Daz87 76 Posted June 19, 2014 Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 I think its widely agreed that this is one of the hardest shooting positions to do well and with consistent accuracy. But I also feel its one of the most rewarding.. So just for the challenge I've been dedicating a lot of my practice time to this recently and have been really pleased with the results i've had so far. I feel a lot more confident in my technique and know that my shot placement from this position is greatly improving. I just wanted to get the general consensus to what you would consider to be very good accuracy from off the hand, it might give me something to aim for? (no pun intended) Thanks Daryl Quote Link to post
TheRealChuckNorris 42 Posted June 20, 2014 Report Share Posted June 20, 2014 For me it's 10 shots scoring 95+ on a PL14 centre target at 20-25 yards. I'd be confident taking shots at this distance all day long with my rifle Quote Link to post
Daz87 76 Posted June 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 Thanks for your response mate. What rifle do you have? Quote Link to post
Rez 4,961 Posted June 21, 2014 Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 Perhaps hitting the 1" kill zone every time. I find that shooting off hand, unsupported, comes down to regularly doing it. The more your shooting unsupported, the more the required muscles will develop that are need for steady hold/technique. Many times has the mrs caught me just shouldering my hw's for no apparent reason. Quote Link to post
trigger2 3,145 Posted June 21, 2014 Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 i have always set my guns up off a rest then shot free hand after 99% the time. never really give much thought to how good of a grouping i have all i need to know is my air riffle is shooting spot on before hand. i do sometimes rest on a gate or even fence posts in some situations. 1 Quote Link to post
Cedric 132 Posted June 21, 2014 Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 Hitting a match box at 20 yards regularly is doing well - for me ! Quote Link to post
Daz87 76 Posted June 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2014 Thanks for your response's guys! Put in a bit of practise off the hand today, I was hitting the 1 inch kill zone 8 out of 10 times at 20 yards. Also landed 10 shots in a row on a coke can at 40 yards which I was chuffed about. Happy shooting Daryl Quote Link to post
Wildling 520 Posted June 22, 2014 Report Share Posted June 22, 2014 It really does pay to fire and learn your rifles in all shooting positions, from prone to sitting to knelling to standing and by learning your rifles I mean really learning. Every position presents differences in breathing, hold, sight line and flexibility of use. 1 Quote Link to post
Daz87 76 Posted June 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 I totally agree with you mate, at the moment I'm personally putting in more focus into shooting from off the hand but I wont neglect the other positions.. ATB Daryl Quote Link to post
RemyBolt 420 Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 I've been playing around with a few different shooting positions after getting a set of shooting sticks. Tried a few left handed shots, unsupported, supported, bipods, sticks, standing, kneeling, prone, etc. Wow, what an education it is to really get to know so much about my guns. Granted I'm never going to be lay in my side taking shots Hollywood style, but it was still an interesting experiment. 1 Quote Link to post
TheRealChuckNorris 42 Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 Thanks for your response mate. What rifle do you have? No worries, I use an air arms S510 (with a PH mod for added weight at the business end). I find it helps with my stability and the noise a little too. Off hand is always a good skill to have in your locker 1 Quote Link to post
Daz87 76 Posted June 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 I've been playing around with a few different shooting positions after getting a set of shooting sticks. Tried a few left handed shots, unsupported, supported, bipods, sticks, standing, kneeling, prone, etc. Wow, what an education it is to really get to know so much about my guns. Granted I'm never going to be lay in my side taking shots Hollywood style, but it was still an interesting experiment. Hello mate, thats what it's all about.. having fun and getting to learn your rifle! And if Hollywood does come knocking... you'll be ready! Quote Link to post
Daz87 76 Posted June 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 Thanks for your response mate. What rifle do you have? No worries, I use an air arms S510 (with a PH mod for added weight at the business end). I find it helps with my stability and the noise a little too. Off hand is always a good skill to have in your locker Sounds a nice set up mate, one day i'll perhaps enter the world of PCP's. I find shooting off the hand the most rewarding, it's also the one that your mates always want to try with your rifle.... so it's worth the practise for when it's your turn, a chance to impress them! Plus... no one wants to be a 1 trick pony! ha ha Quote Link to post
Daz87 76 Posted June 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 Hitting a match box at 20 yards regularly is doing well - for me ! Thanks for the idea mate, think i'll give that a go at the weekend. =) Quote Link to post
Daz87 76 Posted June 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 i have always set my guns up off a rest then shot free hand after 99% the time. never really give much thought to how good of a grouping i have all i need to know is my air riffle is shooting spot on before hand. i do sometimes rest on a gate or even fence posts in some situations. Sounds like you have a spot on process that works for you! =) What rifle do you have mate? Quote Link to post
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