Very first range report - The Firearms Forum

Bertgamble2001 · 03-02-2011, 01:22 AM

I picked up my new XD45 and shot 220 rounds with it today.

I shot 3 different brands of ammo just to make sure they all cycled through, and they all did. No problems what so ever, except that I'm not a very good shot yet.

I would attach pictures if I could figure out how, but can't seem to do it. Now all you can do is imaginge how bad I shot. I have a lot of work to do, but getting good will be a lot of fun.

On the first target, I shot 50 Winchester rounds from 7 yards and all but 6 were inside the
(9) ring of the human shape. The other 6 were in the (8).

The next target was 50 rounds of Remington from 7 yards and all but 2 were within the (9) area. This was pretty good accuracy for me.

Then I switched to 20 rounds with Winchester Supreme Elite from 7 yards. This was the best accuracy with 11 inside the red area and the rest inside the (9) zone. If I were rich, I would shoot these, but sinceI'm not, they will be only for home protection.

When i move out to 10 yards, the accuracy drops significantly.

I also shot a .22 Ruger Mark ll. It's too bad I don't shoot the 45 as well as this.

With the .22 I practiced hitting center mass X2, then a headshot from 20 yards. I made the hit every time with 150 tries. I guess it's the recoil that messes me up with the 45.

Will post more later, after I get better.

todd51 · 03-02-2011, 02:12 AM

Hey Bert, that XD is a fine pistol and that is pretty good shooting for first time with a new gun. You will get even better with more range time. Like you I shoot the cheapest stuff I can find for practice and save the good stuff for defense. Thanks for sharing your time with the new gun.

Todd

Zane71464 · 03-02-2011, 02:21 AM

All in good range time. When I first got my 1st pistol, P89, it was a whole differnt ball game as I was used to .22 cal pistols/revolvers.

Juker · 03-02-2011, 07:52 AM

Sounds like you're well on your way, Bert - well done!

Dirtypacman · 03-02-2011, 10:38 AM

I like my XD - getting used to the trigger on each new gun will eventually help you at keeping it accurate. Enjoy and be safe.

03-02-2011, 01:22 AM	#1
Bertgamble2001 Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Williams, Ca Posts: 31	Very first range report I picked up my new XD45 and shot 220 rounds with it today. I shot 3 different brands of ammo just to make sure they all cycled through, and they all did. No problems what so ever, except that I'm not a very good shot yet. I would attach pictures if I could figure out how, but can't seem to do it. Now all you can do is imaginge how bad I shot. I have a lot of work to do, but getting good will be a lot of fun. On the first target, I shot 50 Winchester rounds from 7 yards and all but 6 were inside the (9) ring of the human shape. The other 6 were in the (8). The next target was 50 rounds of Remington from 7 yards and all but 2 were within the (9) area. This was pretty good accuracy for me. Then I switched to 20 rounds with Winchester Supreme Elite from 7 yards. This was the best accuracy with 11 inside the red area and the rest inside the (9) zone. If I were rich, I would shoot these, but sinceI'm not, they will be only for home protection. When i move out to 10 yards, the accuracy drops significantly. I also shot a .22 Ruger Mark ll. It's too bad I don't shoot the 45 as well as this. With the .22 I practiced hitting center mass X2, then a headshot from 20 yards. I made the hit every time with 150 tries. I guess it's the recoil that messes me up with the 45. Will post more later, after I get better. -->

03-02-2011, 02:12 AM	#2
todd51 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Central, Ohio Contributor Posts: 2,572	Re: Very first range report Hey Bert, that XD is a fine pistol and that is pretty good shooting for first time with a new gun. You will get even better with more range time. Like you I shoot the cheapest stuff I can find for practice and save the good stuff for defense. Thanks for sharing your time with the new gun. Todd __________________ Retired Praefectus Vigilum NRA Endowment Member

03-02-2011, 02:21 AM	#3
Zane71464 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ohio NRA Member Contributor Posts: 5,362	Re: Very first range report All in good range time. When I first got my 1st pistol, P89, it was a whole differnt ball game as I was used to .22 cal pistols/revolvers. __________________ Two Words; "Simple Man", song by Charlie Daniels sums up my thoughts on a "few things"!

03-02-2011, 07:52 AM	#4
Juker Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Land of Lincoln Contributor Posts: 2,872	Re: Very first range report Sounds like you're well on your way, Bert - well done! __________________ SHOOT FIRST. SHOOT SECOND. MOST IMPORTANTLY, BE THE MAN WHO'S SHOOTING LAST.

03-02-2011, 10:38 AM	#5
Dirtypacman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Merrimac Valley, MA Posts: 908	Re: Very first range report I like my XD - getting used to the trigger on each new gun will eventually help you at keeping it accurate. Enjoy and be safe. __________________ Member HHRG and HSC, NRA Life Member, GOAL Member LTC-A