shooting far with a P08

Artsi · 01-18-2002, 01:25 PM

Few threads back people were saying they plink soda cans at 100 yards with ease.

Are these shots made from 'normal standing' shooting position, or using somekinda rest?

I myself am just about able to score on a 6" dia steel plate at 50 yards - normal standing (not every single shot 'tho). Soda can at 100 yds seems a touch too challenging. Maybe I'll give it a try one of these days.

- A

Thor · 01-18-2002, 04:17 PM

I always use a rest when I shoot that far away! ~Thor~

Ted's Luger Strawing Service

Lonnie Zimmerman · 01-18-2002, 04:19 PM

I use a rest, an artillery model, and a shoulder stock!

Lonnie

Bob in AZ · 01-18-2002, 05:02 PM

I like to take most of my 100yd shots from the standing, no rest, with my 4 Luger. Of course I don't hit my target everytime, but darn close. Thats the fun of it.

Lots depends on your pistol shooting skills. 100yd pistol shooting takes a fair amount of discipline. I use to do a lot of handgun silhouette shooting out to 200 meters. Here we were using long barrel handguns, but the same principles apply.

A good (proper) grip to the gun.

Front sight is the most important thing to focus on.

Even trigger pull straight back.

Let your mind break the shot and follow through.

If you help it, sure to be a miss.

A good set of eyes and a no wind day helps.

Best to shoot at something where you can see the impact. This way you can adjust your point of aim. A soda can on a dirt bank works best. Shooting paper at a 100yds can be depressing. Show all the bad shots you would like to forget about.....

Bob

01-18-2002, 05:51 PM

I know where a decent looking DWM 1915(?) Artillery is. $1800 firm. Looks OK but I'm not an expert. AC 256-593-7270. Pawn shop in Alabama, Mr. Smith has it on consignment.

RGG/Roadill

Artsi · 01-18-2002, 06:39 PM

I forgot to mention about my shooter. It's with a 4 inch barrel (Finnish made, World War II era, never shot).

Just fire lapped it a week ago, not been to range since. Don't know how it'll perform. Didn't do lapping for accuracy, just to discourage jacket buildup.

- A.

Kyrie · 01-18-2002, 09:05 PM

Hi Artsi,

When shooting long range, I shoot pistol off-hand and kneeling.

Best regards,

Kyrie

01-18-2002, 09:42 PM

Artsi,

Must be how you shoot. I consistently hit the bulls eye from 5 feet?

Really, I am like you, I hit the targt fine, but if you don't want to get shot, run a hundred meters from me!

Ed

01-18-2002, 01:25 PM	#1
Artsi User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Finland Posts: 61 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	shooting far with a P08 Few threads back people were saying they plink soda cans at 100 yards with ease. Are these shots made from 'normal standing' shooting position, or using somekinda rest? I myself am just about able to score on a 6" dia steel plate at 50 yards - normal standing (not every single shot 'tho). Soda can at 100 yds seems a touch too challenging. Maybe I'll give it a try one of these days. - A

01-18-2002, 04:17 PM	#2
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 971 Times in 277 Posts	Re: shooting far with a P08 I always use a rest when I shoot that far away! ~Thor~ Ted's Luger Strawing Service

01-18-2002, 04:19 PM	#3
Lonnie Zimmerman User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 523 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: shooting far with a P08 I use a rest, an artillery model, and a shoulder stock! Lonnie

01-18-2002, 05:02 PM	#4
Bob in AZ User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona Posts: 66 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: shooting far with a P08 I like to take most of my 100yd shots from the standing, no rest, with my 4 Luger. Of course I don't hit my target everytime, but darn close. Thats the fun of it. Lots depends on your pistol shooting skills. 100yd pistol shooting takes a fair amount of discipline. I use to do a lot of handgun silhouette shooting out to 200 meters. Here we were using long barrel handguns, but the same principles apply. A good (proper) grip to the gun. Front sight is the most important thing to focus on. Even trigger pull straight back. Let your mind break the shot and follow through. If you help it, sure to be a miss. A good set of eyes and a no wind day helps. Best to shoot at something where you can see the impact. This way you can adjust your point of aim. A soda can on a dirt bank works best. Shooting paper at a 100yds can be depressing. Show all the bad shots you would like to forget about..... Bob

01-18-2002, 05:51 PM	#5
R. Grady/Roadkill Guest Posts: n/a	Re: shooting far with a P08 I know where a decent looking DWM 1915(?) Artillery is. $1800 firm. Looks OK but I'm not an expert. AC 256-593-7270. Pawn shop in Alabama, Mr. Smith has it on consignment. RGG/Roadill

01-18-2002, 06:39 PM	#6
Artsi User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Finland Posts: 61 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: shooting far with a P08 I forgot to mention about my shooter. It's with a 4 inch barrel (Finnish made, World War II era, never shot). Just fire lapped it a week ago, not been to range since. Don't know how it'll perform. Didn't do lapping for accuracy, just to discourage jacket buildup. - A.

01-18-2002, 09:05 PM	#7
Kyrie User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 757 Thanks: 0 Thanked 212 Times in 101 Posts	Re: shooting far with a P08 Hi Artsi, When shooting long range, I shoot pistol off-hand and kneeling. Best regards, Kyrie

01-18-2002, 09:42 PM	#8
66mustang Guest Posts: n/a	Re: shooting far with a P08 Artsi, Must be how you shoot. I consistently hit the bulls eye from 5 feet? Really, I am like you, I hit the targt fine, but if you don't want to get shot, run a hundred meters from me! Ed