shooting skill

[Walks]

When I took up Cowboy Shooting in 1987 I was 33yrs old. Nothing hurt, nothing was broken and eyes were 20-20. Could keep all shots in the black at 25yrds, most in 10 ring.
Cowboy Shooting made me sloppy, very very sloppy. And 35yrs later I've lost those skills because speed was what counted.
Too beat up now to shoot standing up on my hind legs like a man. Now all from the bench and happy to keep them all in the black at 50ft.
If I'd have known what old age was like, lots of things I wouldn't have done.

And yes I'd like some cheese with that whine.

 

[Bret4207]

I wish someone could tell all of this to a few of my air rifle shooters, some it just doesn't seem to sink in. Especially the follow though part. I do it out of habit every time I shoot anything, but they just don't seem to get how much their brain actually records what happened if they just pause a second or two.

I have to admit to not being a real good shot with a handgun. Rested or two handed, I'm passable, I suppose, but never got as good as Dad or my brother did who both competed a lot. When I shoot handguns now, I try to always do it one handed, unsupported (target stance). I need to make a regular practice regimen.

My CCW piece is a five shot .38 snub. If I need to use that outside of fist fight distance or a bit more, I guess I'm in trouble.

One of my favorite carry on the farm guns is an older 4" S+W Kit Gun. I found I HAVE to shoot that one held way out there in one hand like a bullseye shooter. Why? That's where the sights come into focus!