[john917v]

Hi, everyone. I am interested in starting to target-shoot again, to stay sharp for hunting, and for plain fun. However, I am looking for some pointers on how to better my aim, and techniques with my .17 HMR, .22, and 12-ga. I saw an instructional video on youtube, but I can't find it. I appreciate any advice.

[Blackfork]

I'd get on Youtube and do a search for Blackfork6. Watch all the videos.

Just for fun I would search for: Hitler, Cowboy fan, as well and watch it.

[1911NM]

practice practice, practice

[Magnumite]

For handgun shooting, look up Gil Hebard's website, then give him a call Monday for a catalog or do a phone order.

As for the text "Pistol Shooters' Treasury". Lots of old articles by big shooting names, many are focused on bullseye, but they still apply. When I started bullseye shooting I asked the Marine armorer and shooter who had major accomplishments in both aspects in our club for sound advice. He told to "buy this book and a spotting scope". So I did.

For the long gun, there is a text I have, but off the top of my head I don't recall the title of it. The same applies, except you are using different "platforms" since the gun is configured differently.

When you make a good shot, stop and think about what you did that helped you accomplish that and repeat it. Consistancy is a key element to good shooting.

[md2lgyk]

As far as I know, Gil Hebard doesn't have a website. If you want a catalog, give them a call (309) 289-2700.

As for the Pistol Shooter's Treasury, save your money. Actually, if I hadn't already thrown my copy away, I'd send it to you.

[cdrt]

Yep, Gil does not have a website, but he and the staff are very helpful. His catalog has most of the Bullseye basics as well as holsters, etc. and his shipping charges cannot be beat.

A second opinion on the Pistol Shooter's Treasury. Yes, the articles are somewhat dated since they were written just as red dots were becoming a std item at Bullseye matches. However, the articles do a good job of covering the basics of Bullseye shooting and apply directly to the EIC (Leg) matches that the CMP runs. When I started shooting Bullseye again after about a 12 year layoff, the first thing I did was re-read it.

You can also get a copy of the Army Marksmanship Unit's pistol book from the CMP. (www.odcmp.com) Another good read.

[Magnumite]

He must have taken down his website. It wasn't an order site, just informational and had lots of links.

+1 cdrt

Thanks

[john917v]

As always, I appreciate the help, everyone. I looked for Blackfork6 on youtube, but I didn't find anything. I am going to get some .22 colibris, set up a trap, and a backstop, and get better through practice, and trial-and-error, like some of you mentioned.

[Blackfork]

Start here, I guess. Maybe try Blackfork6 under "channels"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaRCFpH27-w

That's the leather sling instructional video. You might search for Highpower rifle, TSRA, Blackfork6, Improving your Shooting.

[QUICK_DRAW_McGRAW]

best thing i can recomend that has helped me quite a bit is the link in my signature. www.guntalk.tv

you can brouse through some of the video's for free but i got the membership which is very cheap. its a great site for gun information