What does shooting do for you!

[Franksie]

For me it’s mindfulness, when i’m at the range on my own in the countryside i can concentrate on my shooting, all the worries and stress of work and life goes away and for a short few hours im in a peaceful and stress free environment. Does me the world of good

 

[Bighit]

Gets me out of the house and some exercise if I decide to walk the whole permission . Also lets me catch up with friends if I go with them.

Even if I don't take a shot its been good to get out of the house and watch nature do its thing.

 

[One on top of two]

As im employed by the estate i shoot on , its ££££

As Mark Twain said 'If you find a job you love doing you'll never have to work again'.

 

[Littlejon365]

Always busy with work but always had “my out” with rugby and boxing. Now I’m retired from sport, apart from the occasional over 40’s game I needed something else. So for me, getting out shooting at the range, over the farm or just tinkering at home, it gives me a bit of clear head space and de stresses me.

 

[Matt@Nearfield]

The actual shooting is almost secondary for me. I love learning new stuff, how things work, fiddling, playing, seeing it all come together. I also really enjoy this forum. I used to be on a really big forum back when and always missed it.

 

[Chorleyboy]

When i shoot at my local club apart from keeping my eye in & having a bit of me time it's also a chance to catch up with the lads & have a bit of the craic.
On my perms it's just the fact i'm out with nature in the fresh air be it day or night.
Rick

 

[One more job]

For me it’s mindfulness, when i’m at the range on my own in the countryside i can concentrate on my shooting, all the worries and stress of work and life goes away and for a short few hours im in a peaceful and stress free environment. Does me the world of good

All the things you mention in your post
I really look forward to my shooting time and appreciate the fantastic guns that I can now afford to buy as I am coming up to retirement. Never had the time or money when I was younger and working for myself. Still don’t get much time but that will change from next February
I go into my own little world when shooting either on the range or hunting, forget about everything for a while

 

[chouchin66]

It's yoga without either mat or leotard.
It focuses both the mind & body to be in synch, to coalesce touch, breathing, sight & focus toward two interconnected goals - relaxation & hitting a target, using sensory senses to manipulate an inanimate object to a final objective & outcome, done rightly, bringing joy, wrongly, frustration, impeccably, bragging rights, " down the club".

 

[Bren]

Love the social side of it all, I’ll never be a competitive shooter

 

[JacquesC]

Plus 1 on @Franksie and @One more job.
Concentration, breathing, calm, de-stressing and forget about other worries for a time.
Edit : +1 on @chouchin66 as well

 

[jason72]

Completely as above, i find it theraputic. Im currently between jobs so ive been to the range a lot over the last month mainly with the TX which ive gotten to know so well now. From setting up my targets un rushed without other shooters waiting, to settling down behind the gun, pellets set out, phone on 'sod off setting' and just shoot for 3 hours uninterupted. Bliss

 

[Hollowpoint]

For me it’s mindfulness, when i’m at the range on my own in the countryside i can concentrate on my shooting, all the worries and stress of work and life goes away and for a short few hours im in a peaceful and stress free environment. Does me the world of good

Same here. Plinking is like being at the driving range for me. A great way to relieve stress and the social aspect of going to a clubs range is great too. I also love being by myself in nature. Sometimes not pulling a trigger but just watching what’s going on. I do love pest control too though. I really do enjoy getting in the thick of it with that and the sense of achievement afterwards

 

[Meal Dot]

Where to start? Reduces my alcohol intake, gets me out in nature, challenges my shooting skills, acts as a social thing as well. In addition to almost everything others have already posted. What's not to like

 

[Duff Beer]

It’s a ‘mental bath’ for me. All I can concentrate on whilst I’m shooting is the target and the act of shooting, so all my thoughts about work/life/universe disappear

 

[holly]

Makes me Skint and Pees the wife off HOLLY

 

[Baz1020]

Just love the banter at the range and the mix of different shooters .HFT comps can be fun but challenging But just being outside is what its all about for me.

 

[Ian Cartmell]

Empties my man purse

 

[Shake2Much]

It's the getting out on dark nights that I most enjoy - and quite often I don't take a shot if the rabbits are too far away or not around. It's still enjoyable.
Reading the nonsense that you lot go on about and the virtual friendships make this an enjoyable hobby which takes my brain away from the everyday.
Keep it up and thanks to all who contribute to my well-being.

 

[Rollo]

All of the above and that that I can't put into words also. It's like fly fishing when you are in the right place at the right time. Sometime frustrating though but never dull.

 

[Muddy]

My current permissions are on some lovely Lincolnshire farmland and on the whole, with minimal noise from roads or people. I happily do what I agreed to do and derived great satisfaction from doing it well. When there's not much happening, I still enjoy walking around taking in the surroundings, night or day. It's very relaxing even though I've always got the purpose for being there in mind. I enjoy interacting with the landowners and some have become good friends. The only thing missing is company and I often think about how much more enjoyable it would be to have another like-minded person along. That said, my bro-in-law will sometimes come out of an evening, when he's over this way ... followed by pub.

Great question!