Why I love to shoot.

Cool thread and something to think about. My reason would be the "Zen" and relaxation of it as others have said. There is just something theraputic and cathartic about it all.

The challenges shooting poses are indeed an interesting part of it. Why when I have a full day of challenges at work am I interested in more challenges in my hobby? If I shot all bull's eyes on every target, it would become boring to me. And if I was always a horrible shot, it would be frustrating. But I think at the heart of it all is growth. I guess growing is just interesting to me.

Sometimes the challenges and growth come from construction projects: refinishing a stock, re-bluing a barrel, polishing a sear, glass bedding an action, or whatever. I am currently restoring an old Mossberg 43. At other times, the challenges and growth come from shooting accuracy. Then at other times it is the people involved.

8MM Mauser and Bluestarlizzard, I really enjoyed your articles.

Lou

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