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Hmmm, I don't have a scope and especially that fancy. I like the foil idea, though. I have binoculars, and I thought I would learn to sight my target first with my rifle irons. Thanks!Always start w/ Bore site or barrel laser sight at 25ft or so, then move to paper at 50 yards.
Then use this method for sighting it in to dead center:
Hope that helps.
At what distance do you start out? Do you use paper targets? If not, what are the most effective targets? If you are sighting with rifle irons, at what distance do you know you are effective? Do you use a spotting scope? Do you just start out with a rifle scope? Your thoughts, please?
I got the .22 primarily for target practice, and because the ammo is cheap. Many on this forum said the. 22 would help develop my shooting skills. I thought I would originally let my shotgun be my all-around hunting weapon, but hunting deer with slugs, while sometimes done, is not the preferred weapon of choice by most. So, ultimately, I want a deer rifle. I just love the taste of venison too much! My deer rifle will likely be somewhere in the neighborhood of a 30-30 to a .308. I realized the other day that seeing where the .22 lands from even 25 yards is not easy. After all, the bullet mark is tiny. Walking out and visibly inspecting each shot at a target range won't work with others around. My intention is to hit the target and stay within a 4" pattern. As you know, I am a beginner not a sharpshooter. Of course I want to hit the bullseye but I am attempting to set reasonable goals. So, how do others practice? Perhaps mastering 25 yards with my .22 rifle is the place to begin. Someone helped me sight-in my .22 on day one. For some reason, I couldn't get my binoculars to focus at 25 yards. I'm not sure if it was the cold weather or the binoculars didn't like the paper targets. I am just wondering how others practice and what I may be able to adopt?Your first question should be "What am I practicing for?" Answer that and everything falls into place.
I have 1400 rounds of 22 ammo. I will be probably starting out in the out-of-doors. BTW, good suggestions! You may be right, I might be nowhere close to being ready to go hunting. I have always excelled at sports, but I have found shooting to be much different from baseball, football, basketball.Where are you shooting?
Range or woods?
If in the woods bring that target up to 10 yards and start there and move out.
Are you shooting from a bench or standing?
You may need a few years before your ready to hunt depending on how fast you pick this up.
A 22 is a good trainer but you will need to put a good amount of ammo thru a hunting rifle if you've never shot one at distance, while standing - so don't just buy one box when you buy a rifle
I have 1400 rounds of 22 ammo. I will be probably starting out in the out-of-doors. BTW, good suggestions! You may be right, I might be nowhere close to being ready to go hunting. I have always excelled at sports, but I have found shooting to be much different from baseball, football, basketball.
Thanks for the suggestion. Others have also recommended this event, and I see, starting in the spring, there is one almost once a month around the Portland Oregon area.Find and attend an "Appleseed shooting clinic" sponsored by the Revolutionary War Veterans Association. All of your questions can be answered and there is no greater value for basic marksmanship skills. I have been shooting for 45 yrs. I have learned a new skill each time I have attended (3)!!
Thanks for the suggestion. Others have also recommended this event, and I see, starting in the spring, there is one almost once a month around the Portland Oregon area.
Plus you can make yourself breakfast when your done...So there's that.Potatoes make good biodegradable targets
Too funny!Plus you can make yourself breakfast when your done...So there's that.
The .22 is for deer hunting. So, it makes sense to have a target and keep the bullets confined to it.
I got the .22 primarily for target practice, and because the ammo is cheap. Many on this forum said the. 22 would help develop my shooting skills. I thought I would originally let my shotgun be my all-around hunting weapon, but hunting deer with slugs, while sometimes done, is not the preferred weapon of choice by most. So, ultimately, I want a deer rifle. I just love the taste of venison too much! My deer rifle will likely be somewhere in the neighborhood of a 30-30 to a .308. I realized the other day that seeing where the .22 lands from even 25 yards is not easy. After all, the bullet mark is tiny. Walking out and visibly inspecting each shot at a target range won't work with others around. My intention is to hit the target and stay within a 4" pattern. As you know, I am a beginner not a sharpshooter. Of course I want to hit the bullseye but I am attempting to set reasonable goals. So, how do others practice? Perhaps mastering 25 yards with my .22 rifle is the place to begin. Someone helped me sight-in my .22 on day one. For some reason, I couldn't get my binoculars to focus at 25 yards. I'm not sure if it was the cold weather or the binoculars didn't like the paper targets. I am just wondering how others practice and what I may be able to adopt?
Downloaded, thanks!Staring from scratch. Wants to learn Basic Marksmanship for deer hunting sometime in the future. Got it.
I'm an AOCS grad so my take on riflery is tainted a bit.
https://www.trngcmd.marines.mil/Portals/207/Docs/wtbn/MCRP 3-01A.pdf
Read chapter 6. Pretty much covers the basics in field shooting as well as use of a sling. You will have to filter thru some stuff to get what you need. You will also be required to shout OORAH when turning the page.
As for targets: Paper don't lie. It lets you see the results of each shot. If you can't see where an errant round goes you have no idea how to correct for it. You can also collect your targets in ring binder as a record of improvement or just to check later to look for issues.
Starting distance will depend on where you're shooting. At a formal range you may be stuck with a set minimum distance. If not start at 50 ft until you are getting good groups from whatever shooting positions you are working on. Move back as skill level increases.
Spotting scope. If possible have somebody else spot for you. If not get a scope/mount that you can use without having to disturb yourself too much from your shooting position. It's a pain in the bubblegum to get down into a prone position, take a shot, get up to look thru the scope, then get back down again.
1400 rounds is a good start. Buy more for next week.
I definitely like the sound of hitting steel. If I had acreage, I would have already bought some steel frying pans at Goodwill for $6 a piece and set them up. I figured a .22 wouldn't put much of a dent on those extra thick steel frying pans. I have been reading about using steel, and I understand they have to be setup to avoid ricochet's, is that correct?View attachment 556626 View attachment 556623 View attachment 556624 I remove the bolt and after sandbagging my rifle in solidly, I look through the bore at an orange 3" triangle I have set up at 25 yds. Once the triangle is centered in the bore, I then move the cross hairs to center up the triangle. If shooting a .22 or or mag, I then shoot it at 50 yds at the range.
Back at home, I have two .22 rifles that I shoot CCI Quiets or CB Longs out of. I have a range that goes from 35 feet to 50 yards on my back uphill acre. I shoot off hand with a single shot and a bolt action at AR500 steel gongs that range from 2" to 5" in target area size. I prefer the steel because all the upkeep is a spray can of paint and when one shoots successfully, there is instant gratification, rain or shine. Works great with pellet rifles as well.
There is a paper plate holder on the left out there as well for groups.
Regards,
ezra