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Kent · 03-03-2006, 06:05 AM

So a friend of mine and I went to Iron Sights last night for their "Steel Challenge". It was a good time. I am interested in doing more training and maybe some IDPA just to get better at the basics and through those making you nervous moments.

We both scored in the middle of the road so it was not too bad, a great learning experience!

There were six metal targets at different heights set up in different configurations for four stages. The first stage I did REALLY bad.... About the fourth target I got settled in, and missed at least three of the first four.... I was only looking at the target and not the front sight..... That is what I did under a little pressure. That is why I wanted to do this, to learn how to shoot under stress/pressure and what not.

I know there are quite a few of you that compete on here. Can you suggest some drills I can do on my own to help things out? I do have access to a couple of outdoor ranges. I also have a couple of steel targets and paper stands.

Kent

mcmmotorsports · 03-03-2006, 06:36 PM

Subscribing since this is something I would like to try.

Jon · 03-03-2006, 09:07 PM

Where in california are you Kent? Tomorrow at ISI (near Piru Lake) they'll be having a steel challenge match.

If you have a timer you can work on your reaction and draw time...

Set your target, have the gun on target and on the buzzer pull the trigger, this will give you your base reaction time.

Set a target, have the gun holstered and on the buzzer draw and shoot.

Set two targets, have the gun loaded with one round and your spare magazine. On the buzzer, draw, fire, reload and fire. This will give you your draw time and reload time.

Without burning rounds, or in the comfort of your own home you can practice your draw. Setup a web or video camera to catch your profile and draw a few times, watch the replays and see if there are any movements or ineffencies you can remove.

This site:

http://www.burkettvideo.com/html/dryfire.html

Has some nift flash aids, I like this one:

http://www.burkettvideo.com/flashfiles/dryfiredraw.html

The par timer gives you a good feel for how long it takes you to draw and get a sight picture. As always, make sure your gun is unloaded before practicing.

It's also important to keep a record of your scores and times. Any improvement and practice is good, but it''s a lot better if you can see how you've improved.

Kent · 03-03-2006, 09:20 PM

That all sounds great Jon!

I'll be setting some stuff up for my next outdoor range session.

I live in So Cal, San Diego county. Oh yes, the land of fruits and nuts.....

Kent

03-03-2006, 06:05 AM	#1
Kent XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: SW Missouri Posts: 2,958	First fun shoot! So a friend of mine and I went to Iron Sights last night for their "Steel Challenge". It was a good time. I am interested in doing more training and maybe some IDPA just to get better at the basics and through those making you nervous moments. We both scored in the middle of the road so it was not too bad, a great learning experience! There were six metal targets at different heights set up in different configurations for four stages. The first stage I did REALLY bad.... About the fourth target I got settled in, and missed at least three of the first four.... I was only looking at the target and not the front sight..... That is what I did under a little pressure. That is why I wanted to do this, to learn how to shoot under stress/pressure and what not. I know there are quite a few of you that compete on here. Can you suggest some drills I can do on my own to help things out? I do have access to a couple of outdoor ranges. I also have a couple of steel targets and paper stands. Kent

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03-03-2006, 06:36 PM	#2
mcmmotorsports XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Eastern, NC Posts: 29	Subscribing since this is something I would like to try.

03-03-2006, 09:07 PM	#3
Jon XDTalk Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 34	Where in california are you Kent? Tomorrow at ISI (near Piru Lake) they'll be having a steel challenge match. If you have a timer you can work on your reaction and draw time... Set your target, have the gun on target and on the buzzer pull the trigger, this will give you your base reaction time. Set a target, have the gun holstered and on the buzzer draw and shoot. Set two targets, have the gun loaded with one round and your spare magazine. On the buzzer, draw, fire, reload and fire. This will give you your draw time and reload time. Without burning rounds, or in the comfort of your own home you can practice your draw. Setup a web or video camera to catch your profile and draw a few times, watch the replays and see if there are any movements or ineffencies you can remove. This site: http://www.burkettvideo.com/html/dryfire.html Has some nift flash aids, I like this one: http://www.burkettvideo.com/flashfiles/dryfiredraw.html The par timer gives you a good feel for how long it takes you to draw and get a sight picture. As always, make sure your gun is unloaded before practicing. It's also important to keep a record of your scores and times. Any improvement and practice is good, but it''s a lot better if you can see how you've improved.

03-03-2006, 09:20 PM	#4
Kent XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: SW Missouri Posts: 2,958	That all sounds great Jon! I'll be setting some stuff up for my next outdoor range session. I live in So Cal, San Diego county. Oh yes, the land of fruits and nuts..... Kent