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psyfly · February 28, 2008, 10:46 AM

"I saw him hit a water-balloon @ 200yrds with a .38!"

Yeah, I'll shoot for that!

Seriously, thanks to everyone for their comments and assistance.

True, I've got a lot of experience (though much of it a long time ago) but not much in the way of useful training.

When young, I seemed to have had a natural talent for it and excellent eyesight, as well. Like a lot of youngsters who do pretty well, I probably thought I didn't have much use for training (I'm doing fine, y'all!).

I don't thing my "problem" is the fault of the tools. However, there must be some kind of interaction here; the PD is also a compact and I do significantly better with it (so it isn't only sight-radius, e.g.).

I think some training and some practice, practice, practice and I might just make it to the hall (with a ticket, anyway).

Thanks again, all.

Will

February 28, 2008, 10:46 AM	#16
psyfly Senior Member Join Date: April 27, 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 932	"I saw him hit a water-balloon @ 200yrds with a .38!" Yeah, I'll shoot for that! Seriously, thanks to everyone for their comments and assistance. True, I've got a lot of experience (though much of it a long time ago) but not much in the way of useful training. When young, I seemed to have had a natural talent for it and excellent eyesight, as well. Like a lot of youngsters who do pretty well, I probably thought I didn't have much use for training (I'm doing fine, y'all!). I don't thing my "problem" is the fault of the tools. However, there must be some kind of interaction here; the PD is also a compact and I do significantly better with it (so it isn't only sight-radius, e.g.). I think some training and some practice, practice, practice and I might just make it to the hall (with a ticket, anyway). Thanks again, all. Will