Shooting a bolt action rifle from the waist
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cracked butt
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I practice this all of the time with a cheap daisy air rifle with empty soda cans. Can hit them at a short range on a regular basis.
About 20 years ago I belonged to a trap club. Our team had its practice nights on Thursdays. After shooting fopr the night, we would have money shoots where the first shooter could pick a spot to shoot from and if he made it, everyone would have to make it to stay in (can't remember the name of the game either Annie Oakley or miss and out). One guy stood on top of the trap house and miraculously made a shot from the hip. No one else out of about 12 or 13 guys made it. Afterwards we all tried again for fun, there was a hit for about every 15 to 20 shots shooting from the hip.
About 20 years ago I belonged to a trap club. Our team had its practice nights on Thursdays. After shooting fopr the night, we would have money shoots where the first shooter could pick a spot to shoot from and if he made it, everyone would have to make it to stay in (can't remember the name of the game either Annie Oakley or miss and out). One guy stood on top of the trap house and miraculously made a shot from the hip. No one else out of about 12 or 13 guys made it. Afterwards we all tried again for fun, there was a hit for about every 15 to 20 shots shooting from the hip.
Art Eatman
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I don't know if it's still done, but back around 1970 or so I read an article about Infantry training at Fort Benning. Using BB guns, "Point Shooting" was practiced. Some of the guys got good enough to shoot from the hip and hit an aspirin tablet.
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Smoke
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uhhhh.....I can do that too! If I aim. And the aspirin is still. And I'm using my shotgun. Loaded with #9's. And I get to use all the rounds in my gun. (it'll hold 7
)To those questioning the purpose of hip shooting, or arguing against it for whatever reason:
Get over it. Its fun to try new things or just get goofy once in awhile. I've done it many times and it can be done safely as long as you're aware of your surroundings and your back stop.
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gun-fucious
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the army taught a method with sightless BB guns
that was transitioned to modified M14s & ARs
they shouldered the weapon and point shot down a rail
the TT was called "Principles of a Quick Kill" 23-71-1
that was transitioned to modified M14s & ARs
they shouldered the weapon and point shot down a rail
the TT was called "Principles of a Quick Kill" 23-71-1
Sunray
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"...not as accurate as I thought it would be..." Imagine totally unaimed rapid fire shots not being accurate. Although 5" at 10 feet is probably better than you think. Armies teach or used to teach fireing shouldered but looking over the sights. Hip shooting, while fun, is a waste of ammo.
MagKnightX. "prolly" is not a word.
MagKnightX. "prolly" is not a word.
spacemanspiff
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dammit cosmo! keep up this talk of your shooting whenever you want and as tactical as you so desire and i'll be inviting myself out to your homestead!
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