Went rifle shooting today!

Haven't had the chance to go shooting in over a year, but I'm glad I went today. Had a blast. Got to shoot an AR-15, and had so much fun I ran through 100 rounds and now my shoulder's cussing at me.

Anyone else a shooter here?

yep ever since i was a baby.

I need to learn how to shoot, but I think my hubby is afraid to teach me ! We just moved to the country and have minor things like coyotes, mountain lions, bears...we even have a black panther spotted in the woods. I thought they were only in the zoo, or somewhere in africa! I don't think I could actually shot anything, I just want to know enough so I could fire a .22 in the air to scare them off and not kill myself! Of course, if a coyote attacking the barn cats or one of the goats...who knows.

Me, too, since I was six. Shooting is very satisifying! (I don't shoot animals, just cans and targets.)

It sounds like it would be fun!

Originally Posted by calico2222

I need to learn how to shoot, but I think my hubby is afraid to teach me

! We just moved to the country and have minor things like coyotes, mountain lions, bears...we even have a black panther spotted in the woods. I thought they were only in the zoo, or somewhere in africa! I don't think I could actually shot anything, I just want to know enough so I could fire a .22 in the air to scare them off and not kill myself! Of course, if a coyote attacking the barn cats or one of the goats...who knows.

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well yea, that is rule one, never teach the enemy in this case women how to shoot

just kidding, i remember hearing someone on the gun range say that once.
i have seen big cats in WVA serveral times and came accross there tracks a few times when i was young. But from what my uncle says those along with bears and coyote are really coming back, lol and i guess from what i have been told people are complining that wolves are back also. But the state said they did not add a wolf.

I am a firearms instructor, and love to shoot. AR15 doesn't have any kick to speak of, did you shoot a shotgun too?

Originally Posted by lakeriedog

I am a firearms instructor, and love to shoot. AR15 doesn't have any kick to speak of, did you shoot a shotgun too?

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yea, was thinking the same thing. i guess its what you get used to

Originally Posted by calico2222

I need to learn how to shoot, but I think my hubby is afraid to teach me

! We just moved to the country and have minor things like coyotes, mountain lions, bears...we even have a black panther spotted in the woods. I thought they were only in the zoo, or somewhere in africa! I don't think I could actually shot anything, I just want to know enough so I could fire a .22 in the air to scare them off and not kill myself! Of course, if a coyote attacking the barn cats or one of the goats...who knows.

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Sounds like you really should learn to shoot...a 22 rifle would be a good place to start, and then move up to a larger caliber rifle. I have never been a hunter, but a 12 guage shotgun capable of firing rifled slugs might be better if you have to take down a mountain lion or bear.

Originally Posted by theimp98

yea, was thinking the same thing.

i guess its what you get used to

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Well could be you are sore just from the physical exertion of shouldering the rifle, or maybe you have something going on with your shoulder???

Originally Posted by lakeriedog

I am a firearms instructor, and love to shoot. AR15 doesn't have any kick to speak of, did you shoot a shotgun too?

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Nope, just the AR. Actually I was pretty surprised by the recoil, comparable to a 20 gauge shotgun. I used to shoot M-16's all the time when I was in ROTC and those had no recoil whatsoever. Report was LOUD. I think it might be because it didn't have a muzzle brake on it (just a crowned muzzle).

Haha, or it could be I just got used to shooting .22LR's.

Originally Posted by calico2222

I need to learn how to shoot, but I think my hubby is afraid to teach me

! We just moved to the country and have minor things like coyotes, mountain lions, bears...we even have a black panther spotted in the woods. I thought they were only in the zoo, or somewhere in africa! I don't think I could actually shot anything, I just want to know enough so I could fire a .22 in the air to scare them off and not kill myself! Of course, if a coyote attacking the barn cats or one of the goats...who knows.

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The range I went to had a ton of training courses (some pretty in depth). Might be worth looking into if there's a range near you that offers training. I think ranges generally like women shooters too! Very supportive of them.