AA-Wolf

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.

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...

Was trying to figure your 17 month logic. Now I see you can't have anyone question you.

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!

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...

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!

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!!!!!!

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!!

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!

sarcasm...

Or a good score keeper. Thanks for your support!

You can see where this can be cause for concern. This is why I addressed it.

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....

Cool ending to a great match. It was awesome to watch! Thanks everyone!

8:53 and no word yet... It doesn't look good....

Nice card, was that the day Matt was showing you how to use a rifle!!! See you soon...

So very sorry. Tony was always smiling, no matter how things were going. He was one of the guys you enjoyed having on the squad. Still can't believe it. Condolences from my family and the whole Malabar Gang. God must have wanted a new shooting partner is all I can figure. He will truly be missed by us...

Congrats on making "A". Daniel, you have come a long way in a short period of time and I for one am very impressed. Your shooting and attitude show great improvement and I just wanted to say bravo! Stay on the path...

Here is my Match Recap for what it's worth. The running of the match and scheduling was GREAT. I was worried with the new format and now am its number one fan. Almost zero down time. RO'ing was some of the best I have dealt with. Friendly and fair. Without them the match would never had stayed on schedule and would have sucked. Big thumbs up and with their effort! The courses of fire were deceivingly tough. All Open targets with different ways to run them. Places to take risks and gain time or easier shoots and loose time. Just what this sport is all about, knowing your own abilities and this match excelled in this aspect. Prize table sounded great. Vendor showing seemed a little weak, but don't know what more was needed, with just about anything you did need being available! All shooters seemed to generally want to help and everyone went to paste, usually only tapping one target due to everyone working! That was very refreshing. And not just my squad (even though we were the best), every squad I watched worked hard. Last but not least was the ability to watch some of the top shooters in the world compete againist each other and me! I don't know another sport where the top professionals compete with regular Joes, but this one you can. If you have the skill you can lay down your money and go for it. Too Cool. This is one of the best matches I have attended in my few short years of IPSC/USPSA and am happy I live so near! Hell, even the weather rocked with only a few moments of liquid sunshine to keep us on our toes.. Sunday was picture perfect and the videos show that. Thanks to everyone for a greatr match.

I just want to do a little math on the splits... A 0.09 split equals 660 RPM, a 0.08 split equals 720 RPM. An HKMP5 is at 750 - 800 RPM. An M16 is 600 - 750 RPM (depending on buffer weight). That's seems a little out of range for a human to be that fast, but I am willing to be amazed! Anyone have a vid of someone going that fast? Ever seen Miculek's video of 8 shots in 1 second? It sounds like a machine gun, but is still only .12 - .13 splits (I say "only" but don't mean it like it's easy!), equaling 480 RPM. Check out . If you don't sound faster then that you are not doing what you think you are. FYI, I shoot .15-.16 splits with "ease", with an occasional .14 and have never seen a .13 split... I know I am slow, but am willing to learn to be fast. Sorry to steal the thread on trigger freeze. Please, back to the regularly scheduled program.

It was just the day. Perfect weather in January is playing havoc with our system, Yeah, that's it! Easy looking match but seemed harder once the buzzer went off... You weren't the only one who felt a little off. See ya...

Just squeaked out taking you with my Open rod... Someone's been practicing. Good job. Gun looked very cool too. Now let's get them coated!!!

Thanks Wadette for getting a hold of me before I could e-mail you! That's being proactive!!!! Got the e-mail and you addressed all my concerns. Thanks again and I will see you soon.

Thanks Leo. I will do that. See you there. 12 stages / 300 rounds this year according to the Application.

I agree with staying hot and a good flow, I am just worried about the time available.