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gitkrunk
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new shooter saying hello

Post by gitkrunk »

Hi all

Looking to get into bullseye and service pistol/rifle shooting. Later on I will probably pick up air or Olympic style pistol or rifle.

I'm a little older then I like to get started in shooting being 26 in all. But at this time in life i can afford stuff.

Current guns that i will be using

Springfield mil spec W/ Marvel Unit 1 (on order and at the gunsmith)
Springfield mil spec –hardball
Rock River Arms Match AR-15
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Trooperjake
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Location: Cookeville, TN

Post by Trooperjake »

Good luck with your new shooting career.
I started competition at 31 years old, now 41 years later, I am still shooting and preparing to go to Perry.
I shot smallbore prone and 3P, high power and bullseye pistol.
I also dabble in cowboy sass matches.
You will not meet a better group of people.
Just make sure, to have fun.....
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Misny
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Location: Indiana

Post by Misny »

One is never too old to start competitive shooting and at 26 you are far from being over the hill. A lot has to do with how one gets started. If you can get a good coach, you will improve by leaps and bounds over someone who tries to learn on his/her own. I learned on my own and it took me a long time to get to master and I think it stunted my performance.
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RandomShotz
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Post by RandomShotz »

gitkrunk wrote:I'm a little older then I like to get started in shooting being 26 in all.
Young whippersnapper.
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corning
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Post by corning »

RandomShotz wrote:
gitkrunk wrote:I'm a little older then I like to get started in shooting being 26 in all.
Young whippersnapper.
I didn't think you could ever be too old to start shooting. :)
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djsomers
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Location: Monroe, WA

Post by djsomers »

I started last year at 58. Wish I had of started at 26! I used to plink and always loved it and finally realized life is short and I better get going. I am having a ball shooting .22 indoor, air pistol, BE outdoor and 4p .22 indoor rifle.

Go for it and welcome! A great bunch of folks.
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SEAMASTER1

Post by SEAMASTER1 »

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KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK, YOU HAVE MANY SUPPORTERS
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mtncwru
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gitkrunk wrote:I'm a little older then I like to get started in shooting being 26 in all. But at this time in life i can afford stuff.
$20 says the next youngest person at your first match will be old enough to join AARP. Welcome to one of the more ageless sports out there.
~mtncwru (b. 1983)
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