Quote Originally Posted by ICANHITHIMMAN View Post
If you just spend more time with the IRONS you may get the hang of them. Its hard if you have the wrong form and getting the right site picture is esential to shooting good groups. 2" at 100 yards is real good shooting as the other guys said.
I had a wilson combat ut15 that would shoot 1/4" at 100 yards with black hills ammo but my current rifle a LMT MRP will only hold 1" on avarage at the same distance with SS109. If you have a friend in the MIL have them show you the basics they
tought in the service.
I practiced a bit with the irons, and while I can hit targets out to 100 yds (range limit), I do not like them. I am comfortable using them, but they are less precise than I would like. Now don't get me wrong, they have their place and if I was practicing close quarters I would use them (probably along with a red dot). However, I am interested in more precision type shooting and I know I am pushing the limits of the weapons capability. As far as stance, I am shooting from a bench and have a good sight picture, so doubt that is an issue. Not that I cannot learn anything new about proper posture, just doubt it is a major contributor.

What I find interesting in these conversations is how much I am learning or more accurately (no pun intended), how different the perspective is for different types of engagement. Like the use of a red dot and sights for close quarters. I have always thought an ACOG would be great for close and far, but now can understand where one could be less than ideal. I also see that my 16" does not seem to fit too well in the big picture, as it is not a great SPR or that great of an M4 clone. Kinda seems overdressed for a street party, yet not quite dressed enough for the formal affair. Of course, I am not employing it as a battle rifle but I can see why some choices are made for the field. Interesting...

- Mike