Back Yard Outing

[pop pop]

Well, I was sitting in my Lazy Boy and seen the temp was 70 so I decided to go out in my back yard and do some practice. Man, I have missed my regular practice I once did (100 rounds per outing). I would shoot every 2 weeks when I could purchase unlimited ammo. 

Since the ammo shortage, I have only been practicing about once a month (50 Rounds). I sure can tell a difference. I shot 100 rounds today. My MP 9MM pistol and 38 Spl revolver was used. Fifty rounds through each one. My hand has softened up, and my arm got a little fatigued. 

I drew every shot from my Pocket(revolver) and fired without cocking the hammer, then with the pistol from IWB draw and single shot every time. The web of my hand also got a little irritated because the MP has quite rough stippling on the grip.    

I had a great outing but know I need to shoot more than once per month 50 rounds. 

We supposed to have a good next 6 days so I am going to try and get out next week and bust another 100 rounds. I have a hard time firing 50 or 60 dollars of ammo a week now. Retirement will not allow me to do that so I am just going to need to take my chances with more deliberate practice with fewer rounds. I concentrated on my draw stroke and sending, off hand, ever round I sent down range today. Could keep all rounds on 8" plate, from standing at 21 ft, but had some trouble with keeping all on the 4" steel. That is what lack of constant practice will do for one. 

Hope you guys had a good day. I sure did. 

 

 

[bobsguns]

On 12/25/2021 at 4:20 PM, pop pop said:

I have a hard time firing 50 or 60 dollars of ammo a week now. Retirement will not allow me to do that so I am just going to need to take my chances with more deliberate practice with fewer rounds.

This is exactly why I have a boatload of .22 caliber rifles, pistols & revolvers. Even with today's prices I can still shoot 100-200rds for less than $20. Well, unless I use some match ammo in my Anschutz or Hammerli. That changes the budget a wee bit.

Quite honestly, I find shooting .22 makes me a better shot as I have to concentrate more to get a smaller caliber bullet into a smaller bullseye. The only lacking factor with the .22 practice is virtually no muzzle jump to practice for. Ah, well. 

I freely admit shooting .22 brings a smile to my face more so than my centerfire rds do.