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MentalMarine · 08-16-2005, 10:54 AM

I was just wondering how accurate everyone else was shooting with there XD's. How tight are you shot groups and at what range are you shooting

**Old School** · 08-16-2005, 11:01 AM

At 5 yards, my groups are 2" or less. Within 25 yards, I can hit a 8" target 95% of the time. I am not a bullseye shooter, just a practical shooter. Perhaps if I tried to shoot for gruops, I could do better.

I know that my XD is more accurate than me. For now, my curent skill level allows me to hear my two favorite phrases: "Two- Down Zero" or "Two Alpha".

I typically practice at 15 yards.

Old School

mcb · 08-16-2005, 11:45 AM

http://www.hs2000talk.com/viewtopic....197&highlight=

See above thread for a picture. I managed a 1.5 inch group
at 25ft two-handed with my XD-40 Tactical.

mcb

RoughNTough · 08-16-2005, 12:16 PM

1st orange mark(25 yards) with Blazer CCI

RangeRat · 08-16-2005, 02:35 PM

I practice a little different than most, I think bullseye shooting is a waste of range time

I don't know how tight a group I can shoot But I can Draw from cover and hit 2 IDPA targets in tactical sequence with 3 shots each 2 to the body and 1 to the head in five seconds

MentalMarine · 08-16-2005, 05:11 PM

I can think of a few reasons why it might be usefull...The first being tis fun, to see what you can hit and how far you can shoot. Also it works on the fundementals of markmanship. People that havnt had the pleasure of all the years experience need to start out with the basics. But I do commend you on your awesome time and shooting.

bigun · 08-17-2005, 12:38 AM

I hate to admit it but small groups with hand guns arent as important to me any more. My life may depend on my shooting ability so I practice mostly at 15 yds or less but can keep to the center of a Q target out to 50 yds. When I want to shoot small groups I dig out my Ruger Mk2 govt model .22.

NewXD40fun · 08-17-2005, 05:02 AM

My shooting buddy Don shot this group with my 4" Service from 23 feet right before the gun jammed. I sent it back to Springfield.
Talk about embarassing, Don owns a Glock!

Tom

mcb · 08-17-2005, 06:01 AM

I understand that not shoot for small groups and focusing on center of mass, but I think you need to practice both. I do a lot of shooting for center of mass in USPSA shooting but I find my bullseys shooting really help knocking down the long range mini poppers you occasionally see at a club match. I also use a handgun for hunting and bullseye shooting is the only way to go there. With my Ruger Blackhawk in 357mag I shoot 4 inch groups at 50 yards. I owe the deer that much, to place my shot rather than just shoot for center of mass.

mcb

bigun · 08-17-2005, 11:40 AM

I really should get into IPSC or the other action shooting sports just because our dept qualification just isnt enough training for real life situations. As far as respecting the quarry I can understand that being a hunter myself but no matter how hard I try I cant respect a dirtbag that would draw down on a uniformed officer. I just have to make sure he is down for the count and in that kind of situation muscle memory is what is going to save my life not fine focus on the sights and not follow through.

08-16-2005, 10:54 AM	#1
MentalMarine XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 3	What are your shot groups like? I was just wondering how accurate everyone else was shooting with there XD's. How tight are you shot groups and at what range are you shooting

08-16-2005, 11:01 AM	#2
Old School XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 7,566	At 5 yards, my groups are 2" or less. Within 25 yards, I can hit a 8" target 95% of the time. I am not a bullseye shooter, just a practical shooter. Perhaps if I tried to shoot for gruops, I could do better. I know that my XD is more accurate than me. For now, my curent skill level allows me to hear my two favorite phrases: "Two- Down Zero" or "Two Alpha". I typically practice at 15 yards. Old School __________________ Visit www.pistolgear.com for all of your XD needs!

08-16-2005, 11:45 AM	#3
mcb XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: North East Ohio Posts: 2,011	http://www.hs2000talk.com/viewtopic....197&highlight= See above thread for a picture. I managed a 1.5 inch group at 25ft two-handed with my XD-40 Tactical. mcb __________________ If at first you don't succeed; RELOAD _ _ _ _ My web site

08-16-2005, 12:16 PM	#4
RoughNTough XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kokomo, IN Posts: 137	1st orange mark(25 yards) with Blazer CCI __________________ Springfield V10 .40 Springfield XD9SC Winchester 1300

08-16-2005, 02:35 PM	#5
RangeRat XDTalk Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: California Posts: 81	Groups I practice a little different than most, I think bullseye shooting is a waste of range time I don't know how tight a group I can shoot But I can Draw from cover and hit 2 IDPA targets in tactical sequence with 3 shots each 2 to the body and 1 to the head in five seconds

08-16-2005, 05:11 PM	#6
MentalMarine XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 3	ya ya ya we know you can shoot good I can think of a few reasons why it might be usefull...The first being tis fun, to see what you can hit and how far you can shoot. Also it works on the fundementals of markmanship. People that havnt had the pleasure of all the years experience need to start out with the basics. But I do commend you on your awesome time and shooting.

08-17-2005, 12:38 AM	#7
bigun XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Southern Iowa Posts: 2,521	I hate to admit it but small groups with hand guns arent as important to me any more. My life may depend on my shooting ability so I practice mostly at 15 yds or less but can keep to the center of a Q target out to 50 yds. When I want to shoot small groups I dig out my Ruger Mk2 govt model .22. __________________ Remington Rand 1911A1, Kimber Pro CDP 2, Kimber Custom Target, Ruger mark2 Govt model with Bushnell Holo site, Beretta 92D 9mm, Kahr K-40, Coming soon Kimber Warrior or Springfield Operator.

08-17-2005, 05:02 AM	#8
NewXD40fun XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: North Olmsted, Ohio Posts: 2,729	My shooting buddy Don shot this group with my 4" Service from 23 feet right before the gun jammed. I sent it back to Springfield. Talk about embarassing, Don owns a Glock! Tom __________________ Springfield XD-40 Service w/DGR kit, EFK 9mm Taurus PT-140 Mill Pro _ Specialized Roubaix Expert "YOU'VE GOT TO STAND FOR SOMETHING OR YOU'LL FALL FOR ANYTHING" ---Aaron Tippin

08-17-2005, 06:01 AM	#9
mcb XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: North East Ohio Posts: 2,011	I understand that not shoot for small groups and focusing on center of mass, but I think you need to practice both. I do a lot of shooting for center of mass in USPSA shooting but I find my bullseys shooting really help knocking down the long range mini poppers you occasionally see at a club match. I also use a handgun for hunting and bullseye shooting is the only way to go there. With my Ruger Blackhawk in 357mag I shoot 4 inch groups at 50 yards. I owe the deer that much, to place my shot rather than just shoot for center of mass. mcb __________________ If at first you don't succeed; RELOAD _ _ _ _ My web site

08-17-2005, 11:40 AM	#10
bigun XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Southern Iowa Posts: 2,521	I really should get into IPSC or the other action shooting sports just because our dept qualification just isnt enough training for real life situations. As far as respecting the quarry I can understand that being a hunter myself but no matter how hard I try I cant respect a dirtbag that would draw down on a uniformed officer. I just have to make sure he is down for the count and in that kind of situation muscle memory is what is going to save my life not fine focus on the sights and not follow through. __________________ Remington Rand 1911A1, Kimber Pro CDP 2, Kimber Custom Target, Ruger mark2 Govt model with Bushnell Holo site, Beretta 92D 9mm, Kahr K-40, Coming soon Kimber Warrior or Springfield Operator.

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