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darkgael · April 24, 2009, 06:49 AM

It depends.
For a hunting gun, which means a T/C Contender .30-30, I'll practice at 75 yards usually while sitting on the ground, arms extended across my knees.
For Bullseye shooting - indoors it's 50 feet. Outdoors, it's 25 and 50 yards.
For the .22 Free Pistol, it's 50 yards.
For non-target pistols, I'm at 25 yards, though I'll take the .44 out to 50yds.
For small guns. like a .25 or a .32. it's three to five yards.
Pete

April 24, 2009, 06:49 AM	#34
darkgael Senior Member Join Date: February 9, 2006 Location: Homes in Brooklyn, NY and in Pennsylvania. Posts: 5,473	distance It depends. For a hunting gun, which means a T/C Contender .30-30, I'll practice at 75 yards usually while sitting on the ground, arms extended across my knees. For Bullseye shooting - indoors it's 50 feet. Outdoors, it's 25 and 50 yards. For the .22 Free Pistol, it's 50 yards. For non-target pistols, I'm at 25 yards, though I'll take the .44 out to 50yds. For small guns. like a .25 or a .32. it's three to five yards. Pete __________________ “Auto racing, bull fighting, and mountain climbing are the only real sports ... all others are games.” Ernest Hemingway ... NRA Life Member