Will singleshot rifles make you shoot more accurately?

Next time some knucklehead sends a bullet into the ground about 2 ft. in front of you because they didn't know the status of their rifle - you'll understand.

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See we're back to the same argument, that somehow the equipment you use can force you into a certain behavior.

Who's to say the same idiot wouldn't load another round in his single shot and still manage to shoot you in the foot?

Forcing a certain behavior through equipment limitations is not a substitute for practice, training, and a proper mental attitude.

Forcing a certain behavior through equipment limitations is not a substitute for practice, training, and a proper mental attitude.

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forcing marksmanship through equipment limitations should be practiced and is training.
when I was young learning to shoot dad would limit the rounds avaliable.now I did go through a transition when I got older and missed alot but quickly realized the error and always went back to his teaching marksman ship.
single shot or not the first shot is the most important.being forced to shoot a single shot can help teach this.

forcing marksmanship through equipment limitations should be practiced and is training.
when I was young learning to shoot dad would limit the rounds avaliable.now I did go through a transition when I got older and missed alot but quickly realized the error and always went back to his teaching marksman ship.
single shot or not the first shot is the most important.being forced to shoot a single shot can help teach this.

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Ordinary repeating rifles can be single-loaded, if you deem it necessary or helpful. You don't have to use a single-shot rifle in order to load or shoot single shots.

Nope, the rifle makes no difference, it's all about the trigger puller. Some people like to believe there is some pschological advantage knowing you only have one shot. But the reality is that is just as liable to make you nervous and cause a miss.

And I own and shoot 5 single shot rifles, none of which cause me to shoot any better than with my bolts or semi-autos.

single shots may not make you more accurate but they are better in the field. i like how light they are when you lug it around all day. i think i personally shoot better with a bolt or single shot because i know if i miss i dont get another chance but thats just me

discipline and focus will make you a better shot.

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I could not agree more. And I agree that the issue is mental, not equipment. But I also think the equipment influences the mental state. My experience is--I shoot my single shots more carefully. Even when I'm varmit hunting.

Am I the only one?

Head down to the local rifle range. Take a look over the targets of the guys shooting AR-15s. Now take a look at the targets shot by the guys with High-Walls and #1s. Notice how the former targets tend to look like shotgun patterns. Notice how the single-shot targets are missing the black part in the middle.

I won't go into why that tends to be the case, but just want to note that it usually is.

Carry on.

I think you must separate new shooters from experienced riflemen. Of course magazine size or type of action doesn't matter to those who are already trained and have the discipline to make a good shot, but what about new shooters who haven't had this training? I really see a problem with some of my nephews who are weaned on video games that have unlimited ammo and reloads. They tend to want to shoot the autoloading .22s the same way. There is always another round behind this one, if you miss.

Using a single shot, or single loading rounds forces them to slow down and make each shot count. Equipment limitation has it's place as a learning tool.

I've shot in a disciplined way with single-shot firearms. I've also shot wildly.

Equipment limitation is one way to encourage a shooter to take his time. But why put the limitation on the firearm? Try the target.

I've found that using smaller targets encourages a shooter to slow down and line everything up regardless of the rifle being fired. I'm talking frustratingly small stuff, like soup cans or those little cans of tomato paste at 100 yards--with iron sights. After a short while, the shooter gets tired of missing the little target, slows down, and brings everything together to start making hits. Hundreds of quick, "sorta-aimed" 10/22 shots won't knock one of those little guys down, but one careful shot will.