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For those who may need a visual reference and want to see the drills, the DVD's are ready and for sale now. Please visit my webpage here for more information: S-P Books/DVD's
Thanks, and I hope everyone has a happy New Year!
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Got my email in for the DVDs. My wife just got me the Program book for my birthday. I love the drills in the book, and I'm in the process of creating some printable score sheets tailored to the specific drills in Excel. When I get all the drill score sheets completed, I will share them to whoever wants them here. Below is a sample of one, if your interested.
I am interested
I have been running his program for two months.
I also have his log book but Im running out of match logs, wish you could print one from his site.
Reach out to me, I will send you a link for printable logs!
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For those of you who have the book and wished for a more visual learning tool...the DVD of the drills (skills and drills) is on the final edit this week. Register online for the release (www.shooting-performance.com) or email me direct for details!
Mike S.
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Generally I don't post on here about the USSA range conditions, but thought the information might present a clearer picture for the future. First of all, I have seen several posters on there that may not have the complete pictures because they: A. Don't live in Tulsa, and B. Have only see the USSA range at its worse (in two of the 7-8 majors held there in its first years). Here are some general facts:
- All of the major matches after that USPSA national championships have been successful, even with some significant rain.
- The purported "drainage problem" has always been an incorrect term. I am not an engineer, but our after action of the drainage issue showed a few things:
1. (As we predicted to the previous owner): The SOD was not mature enough to hold up to 400+ shooters, especially if we got bad weather.
2. Bird Creek was the major culprit combines with an unmature range, because it is the main drainage that allows USSA to function and drain. It was blocked that year due to the previous years ice storm (pretty much broke every tree in the area) damming the creek.
3. The year the problem occurred, we received a huge (hurricane off Texas) amount of rain. (I am not sure if we have received as much since at any one short amount of time)
All of this being said, I can only comment on what I have seen since.
- We have had torrential rain multiple times, and the range drained very nicely. (even with some larger matches being held)
- The time of year completely determines the weather, and a match during the right time will be a great match
As far as comments about USSA's future, I wish I could post a clear prediction, but it is certainly unknown to me at this point. I can however comment that future owners have expressed big interest in having major competitive events regularly. They strongly support the sport, and would love to see any match held at USSA. The IDPA shooters we had several years in a row were a huge pleasure to have at USSA, and I think they enjoyed USSA as much as it enjoyed them. I am sure the match would be welcome back, but of course can not speak for the management or owners once the USSA sale is final.
All indications point to a VERY positive future for USSA at this point.
Please email me directly with questions: mikeseeklander@shooting-performance.com
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Well... I got mikes book and have started training... I am drawing and dry firing like crazy! I started back in the Gym yesterday and did a nice pretty much full body work out and I ran 2 miles on the treadmill. I did some sprints in the house with my gun to work on movement.... All is going pretty well....except... I did the workout for your eyes this morning, I didn't even do the whole thing and my eyes feel like they have run a marathon... They are actually sore... I had no idea that could even happen How am I supposed to "see what I need to see" when my eyes are killing me???
Paul- Your eyes will catch up, I promise! Wait until you see what you have been missing!
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Yeah, I'm about 40 pages in and I like what I'm reading. Unfortunately for me, there is no way I can do more than one live fire session per week. Two-three would be awesome, but I'd have to have my own range for that to happen.
SV-COP: There is a live fire modification for you. Read further and look at the pages that address modifying the live fire to less than three per week. Good luck!
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Quick question about Mike Seeklander's book... I noticed that he offers one book named: Your Competition Handgun Training Program and another one named: Competition Handgun Training Drills. Am I to assume that that Drills book is included as part of the Training Program or do I need to purchase both books?
Thanks,
Cy
CY- The drills come in the book: Your Competition Handgun Training Program
"Competition Handgun Training Drills" (as per the description), is just the drills without the program and other chapters.
I hope this helps!
Mike S.
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MTT Price on the competition Handgun Training program (from S-P) is actually $395 per person.
Thanks!
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Thanks for the great comments! I hope those who have ordered are receiving their copies and reading them in preparation to move to the next step....Training! I am toying with a question page for the stuff I am bound to get when the books arrive, they are rich with material but any good instructor will EXPECT questions, so I am and will most likely post a page on my website.
Happy New Year Everyone!
