bthp Posted February 18, 2004 Share Posted February 18, 2004 The match is only a month away. What are you doing to get ready? What type of drills are you practicing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronco Posted February 18, 2004 Share Posted February 18, 2004 For pistol have been shooting every match I can get to, and working out on the plate rack. ( see plate rack times thread ) Shotgun, loading, loading, loading and once in a while unloading. Slugs Rifle, hoser stages and have 5 steel top half targets from 175yrds. too 320 yrds. that I see how fast I can hit twice from prone, barricade, over barrel etc. Up close 1/2 targets and obscured targets. Shooting on the move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtm Posted February 18, 2004 Share Posted February 18, 2004 I am drinking alot more than usual, as when I get around all those crazy guys I haven't seen since last year, you have to be in practice!!! KURTM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hey QuicksDraw! Posted February 18, 2004 Share Posted February 18, 2004 What am I doing? Not a damn thing. Which means I am plannig on getting my little behiney kicked. It's hard for me to find time. Pistol - [Cocky Mode On] Always ready! LOL [Cocky Mode Off] [Humble Mode ON and Locked] I've never been to a three gun match. Shotgun - Brand new gun I have YET to shoot. Don't worry I will not show up without it having been fired. Never seen the top guns reload shotgun. I'm going off of what I've read on this board. (God save us all) Rifle - Also brand new, the rifle is sighted in for light bullets. After reading the posts I have to sight it in for heavy. I am prepared to have tons of fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellyn Posted February 18, 2004 Share Posted February 18, 2004 I better start drinking more too! I'd focus on: 1) loading the shotgun, whatever method you choose. 2) shooting the rifle prone and off rests to about 300 yards. 3) Hosing with the pistol 4) Hosing with the rifle 5) switching between all three guns 6) getting a good slug zero Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uscbigdawg Posted February 18, 2004 Share Posted February 18, 2004 Pistol: - Shoot fast and accurate Shotgun: - Load - Load - Load - Slug zero Rifle: - Get the round out that's stuck in my chamber - Finish load development - Get zero'ed at 200 (again) - Take notes on point of impact - Practice hoser stages - Get "comfy" (as much as you can get anyways) shooting at 300. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hey QuicksDraw! Posted February 18, 2004 Share Posted February 18, 2004 Slug zero at what distance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErikW Posted February 18, 2004 Share Posted February 18, 2004 I am preparing to ask for a refund and bail on the match. I still haven't reserved a room. I was trying to load rifle ammo, but I've stuck three cases in two dies and broken a press trying to unstick one. I've got a bunch of Q3131 and Q3131A factory 55gr but I don't trust it beyond 100 yards. I was going to zero my upper with its new JP comp but it came back as a single-shot, probably a broken gas tube. One of these days I'll have to practice loading my shotgun. But since I can't afford to shoot it much, I'll just be doing load 6, shoot 1, load 3, shoot 1, load 3, etc. I've worked much on the pistol, changing to a regular guide rod with a 9# spring and a buffer. I came up with a 155 grain load but I keep bumping it up for a more aggressive feel. Any more and I'll hit Major power factor. I've borrowed a holster; I don't like it, but it will hold the gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellyn Posted February 18, 2004 Share Posted February 18, 2004 Erik, it sounds like you're ready! I would zero slugs at 50 or 75 yards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMC Posted February 19, 2004 Share Posted February 19, 2004 Erik, I've got almost a whole case of PMC #4 Buck I'll let go cheap for you to practice. By the time its gone you won't be able to let anyting touch your shoulder! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErikW Posted February 19, 2004 Share Posted February 19, 2004 I just got a letter from the match administration saying they had three dozen on the waiting list and they would give refunds (I assume full) to anybody who wanted to drop out. Somebody just convince me I'll win a prize that will pay for a room and/or gas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted February 19, 2004 Share Posted February 19, 2004 You ain't gonna win nothin', you'll probably step in dog crap, the hotel room will suck, there won't be any hot water, and your gun will jam alot. Now...go SHOOT for fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nik Habicht Posted February 19, 2004 Share Posted February 19, 2004 Erik, Does an underemployed tech writer really have something better to do? Quit yer bitchin, fix your press --- and win the match! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErikW Posted February 19, 2004 Share Posted February 19, 2004 Well, as long as they have cook-ays and coff-ay available, I'll be OK. What I really want is for He-Man to have an 8 round rifle limit so I can bring my Garand, my Witness, and my 1100 and join kellyn and TGO in that division. BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM Pliinng! Underemployed? I wish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hey QuicksDraw! Posted February 19, 2004 Share Posted February 19, 2004 Eric, Forget about winning, shoot for fun. I'ts my first three gun and I don't expect to win squat. I will NOT win back my plane fare. I am going to go BOOM BOOM and make new friends. I will see you there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtm Posted February 19, 2004 Share Posted February 19, 2004 Going BOOM BOOM is illegal in Arizona unless married! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErikW Posted February 19, 2004 Share Posted February 19, 2004 But I can't go Pliinnng! without BOOM BOOM. QuicksDraw, are you crazy? Tactical Irons is wiiiide open with the 800# gorilla rifleman kellyn trying to be a He Man. I'm not going to win anything without practicing loading my shotgun and shooting my rifle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hey QuicksDraw! Posted February 19, 2004 Share Posted February 19, 2004 I can't get out of this friggin office! But your right Erik I WILL find the time to practice. I'm going to reload my shotgun RIGHT NOW!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellyn Posted February 19, 2004 Share Posted February 19, 2004 I don't know what division the 1000 lb gorilla -Bennie Cooley- will be in. Or where 80 lb Chimp Kurt Miller will be. BOOM BOOM without marriage is legal now in Arizona. We recently did away with our Georgia-esque consensual sex laws. And after I got married. I suppose we could have pre-1950 He-man class with Enfields, 03A3s, and M1 garands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbrowndog Posted February 19, 2004 Share Posted February 19, 2004 someone mentioned #4 buck, for erik. it reminded me of a question i have about smm3g. i was told by a big 3gun competitor here in south texas, who will remain nameless, (hint:big) that they have used #4 buck at this match in the past, my understanding was that #4 birdshot was as big as it gets. also somebody mentioned erik was gonna step in dog doodoo, if so try to avoid the large piles left by the big brown dog. (rhodesian ridgeback) p.s. kurt it will be good to finally get to shoot with you again. trapr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gl Posted February 19, 2004 Share Posted February 19, 2004 I am not getting to go this year but if all anyone is doing is drinking and not practicing before the match , I guess I am good to go. And if winning is based on that I would probably destroy all competition! ..........another double please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benny hill Posted February 19, 2004 Share Posted February 19, 2004 It is'nt about how many A's you shoot at the match, but rather how many A's you said you hit at the bar that night. I personally shoot all A's at the bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gl Posted February 19, 2004 Share Posted February 19, 2004 Benny remember...... It's all about love! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtm Posted February 20, 2004 Share Posted February 20, 2004 The 80 pound Chimp ( chump?) is signed up for tacticle IRON. I finaly got an extended front sight for the AR and I can now SEE it. Those of you who remember when I shot my M1A, can now worry about me with a mouse gun! If only they had made a .223 caliber M1A (not the mini one) all these many years Traper, it will be great to see you again...see that drinking practice is going to pay off!!! KURTM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hey QuicksDraw! Posted February 20, 2004 Share Posted February 20, 2004 Eric - You have shamed me into practicing. Did some weak hand shotgun reloads for a couple of hours. My arm is killing me. I am playing hookie all day tommorow and will spend the day at the range. Thanks, I needed a kick in the butt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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