Accuracy and age?????

[rogn]

Did you realize that you were replying to a thread that was last discussed nearly 5 years ago?

The old wear and tear takes it s toll!!

 

[Coyotefurharvester]

Jack Reacher, Hey Gunny,you mind if I ask you kind of a personal question?
What, you don't think I can shoot anymore?
Jack: It is a perishable skill.

 

[D-4297]

And like all perishable skills , it deteriorates faster when not used . Ancient Chinese proverb : "A body in motion stays in motion , where a body at rest , stays at rest " . Simply put . Use it , or lose it .

 

[jackieschmidt]

When I read the headline of this Thread, my first thought was.......,”yep, as you get older, the accuracy definitely deteriorates”.

Eys, reflexes, aches and pains, making sure you take a good piss before your next relay. nothing worse than trying to shoot and not pee in your pants at the same time.

if you ain’t there yet, you will be one of these days.

When talking to younger guys, I just tell them........”What would I give to be 60 again”.

 

[Straightshooter1]

And like all perishable skills , it deteriorates faster when not used . Ancient Chinese proverb : "A body in motion stays in motion , where a body at rest , stays at rest " . Simply put . Use it , or lose it .

I agree with this and being at 73, I've learned to be aware of my limitations knowing that not everyone has the same limitations. The important thing for me is to remain active and being able to adapt.

 

[cw308]

58 , I'm 74 I feel I could go a few rounds , that's a few. At one time I felt I could walk through a wall with no problem . I still like shooting , eyes aren't as sharp hands aren't as steady , groups I'm sure when younger would be tighter. I roll with the punches life throws at me. 58 , you got a long way to go yet , don't sweet the small stuff.
Chris
PS: Couldn't shoot for a month , cought this G D China virus , I'm back now.