I'm Happy!

Gatmandu · Post by **Gatmandu** » Sun Jul 24, 2011 6:22 pm

Hi Gents,

I realize this won't mean much to you experts, but I was pretty pleased at the range today:

This was using my S&W Model 617 with a Millett red dot at 10 yards.

Don

Post by **Bullseye** » Sun Jul 24, 2011 6:34 pm

Looks pretty good. Even better is your satisfied with the results.

R,
Bullseye

greener · Post by **greener** » Sun Jul 24, 2011 8:55 pm

Not bad.

The only one you need to please is Gatmandu.

The other big point is you were at the range and having fun.

Post by **Bullseye** » Sun Jul 24, 2011 10:01 pm

Those targets almost look like archery centers, very high in contrast.

R,
Bullseye

Yleefox · Post by **Yleefox** » Sun Jul 24, 2011 10:34 pm

Gatmandu,

In my opinion, it's all about having a good time and hitting the target, which you obviously did. Keep it up!

Patrick

blue68f100 · Post by **blue68f100** » Mon Jul 25, 2011 9:24 am

You went to the range not a bad thing at all and you had fun. Very important.

Those target are high contrast, I might even to be able to see those.

Gatmandu · Post by **Gatmandu** » Mon Jul 25, 2011 11:01 am

Hi Fellas,

Thanks for the encouragement. I did enjoy myself at the range yesterday as I do every week. However, sometimes I feel I'm not learning anything (improving), but other times things seem to go better. Need more practice I guess.

Yes I like this target. It is easier to see where I hit and it gives me 6 individual targets before I have to change. The individual targets are about 6-7 inches in diameter and at the moment are about the right size for me (with this revolver).

Anyways, thanks again for you comments.

Don

ruger22 · Post by **ruger22** » Mon Jul 25, 2011 11:56 am

Not bad at all. That's about average for me on a 25 yard target, after three years back into shooting. Looks like if you just steady your grip a little more, those groups will tighten right up. It's hard to do without frequent practice, which I don't get. Once a month keeps me less good than I'd like.

greener · Post by **greener** » Mon Jul 25, 2011 8:19 pm

Gatmandu wrote:Hi Fellas,

Thanks for the encouragement. I did enjoy myself at the range yesterday as I do every week. However, sometimes I feel I'm not learning anything (improving), but other times things seem to go better. Need more practice I guess.

Yes I like this target. It is easier to see where I hit and it gives me 6 individual targets before I have to change. The individual targets are about 6-7 inches in diameter and at the moment are about the right size for me (with this revolver).

Anyways, thanks again for you comments.

Don

It looks like some stance problems are causing the scatter. Are you shooting these single action or double action?

take a look at the shot group analysis, it may help diagnose some problems

http://www.targetshooting.ca/docs/grp-analysis.pdf

blue68f100 · Post by **blue68f100** » Tue Jul 26, 2011 9:08 am

I was wondering if he can see the red dot on a red bullseye?

Post by **Bullseye** » Tue Jul 26, 2011 9:37 am

Hi Don, I see your hold has a little wobble to it. That is no big deal, like you said more practice will tighten up your groups. Right now increasing your stamina for holding the pistol will shrink those groups right around the target's center. Keep going out to the range and you'll see improvements; you have good basics.

R,
Bullseye

Gatmandu · Post by **Gatmandu** » Tue Jul 26, 2011 11:16 am

Hi Fellas,

Many thanks for all your suggestions. I sincerly appreciate it and please keep those "tips" coming.

I want to get better at this, but progress seems painfully slow.

Don

Gatmandu · Post by **Gatmandu** » Tue Jul 26, 2011 11:27 am

blue68f100 wrote:I was wondering if he can see the red dot on a red bullseye?

Hi David,

I don't find that to be a problem. It's more of a problem of STILL having the red dot on the bullseye when the gun goes BANG!!!!

Thanks for your comment.

Don

Gatmandu · Post by **Gatmandu** » Tue Jul 26, 2011 11:30 am

greener wrote:
It looks like some stance problems are causing the scatter. Are you shooting these single action or double action?

take a look at the shot group analysis, it may help diagnose some problems

http://www.targetshooting.ca/docs/grp-analysis.pdf

Hi Greener,

Any suggestions on what my stance should be are most welcome.

Don

bearandoldman · Post by **bearandoldman** » Tue Jul 26, 2011 12:11 pm

Close your eyes and point the gun downrange and then open them and see where your natural point is, then adjust your front foot position to point you at the center of the target.