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I actually know Mike. I worked with him as a police officer in Knoxville. We were in the police academy together. I can tell you from 1st hand experience, he was the best pistol shooter I have ever dealt with. I saw him on the show and was blown away that he went home after one round. Mike was always a great guy and very humble. He was quite, but polite. I read some of the post that spoke on his attitude, Mike has no attitude. He is just not a very outspoken in-your-face kind of guy. He is good, and he knows he is good. He was always, always willing to lend a hand and help out those of us who are not "blessed" with an eagle eye. I never thought Mike was cocky or big headed. I knew that if things went south, you wanted him with you, and I knew he was a guy you could count on. And if he couldn't shoot you, he could take you out with his hands! If your reading Mike, good luck in all you do buddy. 98-A rules!!
Holy crap, 98A! Nice to hear from you. Thanks for the comments....hope all is well!
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Just a question for anyone on Top Shot. What are the physical demands of the competion? Other than the first episode I have seen no large physical demands. Is it a large climb to get to the Range of the competition. I may not be a big personality but I cut a robust figure of a man. In laymans terms a large caliber, (I just hate to say fat so I won't ) Thanx later rdd
Hi Bubber! With no intended sarcasm, I did not get to see much of what would be required in the other events! They booted me too soon! I would say if you are in reasonable shape, you would be just fine, but I also believe that fitness it a big part of everything, so hopefully that helps! Take care!
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Mike,
This type of rifle was the very first center-fire rifle my dad got for me in 1982. It was also the first that I learned to clean, and maintain. My grandfather and parents regularly gave me surplus ammo to shoot and this was the first reach out and touch something firearm that I became proud of my abilities to shoot. Not having dies for this rifle, each of those bullets was as good as gold to a youngster. I learned the penny on the barrel thing and the four shooting positions w/ importance of weld, and sling use.
One afternoon I was shooting with my brother-in-law and his friend just out of SF school. I was cocky a bit in my ability to hit with that rifle at targets they could not. I thought I was a better shooter, then we traded rifles. Turned out, the SF guy could hit with it too. He had watched me enough to see how it was done, and with a little coaching he got it.
I learned a lesson that day. I had trained with that rifle so to speak, so I knew the ins and outs of how it functioned, where it hit at varying distance and how to use a ladder sight. (Which helped me make expert years later with the M60) But WITH SOME TIME these lessons are transferable. that was something you were not really afforded in this case.
To just pick up a firearm that you know little to anything about and compete with it is really a daunting task. To be willing to do so in front of a camera that will be broadcast around the world for all with a TV to see, well for me that would be a bit too much stress. I choked hard once just because I was shooting with Taran B on my squad at Norco! Now that was embarrassing!
You are a class act. I hope to one day meet you. People like you and many others on ranges around this coutry who show grace, generosity and that competitive spirit, make this sport the refuge from my daily job and housework that makes it all better for me.
Thanks for your responses, and not making excuses. Many could learn a lesson from you.
JZ
Hi JZ- I am slow to reply because I have not been on this topic for a long time! Thanks for the wise and honest comments! I hope to meet you, and if you see me at a match or in Tulsa, please come say hi an let me have the honor!
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I never used the ladder sight.....and did not even know it existed or how it worked. We did not get this instruction.
Mike, you handled it well. Sorry to see you go. I was pulling for you, JJ and Blake. In regards to your comment about the ladder sight...it looked like the resident expert did at least flip it up and down in this video at 52 seconds. Although he didn't go into detail about it, he did look like he briefly flipped it up, turn some knobs and flipped it back down. I'm not pointing this out to contradict you, but it may have been a clue that many on your team missed during the briefing. It looks like the briefing/training is purposely not disclosing everything about the weapon, leaving some things for the competitors to find out on their own.
http://www.history.com/shows/top-shot/videos/playlists/weapons#the-long-shot-weapons-rundown
yes sir, your are right. It was brief, and I missed that or failed to pick up on it. Don't think anyone else did either.
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Mike, first off, way to handle the situation with class and respect. My wife and I were watching it together and she asked who is the bald headed guy with the ego? I quickly informed her of who you are and you had the right to have the attitude of a take charge kind of guy. Anyways, I was just reading some of the crap postings on one of my local forums (hunting & fishing mostly) talking trash about you and the show. So I copied your replies in the initial post and posted on that forum (hope you don't mind). Can't stand people talking trash about professionals, reguardless of the profession.
Again, here's to a Top Class Shooter.
Thanks a bunch! You know, one thing I thought about myself is that I came across pretty confident....ok, maybe cocky on some of those clips. What people don't realize is that we did 4+ hours of interviews, and they picked what they wanted. On a second note, I guess anyone could be seen in that light, we are shooters and are all confident in our skill. But in hindsight, I did feel I might come across cocky to someone who does not know me.
