BigBets Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 Ladies and Gents Currently writing an article for 3 Gun Nation Magazine on improving your match placement. It will discuss topics such as gear, stage breakdown, mental preparation, etc. I would like some input on topics you would like to see covered. I may not have all the answers but if I don't, I will certainly find those who do!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSwift Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 How long is this article going to be? Monthly column or a one-time byline? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBets Posted May 17, 2015 Author Share Posted May 17, 2015 One time...usually 12-1700 words Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jadeslade Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 12 words would be better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSwift Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 12 words would be better. "Waste as little time as physically possible practicing anything other than shooting." I won't even ask to share the byline with you, you can take full credit. On a serious note, maybe have a "professional lessons already learned" section where you get quotes from the sports top shooters on what mistakes they made early on in their careers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 1. Proper training - I spent many years training improperly, and gained little for the effort - start with lessons or good book 2. Push yourself - with a timer and real bullets (although dry firing every day is Very Good) 3. Shoot with someone a little better than you who will discuss shooting with you, and push you to improve. 4. Improve your equipment (gun, ammo, holster, etc) - each improvement makes it easier for you to improve 5. Nutrition - bring drinks/food with you to keep up your energy. 6. Improve your physical energy levels - exercise - 7. Get your spouse involved - instead of fighting to find time, you'll have all the time, and a shooting buddy, to help you improve. Good luck with the article. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug H. Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Make sure your guns work, know your zero! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EaZeNuTZ33 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Make sure your guns work, know your zero!This......apparently oil added to clean guns works better than dry and dirty guns!!!I would also add "be able to improvise when something goes wrong".......I've watched people time out trying to fix a gun on the clock instead of taking penalties and moving on. I've benefited from dumping a "down" gun to exercise the other option with a different gun on remaining targets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkCO Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Just adding ideas on to Doug H... You can not buy match maturity, it has to be earned. Don't be a consumer shooter, give back and work a match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustbuster1 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 I think Patrick kelley covered this once with valuable wisdom. The best I ever heard was shoot every match you can and keep it simple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glock3422 Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 It is better to look good, than to be good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Tischauser Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 I thought you were the pro? Why are you asking us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBets Posted June 13, 2015 Author Share Posted June 13, 2015 Ha. I was asking for topics you want covered Jesse!! I got your pro!!! Jacob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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