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new shooter saying hello
Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2013 11:46 am
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
Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2013 1:52 pm
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.....
Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2013 9:11 am
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.
Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2013 9:32 am
by RandomShotz
gitkrunk wrote:I'm a little older then I like to get started in shooting being 26 in all.
Young whippersnapper.
Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2013 10:31 am
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. :)
Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2013 7:22 pm
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.
Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2013 12:13 am
by SEAMASTER1
Re: new shooter saying hello
Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2013 5:59 pm
by mtncwru
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)