1. Q - When I shoot handguns, all my shots seem to go low even though I am
holding in the center of the target.
A - One of two things may be happening. First, and the easiest to remedy,
is your gun sighted in for a particular distance? Go to a range, and from
a measured distance, rest the barrel of your gun on something steady
and fire a few shots. If they group well, but low, you will need to raise
your sights. Second, and most common, is you may be jerking the
trigger. By this I mean you are anticipating the gun to fire and you try to
hurry the shot. Properly line your sights with the target, and "press"
the trigger until the gun fires. It is not necessary to hurry the shot.
2. Q - Often when I am shooting handguns, the shot goes low and to the left.
How can I fix this?
A - What you are doing is squeezing the grips just as you fire. The only thing
you need to do is press the trigger and the shot will go where you want
it to. Again, it is anticipation that is causing you to grip the gun, and not
just pressing the trigger. Try this, I think you will see an improvement.
3. Q - When shooting my hunting rifles, my shots on the target are different
at various distances.
A - That is because your rifle is sighted in for one particular distance.
Depending on what you are hunting, sight in at a known distance (e.g.,
200 yards) and adjust your hold if the distance is greater, or less than
that for which the gun was sighted. A trick many people are not aware
of is that if you sight your rifle in an 25 yards, it will be almost exact at
200 yards.
4. Q - I am left eye dominant, but I shoot with my right eye. How can I learn
to use my left eye when shooting?
A - Put a piece of dark tape over the right lens of your shooting glasses. This
will force you to use the left eye.
5. Q - When purchasing a rifle for my young son, what type should I buy?
A - Don't make the mistake so many parents do, and go out and buy a rifle to
surprise your child as a gift. This is a great thought, but you run into
problems. The biggest problem is is the rifle going to fit the child. I have
seen so many parents with good intentions buy a rifle that is too big for the
child. Maybe it fits you just fine, but you must remember, the child has much
shorter arms, and will probably have difficulty holding the gun. Forget the
old idea of "he/she" will grow into it. By the time they grow into it, they will
be discouraged with shooting and they will not want to shoot anymore.
Take the child and have them try a gun that will fit them (You do that with
shoes and clothing don't you?). Make sure the gun fits them well. It will not
ruin the surprise, and the child will appreciate you for finding a rifle just for
them.
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