Author Topic: "Aim small, miss small" - Actually works! (Read 6130 times))

Lambchops · « **on:** October 04, 2011, 09:08:14 PM »

I usually get 1/2" groups with my Stoeger X20 S .22 around 15 yards. Not very impressive in my opinion. So today I was plinking and decided to test out it's accuracy. I decided to try to shoot off the branches on the top of my pecan tree. Distance was about 30 yards off hand!

To my amazement I was able to hit the thin branches, cut them off, and send them down to the ground

I'm pretty amazed and happy with myself. Have any of you guys have stories to share? Inspirational, perhaps? Lol

lizzie · « **Reply #1 on:** October 04, 2011, 09:12:27 PM »

Yeah, I was pretty happy a couple of days ago when I shot at my 106 ft target with the small ShootNC dots about the size of a nickel, and hit dead center first shot. It was a great mental hurdle for me.
Congrats on your success.

Lambchops · « **Reply #2 on:** October 04, 2011, 09:15:36 PM »

Thanks Lizzie

Daysailer · « **Reply #3 on:** October 04, 2011, 09:22:16 PM »

Sayings like this one, only survive if they have a dose of truth attached.

When I shoot the "Casual 50' GTA Rifle match, any position".....
I always get better groups shooting at the small 'sight-in' bulls on this target;
... http://tomgirling.co.uk/hobby/targets/A4_15m_Air_Rifle_Target.pdf ...
than when I shoot at the larger 'scoring' bulls.

Wish this match task would catch on and make the regular monthy listings.
http://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php/topic,2242.0.html

Guess there is some truth in then Aim Small, Miss Small saying....

lizzie · « **Reply #4 on:** October 04, 2011, 09:44:55 PM »

You're very welcome, and I'm so happy to hear that it works for you.

Calmark · « **Reply #5 on:** October 04, 2011, 09:52:14 PM »

I find this works for me too. I shoot the round sticky circles that are around nickel size. I put a cross hair in the middle, or a bb-sized dot in the center with a pen and I definitely notice it tightens my groups. Its definitely a good principle to keep in mind while mentally preparing to shoot.

MAG1963 · « **Reply #6 on:** October 04, 2011, 10:12:00 PM »

Thanks for the tip! I downloaded the dime sized targets. AIM SMALL AND MISS SMALL! Great modo to shoot by. I truly think it has improved my shooting abilities.

DMikeM · « **Reply #7 on:** October 05, 2011, 08:01:13 PM »

All my targets have a dime sized ring with about a 5mm dot in the center. So when I throw a can out at 35 yards I think dang I am a great shot I hit that 6 inch can every time! (GRIN)

lizzie · « **Reply #8 on:** October 05, 2011, 08:11:56 PM »

BenjiHunter · « **Reply #9 on:** October 06, 2011, 11:36:25 PM »

I have an idea that is really fun. Get a glue trap for rats put it in the micro for a minute or so to make the glue more liquid.
Mix it with some sugar and brush it on to a white 8X11 piece of paper or the back side of a target.Tape this on to what ever you use as a back stop.
Put it outside so it will attract bugs and shoot at the bugs.You can't get a smaller target than a insect.

lizzie · « **Reply #10 on:** October 06, 2011, 11:44:02 PM »

I saw some insect targets at Walmart a few days ago, lol.

BenjiHunter · « **Reply #11 on:** October 07, 2011, 12:02:08 AM »

Live targets are better.

mav72 · « **Reply #12 on:** October 07, 2011, 12:14:03 AM »

See you can do all kinds of garden chores with your air gun, varmint control, harmful bug control, weed whacking, and you just added tree pruning to this list... LOL

BenjiHunter · « **Reply #13 on:** October 07, 2011, 01:08:13 AM »

An airgun is a very versatile tool. Use it wisely.

Lambchops · « **Reply #14 on:** October 07, 2011, 03:46:02 AM »

Great ideas lol

rsterne · « **Reply #15 on:** October 09, 2011, 02:57:21 PM »

My favourite target at 100 yards is old pellet tins.... They are 2.5" diameter, and if you can put 5 shots into one without hitting the edge, you are shooting about 2 MOA.... That is the equivalent of 1/2" C-T-C at 25 yards.... ie a group you can cover with a dime.... Here is a 5-shot group I shot with my Grouse gun off the bench last summer at 100 yard....

It would measure about 1.5" C-T-C.... and I'm darn pleased with that from a carbine.... I was holding 3 MilDots high.... The gun shoots 18 gr. JSB Heavies at 700 fps (20 FPE)....

Bob

BenjiHunter · « **Reply #16 on:** October 09, 2011, 06:40:17 PM »

Impressive!

z28rod · « **Reply #17 on:** October 09, 2011, 07:58:48 PM »

A pellet tin lid, 5 shots at 100 yrds. In my book that some impressive shooting my friend. wow......

PyroMonkey · « **Reply #18 on:** October 10, 2011, 02:52:37 PM »

About a month ago before I got my disco i sat out in the back yard and trimmed weeds with my 901, lots a fun, inspired me to do some mini sniping.

Addictedtoair · « **Reply #19 on:** October 10, 2011, 04:55:36 PM »

Shooting challenging targets is all fine and good as long as you still have a backstop to stop your pellets. I just can't imagine it being very smart or safe to shoot twigs out of the top of a tree with no back stop. Being safe when shooting is priority one. This of course is just my opinion and one I feal strongly about.

Brett

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"Aim small, miss small" - Actually works!

Author Topic: "Aim small, miss small" - Actually works! (Read 6130 times))

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