Who wants to blast some paper? AKA Another MNSubaru shooting day!

Are you right handed?

 

I am right handed, and as you guys can tell not that great of a shot. I just thought the pic was funny cause I nailed one shot, definitely more luck than skill.

 

Interesting, I think I have the same issue. Except I think I made the adjustment without knowing it. I am also right handed, I tried a couple different techniques, everything I could think of along with mr. Shorten's guidance, everything except for the gangsta sideway handgun style. LOL

I have smaller hands and I was noticing more hits on the right side of the target. I think my most consistant was with Brian's .22 where I had multiple hits vertically above each mark.

I am definately going to invest a lot more time into this before deciding on what to get. I am tempted to go the the Spring event on Friday and get some rounds out of the way, I would think the crowd might be a little thinner and than come back out on Saturaday when you experts can show me around.

 

Not making fun, I just coached and instructed for years.

The three low right shots are caused by simple recoil anticipation, nothing more. You are dipping the muzzle just before the round is fired. Recoil is all after the shot, so don't worry about it

Grouping to the right of center mass is all trigger squeeze. Could be as simple as wrong part of the finger on the trigger, or just squeezing too quick (pulling)

Both issues will be fixed with time, and pratice.

 

I wasn't getting bent about it so no worries. I know I need to work on not dipping the barrel, I stated that with the picture. I will definitely try and be more aware of my trigger finger next time though, thanks for the tips.

 

A friend gave me this, it's nice to just print off of the computer and shoot it at the range, instantly tells you what you're doing wrong. :biggrin:

I got to the range last friday and shot 100 rounds of 9mm and 50 of .45. Had a good time, I need to shoot more. I might be picking up a Yugoslavian SKS tomorrow btw. :biggrin:



-Steve

 

I'm pretty sure that's designed for pistols in the 7-20 yard range if I'm not mistaken.

Here's a PDF of some grip analysis too for pistols in case anyone is curious about analyzing some shooting patterns, similar to the first pic I posted.

-Steve

 

That target is for 7yrd pistol shooting.

I have similar issue with handgun groupings except mine tend to go low and left. I am right handed and right eye dominant but my groupings are low and let unless I REALLY REALLY concentrate and take about 5 minutes than I go dead center.

 

^^^^What he said. I flinch too. If all of your mechanics are sound, you may want to try dryfire w/dummy rounds at home (after triple checking for no live rounds of course)......and at the range having someone else load your mags with intermitent dummy rounds. If slow firing, try to slow down your trigger pull at let the break "surprise" you.

BTW, Not a bad target. :cheers:

Happy shooting.

 

A method I used for rifles is the "Dime Washer Test"

Place a wooden dowel that is able to slip easily down the barrel, but not too loose. 9mm is about a 3/8 dowel but may need some sanding.

With the dowel in the barrel, against the chamber face, place a dime or a washer on the the dowel. Practice dry firing the pistol... if you are doing well the washer/dime should only fall off when the dowel is shoved forward by the hammer.

 

Got out this past weekend and shot a bit. Broke in a new SKS, it shot well (glad I cleaned out all the cosmoline out of it!). I managed 5/5 shots in about a 9" group with just iron sights at 200 yards. I have the target and a witness to prove it! :biggrin: I'll take it!

-Steve

 

Where did you find a place to shoot 200???!!!?!?!?!

 

Southeastern Minnesota sportsman's club off of 50th ave SE in Rochester.

http://www.smsclub.org/

They have a bunch of 25 and 50 yard lanes for pistols/rifles and a long gun range that has backdrops at 100 and 200 yards along with a trap range on the opposite side, and some metal plate/pin shooting lanes for pistols as well. Not a bad place IMO for 50-60 bucks a year membership! It's all outdoors obviously.

-Steve

 

can we get a pic of what this setup would look like? I am kind of confused.

I was just up at Del-Tone this past friday. They have a 200yrd range there as well. Although I didnt get to shoot on it. I was busy on the 100yrd range, until my M1A broke my scope (cheap scope + recoil ?), Then I got to shoot a buddies Enfield Rifle (.303British). Rifle was from WWII and was in immaculate shape, perfect working condition. That was fun!

 

You can also just put a dime on top of the barrel of a rifle if it is round.

 

^ cool that helps alot. I will have to try that. Should be good practice.

 

Question, I really want to learn to shoot and I don't know where to start(uber-gun n00b). If I were to attend one of the shooting days would someone here be able to offer some guidance?

 

I don't see anything in this thread, but is there a date setup for shooting in the near future?

 

Dry firing? I was tought never to do this if at all possible. Isn't it damaging to firing pin etc?

 

I'm ready for another day of shootin! Nick who went with last time just picked up a 10/22 to play with so I'm sure that will come along with our others.

 

mmmmmm, doughnuts.^^^^ sorry Ben. :biggrin:

 

I was always under the impression that dry firing, especially in moderation, is not bad for any modern centerfire weapon.

 

That is not entirely true. It depends on the gun. I know that most modern military rifles (M14, M16/M4,Ect...) are designed to be able to dry fire. Beyond that I would be wary just because you may in inadvertently cause damage to the firing mechanisms. Your best bet is to do alittle research on what ever gun you are using to determine if it is ok. I know that w/ Springfield XD/XDms you are OK to dry fire.

I want to go to bills in April! Any chance of circle pines? if not robinsdale will work. M1A will probably be coming this time as well.

 

I'd prefer Circle Pines but I need to find some ammo first.

 

+1 to this. I am going to have to scour around to find ammo again. I went to Maple Grove Walmart on Friday and bought them out. (1 box lol). I am up to atleast 7 in a row or buying them out of ammo.

 

What are you after? I need 5.56 and .45.

 

5.56x45, 7.62x51, .40

I am pretty good on the 7.62 & .40. I am mainly looking for 5.56.