tripleryder

Yeah, a reloader is on my list also... Probably split it with a buddy so we can both use it and cut costs

Got it. I think I'm gettin the hang of this thing.

Yeah, that's what I was referring to, when you call your shot, and know that you got, say, a D hit, (3 pts) and could change it to an A hit (5 pts). How many seconds are 2 extra points worth sacrificing? Glad you enjoyed it - it's addictive Better to learn to shoot at all the targets than try to determine how many more points you would have received if you didn't forget to shoot 3 targets. But, it's 15 points per target - that adds up fast. Slow down a bit, and hit them all ... Go a little slower next time, and you'll "speed up" and get better hits. So take my score of 240. If I wouldn't have had the procedural for moving before buzzer, it becomes 250. If I would not have overlooked 2 paper targets (15 pt each?) that becomes 280. Plus, the hit points (assuming 2A each), becomes 300. Is that correct?

Yesterday I shot my first USPSA match with the Eastern Washington Practical Shooters Association at Rattlesnake Mountain Shooting Facilites in Benton City, WA. ...and I'm addicted. Shot a bone stock M&P 40 full size in Limited. Scored about 240 points. Not too shabby, in my opinion. Largest errors were two targets I overlooked on one stage due to poor planning (missed opportunity for 20 more points, plus penalty for procedural) and I moved before the buzzer on one stage (another procedural) Fired exactly 150 rounds total. Overall, I was pretty accurate and fast, but can definitely improve. I think I am going to get a fiber optic front sight, and practice fast target transitions. Also, adding some grip tape and working on consistent grip, as I did notice a bit of bouncing around. Also, it took me about 25 rds to clear the texas star, lol. Great, safe, fun was had by all, and made some new friends! Questions: How many more points could I have gotten without the 3 procedurals? (assuming I had 2 A hits on both targets) When do you decide to fire a thrid or even fourth shot on a target? I didn't learn until the last stage that it was the best two hits on a target, not necessarily the first two. Obviously it takes more time, but how much time is worth sacrificing if you can change a C or D to an A? Gonna try to make it to another one in Yakima on the 28th. EDIT: forgot to mention that this was my first ever shooting competition of any sort, and I have no formal training.