38/357-What size groups do you get at 25 meters?

[BCRider]

CobBob, I hear ya on the hints. But I already do those things. If I have any issues at the longer distances it's due to the "oldguyeye'tis" I've developed in my later 50's....

I worked hard with my optometrist to come up with glasses that mimiced the "monovision" used for contact lenses. We finally got to where I was able to see the front sight with crystal clear vision in one eye and the target in Hi Def in the other. I literally shot groups that were about 2/3 the size of my best over previous "accidental" groups. And I was able to repeat them on command with these glasses.

Only one problem..... because my brain was using BOTH images the groups were all about 3 inches to the left where my left eye was seeing the target. Nothing I could do with crossing them or focusing in closer or farther with that prescription setup would change that. Seems I have no dominance to my vision so my brain used both images as valid.

So back to using my somewhat sharper left eye un-aided for handgun shooting and leave the prescription glasses for my RC model airplane flying and night driving.....

 

[451 Detonics]

This was prone with my hotter varmint loads...does better with target loads...50 yards prone...

 

[chriske]

You're quite right.

I've never even attempted to shoot DA at ranges greater than 15 meters.

The bestest ever DA 6-shot group I ever achieved at that distance was 2 inches
( 4" barreled S&W mod. 15, own reloads : 158 gr swc plated + 4.5 gr. V.V N-320)

Usually, though, my 15 meter DA groups hover between 2.5" and 3.5" .

Why don't you challenge the next shooter "dissing" you to do better on the spot ?


P.S. I never measured my worst ever DA achievement, but I reckon it must have been "all over the place" , about 10 inches at 10 meters or so.

 

[Smith357]

25 yards off hand with a K-38 Masterpiece.

 

[DTesch357]

That's some damn fine shooting, Smith357. I can respect a small group, but I love seeing the center of a target blown to pieces.

 

[451 Detonics]

I've never even attempted to shoot DA at ranges greater than 15 meters.

You might surprise yourself, I normally have no problem hitting a 12X12 inch steel at 100 yards with a 4 inch Model 15. It is just a matter of practice.

 

[Cop Bob]

BC Rider, I can relate... Boy can I relate.... At least you are trying to do it right.. or at least what I was taught was right.. Both Eyes Open... Some of the Bullseye guys will put a piece of frosted Scotch Tape over one lens.. but that kind of defeats the purpose of "Practical/Tactical" shooting... BTW, 4" at 25 yard ain't nothing to sneeze at... Keep up the good work!

 

[BigN]

Less than 2" groups at 50 yards - scoped GP100 w/158 gr lswc

 

[chrisb507]

My indoor range goes to 25 yards (not meters, but, close enough). I rarely shoot at that distance, but I'd be darn happy with a 4" group at that distance.

 

[NoirFan]

Originally Posted by easyrider
I get comments or looks that say "Wow, are you a lousy shooter or what?"

I would be real happy if I could shoot a 4" group at 25 yards every time. Shooting wadcutters from a 4" S&W Model 19, standing, double action, my groups are usually 6" to 10". A lot of room for improvement there

 

[earplug]

Tried 25 yard DA shooting the other day

Was doing my normal bullseye practice and recalled this thread.
Shot a 67 in timed fire. One complete miss.
The had a 92 in timed fire if I can count the extra 11th shot.
Being able to do it will take practice and it might be worthwhile in the Timed and rapid fire stages of shooting Bullseye. I found it easier to reacquire the target after the shot and my grip did not change as it would while cocking the hammer.
Of course its a completely different grip then my normal SA shooting.
Getting back on the trigger and taking it up again with out tossing a shot wild was the tricky part. Was able to stage the trigger by feeling the frame with the pad of my index finger when the shot was about to break.
K frame 38spl, with a red dot.