Pistol competition question...

[pa woods roamer]

Anybody know if a two handed grip is allowed in a Black Powder Pistol Shoot? I can do kinda half decent using a two handed grip and ...really bad with the one hander!!!

 

[biliff]

"Black Powder Pistol Shoot" is kind of vague. You're going to have to ask whoever is in charge of the shoot as to the specific rules. Some do, some don't.

 

[Dave Rosenthal]

Bill's answer is a good one! Sort of depends upon what the rules are for the Shoot! I belong to a club that lets you use both hands. When that same club holds the Winchester/NRA Qualification Matches for muzzleloading pistol, the NRA's rules are followed--just strong-hand-only is allowed!

So do some practice, especially with the strong hand (duelist-style in the NMLRA), and go and have a good time! Being there and LIVING IT are what it's all about, winning comes later after you're good enough..........

Dave
NRA Expert in ML Pistol

 

[pa woods roamer]

Winning??? Man I just love to shoot!! I just picked up a Great Plains Pistol, from this site, and want to try it at a shoot. Been shooting Black Powder for 30 some years and this is new to me. Think I`m going to enjoy it....

 

[boom]

YOU SHOOT and have fun, thats what its all about
:thumbsup:

 

[ian45662]

In the N-SSA we shoot one handed and it is a hole different animal than 2 handed, at least it is for me. I am not to good with 2 hands let alone one, BUT like what has been said here before shoot for fun.

 

[mykeal]

NMLRA rules specify one hand hold, no rest or support.

 

[Jim/OH]

as Mykeal said: NMLRA Rules say one hand only with no other support. Likewise clubs that shoot according to NMLRA rules will only allow one hand hold. So, after some preliminary learning with two hands, I would suggest you make it a point to shoot only with one hand. If you don't, you will be at a severe disadvantage when you go somewhere that only allows one hand shooting. :surrender: Also I may add, once you become accustomed to shooting one hand, you will prefer it. I actually feel uncomfortable trying to shoot with two hands. So now I only shoot with one hand, even at 100 yds. As was mentioned, it is a completely different ball game, but can be mastered with lots of PRACTICE. :thumbsup:

Hope this helps, Jim/OH :hatsoff:

 

[pa woods roamer]

Sigh, I guess I`ll just hafta practice more!! Question, is it better to try and circle the Bullseye, making smaller circles, or use the 6 o`clock hold? I talked to one shooter and He holds at the bottom of the Target and raises His arm until the sight hits the Bull then touches it off.

 

[mykeal]

Many different ways. One of our instructors uses figure 8's, another starts at 12 and lets the muzzle drop, yet another starts at 6 and raises it. I personally try to hold the center of the bull, and if I find I'm moving too much I back off and start over. But I'm not going to win any pistol aggregates at Friendship any time soon, either.

 

[jethro224]

NMLRA rules specify one hand hold, no rest or support.

They allow 2 hand hold on some of the matches over on the primitive side. Check the book. :v

 

[rawhide]

the club I'm with will let us shoot with 2 hands. I havn't found a club up here that said one hand only yet. but someday I mite. so I'd say practice both ways. or even with the other hand... I found (I'm a lefty) that I shoot better that way. :hmm: well good luck to ya and make some smoke!

 

[Jim/OH]

Yes Jethro, you are right. There are matches on the primitive side that allows two hands. If you are over 60 there are some on the other side that allows two hands. But generally speaking one hand is the norm. And as I said, once you get used to it, it is actually easier. :thumbsup:

Hope this helps, Jim/OH :hatsoff:

 

[pa woods roamer]

Thanks guys.I made a shooting stand, making it easier to load. I have TriFocal lenses and I can use my middle lens for the twenty five yard Target. Makes it pretty clear. I might have to shave the front sight a bit to get more light for the rear sight. Now, if it would only cool down enough to get it dialed in......

 

[Mike M.]

One-hand is pretty much the standard.

As to aiming, you've got three basic options. Center, 6, and sub-6. For precision bullseye work, the sub-6 seems to work best. I strongly suggest going over to the Pilkington Competition site at http://pilkguns.com/menu_coaching.shtml and read everything.