General Shooting Tips

[subsonic]

Hi Guys I'm new to airgunbbs but reading this thread and posts an old poem came to mind that ny old dad recounted when I first took up shooting. Although it was written for shotgun shooting I think it applies to all aspects of shooting. Anyway here it goes: A Fathers Advice

If a sportsman true you'd be
Listen carefully to me. . .

Never, never let your gun
Pointed be at anyone.
That it may unloaded be
Matters not the least to me.

When a hedge or fence you cross
Though of time it cause a loss
From your gun the cartridge take
For the greater safety's sake.

If twixt you and neighbouring gun
Bird shall fly or beast may run
Let this maxim ere be thine
"Follow not across the line."

Stops and beaters oft unseen
Lurk behind some leafy screen.
Calm and steady always be
"Never shoot where you can't see."


You may kill or you may miss
But at all times think this:
"All the pheasants ever bred
Won't repay for one man dead."

Mark Beaufoy - 1902

[ademann]

A very interesting thread, mostly common sense but food for thought none the less!

[Andrew6666]

Good thread.

[happyhunter121]

never let your mate have it, have a rapid 7 mk11 in 22 got it back in slip with a pellet in it but i didnt know put it on its butt it went off hit my finger smashed the knuckle would put pics on but dont know how 2 but if anyone want 2 see i can send you the pics so Never leave a loaded rifle

[Swifty11]

Is my gun too heavy or too light I just can't keep it still thanks

[pux146]

Is my gun too heavy or too light I just can't keep it still thanks

Yes the rifle could be to heavy or maybe just too big for your frame!! your best bet is to tell us your build and what rifle it is. Do you find this problem when standing, kneeling or prone??

[gasman1]

i dont know anyone who can keep a gun still. everyone wobbles when standing and knealing. it's how you control the wobble and the timing on releasing the trigger that matters.

i'm crap standing and knealing by the way. it does get a bit easier with plenty of practise.

[scottno6]

Good tips to keep in mind

[nugboys]

always cheek that the barrel is clear after every cock. (spring powerd)

[Bi11]

Hi Guys I'm new to airgunbbs but reading this thread and posts an old poem came to mind that ny old dad recounted when I first took up shooting.

I was just tying to remember this while reading this thread. Very apt.

[LC Rapid 7]

Good thread common sense never leave a loaded GUN

[r judd]

Good thread this good safety is a must....

[Carlparrot]

It might sound simple and possibly a bit silly, but regardless of what I've done last with my air rifle I always pull the trigger whilst pointing it in a safe direction whenever I've taken it out the bag.

[2000roy]

My wife ask for a shot yesterday when I was target shooting with my hw 80 (Thats great I thought) I noticed that the safety was still on as she was lining up the shot, I pushed it off for her and the gun went off, lucky it was pointed at the target. it has never happened before and I wonder if she had pulled the trigger before or as I released the safety.Theres always a danger when two people work one piece of machinery.

[brt101]

Good thread for me on my recent return to airguns. Some salutary messages - and reassuring that I'm not the only one with an involuntary wobble!