Light or heavy 10/22 for silhouette?

[Nathaniel Firethorn]

Hi, all,

Scuzeme if I say some ignorant things about silhouette here. I've never shot it before.

Last winter, I put together a 10/22 ultimate, with the intention to use it for silhouette someday. It's got a Green Mountain fluted stainless barrel and a laminate stock, which makes it pretty, and pretty heavy.

Today, I took it out to the range and shot some paper silhouette targets. Once it was zeroed, it shot well from the bench, but I found I couldn't hold it on target very well from standing position.

I'm wondering now whether I should change the barrel and stock to something lighter weight for better accuracy, or whether I just need to practice some more.

Your thoughts?

Thanks,
- NF

 

[Ol` Joe]

The money spent on a new barrel will buy a pile of 22 rds. I`d practice, the gun might just lighten up with a little use.

 

[Vern Humphrey]

Take it from an old silhouette shooter -- the heavy barrel is best. A muzzle-heavy rifle is what you want for off-hand shooting.

As mentioned above, save your money and use to buy ammo. I'd buy a ton of cheap Wal Mart ammo and practice at 50 feet. When you can put ten shots into the 8-ring of standard NRA 50-foot small bore target, then you can justify more expensive ammo, and start practicing at longer ranges.

 

[Nathaniel Firethorn]

OK, I just printed out a bunch of targets, and I'll take 'em to the range on Sunday. Thanks!

- NF

 

[Sunray]

"...I couldn't hold it on target very well from standing position..." Exercise. Upper body exercise. Shooting off hand uses muscles you use for nothing else. Upper body tone is essential. Using a sling, if they're allowed in your competition, will help too.