My 12 year old granddaughter's 7th class went to the Evansville Gun Club for youth day. They had a drawing for a new rifle and she won.
A Marlin model 60, 22 caliber with synthetic stock, nice little starter rifle. She is proud as punch of it.
She called Tuesday night and wanted to come over Wednesday to sight it in. We have a little family shoot every Thanksgiving day using 22's.
We went over the operation off the rifle then started shooting off of a shooting table. Her shots were all high so I kept lowering the rear sight. Made it better but still high. We then switched to standing, then her shots were all lower. Raised rear sight a little and got it grouping pretty good. Groups were good but off to the right a little.
Had to quit because of darkness.
The reason I am posting is because her trigger finger discipline was very good, never had to mention it once. She also used the safety all the time. She was also very careful with the direction of the muzzle. We have shot together several times before so I think those previous sessions she was paying attention.
Next up is lessons on cleaning and care of her new rifle.
Hickory
A Marlin model 60, 22 caliber with synthetic stock, nice little starter rifle. She is proud as punch of it.
She called Tuesday night and wanted to come over Wednesday to sight it in. We have a little family shoot every Thanksgiving day using 22's.
We went over the operation off the rifle then started shooting off of a shooting table. Her shots were all high so I kept lowering the rear sight. Made it better but still high. We then switched to standing, then her shots were all lower. Raised rear sight a little and got it grouping pretty good. Groups were good but off to the right a little.
Had to quit because of darkness.
The reason I am posting is because her trigger finger discipline was very good, never had to mention it once. She also used the safety all the time. She was also very careful with the direction of the muzzle. We have shot together several times before so I think those previous sessions she was paying attention.
Next up is lessons on cleaning and care of her new rifle.
Hickory