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308 Sav
Optics Journeyman Joined: July/18/2010 Location: Kentucky Status: Offline Points: 362 |
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Posted: September/14/2010 at 18:40 |
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I have grown tired of going to the range and shooting groups. I will probably only shoot a couple groups from now on. I am looking for some input from those of you that have come up with ways of making shooting challenging and fun again.
I am looking for stuff to do at a normal club range, has to be paper targets. And things to do at a farm that I can shoot any scenario we can come up with out to about 500 yds. I like the sniper hide dot target and I think I will like that. I am thinking of shooting back and forth single shot from lets say 50, 100, 220, 350, 500 in no order and back and forth. Maybe have a partner call the target and time how long to dial in and take a good shot. Suggestions please.
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Gerald Baker
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jonoMT
Optics Master Extraordinaire Joined: November/13/2008 Location: Montana Status: Offline Points: 4853 |
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I hear ya. I go to the range because it's 20 minutes away, setup time is quick, but aside from the gongs and doing dot drills, there's not much. If you get out in a decent place that's safe and isolated, I recommend setting up stationary targets with good backstops and move around with a .22. I try to do that at a run and shoot offhand, sitting, kneeling, prone. I'll purposely get behind obstacles that make it hard to get on target.
If you're stuck going to the range, do it on a day when the wind is really blowing and squirrelly. That can make it more humbling, if not interesting. |
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Reaction time is a factor...
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338LAPUASLAP
Optics Master Scope Swapper Joined: October/17/2009 Status: Offline Points: 2596 |
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22lr. 60gr subsonic @300 YRDS WILL MAKE YOU APPRECIATE GROUPS... I have thought that this is a perfect example for many bored shooters.
You can try the 22lr targets that score until you miss and if you miss you are done.
I have tried them with a 5.56 out 2-300 and that is some fun shooting I am sure someone can post a link of them...
The idea is progressively smaller targets worth more points however many shots you can take until you miss stop when you want...
The other suggestion would be go back to iron sights for awhile on the old WWI or WWII things and appreciate the $25-100 say Nagant Accuracy out to 500 yards just remeber they are meters and that is why you are hitting high...
Do not SPOT take however many rounds you want at a target (be safe) and score yourself...
IRONS sights with a rifle is very much fun with the above sequence...
This was very humbling for me but I did it...
M1 Garand Standing 80 shots @ 300yrds... Same target
Lets just say I got my first D in my life on that report card...
(if un accounted for shots count as Failing I got an F couldn't find 3 that I remeber)
Break the String at the bottom of the paper targets draw a line and break the string...
Start out thick Magic Marker and go down to fine sharpie...
Timed against a Gallon of water with a hole in it put as many in the X as you can without breaking any BLACK...
Shoot Darts, against a friend, 3 shots eliminates and you cannot score till all numbers are eliminated, Shoot the Triples and Doubles and any shot in the single number past 3 before they are all hit is negative scored, 3 shots per round... It can get very competitive...
Darts is played in variation at many bases / posts for money when the DRILLS stop...
Edited by 338LAPUASLAP - September/14/2010 at 20:56 |
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Steelbenz
Optics Jedi Knight ROLL TIDE ROLL Joined: January/03/2006 Location: Heart of Dixie Status: Offline Points: 5153 |
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Try a club with precision shooting matches or F-class. If that gets boring......... Take up golf!
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"Don't argue with a fool! From a distance you can't really tell who's who!"
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Steelbenz
Optics Jedi Knight ROLL TIDE ROLL Joined: January/03/2006 Location: Heart of Dixie Status: Offline Points: 5153 |
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"Don't argue with a fool! From a distance you can't really tell who's who!"
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308 Sav
Optics Journeyman Joined: July/18/2010 Location: Kentucky Status: Offline Points: 362 |
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Thanks. I have thought about the match route. But I am looking for things to practice that are good for precision work without being see how small of a group you can make. I like the moving with a 22. I have been thinking of getting one to do some position work with.
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Gerald Baker
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300S&W
Optics God Joined: January/27/2008 Location: Burlington,WV Status: Offline Points: 10592 |
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I don't know how things are around where you live but my home is surrounded by woods and fields so alot of times I'll take my .22 out and plink. I'll shoot things like walnuts out of trees,mushrooms on the ground,spots on stumps,and other odds and ends. Fun stuff!
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8shots
Optics Jedi Knight Lord Of The Flies Joined: March/14/2007 Location: South Africa Status: Offline Points: 6253 |
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308, I know where you are coming from. I reached that same stage some time ago. First thing I did was throw out the rifle rest and sand bags. Next is practice different positions. I do not mind the funny looks when I lie prone on the concrete slab next to the shooting benches.
I also made my own 8 inch gongs which I shoot at different distances and positions. Wind is another funny friend. Shoot when the weather is crap.
But the real interest remains in competition. Shoot in competitions. That gives you incentive to practise and train. Not just shooting, but also to stay physically fit.
If that does not tickle your fancy, then it is time to take up a new sport. Edited by 8shots - September/15/2010 at 01:05 |
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Kickboxer
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I have never gotten bored shooting... I can always find a way to entertain myself. One occasion I was shooting extremely well... game was shoot all the targets down... have to sever the tape on all 4 corners. It's a bit of a challenge...
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SVT_Tactical
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That or shoot trees huh dan?
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308 Sav
Optics Journeyman Joined: July/18/2010 Location: Kentucky Status: Offline Points: 362 |
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Thanks guys. I have a few good ideas now.
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Gerald Baker
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saitotiktmdog
Optics Apprentice Joined: June/08/2010 Location: IN Status: Offline Points: 256 |
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Try and spell things with you shot placement. Or make smiley faces.
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338LAPUASLAP
Optics Master Scope Swapper Joined: October/17/2009 Status: Offline Points: 2596 |
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Remeber the Mel Gibson Smiley face in Leathal Weapon... GOOD LUCK>>> |
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Kickboxer
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You just WON'T let it go... will you???
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scooter65
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SVT_Tactical
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Shenko
Optics Apprentice Joined: April/20/2008 Location: WA Status: Offline Points: 249 |
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Jack O'Connor wrote that he could shoot very well with a sling and a peep sight. He said something to the effect that he would rather have a sling and a peep sight than a scope and no sling. A while back, I decided to try to learn to shoot from field positions using a sling. Bought a Brownells Latigo sling. Shot prone and kneeling and using rests of opportunity. With a scope. Leaning against the pickup, or a tree. Hunched down over a rock. Shot some good groups that way. |
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The Apostle
Optics Journeyman Joined: August/20/2009 Location: Adelaide, S.A. Status: Offline Points: 409 |
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Go back to shooting using open sights and do it in different positions or take up Black Powder shooting.
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XxCaMeLxxToSiSxX
Optics GrassHopper Joined: October/17/2010 Status: Offline Points: 45 |
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assuming your shooting a rifle, try switching up to a pistol they are alot tougher to shoot in my opinion. I'ts halloween time, carve a pumpkin using your rifle at 100+ yards thats always fun (messy at times). |
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sgsxr
Optics GrassHopper Joined: June/22/2010 Location: Toronto Status: Offline Points: 38 |
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Pin up a deck of cards and play some 5 card stud. ;)
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