I found out something interesting about myself today.

[brittanyjean]

I'm a darn good shot! We (n003k and I) went out to the range today. I decided to try out the AK-74 for the first time. I tried it sitting down first, aiming at the little metal gong, about a foot in diameter, 100 yards away. I managed to hit it! Mind you, I managed this without a scope. Just the normal sights. I'm a pretty new shooter, so I just put it down to luck. I tried the gun standing up; managed to hit the gong again. At this point I'm thinking, alright, just some more luck.
Then I sat back down, as it was more comfortable, and kept aiming at this little metal gong. To mine and n003k's huge surprise, I continued to hit it over and over. There were some times where the wind would pick up and I'd get a little off, but I hit it more times than not. When I was all out of ammo for that, I switched to my little Ruger, a .22 revolver. Just jokingly n003k suggested I try to hit the gong with that...so I did. This time I only hit it 4 out of 10 times, but I was surprised that I managed to hit it at all!!! You learn something new every day.

 

[gunsablazin]

Sounds like you had some fun! Keep putting them downrange, you'll be smacking that gong regularly with the .22 before long.

 

[*NOVA*]

Well good for you! Maybe you are ready to shoot an AK-47?
Sounds like you had a blast and that sure is some darn good shooting at that range.

 

[SleazyRider]

I highly recommend you consider an Appleseed shoot (http://appleseedinfo.org/) before it gets too doggone cold. You'll not find better and safer training anywhere, especially when one considers the price, and it will make an expert marksman out of a "darn good" shot.

And you'll have a great time as well!

 

[brittanyjean]

Well good for you! Maybe you are ready to shoot an AK-47?
Sounds like you had a blast and that sure is some darn good shooting at that range.

Haha, unfortunately, they're illegal here in CT! I had a BLAST!

 

[VT Deer Hunter]

Sounds like lots of fun! And you sound like a pretty good shot.

 

[N003k]

She also forgets to mention that the only other centerfire she's shot was a single range trip on an AR15 at 50 yards, and other than that, rimfire at 10-15 yards. I was pretty shocked when she was hitting the gong...originally I just figured she could use it as a point of aim to get a feel for the AK74 until the ceasefire, didn't think she'd hit it that quickly!

 

[brittanyjean]

Oh, did I forget to mention that? lol

 

[hso]

Outstanding!

 

[Black Knight]

I can just read the smiles on both of your faces. I believe I can see a future womens firearms instructor in the making. Enjoy and stay safe.