Lemon, Noob, Expectations....

[Majorlk]

This is yesterday at My 10" Gong at 50yds..... had a reactive target on it but didnt last after 1 shot...LOL

this 10rds rested on mag on my table with sightmark reflex Site.... Not bad... Could do better Probobly but was just proving a point that you can do better and worse... But Practice HELPS a bunch...

Using the magazine as a rest is not conducive to good accuracy, neither is using it as a forward grip.

 

[Starwalker]

For the beginning shooter, to keep it very simple, you must do the same things each shot to expect a good consistent outcome.

You must repeat each time: your hold, your trigger pull, your sight picture, and your breathing. Also try different brands of ammo to see which one your rifle likes best. This will give you a good start.

Also remember wind is not your friend. All other things being even, you will likely shoot worse on a windy day.

Best of luck and practice often.

 

[yzf128r]

OP- Make sure that your barrel is clean. Visually inspect it. I have had problems with Winchester ammo causing some fowling in the barrel.

 

[Lorelei]

Watermelons are best shot with 12-gauge slugs!

44 Magnum also works wonders.

 

[Dmacpro91]

Make sure you are slowly pulling the trigger and keeping your sights on target the entire time. The shot should almost surprise you. This works great for me.

 

[Majorlk]

44 Magnum also works wonders.

Either JSP or JHP, but nothing beats a 12-gauge slug.

The last one that was shot at our range, we timed how long it took for all the pieces and pulp to stop falling ... almost 10 seconds! And there were pieces in the trees!

 

[Majorlk]

Make sure you are slowly pulling the trigger and keeping your sights on target the entire time. The shot should almost surprise you. This works great for me.

Proper trigger control is more important than just about anything else. Jerking, rather than squeezing, the trigger will pull the bullet off target EVERY time.

 

[Lorelei]

Either JSP or JHP, but nothing beats a 12-gauge slug.

The last one that was shot at our range, we timed how long it took for all the pieces and pulp to stop falling ... almost 10 seconds! And there were pieces in the trees!

Cooked watermelon.

That reminds me of the time I put a JHP 44 Magnum through a gallon of paint. There was an ugly shade of blue everywhere!

 

[tacticool22]

Try this first. Line up your target in your sights, then close your eyes for a slow count of three. Open your eyes and see where you are really aiming at. Adjust your BODY, not the rifle. This is your natural hold.
Trigger control is important, but so is your breathing and your heart beat.
Take a breath, let out half, wait for in-between heart beats, squeeze.
The rifle will move with each breath and heartbeat and that is normal. The important part is that the sights line up at the same point in each cycle.