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  1. BeerBaron, Not to steal Nimitz thread, but... My time in Open for 2015 US Steel Nationals was 99.69 and in 2016 was 102.72 - eating a penalty miss on Pendulum. For Rimfire Open I usually run very low 80's with a best time of 77.60. Last time I ran Rimfire at a large match was the 2008 Florida State and I won the Rimfire division. Back to Ken's regularly scheduled program.
  2. Better question from you... What are my times... Classification doesn't really mean too much to me in steel, just performance. See you out there...
  3. Was trying to figure your 17 month logic. Now I see you can't have anyone question you.
  4. So, you are a round down kind of guy when it's convenient. That's fine. Even your 3 1/2 years of shooting steel becomes 3 years. And as for your example, it's 11 years imho no matter how you slice it. A 69 Camaro took 5 years of weekends to complete. Your logic, it was only a little over 1 and a half years of time... Sure felt like 5 years as it was not able to be driven. Same for your table that dragged out. Wasn't able to be used for 11 years so 11 years to complete. "Complete" being the key word. 3 1/2 years to become a rimfire GM. "Become" being the keyword. Just how I see the world. Was confused by your website by now I understand... Just how you see the world - Logic be damned! Have fun Big Dog!
  5. Ken, If you have been shooting Steel Challenge for over 3 years how did it take you "only 17 months" to make GM in Rimfire? Where did the other almost 2 years go? Those years pulling the trigger don't count? Just wondering after I saw that on your website...
  6. You asked why and I gave you what I have observed; but it seems you already know! I will bow out and let you proceed. As I said before, what do I know... Again, hope the surgery goes well!
  7. Don't be so sure. Pressure is only one aspect of the mental game and the easiest to identifiy. Other things that come into play is self doubt, done when someone states "I hate shooting long shots" or "this match is always hard". Small things equal big issues when we are shooting at speed. I know you don't believe the mental game is as big a part of shooting as I say by your response, but the better your skills get the larger the mental aspect becomes, trust me. You may not remember a year or so ago when I asked you if you actually liked shooting or were you just shooting drills. You said both but then turned the next page in your book and followed the drills. You may not see what I am getting at but shooting should be fun first. And if your level of shooting is stuck at "B", then be the best "B" shooter you can be and have fun. Stop worrying you have only been shooting for 3 years... Everyone has a time they have been shooting - WHO CARES!!!! Just have fun and stop worrying you aren't at "A" yet or you feel you shoot steel better... HAVE FUN, the rest will come or it won't. Enjoy the time at the range, maybe then you will see improvements by not sweating the details. Again, all part of the mental game. I hope you think about what I am saying and REALLY just enjoy the sport, God knows you put in the training not to! Just have fun!!!!!!
  8. Here you go... What is different between the two: Steel stages never change so improvement is quicker, also little movement, little stage breakdown and no reloads... But there is one big issue for both: The mental game. This was evident by your National match performance. When there is pressure, maybe from better shooters around, I believe you fold. Sounds harsh but seems to me pressure is a real issue. Big fish little pond syndrome; meaning at the local match no one on your squad is above your level equaling Zero pressure. So at the local level only shooting is happening. No mental training... Can you sight other issues for your Nationals performance, like gun problems or sun in your eyes, if so then I am wrong! But by your own words, YOU were EXPECTING to do well - what changed??? Only thing I can see is conditions - meaning pressure. I believe once the basics are learned (and executed), this game is 75% mental, 15% physical and 10% actual shooting. Mental is huge! What are you doing in your training for that? Unfortunately, there is no one answer as everyones needs are different, but realizing weakness in the mental area is a good start. But what do I know... Hope the surgery goes good. Good luck!!
  9. I use a Browning Buckmark with TacSol Barrel, custom comp and aluminum grips. Works like a top! Lot of big names using the S&W 41 with a Bully Steel Challenge barrel compensated conversion. Get something light that works, with "works" being the most important!
  10. Or a good score keeper. Thanks for your support!
  11. You can see where this can be cause for concern. This is why I addressed it.
  12. Nimitz is speaking out of line. I run the USPSA match and have for 6 years as well as the 3 Gun for 3 years, yes both, I am a sucker! I am lucky we have good members that do help out, As a joke it has been threatened - as a joke, but never done. If someone can show where this has happened in the SIX YEARS I have run the match, please do so. ALL scores are posted on the USPSA website along with the club website so have at it. Some people just speak without the facts. Again, NO SCORESHEET HAS EVER BEEN LOST. If I have a sign-in sheet without a scoresheet I call the shooter!!!! If they had to leave early and took their scoresheet, I refund their fee next time they shoot. Ask around, don't take my word. I am extremely fair, as I know life can get in the way of our fun! Funny that that was not mentioned... We do have members drive 2+ hours and if they need to leave as soon as the match is over they talk with me and I let them go without teardown. Lastly, Our USPSA stages are used for 3 Gun the next week, so the USPSA teardown is just removing the paper and putting the expensive props away! So now you have the full story. This is how myth and legends become truths....
  13. Cool ending to a great match. It was awesome to watch! Thanks everyone!
  14. 8:53 and no word yet... It doesn't look good....
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