First day at a shooting range - 10 mt IHP Rifle

[ebolavirus]

Hello all, here is my first day at a shooting range. Although I have been a member of IFG for quite some time, I have not been able to take up the sport on a regular basis due to work and family commitments. I found a shooting range in my city and gave it a try. The guy claimed the range is designed according to ISSF standards for 10mt rifle. He handed me a IHP National .177 and I could come up with the target attached.
My initial observations.
1. Maybe I was too enthusiastic or tensed or maybe it was just my posture but my hands seemed to be shaking a lot.
2. The trigger was way too hard to press. I took an aim and by the time I pressed the trigger I thought the shot went haywire.
3. I can see that my shots are more up and down rather than side to side.
4. I shot a total of 20 pellets out of which 19 hit the target.
5. Although I tried to get some grouping, I failed miserably as you all can see and the guy there pointed it out as well.
6. I have read some of the tips on shooting and I shall try and implement those and I will hope it gets better.

Feels good as I am able to do this at last. Comments, criticisms, constructive criticisms, roses and brickbats, all welcome.

[fantumfan2003]

19/20 in the circle with an IHP 25 for the first time is fantastic.
It can only get better so keep at it.
Its easily possible to keep all the shots in the black area of the pistol target with some practice.
Just be consistent with your technique.

M.

Hello all, here is my first day at a shooting range. Although I have been a member of IFG for quite some time, I have not been able to take up the sport on a regular basis due to work and family commitments. I found a shooting range in my city and gave it a try. The guy claimed the range is designed according to ISSF standards for 10mt rifle. He handed me a IHP National .177 and I could come up with the target attached.
My initial observations.
1. Maybe I was too enthusiastic or tensed or maybe it was just my posture but my hands seemed to be shaking a lot.
2. The trigger was way too hard to press. I took an aim and by the time I pressed the trigger I thought the shot went haywire.
3. I can see that my shots are more up and down rather than side to side.
4. I shot a total of 20 pellets out of which 19 hit the target.
5. Although I tried to get some grouping, I failed miserably as you all can see and the guy there pointed it out as well.
6. I have read some of the tips on shooting and I shall try and implement those and I will hope it gets better.

Feels good as I am able to do this at last. Comments, criticisms, constructive criticisms, roses and brickbats, all welcome.

[ebolavirus]

Thanks fantumfan. Does anybody else think that the trigger of the IHP national is too hard or does it just come with practice?

[fantumfan2003]

The triggers on the IHP 25 and 35 are worst triggers on any air rifle. More so on IHPs used in any club.
If you want to get some place in 10mtr air rifle shooting, it would be wise to invest in your own 10mtr air rifle.
They are not cheap, but as I said, they are an investment.

M.

Thanks fantumfan. Does anybody else think that the trigger of the IHP national is too hard or does it just come with practice?