kita Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 I have recently realized that you can learn to call your shots more accurately by "scoring" your runs on multi shot dry fire drills instead of ONLY pulling the trigger on Alphas. It's a good speed mode trick as well. This will likely be confusing and controversial. SA Even though it's dry fire, I don't always only pull the trigger when I'm on an alpha when I'm really pushing myself for speed. Calling shots becomes a habit in dry fire as well as live fire. I take mental note of poor shots and correct it the next time rather than taking the time to score a run. It's a great idea for someone with plenty of time to spare! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuildSF4 Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 I still think the biggest obstacle to shot calling is blinking during the shot. Watch Travis' eyes in the video. He is right, but I don't think this is emphasized enough. If you don't have enough lead down the barrel so that your subconscious ignores the noise and recoil, you blink. If you blink, you can't call the shot. Shoot at a target, but try to "watch" your pistol. When you have that down, then practice calling the shots (like the drill at the end of the video). Also if you are blinking you are flinching, which effects the shot, even though it may be a small effect it is an effect. (On long range shots it can be a huge difference). I know I have to work on this periodically (louder guns are worse and require more practice to stop the blinking). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kita Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 I still think the biggest obstacle to shot calling is blinking during the shot. Watch Travis' eyes in the video. He is right, but I don't think this is emphasized enough. If you don't have enough lead down the barrel so that your subconscious ignores the noise and recoil, you blink. If you blink, you can't call the shot. Shoot at a target, but try to "watch" your pistol. When you have that down, then practice calling the shots (like the drill at the end of the video). Also if you are blinking you are flinching, which effects the shot, even though it may be a small effect it is an effect. (On long range shots it can be a huge difference). I know I have to work on this periodically (louder guns are worse and require more practice to stop the blinking). Do you wear contact lenses? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuildSF4 Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 No, glasses. Had RK a long time ago, contacts for this are still experimental. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kita Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 No, glasses. Had RK a long time ago, contacts for this are still experimental. What is RK? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youngeyes Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 Radial Keratotomy. Old fashion LASIK but with a blade not a laser. Contacts are not so experimental. I've fit several patients that had RK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuildSF4 Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 Good to know, will talk to my eye doc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhop Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 It comes from not flinching or jerking the trigger! what if you blink Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuildSF4 Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 what if you blink Then you need to train yourself not to. Bring your focus to your eye when you are making a shot in practice, and work on not blinking. Takes time and practice, and it is a perishable skill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miranda Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 in the list of skills one must learn not to blink before one can call a shot... or you can do it my way... and use the fact that you didn't call the shot as a way to know you are blinking I was one asked to explain calling a shot this was my answer the difference between aiming and calling a shot is when it happens. There is a very small and real amount of time from when you commit the shot and when the firearm barks out the bullet. If you are looking at the sights during that small amount of time, you could call the shot. in fact you probably did, however you may not have used the information. don't blink and watch yourself shoot, it is a lot of fun. miranda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kita Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 Radial Keratotomy. Old fashion LASIK but with a blade not a laser. Contacts are not so experimental. I've fit several patients that had RK. Can you tell me about the specific vitamin regimen recommended by opthamologists to maintain healthy eyes? What vitamins/minerals are necessary that are not included in daily multivitamins? Is it beneficial to take something like Prosight or EyeVites prophylactically? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Stoeger Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 Radial Keratotomy. Old fashion LASIK but with a blade not a laser. Contacts are not so experimental. I've fit several patients that had RK. Can you tell me about the specific vitamin regimen recommended by opthamologists to maintain healthy eyes? What vitamins/minerals are necessary that are not included in daily multivitamins? Is it beneficial to take something like Prosight or EyeVites prophylactically? http://www.amazon.com/Elite-Focus-90-Capsules/dp/B008OIPQNQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1362760863&sr=8-1&keywords=tac+sci Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kita Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 (edited) It comes from not flinching or jerking the trigger! what if you blink Then you are a moron. Edited March 8, 2013 by kita Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunsen Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 Tom, I also like to start my practices by shooting a magazine or two into the berm with no target. I simply focus on the sights. I think its a nice warm-up. I read that on here somewhere last year. I think it was a tip from BE himself. I have a very similar warm up dril but the first mag I dump out as fast as I can. This way it is out of my system and I think it helps me focus for the rest of the match. When I am walking around at work I also try and visualize a good sight picture or random objects to help with my mental conditioning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonovanM Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 It comes from not flinching or jerking the trigger! what if you blink Wow weird! We had the same thought again. What a coincidence! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipdouglas Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 tagged for interest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kita Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Tom, I also like to start my practices by shooting a magazine or two into the berm with no target. I simply focus on the sights. I think its a nice warm-up. I read that on here somewhere last year. I think it was a tip from BE himself. I have a very similar warm up dril but the first mag I dump out as fast as I can. This way it is out of my system and I think it helps me focus for the rest of the match. When I am walking around at work I also try and visualize a good sight picture or random objects to help with my mental conditioning. I see shooters randomly do this at odd times; it's kind of entertaining. Those who don't realize what they are doing think that they are just pensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyefly Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 Wow. Great videos. It's amazing how much I have learned in the past five minutes. Can't wait to try this at the range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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