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5½ weeks until Heffley...
Harnic:
Time to get serious about my offhand shooting. As I have lamented several times here, I have a problem shooting my rifle offhand. It shoots good groups off the bench & when I do my part quite acceptable groups offhand. My problem is the drift to the right when I shoot standing! The poi is fully 4" right of my aim point at just 25 yards which translates to a clean miss of the target at 50 yards! I'm still at a loss to explain this problem. If it was entirely flinch related my groups should be all over the place, but the groups aren't half bad & after an hour or so of shooting rival the ones shot off a sandbag! I've locked up all my other toys including my week old brand spanking new Ruger 22/45 Mk III target pistol until September so I with only shoot my flinter for the next 7 weeks. Wish me luck & feel free to offer suggestions!
Daryl:
Looking forward to seeing you there, Harry. It's sure coming up quickly. going to pick up some more powder when I get home from Ontario - this weekend, I think.
: Roger B. - sure hope you can make it - the more the merrier.
; Just noticed the time- have to go to the 6th floor and wake up Taylor and and Heather - they're flying out today for Prince George. Trace and I are going to Ottawa to try to straighten out the government. visit some museums, too- HA!
ironwolf:
Hey Harnic. I understand your state of anticipation. 'Round these parts, the wait for the Alafia Rondy is excruciating.
For that offhand gun, set your sights for the offhand p.o.i. A common problem seen when benching an offhand gun.
Have fun, Kevin
Harnic:
Hope you have a great time back east Daryl, & a safe trip back home. I too look forward to swapping tales around the fire with you, Taylor, Roy, & all the rest of our merry band at Heffley! Yes! Roger & Kevin need to try to get there too! :D
I tried changing my sights Kevin, but I often shoot from a rest so that messed that up & it appears I'm moving while shooting offhand & the point of aim changes at each distance. I just need a LOT more practise shooting offhand. I'm in much better shape this year, so hopefully a month of intense shooting will correct my aiming problem.
ironwolf:
Could be a follow through issue. Look the ball into the target. Practice, another good reason to burn powder.
Have fun, Kev
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