Smack the snowflake 2010/2011: I been learned

[Cascade Precision]

Wow. I thought that I was an OK shooter. That is, of course, till I took my little piece of paper out to 100 yards. Never done this before, thought I would make a quick copy and shoot it for a warm-up. Boy was I surprised at what I learned.

What I learned:
#1 Basic marksmanship principles NEED TO BE ADHERED TO STRICTLY.
#2 GET BEHIND THE RIFLE
#3 Shooting a 1" group in gusty winds is tougher than you think
#4 If you think that you are rushing a shot, and your life is NOT ON THE LINE, STOP and restart your basic marksmanship principles
#5 Follow through is important, as is natural point of aim

I am schooled by little dots on paper. Humbled, well, yeah...ya think?

On a positive note, once I remembered these principles I nailed the targets. I really nailed the CBS, so I am happy with that.

 

[z71rat]

Re: Smack the snowflake 2010/2011: I been learned

That is a HUGE +1 on sticking to basic marksmanship. I always make copies of mine and practice practice practice... LONG before I shoot my actual target.

I know that the CBS is the most important shot and all... but I don't bother with a true CBS anymore. It does nothing but make me mad sometimes, so I just make sure the rifle is true for the day... and SEND IT!!

Nice clean up on the target too!!

DK