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This is a new gun, I'm still getting used to that double action trigger, I think that's what you see in the first shot. Do you still see that flinch around 1:15 in the video? I guess, my upper body is not returning to the starting point after each shot and at some point I lean forward. Is that just being new and not used to it or is it a bad stance? I figured the Push/Pull would use more of my biceps/triceps/pecks to "squeeze" the gun in place, as opposed to using my forearms to "crush" the gun. Did I get that all wrong? Another question, as I'm practicing this, is it normal to use enough strength to the point your arms start to shake after a bit?

Been shooting a shotgun for less than 2 months. I really dig my Versamax Tactical. Had the lifter welded and the port open.

Yup. I pre-ordered it to replace my Leupold Mark AR 1.5-4. Maybe in a year or so, if I feel the need, I'll upgrade to the Razor, but this is my first 3 Gun season.

Alright, I'm a new shooter, so please take that in consideration. Can someone tell me what I'm doing it wrong here, or if something looks right, what does need to change in order to get tighter groups? I'd say I have about 8in between the first and second shots. I'm trying to push with my strong hand and pull with the weak hand without using my forearms to "squeeze" the pistol.

Thanks for the link Willz. Is there any particular type of Match Savers for the Versamax? Also have any of you guys used the larger shell release button on a Versamax?

I'm a new shooter, got the Vimeo download as well and really liked it. I have the Dry-Fire book/DVD and I was lost watching the DVD, the Foundations was great to watch, very easy to understand. And yes, The readme.txt file with the Vimeo download states the GM card only comes with the DVD version.

My head hurt after that stage. The biggest thing I would have changed would be using #4 buck instead of 00. I was very fortunate to shoot with a great squad at Tarheel and had some good insight on my loads. On that house stage I loaded 1 bird 4 buck 4 bird and went from there. It was my second 3 Gun match, 5 weeks after I first shot the shotgun, I was happy with the result. Thank you guys for all the help. https://youtu.be/pRdoLNv97RQ

I have a new CZ Shadow Custom and I've shot a couple hundred Freedom 147gr without any issues.

Just got a CZ Shadow Custom yesterday. I carry a Kimber so it felt kinda natural to ride the safety. My question is, any good advice on preventing the safety to come OFF on 3 Gun matches?

I'm stocked on Freedom Munitions 55gr, I was wondering if you guys would use different kind of ammo throughout a match, if so you just change the scope settings when you switch ammo?

Alright guys, you gave me plenty of good advise. I'll try to execute CJW's method.

I'm trying to figure out a way to load so I don't run dry, that happened in the last match and it was just too much to remember in order to start and complete the load. I've been shooting shotgun for about a month now.

So, on my first 3 Gun match few weeks ago, I was able to smoothly Quad load (for most of the time) the one thing I had trouble figuring out was how to plan my loads between Slugs and Shot, mostly because I was afraid to miss. I was surprised that I ended up not missing a single shot with the shotgun, I just shot slow. I now have a pistol sight on my Versamax with a extension tube that would hold 10+1. My second match is next week and will be a mix of Birdshothot, Slugs and Buckshot with slug targets up to 110yrds. Any tips on how to plan the loads and how to have a contingency plan? I load weak hand, if that matters. Thanks for all your help.

Hi guys, I'm very new to this and have my second 3 Gun match next week. I have a Stag 3G with a 1:8 twist, chambered for 5.56 and was wondering which ammo to buy for this match. Targets will be anywhere from 50 to 375 yards. I was looking for the Hornady SteelMatch 75gr, but can't find that in stock anywhere, so I need to figure out what else is recommended for those distances. Thank you

Thanks shakman.

Yeah, I definitely need to practice shooting the rifle at 100 and 300 yards and figure out my holding. Just knowing I have to shoot an inch or two lower at 100 and 8 to 10 inches higher at 300, didn't really work in practice. I figure that and shooting pistol at longer distance are the two MAIN things I should work on to avoid timeouts. The next one is in 2.5 weeks.

Looks like the OP has his setup done, I'll post here just for reference to someone with the same question. I just shot my first 3 Gun match, I'm new to the sport and had never shot a shotgun until two weeks ago. I got a 8 round caddy from Invictus Practical and after a week practicing at home, I was able to smoothly load four at a time during the match. Yes, I'm slow, but I would thing that the fact I can safely grab four shells and stuff them into the shotgun, weak hand, after a week of practice, would say something about the designs of this caddy. http://www.invictuspractical.com/8ight-plates.html BTW, I have no association with them and I paid the full price for all three that I purchased, I'm just happy, and impressed, they worked so well for a complete newbie.

I had the chance to shoot my buddy's Akai with Sight Tracker, on both .40 and 9mm and they are really amazing guns. I'm starting a savings account so I can get one of those for the 2016 season.

So I got to the match and I was a nervous wreck, Timed out in 3 out of 7 stages but I manage to relax and enjoy towards the end. Didn't get DQ'd and didn't finish last, so I'd call it a victory, specially having shot the shotgun only twice and never shot the rifle over 100yrds. Those 300+ yrds targets are a b!tc#. Thanks for all the advice.

Great guys, thank you for all the advice. I'll let y'all know how'd go once I'm done with it.

Good point. Didn't even think about that. So, the pistol is ok to be just holstered, but Rifle and Shotgun must be on safe before you ditch them or do I have to unload and show clear whenever I switch guns?

I will have my first 3Gun match this weekend and I'm obviously nervous. Looking for advice that would minimize beginners's typical screwup's. I've shot 3 USPSA matches, shot my rifle 6 or 7 times (zeroed to 50yrds) and shot my shotgun, err, twice with both slugs and buckshot. Aside from practicing shotgun reloads in front of the TV, what else can practice at home prior to the match? Here's what I'm shooting: - Walther PPQ - Remington Versamax Tactical - Stag 3G with Leopold 1.5-4, firedot. Thank you.

I've been struggling with my drawing, which in turns makes me struggle with the end results (duh), so I went hunting on youtube today and found this video that gave me a great insight on the things I'm missing. I really like the way this guy explain things and as a new shooter, I'm happy when someone can "Explain Like I Am 5yrs Old". https://youtu.be/BMSlCyc-SQQ Does anyone know where I can find more like this for the fundamentals, not only of Pistol, but also Rifle and Shotgun? By "Like This" I mean, with a logical, simple explanation of things, not a video of "Hey, look how fast I can do it" Thanks.

Saw my results last night, got me a C card Thanks guys.

oh well, i wasn't thinking of post counts, but if you laugh, just a little bit, it's all good