Accuracy Testing Suggestions?

[nukem556]

For precise handgun shooting, I like to use a sandbag about half full, laid in a "V" between two supports. Don't let any parts of the pistol touch the bag, just use it as a cradle for your hands. Consistent hand placement is critical, and varying your grip can easily cause the vertical dispersion you've experienced. Take notice how far up the rear of the grip you place the web of your hand everytime you lay in the pistol. One thing that a lot of shooters don't think of is to blacken your sights...it makes a huge difference. Just take a butane lighter with the (unloaded) pistol upside down,and run the very tip of the flame over the front and rear sights till you have a nice dark sooty coating. Then it's all about a clean break on the trigger and FOCUS on the front sight. The front sight must be crystal clear and the black bull of the target will appear fuzzy gray. If your eyes are young and sharp, you're good to go. Once you hit you mid 40's, 50' etc., you may not be able to focus as well on the front sight. There are apertures made that attach to your shooting glasses to correct for this.If you're cheap, just place a piece of black electrical tape on your lens with a hole punched in it a little smaller than a BB. My 50+eyes suck, but with a little care, I can still hit a hubcap at 200 yds 5 times out of 6 with my .44mag!

[Sieger]

Originally Posted by nukem556

For precise handgun shooting, I like to use a sandbag about half full, laid in a "V" between two supports. Don't let any parts of the pistol touch the bag, just use it as a cradle for your hands. Consistent hand placement is critical, and varying your grip can easily cause the vertical dispersion you've experienced. Take notice how far up the rear of the grip you place the web of your hand everytime you lay in the pistol. One thing that a lot of shooters don't think of is to blacken your sights...it makes a huge difference. Just take a butane lighter with the (unloaded) pistol upside down,and run the very tip of the flame over the front and rear sights till you have a nice dark sooty coating. Then it's all about a clean break on the trigger and FOCUS on the front sight. The front sight must be crystal clear and the black bull of the target will appear fuzzy gray. If your eyes are young and sharp, you're good to go. Once you hit you mid 40's, 50' etc., you may not be able to focus as well on the front sight. There are apertures made that attach to your shooting glasses to correct for this.If you're cheap, just place a piece of black electrical tape on your lens with a hole punched in it a little smaller than a BB. My 50+eyes suck, but with a little care, I can still hit a hubcap at 200 yds 5 times out of 6 with my .44mag!

Hi,

Where do you buy these apertures, as I'm having a heck of a time trying to focus for my 100 yard rifle shooting (old fart eyes, you know).


Sieger

[ChrisLL]

Originally Posted by Sieger

Hi,

Where do you buy these apertures, as I'm having a heck of a time trying to focus for my 100 yard rifle shooting (old fart eyes, you know).


Sieger

Sieger,

They may have these cheaper elsewhere, but this is the one I have. It works well and improves my sight picture a lot!

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/936...pter-optic-aid

I can't shoot for crap with open sights anymore without it. With it, I usually do ok but still learning the drill with the luger for best results. Thanks for the shooting suggestions Sieger and Nukem!

Chris

[Sieger]

Originally Posted by ChrisLL

Sieger,

They may have these cheaper elsewhere, but this is the one I have. It works well and improves my sight picture a lot!

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/936...pter-optic-aid

I can't shoot for crap with open sights anymore without it. With it, I usually do ok but still learning the drill with the luger for best results. Thanks for the shooting suggestions Sieger and Nukem!

Chris

Chris,

Thanks!! I'll give it a try.


Sieger

[nukem556]

Thats a good price for a basic one.....Champions Choice sells a more expensive one with an adjustable iris for aperture size....regardless,they do help.

[ChrisLL]

Originally Posted by nukem556

Thats a good price for a basic one.....Champions Choice sells a more expensive one with an adjustable iris for aperture size....regardless,they do help.

Yes, they help with my aging eyes a lot. The Lyman one is very light, all plastic compounds but mine has lasted years. The suction cup does not stick quite as well as when new, but it's still ok.

I don't understand the physics of the thing, but the result is very much like cranking camera aperture way down - greatly increased depth of field. Without using it, my front sight is fuzzy and my rear sight is a double image; with it - they are both pretty clear, quite effective.