lugnut Posted September 6, 2011 Author Share Posted September 6, 2011 When you're on my stage I'll ask him how he feels shooting with the famous Lugnut. You think Dave will intimidate him? If I don't intimidate him... I'm sure I'll piss him off. I seem to be doing a lot of that lately... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Sierpina Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 If I don't intimidate him... I'm sure I'll piss him off. I seem to be doing a lot of that lately... You haven't pissed me off, Dave. Unless of course you wuss out of the shotgun match next month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glshooter Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 There is a possibility I may be shooting with a top GM- very high level. Different division, however it's a major match and part of me says to not let it distract me- just focus on my game and my abilities... part of me says it's a rare thing- watch and observe them as much as possible and use it as a pseudo training experience/entertainment. It's an awesome sport in that some run of us run of the mill shooters get to experience this. What have some of you done in similar situations? Don't forget, you will also be shooting with a M class production shooter. maybe 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lugnut Posted September 6, 2011 Author Share Posted September 6, 2011 There is a possibility I may be shooting with a top GM- very high level. Different division, however it's a major match and part of me says to not let it distract me- just focus on my game and my abilities... part of me says it's a rare thing- watch and observe them as much as possible and use it as a pseudo training experience/entertainment. It's an awesome sport in that some run of us run of the mill shooters get to experience this. What have some of you done in similar situations? Don't forget, you will also be shooting with a M class production shooter. maybe 2. They don't bother me.... usually. Plus I know them personally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G T Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Linc, DWFAN Squad 23? Yes we did have a good squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LINC Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Yes sir, 23. Targets where taped, painted and set before they could call the next shooter up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G T Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Yes sir, 23. Targets where taped, painted and set before they could call the next shooter up. Yeah, everyone worked on the stages. If someone had to take off for a minute it was no issue. Good times. I had a lot of fun and that made for a good match. How did you fair? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LINC Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Well if I could of shot the match sat, like I did sunday it would of been a lot better. 26th overall and 5th in my class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWFAN Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Linc, DWFAN Squad 23? Yes we did have a good squad. Yep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWFAN Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Well if I could of shot the match sat, like I did sunday it would of been a lot better. 26th overall and 5th in my class. Isnt that the truth.. Wish I would have shot Saturday like I did Sunday. At least 3 of the saturday stages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Antichrome Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 I'm usually out of sorts if there arent GM's in my squad. And around here you cant throw a dead cat without hitting a Master class shooter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G T Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Well if I could of shot the match sat, like I did sunday it would of been a lot better. 26th overall and 5th in my class. Isnt that the truth.. Wish I would have shot Saturday like I did Sunday. At least 3 of the saturday stages. Stage 12... jacked that one up. Stage 1, well I would slow down for the corner this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Antichrome Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Linc, DWFAN Squad 23? Yes we did have a good squad. Linc, DW, and GT...great shooting with you guys. On Saturday, I was really working hard to keep my blood sugar correct and the heat was getting to me. Being able to sit out occasionally on the resets made a huge difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWFAN Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Well if I could of shot the match sat, like I did sunday it would of been a lot better. 26th overall and 5th in my class. Isnt that the truth.. Wish I would have shot Saturday like I did Sunday. At least 3 of the saturday stages. Stage 12... jacked that one up. Stage 1, well I would slow down for the corner this time. I'd love to have 10 and 12 back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G T Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Changing over my pouches for the glock right now. Havent decided if I am going to shoot L-10 or Limited. I like the idea of less mag changes after shooting SS this summer. Still need to get me some mag extensions then I will have some fun in limited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wurm Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 He called me a wussy cause I wouldn't shoot a texas star on the move He sounds pretty awesome to me.. What, you think I'm talking about you? I said top GM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digby7 Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 I say shoot your own game but bring a camera and get footage of both yourself and the GM so you can compare them later and learn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Stoeger Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 He called me a wussy cause I wouldn't shoot a texas star on the move He sounds pretty awesome to me.. What, you think I'm talking about you? I said top GM I am just saying he sounds awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Texas Granny Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 He called me a wussy cause I wouldn't shoot a texas star on the move He sounds pretty awesome to me.. The Texas Star is a piece of cake. It's those darn dancing poppers that side step your rounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Texas Granny Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 He called me a wussy cause I wouldn't shoot a texas star on the move He sounds pretty awesome to me.. The Texas Star is a piece of cake. It's those darn dancing mini poppers that side step your rounds that get to me. BTW anyone with experience shooting an Oregon Star. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jualdeaux Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 I LOVE shooting with the best people at the match. I learn so much from watching them. But...I do know that I can't shoot as well as they can so when the time comes for me to map out the stage, I make sure that I stay within my abilities. I do occasionally push the boundaries though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lugnut Posted September 17, 2011 Author Share Posted September 17, 2011 Well I did shoot with a top shooter... you might even say one of the best.... JJ Racaza. I even had to go after him on almost every stage! He was a great guy and in no way did I feel uncomfortable shooting with him. I shot Production so I really didn't try to copy anything he was doing! I felt more pressure from the other Production shooter in my squad!! They were killing me! It was a great squad and we had a great time! This was a great pic from the match when we were chatting with JJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawthorne2k Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 There is a possibility I may be shooting with a top GM- very high level. Different division, however it's a major match and part of me says to not let it distract me- just focus on my game and my abilities... part of me says it's a rare thing- watch and observe them as much as possible and use it as a pseudo training experience/entertainment. It's an awesome sport in that some run of us run of the mill shooters get to experience this. What have some of you done in similar situations? That's pretty much a guarantee at my club at almost every match, and it can be a bit intimidating. The main thing is to learn from them, but don't let what they do affect your game, especially if they shoot in your division. There's been a couple of stages recently where a GM shooter found a sweet spot and shot through a bunch of portals at targets that I'd have NO chance of hitting if I tried it, and as I result, I had to leg it out through the course of fire where they could just throw rounds from one spot. The trick is to know your limits, push them, and enjoy the show the GM's are putting on, hoping to learn whatever you can from them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outbreak Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 I like watching football, and I like tossing the pigskin every once in a while. But while it's entertaining to watch Ray Lewis plow over Roethlisberger, I'm not gonna go try anything he does (unless there's a limo on a pistol stage ) because I know my limits. I'll just stick to playing catch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pskys2 Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 The one thing I try to watch out for, that's not been listed yet, is try NOT to listen to the GM's firing cadence. It seems if I'm not careful I'll incorporate that into my own visualization and forget to watch that front sight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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