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Belt Fed said:
Put it on a rest and see if it's more accurate then adjust your sights while it's on the rest then try without the rest it can never hurt to practice at any time and as much as you can
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that's the one thing lacking in this carry gun...practice....i'll admit to that for sure.

i hope to get to the range this week to use thier various bench rests to zero it in.....

its all got to do with time available here.
 
Old_Me said:
that's the one thing lacking in this carry gun...practice....i'll admit to that for sure.

i hope to get to the range this week to use thier various bench rests to zero it in.....

its all got to do with time available here.
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The next time you go to range bring a tape measure and measure how high the stools are and the bench are. then try and duplicate it when you get home so next time you can bring what you need sand bags ,rest, pillows etc.so you will have what you need.
 
FMJ said:
The next time you go to range bring a tape measure and measure how high the stools are and the bench are. then try and duplicate it when you get home so next time you can bring what you need sand bags ,rest, pillows etc.so you will have what you need.
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i had actually forgotten to take a tape measure, to measure out the target distance......but yes, indeed.
 
Well, the target ain't perfect but if it were a bad guy instead of a paper target he would be stretched out on the floor bleeding from a couple dozen holes and you would be standing over him looking down. That's the purpose you were working toward so it worked out.

Now, as long as you keep shooting that overall pattern is going to shrink. It's as large now as it will get and from here on out will just get smaller. Once again, that's the purpose you were working toward so it worked out to.

People tend to get discouraged when they go shooting for the first time (not that you were, I'm just saying) and don't put all the hits in a group like a movie star hero can do. Don't be that guy. You will get better the more you shoot. Keep that target and compare it to one you shot in a month, then 6 months, then a year. You'll see what I mean.
 
Go to Amazon, or any golf store and buy a hand-held laser range finder. I have a golf-designed unit that I take to every range trip and it gives me accurate yardages to any target, indoor or out. Cheap ones run $50, good ones $200. Cheap ones will be able to measure any yardage mere mortals are able to aim and shoot. Mine is a better one that ranges out to 1000 yards (way farther than I can shoot).

I understand this may not be your main point of emphasis, but it takes one unknown out of your dilemma for not too much money.
 
Old_Me said:
ok, so i will preface this with several reminders....

1) i have had 4 major back surgeries, where i cannot stand straight or steady....so i tend to shake....

2) i have a current knee problem, where a replacement knee is in my future

3) this optic is installed on my carry, G-19

4) all new factory ammo, Fiocchi 115 grain non hollow points.


ok, i had bought, and installed a Holson optic, (that's in the what did you buy in the last 48 hours thread)

took it to my club, and my club is short, maybe 40 feet long

and no way to know how many feet i send out the target carrier, as its only a toggle switch,.... put out...take back

i tried to zero in the sight, maybe in the range of 35- 40 foot distance..??? i dunno.

i took only 100 rounds of ammo

the pic below was the last 20 rounds, and frankly, i got much closer to center.


so, opinions/advice, be honest, otherwise DO NOT RESPOND...

given my "disabilities",

would you think MORE practice or.....MORE fine tuning


or


BOTH


thanks in advance i gotta go clean/lube that gun



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Lets say that's 12yrds staying dark green and black is dang good. The more you shoot with the optic the better you will become consistently tightening the group. Remember you are practicing to prevent some ***wipe from taking your wallet not a one hole target. BTW it appears ***wipe would have left still BROKE
 
Damn, shooting's fun. And I get the desire to shoot better.

But I've been having a much-less severe neck problem than your's, and i've just been told to avoid jarring activities and not to lift more than five pounds, and it's time to re-qual for CCW.

Nobody's carrying my bags for me, so i try to budget my self-abuse. Get the sandbags, relax, and take it easy.
 
SCraig said:
Well, the target ain't perfect but if it were a bad guy instead of a paper target he would be stretched out on the floor bleeding from a couple dozen holes and you would be standing over him looking down. That's the purpose you were working toward so it worked out.

Now, as long as you keep shooting that overall pattern is going to shrink. It's as large now as it will get and from here on out will just get smaller. Once again, that's the purpose you were working toward so it worked out to.

People tend to get discouraged when they go shooting for the first time (not that you were, I'm just saying) and don't put all the hits in a group like a movie star hero can do. Don't be that guy. You will get better the more you shoot. Keep that target and compare it to one you shot in a month, then 6 months, then a year. You'll see what I mean.
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yes, more practice with THAT gun for sure....i know i can obliterate a target with any 1911 or 45 that i have, as well as the full sized 9mm's that i have....i have posted many pics in the "a good day at the range" thread.

i am going with the purpose of the intended use of an optic.....

1) older eyes

2) get onto a target faster than with iron sights

3) stop the threat.

its going to take "some time" of dedicated practice, as with my former carry..the Hellcat.........which was the most snappiest SOB sub-compact??? that is on the face of this planet, causing me to dump it. in favor of a somewhat.."more smoother" G-19
 
Jfal said:
Go to Amazon, or any golf store and buy a hand-held laser range finder. I have a golf-designed unit that I take to every range trip and it gives me accurate yardages to any target, indoor or out. Cheap ones run $50, good ones $200. Cheap ones will be able to measure any yardage mere mortals are able to aim and shoot. Mine is a better one that ranges out to 1000 yards (way farther than I can shoot).

I understand this may not be your main point of emphasis, but it takes one unknown out of your dilemma for not too much money.
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i actually did check out Amazon for maybe one of these, for other sight alignments'


 
Jfal said:
Go to Amazon, or any golf store and buy a hand-held laser range finder. I have a golf-designed unit that I take to every range trip and it gives me accurate yardages to any target, indoor or out. Cheap ones run $50, good ones $200. Cheap ones will be able to measure any yardage mere mortals are able to aim and shoot. Mine is a better one that ranges out to 1000 yards (way farther than I can shoot).

I understand this may not be your main point of emphasis, but it takes one unknown out of your dilemma for not too much money.
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But the real question is…can you hit a golf ball 1000 yards?
 
i went down to the basement, and tacked up a circle target on the wall...


i unloaded the gun


and put my range bag on top of my work bench

and zeroed in as best i could

tomorrow, (Wednesday), i will make another LOOONG trek to the club 8 to 10 minutes from my house, and with at least 1 box of ammo, try this again.

dang knee is killing me, and i just took 4 Aleve......
 
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