the stock. Again, fitting in with your points above. Thanks for posting this illuminating thread.