Learning to slow down

[Chase723]

I live in a very lush green area of Kansas and started 1000 yd shooting with a 12"x18" IDPA target it was so frustrating because we couldn't see our misses. We finally had our fill of it and bought a 4'x8'x3/8" plate of AR400 steel, plasma cut it in half just so it wasn't so ridiculous heavy and hung it at 1000yds with a 12"x18" IDPA between the two 4'x4' plates. It made shooting at that range way more enjoyable.

I love this target. Great way to learn wind.

 

[tomsd]

I love it. I learned my wind in a similar fashion!
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A picture worth more than 1,000 words.

 

[tomsd]

My hat is off to you Navy and Marine pilots. You are the bravest.

ALL HAIL from AF.

 

[dogz]

Thanks Len! During the week, I am going to allocate 20 minutes each evening for dry fire work. I want to be more comfortable on the rifle.

Hope you check back in with us and let us know how you're coming along. Lot's of good comments in this thread.

I'll add one thing I like to do with my range routine. I use my 77/22 to shoot offhand at 1" target dots @ 50 yds (start at 25). I shoot one clip off my right side then I change to my left side and shoot a clip. I like to warm up this way and generally go thru 3 clips per side.

Best of luck to ya

 

[std7mag]

Along with my mental checklist of items going to the range, setup, shot, I needed to slow down and make a checklist for leaving the range.

It's kinda unnerving to get home and go to unpack the car, only to look and mentally ask yourself, " where's my rifle?".

Yeah, I've done that!!