I must say, both of them improved quite a bit. Warren really didn't shoot with his eyes closed. He's just one of those people who always has their eyes closed when they get their picture taken.
When we went this time, he said he wanted to use the smaller target because he concentrates more. OK. Well, it seemed to work because he managed to put a bunch of rounds in the center of the target. The picture to the right shows his shot groups for two different tries. The black patches on the target were the first ("warm-up") rounds, and the uncovered ones (the pink ones) were from the second attempt.Warren is using a .40 cal. pistol (1911 model) that he picked up. I asked him why he carried a .40 cal. and he said it's because they don't make a .41 cal. Good answer. Good answer.
It seems to fit his hand real well and he is pretty much comfortable with its firing mechanics and kick. Quite frankly, for a WWII Vet (almost 90 yrs. old), I am impressed he is able to fire any sort of gun.
Now we turn our attention to my brother. If you remember the last time I wrote about his range fire, I said it was a good thing he was a cook in the Army. At least he could throw a spoon at the enemy and maybe do more damage.
Well, he certainly improved over the last time. Check out these pictures.
He also decided to use the smaller target. Maybe Warren has something there. Anyhow, he did pretty well on his "warm-up" shots considering he was using a rented pistol from the range. You can see (to the right) his shot group was climbing a bit to the right each time, which was just from pulling the trigger a pit to the right each time he fired. That is easily corrected and shouldn't happen once he gets used to the trigger pull.
The bottom picture shows that he started to get comfortable with that rented weapon and put several in the center ring. Maybe he could be considered for a reenlistment, s'pose?
So that pretty much wraps up another morning at the range. Again, I know this probably isn't for everyone, but so be it.
I recently saw an article in our rural electric co-op magazine that there is a local group that has started a clay pigeon shooting club for high school students. They talk about the confidence and excitement it has generated in the students who belong. It also talks about the respect the young people have for shotguns, their sport, and the older people who serve as their mentors. Seems like a great success all around. I have never participated in clay pigeon shooting. Might have to make some contacts and if this is something I might be able to try. Could be embarrassing at first, but what the heck. Maybe I'll take a spoon along, just in case!!
If guns cause crime, then matches cause arson.
If guns cause crimes, then matches cause arson.
If guns cause crime, then matches cause arson.
Hooah
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