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Mike, something I haven't seen covered- on the "practice" session w/ the Rem 700, did the coach cover proper dope out to 600? Was it provided before the elimination match?
I've shot over 600 several times, but I always have to cheat and look at my range card!
That is actually an excellent question. What happened was we shot at 200 and zeroed the guns (we had a pretty decent amount of time, but I can't remember how much). I had the expert Craig working as my spotter and he did a great job helping me out. I basically stayed on the gun and had him call wind and kept making sight adjustments until I was happy with my zero. At that time, I did not know I would be shooting at 400 and 600 also (later in the day was when the challenge occurred), so no we did not zero or shoot at those distances. What they did do, however was give us the dope at 400 and 600 that some other guys got on the guns after we had our 200 yard zero. I think they had some experts on the show that shot the guns and hit all the targets at 400 and 600 yards, and documented the dope they used to do it. My spotter for the event (Bill), then used that to dial me up when I was trying to hit 400 (or at least that is what I saw him do on the video, I was focused on loading and getting the crosshairs on the target).
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Mike, something I haven't seen covered- on the "practice" session w/ the Rem 700, did the coach cover proper dope out to 600? Was it provided before the elimination match?
I've shot over 600 several times, but I always have to cheat and look at my range card!
That is actually an excellent question. What happened was we shot at 200 and zeroed the guns (we had a pretty decent amount of time, but I can't remember how much). I had the expert Craig working as my spotter and he did a great job helping me out. I basically stayed on the gun and had him call wind and kept making sight adjustments until I was happy with my zero. At that time, I did not know I would be shooting at 400 and 600 also (later in the day was when the challenge occurred), so no we did not zero or shoot at those distances. What they did do, however was give us the dope at 400 and 600 that some other guys got on the guns after we had our 200 yard zero. I think they had some experts on the show that shot the guns and hit all the targets at 400 and 600 yards, and documented the dope they used to do it. My spotter for the event (Bill), then used that to dial me up when I was trying to hit 400 (or at least that is what I saw him do on the video, I was focused on loading and getting the crosshairs on the target).
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Some more information for those who want to know (I personally am real excited someone else gets to be in the so called spotlight on Sunday....):
1. I have been given information that the gun I shot was not flawed, and this person tested it after I shot. I trust him. I believe he shot the gun with the ladder down, and the front sight hood on. So...the gun appears to be solid, and shooting straight.
2. The device that was loose was the slide binding screw (I looked at the picture), and I have been told this probably did not effect windage or elevation.
3. FOR THE RECORD: AT THIS TIME, AND AT THE TIME THE STUFF HAPPENED, I NEVER THOUGHT THAT HISTORY, OR THE PRODUCTION COMPANY DID ANYTHING TO SABATOGE ME. I REALLY THINK THIS LINE OF THINKING NEEDS TO BE DROPPED. PROMOTE THE SHOW, WATCH IT, AND ENJOY IT.
"EVERYTHING WAS GOING GOOD THEN I GOT MY A$$ KICKED OFF THE SHOW" IS MY OFFICIAL RESPONSE.
I WILL BE DONE WITH THIS THREAD NOW, EMAIL ME DIRECTLY WITH ANY OTHER QUESTIONS. THANKS!
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I have viewed a ton of good feedback, and all is professional. I am ok with criticism, but really don't like those that keyboard criticize in a negative manner. The ENOS forum members have been stand up and I thank each of you for your comments, even if critical, they were all above board. And for those who posted really great support or comments, thanks to you to. Lets watch the next episode and watch the rest of a great show. By the way, the ratings (per the History channel) are great. Non-shooting folks are watching shooting, and that is AWESOME!
UNTIL THEN,
TRAIN HARD
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A friend just sent me an e-mail about this show and he referred to Mike as...
Misslander. 
Mike, you're still my reality TV hero
but that is FUNNY.That is kinda funny...even I have to laugh at this thing a bit...
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Here are some pictures I got off the Hulu video:
Andre picks up the Springfield with the Front Sight Cover on:
Andre shooting with the Front Sight Cover on:
From Andre shooting:
It was hard to find this in the video. Mike shooting with the Front Sight Cover on:
WOW! Neat pictures. I had no idea about the front sight cover, and even worse, no knowledge of the read ladder sight.
The best I could find of Tara with the Front Sight Cover off. The only
shot of Iain's front sight is almost a duplicate of this as the video
pans back to the shooter:
Andre and Mike were at a severe disadvantage with the Front Sight Cover blocking part of the
view of the targets.
