Skills Tune-Up

[calichoked]

Any one know where you can learn formal rifle skills? I.E. shooting offhand ,prone, kneeling, seated, judging distance and such.I'm past my years
and have no desire to join the USMC which acording to my Grandfather(RIP)
are the best riflemen in the world. Im in northen cali.Ive contacted some ranges that have copms but they dont give instruction they just suggest hooking up with some other shooters and pic up some pointers.
I've learned what I know on my own(wich isnt much) my grandfather who was the marksmen was to old and passed before he could pass on his knowledge and Im the only one in my family that shares his interest.I want to become knowledgable so I can pass it on to my two boys.

Thank in advance for any help.

 

[Vermont]

http://www.scribd.com/doc/432351/USMC-MCRP-301A-Rifle-Marksmanship

That link is to the USMC Rifle Marksmanship manual. It has instructions for shooting positions, using a sling, and other useful information.

It may be the best way to learn on your own.

 

[iamkris]

The best 2 days and $70 you'll ever spend is in an Appleseed course. You will learn how to hit man-sized targets out to 500 yards with a rack grade service rifle, surplus ammo and iron sights. You'll learn the primary positions and proper use of the sling. You'll learn history and gain the self confidence that comes from being a man of arms.

Read my review of one of the courses (with pics and links) here

http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=280890&highlight=appleseed

Plus you'll get to look cool like this doing it

 

[Justin]

Look into competition. If you want to get excellent refinement of the basics, check out High Power matches in your area.

 

[ken grant]

#1 on the Appleseed Program
Some of the best rifle training you can get!!!!!
The only thing better would be to attend one of their week long "Riflemans Boot Camp"

 

[KINGMAX]

RANGE work

This is the best way I have found that works for me.

a) Plan your range work. Rifle/Pistol ? Both?

b) start at 18 feet for pistol and 25 feet for rifle, start shooting three round groups. Take plenty of targets, of all types, keep it interesting for yourself.

c) begin to move work out further. Pistol = 18, 21, 25, 35 then finish at 50 feet for general work. Taking time to let the firearm cool a bit in between groups. Do not be in a rush, slower is smoother, smoother is quicker, quicker is faster.

d) rifle work, w/no scope, - Iron sites I start at 25 feet, 35, 50, 75, 90, 100 125, 150 feet. Shooting 3 round groups, building a comfortable position for each grouping. Positions: Standing w/ a prop, tree or pole. Kneeling, sitting w/ a built position. Prone w/ a bi-pob or built position.

e) With a scoped rifle I just change distance to yards insted of feet. 25 yards, 50 yards, 75yards, 100 yards 150, 200, 225 250, 275, 300, then out to 500 if I have a place open enough. 300 yards is a fifth of a mile. That is a long way to take a shot hoping it will have enough power to down what you are attempting to hit.

 

[possum]

welcome to thr. is formal training at a shooting school out of the question?
if not check out www.tacticalresponse.com , shootrite academy, tactical defense institute, blackwater usa, front sight

 

[W.E.G.]

Coaches are a nice thing to have.

The location where you will learn the most is behind the trigger.

If you are really "green," there are any number of books you can read to help you establish a strong foundation for everything else you need to learn.

 

[calichoked]

Yes Im not a sprout but mybe a sapling

 

[kimberfan]

hey calichoked! where at in nor-cal are you?

 

[funfaler]

3 Appleseed locations in California for 2008...so far, but you can get to one of them....

Or you can spend more time, money, and ammo to learn a fraction of the skills/knowledge

 

[Howard Roark]

The CMP has some rifle clinics in California:
http://clubs.odcmp.com/cgi-bin/matchUpcomingSearch.cgi?designation=CLINIC

 

[Howard Roark]

The CMP has some rifle clinics in California:
http://clubs.odcmp.com/cgi-bin/matchUpcomingSearch.cgi?designation=CLINIC

 

[blackhawk2000]

Seek a professional trainer, at least for 1 session. He can assess your skills and determine if you have the fundamentals down properly, and you can go from there. Competition is cheap, fun practice.

 

[longrifleman]

Another vote for Appleseed. You will also learn more than shooting. After you get the basics, there is no substitute for trigger time. .22lr is cheap and other than doping the wind, and maybe recoil, everything you do with a .22 scales up to whatever else you want to shoot.