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BBunin · 11-30-2006, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCalXD

If you can shoot 5 shots in a second and hit center target, you should be shooting for Springfield! (Best shooters I've seen can hit at a 1/2 second per round rate on multiple targets.) Of course, I don't hang with world class shooters, so I'm sure there are plenty of pro-shooters out there who can pull off some pretty amazing speeds with well tuned rigs!

Ummm, LTS is an USPSA Grand Master, I believe.....

Chewie146 · 11-30-2006, 11:31 PM

Don't ever compensate for 2nd shot control. Rather, work on accuracy then slowly speed that up until you achieve your goal of double tap time. Work on accuracy and speed will come. A shot timer works well.

Neomet · 12-01-2006, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by BBunin

Ummm, LTS is an USPSA Grand Master, I believe.....

Yes, yes he is.

Hank Ellis · 12-01-2006, 02:59 AM

One of the best drills for recoil control is the Bill Drill. Named for originator Bill Wilson it's simple but not as easy as it sounds.

USPSA target at 7 yds. No USPSA target? A 8.5" x 11" sheet of card stock will work. Close enough to the USPSA A zone of 6" x 11". Wrists above shoulders. At the tone draw and fire six shots. All six must be in the A zone.

This drill will tell you right now if you're just pulling the trigger fast or that you are aiming each shot as you should. This drill will also point out shortcomings in your grip or stance.

Move the target in to 3 yds or out to 15 yds and note how you change the type of sight focus (aim) required to complete the drill.

Tim James · 12-01-2006, 07:23 AM

Once you have mastered the doubletap, you are ready for the elusive and powerful tripletap!

mullanman · 12-01-2006, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by uttlc

Went to the range the other night for a little practice and decided to try some double taps. The first shots were ok, but the second was always about 5 or 6 inches away, not necessarily in the same direction. This is at seven yards. How do you train to bring them closer, and how close should I expect to get.

Aim.

Paul · 12-01-2006, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Loves2Shoot

Work with your grip, elbow position and stance until the sight recoils straight up and down.

I've noticed for me the sights go slightly to the right on recoil. I will try to make sure my left wrist is locked next time. Also when I hurry a little I still shoot to the left. Target says too little trigger finger? I'm using the pad of my finger and trying to be sure to pull it straight back.

Any suggestions welcome.

**Loves2Shoot** · 12-01-2006, 05:49 PM

Try lifting your right elbow a tad.

Paul · 12-02-2006, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Loves2Shoot

Try lifting your right elbow a tad.

Thanks!

Paul · 12-04-2006, 03:06 PM

Visited the range over the weekend. Noticed the elbow tends to drop. I need to pay more attention to this and to pull the trigger straight back.

I need to be consistent and not fling bullets out there.

Last target was 1.5" group at 25'. I think I can do that on a regular basis now. Next time I will move the target out to 30'.

Thanks!

11-30-2006, 11:31 PM	#32
Chewie146 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Los Alamos Posts: 727	Don't ever compensate for 2nd shot control. Rather, work on accuracy then slowly speed that up until you achieve your goal of double tap time. Work on accuracy and speed will come. A shot timer works well. __________________ ----------------------------------------------------------- "Beware the man with one gun..." Befriend the man with 30?

12-01-2006, 02:59 AM	#34
Hank Ellis XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Southern Louisiana Posts: 122	One of the best drills for recoil control is the Bill Drill. Named for originator Bill Wilson it's simple but not as easy as it sounds. USPSA target at 7 yds. No USPSA target? A 8.5" x 11" sheet of card stock will work. Close enough to the USPSA A zone of 6" x 11". Wrists above shoulders. At the tone draw and fire six shots. All six must be in the A zone. This drill will tell you right now if you're just pulling the trigger fast or that you are aiming each shot as you should. This drill will also point out shortcomings in your grip or stance. Move the target in to 3 yds or out to 15 yds and note how you change the type of sight focus (aim) required to complete the drill. __________________ A mind is like a parachute, neither functions properly unless fully opened. My name is Hank and I'm an IPSC shooter.

12-01-2006, 05:49 PM	#38
Loves2Shoot XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bend, OR Posts: 2,838	Try lifting your right elbow a tad. __________________ www.SpringerPrecision.com The XD Specialists - Our web store is now online!

12-04-2006, 03:06 PM	#40
Paul XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,707	Visited the range over the weekend. Noticed the elbow tends to drop. I need to pay more attention to this and to pull the trigger straight back. I need to be consistent and not fling bullets out there. Last target was 1.5" group at 25'. I think I can do that on a regular basis now. Next time I will move the target out to 30'. Thanks! __________________ Paul

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12-01-2006, 07:23 AM	#35
Tim James XDTalk Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Space Coast, FL Posts: 51	Once you have mastered the doubletap, you are ready for the elusive and powerful tripletap!