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I don't come much here since I only joined for reloading purposes years ago and didn't know who Mike or Kelly were before the show, so didn't have any preconceived ideas about them.
Watching the show I saw Mike and a few others as bullies who were picking on the skinny new kid for no reason other than he looked like an easy target. Picking him for elimination was outrageous, mean spirited, and the act of a bully. If there is anyone I think deserved a place to continue on that show, it was the kid, and if there I would have done everything in my power to make sure he got a chance to stay on as long as possible to enjoy and learn. Instead he was targeted to be kicked off immediately. I saw a bunch of arrogant men go from "I'm the best" in the beginning of the show to depressed whiners picking on an innocent kid because they lost one lousy competition. It was sad.
When Kelly shot that smiley face on the target I smiled too. When he told Red Group he shot it I laughed out loud. When the whiny bullies got upset about that and said he was too cocky I nearly fell on the floor laughing. It was great entertainment. Then the ending was like David slaying Goliath.
Since this was a highly edited TV show, what I saw was not everything that happened, but it is what was shown, what I saw and perceived, and probably what a lot of others saw and took home with it.
It gives the shooting community a bad name to show bullies picking on kids. Real or perceived, it looked really bad, and that's why I was happy to see Kelly stay and why I dislike everyone who was picking on him. I'm also disappointed I didn't see anyone stand up for him. He must have felt really alone in that cabin.
Bullies picking on kids? Kelly and I spent an entire day that day having fun with each other. I banded him with a USSA wristband and he pinned me with a champion pin after he whooped me. We had much respect for each other. As for the vote, see me other comments on the thread I started. When I decided to vote for him, I approached him on the balcony and told him why I was voting for him (because he was the best). I would have done it differently now. There was no bullies, and no one got picked on. You have very little knowledge of what ACTUALLY happens on a show other than what they edit in.
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As you can tell, I was not happy with some of the commandos typing away.
I know the type... here's an identification guide:
You just made my day with that! Thanks!
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I watched the show, and like most have expressed, I am happy to have a shooting show in the mainstream media. When I saw the competators, and the skill I knew they possed, I assumed it would come down to Mike, JJ, or Blake. Guess the reality tv factor was not figured in. The Giant elephant here in the room, that most people are not mentioning, is How can a rifle chambered in 30-06, hit a target dead center at 50 yards, and then miss compleatly, even the surrounding paper at 100 yards?I am not sure about the ballistics of this, but I doubt there is even 1-2 inches of change in the bullet impact at these 2 distances.I think the facts are obvious, the gun, either shot really wacky, or the sight was so loose, it moved with every shot. I think this is very unfair to give one competator faulty equipment, and another functioning equipment. Who is in charge of the weapons on this show?dont they know what to look for in a serviceable rifle? I think Mike handled this very well, and I personally would have been very upset, with how this all played out.Good job mike, You did yourself, and our sport proud, anyone who knows, knows this was more of a test of luck then skill.
Waxman, thanks for the kind comments. As far as the gun is concerned, I am not real sure if the ladder sight loosening up caused the issue. Maybe. I have also been told, that if using the ladder sight notch (while it was folded down), would have caused me to have to aim EXTREMELY low to hit a target at 100. Another thing, I never thought (and he did not tell me), to ask Andre in the middle of it where he had to aim to hit the target at 50. Guess you can blame us both for that one. You don't see this on video, but I shot, loaded, shot, loaded, switched to another position (standing), and shot some more. They edited that out. They also edited out conversation where I basically stopped and kept asking "where am I" trying to figure out where to aim.
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I just read Mike's website on this and loved reading it. I think like Mike, I too seem to have to work hard at everything I do even just to get to "decent". Mike- I've been reading some books on mental preparation in sports and I loved your comment: "I refuse to be scared of failure." It's a motivating read- thanks.
One other thing totally unrelated to the show. Your website. I have no idea what's going on but after I've been reading it for a while everything else looks like it has lines in it for a minute or so- honest to God.. it freaked me out a bit until I figured out what it was. Weird.
Weird? Maybe my web implanted jedi mind tricks to get you to see lines are working......success. (sorry about that, I will check my site!)
Misslander. 
but that is FUNNY.
Rock River fatgun ?
in 1911-style Pistols
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Posters- I came across this post and thought to reply. My high cap gun has basically a set screw near the top of the mag chute that the magazine hits (so it doesn't pass the mag catch). Modification was done by Arnel, the RIA custom gunsmith. I have also head that the SVI mags can be modified to work since the frame is pretty much a PARA frame. I will post more in my blog when I try that option.