Originally Posted By: Am_Fear_Liath_Mor
A lot of money is apparently spent on 'bang bang food' but shooting isn't a particularly difficult skill


Static rifle shooting is like riding a bicycle, once you know how to do it it's pretty easy to stay reasonably sharp. Pistol doesn't work that way. Long-range precision rifle, shooting while moving, and presentation from the holster all require regular practice to stay sharp.

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especially when getting to the level where its the consistency of the ammunition that makes the difference i.e. above breathing technique, hold and trigger control.


Ummm....no. When you're at the point where consistency of ammunition makes a big difference, you're well past the point where you need to practice to maintain the skill.

I am at the point with pistol shooting where a change in ammunition can be seen in change in point of impact, and it can make a difference when shooting at longer distances or a medium distance and smaller targets. Believe me I can tell when I haven't been practicing.