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<blockquote data-quote="IanF" data-source="post: 75068" data-attributes="member: 2608"><p>EARS!!! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif</p><p></p><p>OK, that got your attention! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif Something I have found to make a large difference when training newbie shooters on larger (read 'louder') rifles - is using BOTH muffs and earplugs.</p><p></p><p>The noise reduced to a muffled boom - the recoil is not nearly so much of a factor in the mind. Nett result, the lessons learned with the .22 are put into place, right amount of concentration on shot release and sight picture. Teeny groups!</p><p></p><p>Oh yes, shoot from the bench for Zero - then get away from it! Practice off the bipod, then get up into a sitting position and shoot off crossed sticks. Elbows on knees, there is no faster postion for sufficient hunting accuracy to take any game that walks. Shoot for group - then shoot on a lifesize killzone. The realization of how big a target the heart/lungs are, compared to the groups she has been shooting, will be a major confidence boost.</p><p></p><p>Enjoy it - but take things at her pace - or lose her for ever as a hunting companion!</p><p></p><p>Rgds Ian /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="IanF, post: 75068, member: 2608"] EARS!!! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] OK, that got your attention! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] Something I have found to make a large difference when training newbie shooters on larger (read 'louder') rifles - is using BOTH muffs and earplugs. The noise reduced to a muffled boom - the recoil is not nearly so much of a factor in the mind. Nett result, the lessons learned with the .22 are put into place, right amount of concentration on shot release and sight picture. Teeny groups! Oh yes, shoot from the bench for Zero - then get away from it! Practice off the bipod, then get up into a sitting position and shoot off crossed sticks. Elbows on knees, there is no faster postion for sufficient hunting accuracy to take any game that walks. Shoot for group - then shoot on a lifesize killzone. The realization of how big a target the heart/lungs are, compared to the groups she has been shooting, will be a major confidence boost. Enjoy it - but take things at her pace - or lose her for ever as a hunting companion! Rgds Ian [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img] [/QUOTE]
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