Long Distance Shots With CCW

frankly if he has a rifle, you better find cover and quit trying to hit him at distance.

his sights are perfectly set up for the distance, his POA and POI are the same, he will not have to compensate and he has much more penetration through barriers then you. At 100 yards, your bullet is much much weaker then his.

find cover and hope to get the ambush on him to drop him.
 
I'm asking about the "how" of doing it so I can refine my own practice.
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How did you learn to shoot at 25 meters--assuming you do?

You started at seven to ten meters, then moved it out to fifteen to seventeen, then moved it out again.

In spite of what one poster stated, ballistics DO change in handgun rounds the further out you go. Heavier, larger bullet that is traveling much slower. Something else to consider.

Best and fastest way to hone up your distance shooting (in my experience) is to shoot falling targets. You get instant feedback on whether or not your technique, aimpoints and distance/elevation adjustments are working. I think it helps you develop your "eye" a little faster.

Another thing to consider is wheel gun versus semi. I'd be considerably more prone to taking a longer shot with any one of my wheel guns. With my semi's, I'd have to really, really be in one helluva bad pickle.

Jeff
 
One thing you can do is visit the website of your carry ammo manufacturer. Most of them will have a ballistics table that will show you the bullet drop at 25, 50, 75 and 100 yards. Once you know that, slow practice at the range to verify the results and/or modify your knowledge.

In my view, if you decide to take the shot, the two more important things you'll need, besides the capability (weapon/ammo) are (1)Focus and (2)steadiness.

The focus puts out of your mind everything but making the shot right. Steadiness means steadying down to control your breathing and nervousness. Focus will help your breathing and controlling your breathing will help your focus.

To me, "long range" with a CCW gun is going to be anything beyond about 35 yards. That's still plenty close for a rifle shooter to get lucky.

As to why... it is entirely foreseeable that in some incident you will take cover (hopefully real cover) because you can see the shooter or he comes into view, then find that your retreat options boil down to slim & none.

In such a situation, it may be best to keep a low profile whilst preparing yourself for a shot. He might walk away, but he might not. As said before, the best would be a planter for cover and a small bush to shoot through.
 
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