One of the things I've learned is it is easier to take a good handgun shooter and turn him/her into a decent rifle shooter than the other way round. Good handgun shooters understand a slight sight misalignment can cost you dearly as the shorter handgun barrels magnify the misalignment. They also understand the importance of a proper trigger squeeze as an improper squeeze will move a handgun off line. They just need to be taught the proper grip and stance/positions.
Really? I found, when I was doing the instructor thing, that a GOOD rifle shooter who shoots open sights, could slide over pretty easy. A person with bad habits would carry them over and yes they would be magnified. My instructor stint was NRA safety which was newbie oriented and not that much actual shooting. Probably why I hate to hear "The [latest plastic fantastic] is a good beginner gun", or see people starting their girlfriends with a 44 on the range. Hunters at least knew not to look down the noisy end (mostly). Women are easier to teach because they don't have anything to prove.
Clint Smith, the owner/chief instructor of Thunder Ranch, has said the best thing most shooters need to improve their accuracy is a case of ammo. I guarantee if you shoot a 1,000 rounds like this, you will improve.
Don't try to shoot fast. Shoot smooth. Slow is smooth, smooth is fast. As you get smoother, your speed will increase.
Marty
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