At what distance to target do you typically shoot?

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Hi,

I'm new to hand gunning.

At what distance do you typically shoot at?

The range I attend demands a min of 25yds. At 25yds, I'm putting 50% of my shots on a 14" X 14" target and don't seem to be getting any better.

Been out 5 times so far (total of 300 rounds of 9mm and an equal amount of 22cal fired).

Is this to be expected?

Thanks
 
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Relax, take your time and practice. Having only 14,000 rounds or so under my belt (a noob for sure) I hit about 90-95% on the target and about half in the black 5" circle with no training at all. For target shooters this is terrible I know. I remember not being able to hit the target at half that distance. Shop around for a new range if you like. I enjoy shooting holes in paper at all distances.
 
nate18 said:
you need more practice. what kind of gun are you using?
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Specifically, the right kind of practice. You need to learn the basics of handgun shooting from a good, experienced shooter, ie, stance, grip hold, breathing, dry firing a zillion times before you even shoot live, flinch conrol, etc.

Try to find one at your range. Gun guys are friendly and helpful 999 times out of 1000.

Good luck.
 
I enjoy reactive targets (plates, silhouettes, etc.) at 25 meters. I find they're easier and more entertaining than paper since it's simple to focus on an entire target instead of a bullseye. And it's always windy here and our range is outdoors...plates don't flutter.:D
 
I train to shoot from being CQC ( arms length from target) out to 25m.
I cant understand why your range demands 25 meters...
Dont know how you're going to practice failure to stop drills or any other drills for that matter at 25m.
good luck though
 
Our indoor range is 25 meters long. I have just shot 1050 rounds so far, shot 50 today and ended up with a 5" group at 25 meters. Yeah I'm a good shot but don't give up, practice every week, more than one time a week is best.
Try as many brand and weight of ammo as you can, and find the one your gun likes.

For example, my P226 hates Winchester stuff, it groups at 4" from the bullseye at 7 meters, imaine that at 25 meters.
It loves Remington UMC 124Gr, I shoot 5 rounds in 1 ragged hole at 7 meters. 2" groups at 15.

Practice and find what your gun prefers.

Did I say practice? Perfect practice makes perfect, find a guy who's shooting for a long time and he'll show you what you're doing wrong.
 
I only have the choice of either 10 or 25 yards but being new to handguns I tend to only shoot at 10 yards. Once I get REALLY good I will move out to 25. I hit the target now 95% + at 10 yards and I am really focused on getting good groups at that distance. Since it is only 10 yards I think I should be able to group them nice and tight. Once I can do this consistantly then I will move out. I wish I could go 15 then 20 yards but the range isn't set up like that.
 
In close right out to 50 yards is possible where I mostly shoot handgun.

However, centerfire my average is in the 10 - 15 yard area.

25 yds if I am shooting .22lr handgun, though.

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the dictum is basically 7 yards and back up from there- typically i like 10-12 meters, but i don't get near enough time to practise- however , in my youth, with younger eyes, i could do 250 with the 45 black powder- had 3 bars painted on the front sight for short, mediom and long range
 
krausb said:
seems like a rather silly rule... Which range is that?
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Steve Johnson Range

As a new HG shooter, what should I expect at 25yds?

Is 50% on a 14X14 target @ 25yds accepable (for now)?

I'm use to 1.0" @ 200 yds with a rifle, so my HG performance seems rather pathetic to me!
 
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I shoot at 4 different ranges.... Only 2 of those allow me to shoot closer than 20yrds, and that is if no one else is using the range.

I am relativly new to shooting pistols. I only got my RPAL in Jan.09. I found a bunch of help at the 3 different clubs I am members of as well as from serveral "shooting buddies" that have been doing this for years.

I found the single most helpful thing to do while practicing is dry-firing. When there is no recoil you can really concentrate on the sights and that will tell you if you are flinching, or pulling off target. the second most helpful thing.... is rounds down range!

From Jan to June I went from a 20" group at 20yrds to a 8" group at 50yrds. I credit this to talking to people and asking them to critique my shooting style. I am very proud to say I can now hit a 18" steel gong 3 out of 8 times at 100yrds!

Here are a few web-sitesthat may be of help.

http://pistol-training.com/

http://www.freeportjuniorclub.org/images/Help-[RH][Handgun][1].GIF

http://www.myoutdoortv.com/pdk/web/shooting.html?feedPID=roI_0LRpH7qQmkKcVa8X0Vt80ahwO0rX

http://www.handgunsmag.com/tactics_training/combatg_100306/

http://www.bullseyepistol.com/training.htm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysa50-plo48

Cheers!
 
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