I don't shoot paper a lot... is this typical or am I a crappy shot?

[ArchAngelCD]

This is my target when testing ammo in my Kel-Tec P-32. I don't remember if I was 21 feet or 30 feet from the target.
Judge for yourself how it stacks up to your shooting. (I wish those 2 on the top weren't there! LOL)



This one is with my S&W M638 from 10 yards out.
The second target is a close up of the first.





Here's one shot with my M36, I've shot better but I've also shot worse! (from 45 feet out)

 

[Brass Rain]

ArchAngel that's some good shooting.

 

[onebigelf]

My Ruger has an aftermarket barrel, which made an incredible difference in the accuracy. The stock barrel was mediocre at best. The new barrel is pretty impressive.

https://www.hi-desertdog.com/index.php?searchStr=ruger+mkiii&_a=viewCat&Submit=%C2%A0

They don't list barrels for the Ruger separately anymore, but you might contact them.

John

 

[Pete D.]

The target is merely a recording device - it records how well you did your job, and you don't need a recorder to do it well.

A great comment.
Yes, ammo makes a difference. Anytime I have acquired a new .22, I have gone out and purchased as many types of ammo I could afford. Then I went to the range and sat down at a bench and tested the gun. Each of the guns showed a distinct preference for a particular kind of ammo. That is what I feed the gun.
Regardless of it's trigger - more a factor shooting off hand than benching - the Ruger should give you steady consistent two inch (or better) groups at 50 yards when benched.
Pete

 

[1KPerDay]

More from today... high winds/snow

My intent was to sight in the .22 1911 conversions but of course I forgot them. Took my daughter out and actually got some shooting in with her for a few minutes after the blizzard passed over.

All targets from 25 feet, rested on my gun bag on my car. Reasonably steady. I was really trying to focus on the front sight and getting a good trigger break and follow through.

I wanted to shoot the other .22s from the same distance/condition as before. I didn't shoot any targets from standing today. I did blast some water bottles to check out some new mags, though. And a few hand thrown clays to make sure a shotgun barrel worked as well as I remembered.


Series 80 Commander, Remington 230 grain golden saber (the big holes, of course)



Glock 30 .45 ACP, golden saber




Ruger 3-screw Single Six convertible, CCI Mini Mags


Single six, CCI standard velocity


Single Six, Federal champion bulk and Fiocchi 320 match


Hi Standard Dura-Matic, CCI standard velocity and Federal Champion


Dura-matic, Fiocchi match


Dura-matic CCI Mini-Mags

 

[1KPerDay]

Follow up: I installed the volquartsen trigger and sear, and clark bushing in my 22/45.

these are federal champion, 25 feet, standing braced against my car. I don't think I'm getting better. If anything I'm getting worse. :banghead:

*sigh*





This is Fiocchi SM320 match.

 

[ripp]

When the gun is intended for self defense, the realistic test is not slowfire and tight groups, it's "minute of man" grouping, at 10 ft, and how fast you can deliver such accuracy. if you can keep 6 shots in the chest, 1.0 second from first shot to last, you and that gun are good to go. The lack of power of your .32 is important only if you have to fire, and the same is true of the accuracy and reliability. By far the great majority of the time, just the sight of your gun suffices to run off the bad guy. 30 years of reading the NRA's Armed Citizen, listening to others talk about their experiences, reading gun mags and books, and pulling my gun 4x on people, confirm that statement.

 

[9mmepiphany]

It looks like you are over thinking you sight picture and trying the make the shot go off when you see the sights in perfect alignment. Have you tried shooting it off a rest in good weather and had some else try it.

I've only tried two 22/45s in the past and would expect a bit more from one at anything between 7-10 yards when shooting unsuported

 

[ripp]

i have no reason to consider the 22-45 to be any less accurate than the old Mk I bull barrel, and those would normally group 5 shots into 2" at 50 yds, much less 25 ft. sheesh. Are you wearing ear and eye protection? Sounds like you are flinching. have someone use a camfone to take pics-vids of you as you fire, and see if your eyes are shutting.

 

[1KPerDay]

I should let someone else try it. Definitely not flinching. I haven't shot from a REAL bench with REAL shot bags.

Good idea to let someone else (a known good shot) have a go.

yes, eye and ear protection, always.

 

[orionengnr]

For some reason, I shoot a centerfire pistol or revolver a fair bit better than I do a rimfire.

Considering I carry a centerfire (.45 acp) I guess I am okay with that outcome.

 

[mortablunt]

You're not too bad. The important thing is that the lead is getting on target in tight groups safely.