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Video Update: A year into the shooting sports and finally shot my first IPDA match... Had fun, but did underestimated the plethora of rules! Nonetheless, It's a good way to get more time behind the gun. For your viewing pleasure. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DhvQ1q7EVc My link

Some Thoughts: I've heard top GM's speak about the great importance of consistency. For instance T.T said, "stay in the present for each shot, and not be concerned with the outcome of the performance, only what it takes to execute." I could be totally wrong, but considering this, one thing I have noticed multiple times as I look at a lot of A's and M's shooter's classifiers is that a large portion lack consistency. The outcomes seem to change like the waves of an ocean. Often people are scoring very high, then very low. Its seems like shooting classifiers for a lot of them, is a gamble... It is my understand that this is exactly what we should not be doing. Seems like an example of when I have heard people say terms like "Paper GM". Any thoughts?

A First: Finally hit my first sub-second reload!

Just wanted to say this is a great diary! I've enjoyed reading about your progress. Congratulations!

Cool News: First Production Match - took 2nd in Prod and 3rd overall!

Hello, I'm looking a good plinking G36 Load. 200 yard max. What grain,powder, and OAL do most use? 55gr? 62gr? Tac powder? Thank You!

Status: Finally hitting Sub Sec Draws on my production rig! Seeing the sights and consistently making sub-second A's at 10yds. Was studying a lot of GMs particularly Jorge Ballesteros. Noticed he uses a very aggressive stance! Training: Here comes a lot of leg and footwork training! To help solidify the subsec draw. I will make it a habit. Till Feb 22nd(next 21 days), sub second draws will have my focus. Video: Watch Jorge work his magic in the link below!

I experienced a ridiculous amount of nose dive problems in my 40 Trojan, regardless of multiple OAL's and bullet combinations. Here's are some videos of the problem. My link & My link

Mark is a really nice guy w/ great products!

Will this app work w/ a Palm Pre? If not, are there any apps for the Pre? Thanks

Shot a match today... I want to right down what I learned and need to train before It skips my mind. Windy days at <40 degrees has substantial effects on my shooting(need to get a nice part of toasty gloves). Two of the times I told my thumb to move to drop a mag, it decided it would rather keep the mag in the gun for at least a extra second! Lesson - Sometimes the thumb has a mind of its own(in freezing weather). Points are way more important than crazy fast splits. Question: At 25 yards should I try to make A zone headshots(no shoots below)? Or chance those B's? Work on remembering where I need to snap to the A zones, before I shoot the stage(Not just snapping to a overall target). Shooting while moving. Shooting out of positions. Wide sweeping reloads. Ok Thanks!

My link Here's my little contribution!

I watch one of the best!

Nothing closer than an hr... But my favorites are about 3...

Simply Amazing! Setting goals, understanding obstacles, positive mental imagery, and so much more! I highly recommend Lanny's teaching!

Thanks Greg, I sure will! I think the EGW Undersized Die is a great product and will now be stocking up on those pins!

No marks on my brass, but my EGW U Die pin snapped under 1500rds...

Hello, I was reading Eric Grauffel course list and course Five listed "Eric's intense training". My link Does anyone have a list of these drills? Thank You!

The Decapping Pin on the EGW 40S&W Undersized Die(Left) snapped at under 1500rds! Somewhat shocking... Anyone run into this before? I enjoyed it until it snapped! Guess it's back to the old faithful Dillon on the right! Running on a Super Ultra Spectacular Mind Blowing Dillon 1050.

Current Training : Daily D.F. routines are around 2 to 5 hours. Drilling very hard on those fundamentals! Early morning runs two to three times weekly w/ foot work and box entry drills. Studying videos of Jorge Ballesteros. Teaching classes (I am a NRA pistol & home defense instructor) has helped improvement also! + it provides $ for BULLETS. Which there never seems to be enough of! Mental Management Seminar DVDs - http://mentalmanagement.ipower.com/ New or Changed Goals : Giving myself 6,000rds to make A in SS. Regardless of the outcome, I know I will have improved. Moving to Production since the savings between 40 and 9 will let me shoot more for less. (Unless I find bullet discounts!) Switching to Precision’s Black Bullets, which will provide more $ for training or additional $ bullets. BTW here is a great reloading calc. http://10xshooters.com/calculators/Handgun_Reloading_Cost_Calculator.htm Erik S : Good to hear from you! I hope the best for you! Keep an eye out for special USPSA matches where there are more than two classifiers. Keeping an open mind has helped me greatly. My assumption is that, the quickest way to GM is tons of hard work, quality experience, and totally devoted lifestyle. Many Top Athletes would recommend Mental Management Systems too. Status : More prepared and motivated than ever to succeed! Pushing hard in practice and learning not to try too hard in competition (Allowing the Subconscious to take over). Daily DF schedule is sporadic, but that does help keep it from becoming tedious and old. The Benny Hill 930 should be here soon. Virgil Tripp should have my SS STI back by the end of the month too!

Found great wisdom today from Shane Watts! Check it out! "Trying to go fast doesn't necessarily make you any faster, it just increases your chance of making mistakes. Increased speed comes from development of all of the basic skills. Development of basic skills comes from constant repetition and practice of the basics. Train these so they come naturally without thought." - paraphrase of Shane Watts Six Time Australian Enduro Champion Australian 500cc Motocross Champion 1997 World Enduro Champion 1998 International Six Day Enduro Overall Champion 2000 Grand National Cross Country Champion

Lets bring them back for 2011!

Lets bring them back for 2011!

My philosophy has changed today after hearing Jerry Miculek in his Brownells Rifle DVD. Jerry is such a "professional". His attitude towards learning is amazing, he never maintains the mindset that he has "arrived" at the maximum level. Though He is the greatest(highest level of performance), he still maintains an attitude of humility towards technique and improvement. I believe that is one of the greatest keys to his success. Matt Burketts Podcast #7 w/ Brian Enos was also very helpful. The podcast covered the Classification system and how it can be distracting. No longer will I focus on classification, but rather on improvement and learning. Thanks to Jerry Miculek, Brian Enos, and Matt Burkett for making public your tips for improvement!

DryFire - Focusing a lot more on strong and weak hand shooting. Past DF sessions consisted of about 5% of weak/strong hand, that will to increase drastically. Learning to "slap" the trigger has been eye opening, but mostly frustrating. Trying to give up the slow press to reset. Yoshidaex - Thanks, I'm always looking for good instruction! Been keeping an eye peeled for GMs' teaching on the East Coast, haven't seen anything yet. If anyone knows of any East Coast USPSA classes going on, I would appreciate a heads up! Range Work - Practicing subconscious shooting to the cadence of appropriate sight picture. Mentally trying to not fall into the "culture of speed". I didn't shoot myself or anyone else, work is paying off! Thanks for reading.