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BillCA · December 28, 2004, 02:52 AM

Some of what you experience is normal. The accuracy of your shooting has several components to it besides your personal skill level. One of these is the sight radius of the firearm (distance between the front & rear sights). In general, the longer it is, the more accuracy you have at a greater distance.

Another factor is the focus-factor -- can you rapidly shift your focus from front to rear sight and back? You need to pay closer attention to the sight alignment because at a longer range the most minute offset of the sights will cause a larger difference in the point of aim.

Typical handgun courses seldom teach much shooting beyond 25 yds (75ft).

December 28, 2004, 02:52 AM	#2
BillCA Senior Member Join Date: November 28, 2004 Location: Silicon Valley, Ca Posts: 7,117	Some of what you experience is normal. The accuracy of your shooting has several components to it besides your personal skill level. One of these is the sight radius of the firearm (distance between the front & rear sights). In general, the longer it is, the more accuracy you have at a greater distance. Another factor is the focus-factor -- can you rapidly shift your focus from front to rear sight and back? You need to pay closer attention to the sight alignment because at a longer range the most minute offset of the sights will cause a larger difference in the point of aim. Typical handgun courses seldom teach much shooting beyond 25 yds (75ft). __________________ BillCA in CA (Unfortunately)