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07-11-2012, 05:32 AM
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I am 14 years old and weigh less than 100 lbs and shot a 6 in Astra double action with full
Loads and hit about 6 in - 12 in above the target I think I did good but how do I get more accurate
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07-11-2012, 05:44 AM
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Was that your first time? Work on proper stance and proper grip, and get more practice.
Size and age don't mean that much. I could hit a nickel at 10 yards with my grandfather's Colt woodsman when I was 9 or 10 years old. It took me a few thousand rounds to get to that point.
I'm now 27, and went to the range just a few days ago. I was shooting an 8" group at 7 yards. After about 30 rounds to get back in the saddle, I was making one hole about the size of a silver dollar in my target.
Practice...practice....practice.
I've been around guns my whole life. 4 years in the Marine Corps Infantry, never qualified less than expert on any weapon I was handed, but without practice, I got incredibly rusty.
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07-11-2012, 05:46 AM
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The Handel is bigger than my hand and it's hard to get a good grip but I make sure my stance is good before I shoot it
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07-11-2012, 05:47 AM
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It also may not be a bad idea to shoot something not so expensive to feed...
See my above comment about the Colt...
Back then it cost an outrageous $6 for a 550 round brick of .22
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07-11-2012, 05:47 AM
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The Handel is bigger than my hand and I make sure my stance is great before I shoot
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07-11-2012, 05:49 AM
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Originally Posted by deadeye199824
The Handel is bigger than my hand and it's hard to get a good grip but I make sure my stance is good before I shoot it
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You definitely need something smaller. If you can handle a .44 mag, good for you, but remember- the gun don't make the man. Get your hands on something more your size, and you'll see a major improvement immediately.
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I firmly believe that any man's finest hour, the greatest fulfillement of all that he holds dear, is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause, and lies exhausted on the field of battle... Victorious.
Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.
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07-11-2012, 05:51 AM
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I'll use it for hunting season for predators so I'll practice a lot before then just want advice to before accurate because I have a reputation to uphold it being a great shot
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07-11-2012, 05:52 AM
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I mean it's hard to put two hands on the grip and it could also be me nervous about shooting it
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07-11-2012, 12:31 PM
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Try shooting with a good pair of leather gloves on. It will feel weird at first but it helps.
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07-11-2012, 01:26 PM
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I'm not familiar with Astra stuff, but for many guns you can get aftermarket grips in a variety of sizes. Maybe you can find something that fits your hand better.
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