Consistency

[coffeyhj]

I am totally new to both shooting and air pistol (appreciate the recent reference to Zen and the Art of Archery)

Since reading a previous posting about using a blank target I have been been turning my target around (or covering them with white recycled paper) and focusing on steadineess of pulling the pistol and learning to focus in on my sights.

A new item

Depending on how I raise my arm, shift my hips, position my shoulders, and grip the pistol, I am obviously targeting a radically different spot on the target (assuming I am aligning the sites perfectly!)

Any suggestions on how to consistently control these items?

PS After one session of shooting blank targets I was uniquely discouraged/bored with the scatter. I opted to shoot 10 pellets into a regular target and scored my best target ever (OK it was just an 83, but I shot only one 6 and three 10's). Thanks to all for the many posting on this subject.

HJC

[RobStubbs]

In shooting blank targets you should replicate the act of shooting 'normally'. i.e. raise through the middle of the card and lower into what is roughly your normal settling point. That will help re-inforce the correct orientation and alignment.

If you find you are coming up in various places then you may not have found your natural point of aim and could be forcing the gun around with your muscles. The trick is to train to be consistent which means you need to be doing everything else the same on each shot before you can expect the gun to point in the right place.

Rob.

[F. Paul in Denver]

Mr. Coffey,

A great place to learn more about natural point of aim, the value of shooting blank targets and many many other things:

http://www.starreloaders.com/edhall/

[Fred Mannis]

Paul,
Your suggestion reminded me to go back and read (once again) Ed Hall's training materials. It is truly great stuff!

Thanks,
Fred