Posted: 2/22/2011 6:47:44 PM EDT
I like to go to the range with my bf. I shoot a GS5, and I never can hit my target without him telling me where I am hitting. I do not have good depth perception and tend to always just hit random spots instead of what I am aiming at. If he does not tell me where the bullet is going, I cannot hit anything. What can I do to hit my own targets without his advice? 
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1. Welcome.
2. Try a different font color. Pink, though cute, is very difficult to read. 3. To answer your question: The gun: - First, try to shoot a gun that has little recoil and sound. A .22 is perfect for new shooters. - Second, a rifle is more accurate than a pistol, and easier to learn how to shoot - so try to use a .22 rifle. - In the absence of these, good marksmanship can be learned, it's just a bit more difficult. Techniques - B - Breathing. Breathe in and about halfway out & hold. Don't hold for too long! 
- R - Relax. Seriously. - A - Aim (see sight below for proper aiming and sight pictures) - S - Sight - S - Squeeze (the trigger) - don't pull, slap, yank, or jerk the trigger. One gentle squeeze. The squeeze should be so smooth, that the gun should surprises you when it fires. Some good explanations. Try finding a local NRA marksmanship course. It will help a lot. |
| I have used the .22 rifle, and have the same problem. I cant seem to see past the sites. And i do need to work on my breathing. I have another question, if you always shoot to the left, what can you do to fix it? I do believe that it is because of the way you squeeze the trigger, but I was not sure if there was any other advice out there! Thanks all!! <3 |
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I have used the .22 rifle, and have the same problem. I cant seem to see past the sites. And i do need to work on my breathing. I have another question, if you always shoot to the left, what can you do to fix it? I do believe that it is because of the way you squeeze the trigger, but I was not sure if there was any other advice out there! Thanks all!! <3 First, start with targets close up. Seems silly, I know, but trying to hit targets at 100 yards from day 1 is a good way to get frustrated. My dad would throw a coke can about 10 feet away. When we could consistently hit it, he'd throw it out farther. Try that approach. A great way to work on breathing and trigger squeeze is to rest the rifle on sand bags. Adjust the sand bags until your sights are right on target. Then gently squeeze the trigger. Try not to blink. Try not to yank the trigger. Do this 5 times. If shots are close together (an inch or less when shooting at 25 yards or under), but not on the target, then adjust the sights. Refer to the owner's manual of your rifle. Google it if you don't have one. When you can consistently keep all shots under 2" at 25 yards, then you should try to increase the difficulty. Shoot standing (and apply the same principles). Also, to see where you are hitting, try either reactive targets (targets that "do something" when hit), or shoot-n-c type targets (paper targets that change color when hit. Makes it very easy to spot the hits (or misses!). |