AR 15 Newbie First time shooter

[CWDraco]

That's fine shooting for a first time out. I wouldnt fret about the guys here haten on you.

[jarhead714]

We have to break him down to build him up...

[GOLDEN GUN]

I always thought the general consensus around these parts were that we shouldn't alter our actions just because someone's feelings might get hurt.. That leads to a weaker America type of thing right? Or did we change and I didn't get the memo..

[CandG]

I always thought the general consensus around these parts were that we shouldn't alter our actions just because someone's feelings might get hurt.. That leads to a weaker America type of thing right? Or did we change and I didn't get the memo..

It's not that people shouldn't be honest... honesty is fine. I just think it's a little ridiculous to expect a newbie to shoot sub-MOA groups. Which is the equivalent of hitting a torso-sized target at 1000 yards. Come on.

Yes, constructive criticism ccan be helpful, but I didn't see very much constructive about the criticisms above. Telling him it was bad shooting without offering any advice on how to improve is just a waste of everyone's time.

[highpower790]

It's not that people shouldn't be honest... honesty is fine. I just think it's a little ridiculous to expect a newbie to shoot sub-MOA groups. Which is the equivalent of hitting a torso-sized target at 1000 yards. Come on.

Not expecting sub moa here,but he could have spent 1/2 as much for a scope to do the same as pics posted ,and had money leftover to buy a good trigger if he doesn't already have one,and maybe still have a little left over for ammo.
If hes within driving to Richmond Rod And Gun Im willing to work with him.

[russ69]

Ill keep working on the great advise . thats really I was looking for by posting this thread. I have nothing to bad to say to say to the negative feedbacks as im doing this as a hobby. good luck to those who gave a negative feedback. imsure your just feeling some type of way

Fill in some of the open questions. Ammo description, shooting position, etc. Sorry if I missed that but we'll need that info to get you going in a better direction. Don't feel bad I have been told my 3/8 inch groups suck and I should be doing much better. Hey, it ain't easy out in the real world.

[Flouncer]

Ditch the bipod and using a proper rest will increase accuracy.. For 100 yards with that scope that groupings is actually very bad.. U should aim for less than 1" groupings at 100 yards

?????

Shoot F-class much ??

What is a Proper rest ??

Dang.

[CWDraco]

I always thought the general consensus around these parts were that we shouldn't alter our actions just because someone's feelings might get hurt.. That leads to a weaker America type of thing right? Or did we change and I didn't get the memo..

It depends who you are, when I mock and taunt "the in-crowd" cool guys, I get banned.

The new guys, everyone can blast and mock all they want. The Mods or Admin here wont say a thing to them.

There is no freedom of speech here and not everyone is as equal as others.

[Foebia]

Don't forget your beta blockers and shout between the beats..

My gear always out shoots me, but I have just as much fun knocking over cans

[russ69]

It depends who you are, when I mock and taunt "the in-crowd" cool guys, I get banned...

You pretty much earned that all by yourself. Just saying...now back to our regularly scheduled program.

[glopez81]

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I appreciate all the feedback .. shot 223 55gr sitting down no bipod becase my rifle had proprietary rail. riffle was heavy its a piston rifle. . no need to argue with the naysayers . im sure these groupings are not as good as everyone else.
once again this is a hobby. I felt good about it. I just wanted to share it

[larkja]

OP, first off, welcome. With that scope and rifle, you should be blowing out the center red with all of those shots. Some suggestions:
1. Get some sandbags. I use one for the front and the rear. You can really cinch up the rear so nothing moves. A sled would be even better but that seems a little cheating to me.
2. Have you replaced the trigger? The stock milspec trigger is very gritty and doesn't break very clean. I put one of these in mine and it made a big difference - http://www.midwayusa.com/product/305...le-stage-matte
3. Do you shoot with both eyes open? You should.

Keep practicing and enjoy the setup you have. Looks like a nice one.

[GOLDEN GUN]

?????

Shoot F-class much ??

What is a Proper rest ??

Dang.

Sand bags

[cxr]

Guys, he's new. He even said so, lay off.

What's the ammo?
You should try and find a coach or shoot a CMP match/appleseed somewhere local to you, something is going wrong in the system (scope, bipod, ammo, anticipating the shot, trigger control, focus, etc) that will be quickly and easily addressed by someone watching you shoot.

If you are in SoCal hit me up. If you are in the Sac area Highpower above comes across as a dick on the internet but he's a great guy and a good coach.

for those of us new shooters in socal. what are you offering?

helping us with trigger control, focus?

[jarhead714]

Sit on the living room floor Indian style and snap in. Get a sling and learn how to use it. If I were you, new to the hobby, I would take off that glass and use irons. Optics and mounts can be frustrating even to seasoned shooters. Learn to breathe, learn your trigger (milspec or not) and you will improve rapidly.