Books on Shooting

[a216vcti]

I'm pretty good with a rifle but I'd probably do more damage with a box of kittens than with my Sig. I was wondering if there were any books that you guys recommend reading to learn about proper shooting technique. I put about 90 rounds through my Sig and was not able to hit a 10 at 25 yards.

Thanks

 

[august1410]

I'm pretty good with a rifle but I'd probably do more damage with a box of kittens than with my Sig.

Thanks

This had me laugh out loud. Not because of your pistol skill, but your choice of words.

The mental picture was truly epic.

 

[jimbobborg]

25 yards? Try starting closer. Once you need to start hitting things at 25 yards, you really need to have a rifle.

Jim

 

[ProShooter]

Books are fine to start with to explain the fundamentals of pistol shooting, but you really need time on the range with a qualified instructor who can evaluate you.

 

[a216vcti]

Thanks for the input so far guys. I've only been to the range once with the new gun. I'll probably step out tonight to put a few rounds in. Going to try moving the target in a little closer. But I just realized i made a typo. I meant to say 25 feet, not yards. Was watching the game when i wrote this.

So does anyone have any recommendations for authors and titles?

 

[coolfrmn]

DIDO what ProShooter said!!!

Books are fine to start with to explain the fundamentals of pistol shooting, but you really need time on the range with a qualified instructor who can evaluate you.

But untill then, work on the fundamentals while starting out close to the target building confidence.

 

[Dave MP]

Check out this link:
http://bulletin.accurateshooter.com/...irearms-books/

Thanks go out to Rusty Shackleford for the original posting for this link.

 

[jimbobborg]

But I just realized i made a typo. I meant to say 25 feet, not yards.

That's a pretty big difference for pistol ranges. You can also dry fire your SIG between range sessions.

Jim

 

[Lex Armarum]

http://bulletin.accurateshooter.com...anks Dave for reminding me about that link...

 

[Nanook]

That's a pretty big difference for pistol ranges. You can also dry fire your SIG between range sessions.

Jim

Do your dry firing in a sterile room. Not sterile like a hospital OR, just absolutely NO F'ing ammo. Not in a mag on the other side of the room. None. Zilch. Zip. Nada.

Put in a "snap cap", preferably a bright red one instead of a spent case, to protect the firing pin.


When you are done with the dry firing drills, say out loud: "I am completed with dry firing this weapon. I will treat this weapon as if it were loaded."
Will you feel silly? Maybe. You'll feel a lot less silly than putting a bullet through the wall and into God-knows-what.

 

[ProShooter]

I meant to say 25 feet, not yards.

If you are having trouble accurately hitting a target at 25 feet, forget the book. Spend the money on range time with an instructor. You probably have a host of difficulties that can fixed in an hour with a good instructor.

 

[Hynes57]

I agree with the concept of getting instruction. An instructor is great. however, if money is tight you can always ask the range officers at your local range as they can be of great help. I know the guys at Cresaps in Frederick actually teach some NRA classes so i like picking their brains.

Also, before buying a book use your google-fu and search for Massad Ayoob. He has an article on shooting handguns that could help you get started and its free.

 

[Hynes57]

And here is said article. I know it is no replacement for instruction (which i am looking myself) but it is a start.

http://www.backwoodshome.com/articles2/ayoob85.html

 

[jaygibson]

One little trick for dry firing. Put a penny on top of the slide and don't let it fall off. This lets you know if you are moving.

 

[mcbruzdzinski]

At the risk of angering some of the other instructors, I know when I am on the range shooting for myself, I often find myself 'coaching/instructing' w/o the meter running.

Most of the other instructors I have taught do the same. I think it is just part of what makes a good instructor or a good shooter in general: we want people to enjoy shooting and to be safe.

By the same token, there are a lot of good shooters who would make excellent instructors who will often spend time with a novice shooter. I some did with me when I first started.

If you belong to a club, ask around and I am sure you will find someone who is willing to spend some time help out.

 

[Johnthetoolguy]

I think most new(er) shooters make the mistake of NOT using a bullseye target. First, you must be able to group your shots, then worry about where the shots are grouping.
Using a bullseye target gives you a much better point of reference.

 

[mdjamesd]

Practice, practice, practice. Get some instruction, as practicing with improper form only makes for memorizing the wrong way to do things.

 

[wilcam47]

try about 15-to 20 feet this chart will help you understand what you are doing...

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_N0ATYOAZojY/SyZJIymzumI/AAAAAAAABno/aPx5UYHV_ug/s800/right.jpg

 

[sailor]

At 25 feet, you should be putting EVERY round in a 6 inch circle. Almost without exception, my students in Basic Pistol Class are putting every round in a 5 inch circle at 30 feet.

I suggest you put up a sheet of newspaper, and a 2 inch black dot in the center. Then fire 10 rounds at the bull. Go to the target and look at the holes. If they are in a cluster, but not on the bull- it is the gun, not you. So adjust the sights. If the holes are all over or missing- it is probably you and practice is required.

Remember, if you practice poor technique, you will become an expert at poor technique. Practice good technique and your scores will improve.

 

[a216vcti]

Just wanted to know how bad for the gun it is when you dry fire. Maybe I should put something in the chamber?