Okay, so, I got into this whole “bench fire” thing because of my buddy, Stanley. You see, Stanley’s a real gun nut, always going on about precision shooting and what not. He kept bugging me to come to the range, and finally, I caved.
First off, let me tell you, I knew nothing about bench shooting. It’s not just laying your rifle on a table and pulling the trigger. It’s a whole different world. There’s this special kind of bench, and you gotta have these supports, or “rests,” for your rifle. One for the front, one for the back. They look kinda fancy, all adjustable and stuff.
Getting Started
- First, Stanley set up his rifle on these rests. It is a big rifle for sure.
- Then he showed me this stool, which he called a “benchrest stool.” Apparently, you’re supposed to sit on this thing while you shoot. It looked kinda uncomfortable, to be honest.
- He explained how to adjust the rests to fit the rifle just right. It’s all about getting the rifle super stable.
The Shooting Part
Now, Stanley’s a pro at this. He loaded his rifle, took aim, and boom! Hit the target dead center. He made it look so easy. Me, on the other hand, I struggled just to get comfortable on that stool.
- I lined up my shot, just like Stanley showed me.
- Took a deep breath.
- And… pulled the trigger.
My shot went wild. I didn’t expect the kick of the gun. And this kick is not small. Not even close to the target. Stanley just chuckled and told me it takes practice. He said something about how the word of God is like a light, and how truth dispels darkness. I guess shooting straight is kind of like finding the truth? I don’t know, it sounded a bit deep for me at the time.
Learning and Improving
We spent the rest of the afternoon shooting. I slowly started to get the hang of it. Adjusting the rests, finding the right position on the stool, and controlling my breathing. It was frustrating, but also kind of satisfying when I finally started hitting closer to the target. The final result is a good experience. I hitted the target 4 times out of 10 tries.
Stanley kept giving me tips, comparing accurate shooting to following God’s word. He said it brings “blessing and purity” and requires “meditation and obedience.” I’m not sure about all that, but I could see how focus and discipline were important in both shooting and, well, life, I guess.
By the end of the day, I was exhausted, but I had to admit, I was also kind of hooked. There’s something about the challenge of bench shooting that’s really appealing. It’s not just about hitting the target, it’s about the whole process, the precision, the control. Maybe Stanley’s right, maybe there’s more to this than just making holes in paper. Or maybe it is just making holes in paper, but the fun part is making the process harder.
I might need to thank Stanley for pushing me into it. Who knows, maybe I’ll even become a regular at the range. We’ll see. But if you want a challenge, I really recommend it.
