Equipment versus practice posts and Rifle practice/shooting

[mlevimadden]

Shot this drill again and did much better standing and seated unsupported after practicing that over the last few months.

I had a 20 mph crosswind that made the small prone target rough though and only hit 1/4 prone. Struggled with time on seated supported and timed out on the second shot in round 2.

Total score was still only 12/20 so plenty to work on.

 

[Gstew1930]

Finally got everything set up so I can start running this drill. Is everyone using a shot timer? I don't have one & would rather not pay for it if I don't need it

 

[DangerRanger]

I just use my cell phone, it’s imperfect but it works

I actually got a nice timer and never use it

 

[will_brap]

Finally got everything set up so I can start running this drill. Is everyone using a shot timer? I don't have one & would rather not pay for it if I don't need it

Just buy a shot timer app. Make sure it has the option to delay your start time and set a par time.

I use the iPhone app "Make Ready!" as a shot timer. Adjustable par times, start mode, start signal and shot detection sensitivity. I think it cost $2 when I bought it back around 2017.

 

[rclouse79]

Just get comfortable with your rifle and scope. Being comfortable and confident in your rig makes you a better shooter and hunter in all cases I’ve seen. The way you get comfortable is by shooting often and from less than ideal positions with time limits. This test seems to be a pretty damn good idea on how to simulate this.

If you have the chance, shooting at live targets is much better practice than shooting in different positions at set MOA targets. But any shooting practice and testing yourself in different situations is better than “going to the range”.

In my state coyotes, rabbits, and ground squirrels are all no limit no season. I’m lucky to have my own land and some friends land to go shooting on. This is the absolute best way to train for big game hunting and remain sharp year round. Spot and stalk through rolling hills on these smaller animals not only gets me in shape but it makes me think fast, act fast, and gets me comfortable with my equipment in a timely manner. It happens fast out there and sometimes the difference between missing an animal and making a clean kill shot is a matter of seconds. Practice practice practice.

Shoot often and have fun! Don’t be afraid to make adjustments and try something new. Do your own verification work and be dilligent. Don’t just go with “what this one expert in the internet said.”

I have never been much into shooting ground squirrels. I have done it a couple times with a 22 and it was fun. I had the exact same thought you posted and think I will try some long range ground squirrel hunting with my centerfire. It seems like the equivalent of mountain biking to get in shape instead of doing a spin class- a lot more fun.

 

[will_brap]

I have never been much into shooting ground squirrels. I have done it a couple times with a 22 and it was fun. I had the exact same thought you posted and think I will try some long range ground squirrel hunting with my centerfire. It seems like the equivalent of mountain biking to get in shape instead of doing a spin class- a lot more fun.

Practice by shooting by animals or by running a set course of fire? Why not both?!

Training on animals keeps it fun and can force some odd positions and add some urgency.

The course of fire posted gives you a score: which means you can measure and track improvement. It also shows you specifically where you can improve.

 

[Huntingfarandwide]

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[ericmcd]

Just buy a shot timer app. Make sure it has the option to delay your start time and set a par time.

I use the iPhone app "Make Ready!" as a shot timer. Adjustable par times, start mode, start signal and shot detection sensitivity. I think it cost $2 when I bought it back around 2017.

Disclaimer I just bought a .223 for this drill and haven't done it yet.

But is there any reason to buy a shot timer? I have a WOD timer (smartwod) I use for my workouts that will do a 10 second countdown, 60 second clock then buzzer. Seems perfect for this drill if I understand it correctly and the timer starts standing with gear on NOT at the shot?

Plus I believe it's free, I've had it for years

 

[Gstew1930]

Just buy a shot timer app. Make sure it has the option to delay your start time and set a par time.

I use the iPhone app "Make Ready!" as a shot timer. Adjustable par times, start mode, start signal and shot detection sensitivity. I think it cost $2 when I bought it back around 2017.

That's perfect. Thank you!

 

[will_brap]

Disclaimer I just bought a .223 for this drill and haven't done it yet.

But is there any reason to buy a shot timer? I have a WOD timer (smartwod) I use for my workouts that will do a 10 second countdown, 60 second clock then buzzer. Seems perfect for this drill if I understand it correctly and the timer starts standing with gear on NOT at the shot?

Plus I believe it's free, I've had it for years

When you break a shot right at the beep it’s hard to tell if you made time or not. The shot timer clears that up by detecting the shot and giving you the exact time. The apps are almost free, no reason not to have the right (digital) tool for the job.

 

[HighUintas]

I found the shot timer app I found was very fiddly and didn't work that well. I mentioned it somewhere in this thread. I ended up just using a timer, either on the app or on my cell phone clock with a very loud beep for the start and end alarm.