Training Drills for NRL Hunter and Hunting

[NickyD]

I’m preparing to do my first NRL Hunter match (skills division) this year. I’ve done a NRL hunter prep day so I have an idea of what to expect. I want to improve my skills and be dialed in before the match to maximize my learning opportunities while there.


I typically get out to my gun club 1-2 times a month. I usually only have a single goal when I go to the range so I get bored and don’t shoot as many rounds as I should. I’m hoping adding more drills and structure to my day will help me stay longer and shoot more.


I’d like to know what people do for training on a typical day. Specific drill ideas would be great. I’ll be focusing on training with my tripod but also have access to various positional training setups at my range.

 

[hereinaz]

Build and break drills at home. Use chairs, tables, ladders, etc. learn how to build a position at different heights and settle the wobble.

Build position, reduce wobble, dry fire once or twice and repeat.

Learn how to use your body, pack, and tripod for stabilization.

Also helps to start the stage with a simulated, find target and range off the top of your tripod. It helps to have a plate/bag on your tripod to glass and shoot off of.

Practice starting with everything in your pack and rifle in your hand. Set rifle down, set up tripod, glass/range, build position and shoot.

Also, mark heights on tripod legs for seated, kneeling, and standing.

 

[Bbell12]

Build and break drills at home. Use chairs, tables, ladders, etc. learn how to build a position at different heights and settle the wobble.

Build position, reduce wobble, dry fire once or twice and repeat.

Learn how to use your body, pack, and tripod for stabilization.

Also helps to start the stage with a simulated, find target and range off the top of your tripod. It helps to have a plate/bag on your tripod to glass and shoot off of.

Practice starting with everything in your pack and rifle in your hand. Set rifle down, set up tripod, glass/range, build position and shoot.

Also, mark heights on tripod legs for seated, kneeling, and standing.

What tripod would you recommend for shooting? RRS is a little out of budget but I heard Leofoto makes a similar one just can’t remember the model. Have looked at the Gunwerks tripod too but haven’t seen much feedback about it. Thanks

 

[wind gypsy]

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This is probably what I'd buy for a dedicated shooting tripod if not spending RRS money. They were on-sale recently below $600 and it was real tempting. I think i'd prefer that to my RRS TFCT 24L for a dedicated shooting tripod but have a hard time justifying having both. Inverted legs are quicker/easier to set up fast and I like the bigger apex for throwing a bag on without a ball head or levelling base.

 

[hereinaz]

This is what I run and recommend from Leofoto. Stable and fast with the inverted legs. Those are two of the tripods, and my buddy is 6’4”

 

[hereinaz]

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This is probably what I'd buy for a dedicated shooting tripod if not spending RRS money. They were on-sale recently below $600 and it was real tempting. I think i'd prefer that to my RRS TFCT 24L for a dedicated shooting tripod but have a hard time justifying having both. Inverted legs are quicker/easier to set up fast and I like the bigger apex for throwing a bag on without a ball head or levelling base.

Yes, the larger one is nicer with the big apex. Leofoto has a larger model like that with inverted legs that I used.

I found the smaller one to be nearly just as stable but easier to handle. And, its weight is good for hunting 95% of the time for me.

 

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[Rippey715]

Build and break drills at home. Use chairs, tables, ladders, etc. learn how to build a position at different heights and settle the wobble.

Build position, reduce wobble, dry fire once or twice and repeat.

Learn how to use your body, pack, and tripod for stabilization.

Also helps to start the stage with a simulated, find target and range off the top of your tripod. It helps to have a plate/bag on your tripod to glass and shoot off of.

Practice starting with everything in your pack and rifle in your hand. Set rifle down, set up tripod, glass/range, build position and shoot.

Also, mark heights on tripod legs for seated, kneeling, and standing.

All of this

I’d add a DFAT trainer for your dry fire and a timer. Get used to being on the clock and feeling what your time management and budget will be. How will you range and write dope cards and how long does that take? That kind of practice.

Focus your one shot drills/position building on target acquisition with speed. That way once you find targets in your binos you can quickly get on target with your rifle. Say 15 seconds from rifle gear in hand to breaking shot.

If you don’t already have a good shooting bag like a game changer or MDT peanut with light fill, get one. Start practicing and breaking it in.

Good luck this season

 

[hereinaz]

All of this

I’d add a DFAT trainer for your dry fire and a timer. Get used to being on the clock and feeling what your time management and budget will be. How will you range and write dope cards and how long does that take? That kind of practice.

Focus your one shot drills/position building on target acquisition with speed. That way once you find targets in your binos you can quickly get on target with your rifle. Say 15 seconds from rifle gear in hand to breaking shot.

If you don’t already have a good shooting bag like a game changer or MDT peanut with light fill, get one. Start practicing and breaking it in.

Good luck this season

Lots of time is lost in the transition, don’t yard sale like me. And, it helps you make fast shots while hunting. I can set up on my tripod faster than friends with bipod on their rifle.

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