Hello All. This is my first post. Would like to start just-for-fun target shooting with an air rifle and pistol, both .177 cal. My problem is that at 66 years of age my hands are a bit shaky. Will this cause me a lot of frustration and problems in hitting my intended targets? Sure would like some advice or encouragement from experienced shooters or from others shooters who also may have this problem. Thanks .... sure think your sport is an awesome one!
shaky hands
- Thread starter Budc
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Bud ,Just shoot off of bags, and no offhand stuff . Most importantly ,enjoy yourself!
bozo699
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Budc,
Welcome to the forum, Its never to late to start shooting shaky hands and all
As others have said get a front rest and a rear sand bag or maybe a good ballistic front bag, there long and heavy, should stabilize your rifle for you fairly well. If not broaden your expectations a little,shoot and just have fun. In time you will find what will work best for you in your situation. Good Luck and enjoy Budc.
Wayne.
Welcome to the forum, Its never to late to start shooting shaky hands and all
As others have said get a front rest and a rear sand bag or maybe a good ballistic front bag, there long and heavy, should stabilize your rifle for you fairly well. If not broaden your expectations a little,shoot and just have fun. In time you will find what will work best for you in your situation. Good Luck and enjoy Budc.
Wayne.
What you most likely have is called Essential Tremor.
Pretty common as we age and it is NOT related to Parkinson's Disease.
Either ask your primary care provider or just go to Mayo Clinic's website for a good explanation.
It should not stop you from shooting and enjoying it-just will take a bit of getting used to as it is not going away.
just one of the many "fun" things that happens as we age.
Gary
Pretty common as we age and it is NOT related to Parkinson's Disease.
Either ask your primary care provider or just go to Mayo Clinic's website for a good explanation.
It should not stop you from shooting and enjoying it-just will take a bit of getting used to as it is not going away.
just one of the many "fun" things that happens as we age.
Gary
I have the severe tremor and im only half you guys age, Ive always had this to some extent and it gets worse with age. I think the prescription is called harris bipod, lol. Doesnt work to well standing though. Im sure there are a few ok monopods out there also. Some days i just dont stand a chance with the shakes, some days im ok.
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