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6 shooting steps really do work

Started by Kratos, April 06, 2009, 02:44:38 AM

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Kratos

April 06, 2009, 02:44:38 AM Last Edit: April 06, 2009, 05:27:25 AM by That One Dude
I was in the forest today (beautiful, perfect weather -- sunny, no rain, few clouds, mid 60s, quiet) to sight in my rifle with a friend who also needed to sight in his rifle.  Long story short, I must say that when I actively thought about the 6 steps to shooting, I was grouping 1" at ~75 yards with iron sights -- some of them holes through holes!   :))  When I didn't actively think about the 6 steps, I would not group as well.   :(  Think about them again, and my next shot was corrected.  Talked my friend through the steps and he also improved within an hour.  This stuff really does work!

I look forward to attending my next Appleseed and using my new shooting mat!

Francis Marion

#1
April 06, 2009, 03:05:36 AM
'Dude,

Shooting is a journey to a specific destination:  hitting your aim. 
If you have a trip to make, isn't it helpful to have a concise, efficient map of where you're going?  As opposed to randomly wandering about, hoping you'll somehow stumble upon the place you mean to find?

Having, and knowing how to use a map makes your journey far more pleasant and purposeful.

And yet, shooters do not obtain a 'marksmanship map' when they buy a rifle, nor does a mechnic buy skill when they buy a tool set.  In both cases, people need to learn the necessary skills to effectively use their tools. 
It's a privilege to share the heritage and skill of marksmanship with our fellow Americans. 
   
 

Colorado Pete

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April 06, 2009, 04:00:51 AM
When you get to the point where you can do all of them correctly and quickly without having to consciously think about it, you'll REALLY like it!
"Good shooting is good execution of the fundamentals. Great shooting is great execution of the fundamentals. X's are what you want. Tens are okay, but nines indicate you've got a problem" - Jim Starr
"The purpose of shooting is hitting" - Jeff Cooper

Fred

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April 06, 2009, 07:05:02 AM

     ...and then you'll decide it's time to get out of the deck chair, and show some other fellow Americans how to do it - and you'll like that even more!! [Ask any RWVA instructor!]

      "Learn to shoot today; teach to shoot tomorrow" - Appleseed!

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     What about it, do-nothings? You heard the man, jump on in...

Wade

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April 06, 2009, 01:53:58 PM
Quote from: Fred on April 06, 2009, 07:05:02 AM

     ...and then you'll decide it's time to get out of the deck chair, and show some other fellow Americans how to do it - and you'll like that even more!! [Ask any RWVA instructor!]

      "Learn to shoot today; teach to shoot tomorrow" - Appleseed!

      O0

Fred you missed another point of teaching, I find when teaching I learn even more (you didn't really think I do this as a selfless act did you?).

Wade
Got Tired of looking for a Rifle Range So we Dug one up!
WOOF!
4 box's #1 the soap box#2 the letter box #3 the ballot box #4 the cartridge box, The founding fathers picked up the Cartridge box so that WE could use the first 3,,IMO If you don't use those 3 then you dishonour the founding Fathers !

AmbulanceDriver

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April 06, 2009, 07:10:18 PM
Ya know, it really is amazing what a difference it makes.  I think that the 6 steps, combined with FINDING and TRUSTING your NPOA will put any shooter into a whole different class.  Because at that point the shooter and rifle really are one entity, part of the same machine, designed to put rounds on target accurately and efficiently. 
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