whats wrong ,lately my shootin is off ...

[geewhiz380]

Ihave been sighting at 10yds and getting flyers,then when i shoot at 40 yards im on target with the same sights .I unloosen the screws from the mounts and tighten them using tom gaylords technique .I use different holds artilary ,from loose to looser then i move my hands around i have tried every means possible and getting no results at close distance and im using great shooters .Im very disapointed cause i want to catch my target at closer ranges at times but nothing is working.Not only on one a.r its on most of them.when i shoot my 350m and b30.22 im acing it .Could it be that im better with magnum springers and heavier airrifles.It happens only when i shoot my lighterrifles like my cometa,b26,benji,tf97,and not to long ago i could shoot anyone atease.Maybei should shortern my amount of rifles since i dont shoot them all and keep one 177 and two .22,s which would be one magnum and one medium shooter .This gets me depress im gonna try a few more times and thats it .

[Mark 611]

Yhe change in the weather has effected you rifles.

[Zzyzx]

It's the volcano in iceland.

[Mark 611]

Ya thats it the volcano!

[Progun]

Jorge 'ol buddy I got your slack. You just need to get back to the basics and bunt for the next few at bats until you get your mojo back. If you've been doing most of your shooting off hand and getting frustrating results then it's time to get yourself to the bench where you can determine if the rifle or the scope really has a problem--or not. Take one rifle and (don't even look at any others) get yourself comfortable with a proper rest that won't skew your results, and start shooting at those 10 yd targets. If you can't easily keep a group waay under 1/2 inch at that distance, then start looking for loose screws,dirty barrel,proper posture,eye relief, etc as a possible cause. If the gun and sights check out OK but you still can't shoot a tight ten yard group, then take a good look at the guy behind the trigger. Even bad pellets should shoot pretty tight at 10 yds so get your zen face on, be properly fed, well rested, well hydrated and calm. Clear the distractions from your mind and start shooting. Take your time. When you master good groups from the comfortable rest then you KNOW there's no problem with the rifle, then you can go back to the more difficult offhand shooting. We all have days when our heart rate  just doesn't want to settle down and we bounce around on that target. Don't sweat it. Tomorrow is another day.

[airiscool]

Jorge,

If the gun checks out, and getting back to the shooting basics, breathing, hold, trigger, etc dosn't  improve results, there is one more thing that can be overlooked. It could be a result of any meds, or combination of meds your on from your stroke? That's a good question for the Doctor.

Paul.

[geewhiz380]

WOW, firstly i hope the volcano has no effect on me hehehe ,joshua u got me .David Trotter you brang out a good point which i thought about cause when i get fustrated i get mad and my breathing changes. Paul another good point that i have to address.I stop takin meds cause my colestrol has drop very much since my diet consist of green and fruits ,fish,and chicken breast.im 44 and ever since i caught a minor stroke i have been very careful ,however u guys r right and i will listen and take the advice given .I will post on my progress in about a month and will speak to my doctor ....Thanks to all for your input in my problem ,i greatly apperciated ...God Bless Us All ....jorge nys

[airiscool]

Jorge,
The only reason I mention it is that my Girl friend is an RN nurse with 30 years experiance. Until she told me, I never knew how many weird side affects, or what combinations of meds can do, that the patient may be totally unaware of unless they think to discuss whatever changes they are experiancing with their Doctor. And, I was floored to hear how long some meds can stay in your system still affecting you long after you've stopped taking them.

Again, it may be something you should discuss with your Doctor .. if only to rule out what could be something that could cause frustrating lack of motor skills.

Paul

[djmyers]

You may be getting frustrated. That could cause you to not be relaxed and holding the gun tighter or differently with out you noticeing. Make sure your cheek weld is the same each time so that you are looking down the scope the same each time.