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Re: technique for sighting affect accuracy
From: Paul Pauliukonis
Date: 2012 May 20, 12:51 -0700
From: Paul Pauliukonis
Date: 2012 May 20, 12:51 -0700
I noticed improved accuracy in my sextant sights when sitting in a lawn chair (OK at home - difficult/impossible on a boat) and resting my elbows on my knees (known as shooting a rifle from a sitting position).
I also noticed that, after a few sights, the eyes become fatigued and accuracy suffers. So, after taking a half-dozen or so sights, I take a 10-15 minute break.
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