Overwatcher Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Trying to get my long range(200-500 yds) skills up to par.Long range has been my weak point in multi gun. Just wondering what are a few things (drills,etc) I should be doing to develop a dedicated practice and how some of you guys approach it. Be interested to see get a baseline on times etc on some of your drills as well. Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
assaulter Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Since you are in Idaho I wouldn't think it would be too hard to find some land to shoot out to 4-500 yards. Get a 10" steel plate and practice shooting at that. The mini popper from MGM is a good training tool also at 100 yards. Ironically, also in Idaho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Smith Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 One of the most effective things you can probably do is to get a few steel gongs and put them at varying distances. Instant audible feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveT-NV Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 Trying to get my long range(200-500 yds) skills up to par.Long range has been my weak point in multi gun. Just wondering what are a few things (drills,etc) I should be doing to develop a dedicated practice and how some of you guys approach it. Be interested to see get a baseline on times etc on some of your drills as well. Thanks in advance! Hi Austin, If I remember correctly you were on our squad at the Ruby Mt. Match. Still wishing for another bowl of the chile they served after the match! While I certainly don't feel that I'm an expert at long range, I've been able to improve my long range skills with a combination of a MGM mini popper and a MGM Flash Target. Both of those targets were on sale earlier this year. Before buying the Flash Target I was using a cardboard target with 4 8 Inch circles taped to it. I set up the Mini Popper and one of those 4 in Do-All plastic balls at 100 yds and the Flash Target/Paper Targets at 300 yds. I will set up a "course" to shoot all the targets from different positions. For example - Standing using the side/back of my jeep for a rest - Then kneeling using a plastic saw horse/sage brush etc. Shoot from one knee, both knees or just leaning on the rest. You never know what position you will need to be in at a match - Prone Practice transitioning between the targets in different orders and different positions. Shoot from awkward or uncomfortable positions as well. I probably should, but haven't been keeping track of my times. If you don't have re-settable targets I've attached a copy of my 8 in circle target, that can mimic the steel we have to shoot. Regards, Steve Rifle8inCircle.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overwatcher Posted August 1, 2012 Author Share Posted August 1, 2012 Cool ill start there thanks for the input guys. Good squad we had at ruby mt. Steve,it was that match that really made me get on the ball with my LR stuff. I'm finally loading/shooting LR with some 69 SMK's so maybe that will help a little bit. Until then shoot on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetracer013 Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 I have recently started incorporating cardio into long-range practice. It does not happen in a lot of matches but, on occasion, you have to run before shooting long range targets. I admit I look like a shmuck running around the range and then shooting, but it helps to learn how to settle yourself when your heart is jumping out of your chest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mbauer67 Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 I think the key to successful shooting at long distances is the mental game. The distance number just gets into some people heads. Don't let it, block it out. But the other very important part is knowing your hold overs, having an accurate load and knowing how well your gun shoots at distance. You can't practice long distance shooting with practice ammo, it has to match quality stuff. When you practice try this 1. Get in a very stable position and take as long as you need to a hit and take the best 5 shots you make. Write down the results, and take a 5 minute break. 2. Then do 5-10 push ups and 100yd sprint, something to really get your heart rate up. Then shoot another 5 shots, taking all the time you need to make hits. Record results 3. Repeat drill #2 but instead of a steal target use paper. This one is wicked hard, record results. 4 You can tune this drill to you're skill level, start out with big close targets, then as you gain confidence make them smaller and move them farther out. Seriously, start at 200 or closer 5. Do each of thes drills twice, a practice session. With a total of 30 rounds, give it total focus, and 100% effort, and you will get better or cuss me up and down. Let me how it turns out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikerburgess Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Best practice I have done for long range rifle stages was walking and running on my treadmill then stopping and dry firing on a small target. Made me work on controlling My breathing quickly and being patient enought to press the trigger when the sight was on the target Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overwatcher Posted August 7, 2012 Author Share Posted August 7, 2012 Agreed on the mental aspect,I think my biggest block is the confidence level in knowing the LR game. I'm going to be going out with some paper and steel and just see where stuff hits and begin building the confidence. I will for sure add the cardio to it as I practice that with all 3-Guns on the smaller bays/stages. Thanks guys for the tips and I'll keep you updated. MyLFirst LR load btw is : 69 SMK New LC brass Fed. primer 24.5 gr. Varget 2.250 OAL Hope it shoots OK.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaise1 Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Prairie dogs... Best thing ever for building rifle skills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shooter115 Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Learning your holdovers is the easy part. After that it's all about building the shot. I come from a little different background than most 3 gunners. Seems most come from pistol shooting where I was mostly a benchrest and f class shooter. Since you're located in an area that's snowed in during the winter months like me. I would suggest looking for a club that has an indoor 4 position rimfire league. Range is only 50ft but your target is only .17". It's about the best accuracy and shot building exercise you can do. Fyi long guns are about the only thing that keep me towards the top at local matches. My pistol shooting still sucks but I'm working on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdknotts1 Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 I'm a noob myself but my rifle is what keeps me at the prize table. Best advice I can give is to practice getting into a SOLID position before you break the first shot. I see too many guys trying to force shots from bad positions. Once you're confortable getting into the most solid position you can, practice getting that first shot off and getting a hit. The first shot tends to dictate how the rest of the stage will go. When I practice LR rifle, I don't go for distance, I go for one shot one hit. Make up shots kill the rifle times. Spend some time and make a set of the V-Tac barricades. I made a few of them and they help out a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poortrader Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 Don't just shoot from prone for when you practice those distances. Try different stances, different supports and anything that might seem awkward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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