r/canadaguns • u/Western_Wish4280 • Aug 14 '26
Shooting First day at the range
Hi all, it was my first day at the range and first time ever firing a firearm. I didnt expect it to be like this honestly.
So i sign up for the membership, old man there is the president of the club, he does the boresighting for me chuckles a little as he hands me back the firearm and wishes me luck.
I load three bullets in my mag and set my stuff up ready to go. Seen a few videos on how to fire a firearm before. I lock in and pull the trigger.
It was a NUKE.
I had never imagined the kick to be soooo harsh and trust me when i say it, it SHOOK ME TO THE BONE.
I was absolutely terrified and i could fathom at that moment that those who shoot on youtube (my fav is hicko45) are actually on a league wayyyyy beyond what i had placed them on.
Fired 10 rounds and packed up, cleaned my stuff and am starting towards home.
Ive trily never felt such mixed emotions before. On hand i was terrified and on the other hand, FUCK YEAHHHHHHHH.
Setup is- Tikka t3x chambered in win308, ammo used is federal 150grain soft point, scope is vortex crossfire 3-9x40mm. Recoil pad is limbsaver airtech for tikka.
Sorry for the long post. Tips are highly appreciated.
TLDR: got rekt on first time ever shooting a firearm.
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u/Zen_Bonsai Aug 15 '26
Just got my first rifle, t3x hunter in 308. I was surprised on the kick too, it's.mire than my 12 gauge.
It unknowningly gave me a little trigger scare where my first round was a bull's-eye, and letter rounds went up and to the left as I was apparently pre flinching.
I was able to get over it by more or less letting go of expectations, slowly squeezing the trigger, and having an underlying desire to hit home over anything else.