I can't shoot paper targets accurately/consistently

Chuck knobloche syndrome 

It's like target panic(can't remember correct term,went blank),people get this a lot, it's like they can shoot real good on paper but when it comes to let say deer hunting they miss all the time, it sounds like your just the opposite,you can hit objects but not paper, also see this in Archery shooting,split arrows shooting a bag but can't hit a 3-D animal target in vitals ....

Try drawing animals picture on to the paper, I see myself right away focusing more when attempting to make a shot at "living creature" (The example is not the case)

Like a mouse at 55m!

Hi crittahitta,

I find I can only focus on shooting at small paper aim points for a short time before I need to shoot at larger objects to help me relax and shoot spontaneously. I believe that shooting at tiny aim points is so critical in terms of concentration that one does become over focused and also 'analysis paralysis' occurs: one starts to think too much about the parts of the skill rather than performing the skill automatically. I'm not a golfer, but I have heard that golfers get the 'yips' about putting - I suspect it is a similar issue. By shooting larger metal targets I find I stop trying too hard. If I start to try too hard and become over-analytical now I make myself shoot inside a short time limit of a few seconds. If I don't, I lower the rifle and reset the whole shot from the beginning - anything to stop myself thinking too much.

Jim

Via Ballarat
Australia

You should always focus on a SPOT on the target, like the 3rd button on the shirt, vs the shirt.

I am much more accurate when i shoot at a target with a small aiming point.

Relaxing, taking your time, a few deep breaths.

Squeeze off a bulls eye.

@jlc, remind me to never wear a button-down shirt in your presence!