wrx04 Posted September 2, 2018 Share Posted September 2, 2018 (edited) I’m gonna head to the static range tomorrow since I missed USPSA range time today due to weather. What can I practice at the static range (no draw/movement allowed)? Im thinking groups at 25yds is the most beneficial. That said, how should I practice? Uspsa target? Should I make dots with a sharpie or just shoot at the blank target? How fast do I shoot? Just take my time and shoot the best groups possible, or at least shoot 1s/shot? Edited September 2, 2018 by wrx04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
open17 Posted September 2, 2018 Share Posted September 2, 2018 Can you set up at less than 25 yds? If so, take a looks at the Dot Torture Drill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrx04 Posted September 2, 2018 Author Share Posted September 2, 2018 I can. And I’ve seen dot torture. Is that a better thing to do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perttime Posted September 2, 2018 Share Posted September 2, 2018 How much will you shoot? I don't like to spend 100 rounds on one single thing. I'd do a variety of things, unless there's some specific thing that needs exercising. USPSA target with aiming dot, plain USPSA target, strong hand, weak hand, "head" shots as far as you feel like, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stick Posted September 2, 2018 Share Posted September 2, 2018 I agree with the others. Dot Torture! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted September 2, 2018 Share Posted September 2, 2018 I have a love/hate relationship with the Dot Torture Drill …. I'd spend half my rounds on DTD, and then run 1-2 Bill Drills and then 1-2 groups at 25 yards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmeh Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 Do some dots, 3-4", maybe bigger, depending on what you want. Working in trigger isolation and direction: only the index finger, and straight back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverBolt Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 25yrd dot drills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glassblower Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 Try this, 1 inch solid black circle at 15 yards, slow fire while working on grip, trigger control, index, etc. Shoot it till the black,is gone. Then dot torture at 7 yard for speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furrly Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 At what distance is the dot torture test recommend.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 Start at 7 yards with iron sights, and 10 yards with a dot, and work backwards as you improve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eureka1911 Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 My local range has USPSA metric targets in thin paper for use on their hangers. So it's cool I can use those for practice. I can also do double taps One thing I do is start at 5 yards. From low ready I raise a do 2 shot strings. 4 strings per mag. I do one mag 2-hand, then 1 mag strong hand unsupported, then 1 mag weak hand unsupported. I repeat this at 7, 10 and 15 yards (max at my range). If I still feel like it I will set a target at 10 yards and do double tap head shots from low ready. 2 mags or so. I try to always do some strong hand unsupported and weak hand work every trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatJones Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 Aim small. Use a black paster or small piece of black tape.Shoot some groups weak hand only. It will teach you a lot about trigger control.Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quliming Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 Dot torture? Or ben's dot drills? Both seem to be good drills for trigger control practice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mauk517 Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 both are good for recoil management. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowdyb Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 (edited) It really doesn't matter what you shoot as long as you pay attention and make corrections that are improvements and become your new technique without thinking about it. Are you shooting or are you improving? Big difference. Edited September 20, 2018 by rowdyb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktyler Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 If and when I am forced to practice at a traditional lanes style range I will often so the following. Hang a target and shoot 4 round groups in the middle of the A zone at 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 yards. Really focusing on mechanics. I will build the grip, apply proper grip pressure then present the pistol to the target. Then think through the process of grip, sights alignment, sight picture, trigger PRESSSSSSS. I try to focus on having my conscience mind only thinking about the trigger press. After shooting each distance 2 times I move to the next drill On the same ipsc target, at 10 yard fire 4 rounds in the top left a zone corner, transition, 4 rounds bottom right corner, 4 round top right corner, then 4 rounds bottom left corner. Do this 2 times to create an aming point. now I number the box (mentally) top left 1, top right 2, bottom left 3 bottom right 4 Now work accurate transition drills shooting 4 strings in the following order string 1-1,2,,3,4 String 2-2.3.4.1 String 3-3,4,1,2 string 4-4,1,2,3 Repeat 2 times through shooting one round each, then 2 times through shooting 2 rounds each. Focusing on mechanics! hope this helps Keith Tyler Tyler Firearms Instruction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mauk517 Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 doubles target, ben stoegers live fire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csailer Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 I'd definitely hit some draws (some from different start positions) and table starts. As far as shooting goes, for just lanes I use 2 uspsa targets. I usually use an open and tuxedo target. I'd just draw and shoot them a bunch and do some strong and weak hand shooting. Focus on tracking your dot or sights and getting more comfortable behind the gun. Push your eye speed and have a good time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boudreux Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 I would do some doubles drills like Stoeger does. No need for a draw on those and they are something that will improve the more you work on them. I would also focus on strong and weak hand as well since that may not be something you would normally do at a range you can move and draw. I would use tuxedo targets as stated above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkballedtarget Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 Dot drills are always good for shooting groups. If I don't have a page of dots, a paster works just as well. On 10/7/2018 at 4:41 PM, boudreux said: I would do some doubles drills like Stoeger does. No need for a draw on those and they are something that will improve the more you work on them. I would also focus on strong and weak hand as well since that may not be something you would normally do at a range you can move and draw. I would use tuxedo targets as stated above. What is this doubles drill? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kidd2 Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 Use the time to practice calling your shots. Take a shot and past where you think you hit on another target then compare to where you actually hit on the target down range. I know it sounds silly but everyone does that dance on the last shot before exiting a position because they don't have the confidence in where the round scored (or they wait to hear the round impact steel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJD Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 6) dot drills 5.0 par 3) 7 yard bill drill 2.30 par 3) 15 yard bill drill 3.30 par 3) 25 yard bill drill 4.30 6) dot drills 5.0 par to get you back on sights These are minimums in my opinion. You can add more if time and round count permits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uewpew Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 On 9/20/2018 at 3:03 PM, rowdyb said: It really doesn't matter what you shoot as long as you pay attention and make corrections that are improvements and become your new technique without thinking about it. Are you shooting or are you improving? Big difference. This. ^ Doesn't really matter what drills you shoot, pay attention and learn something to make the session productive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdp88 Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 Dot drills are always good for shooting groups. If I don't have a page of dots, a paster works just as well. What is this doubles drill? Doubles Drill is shooting pairs of shots at various distances in strings. Set a target at 7 yards and practice shooting 2 at a time as you would on a standard target during a match. At 7 seven yards the timer should read .2 splits with probably about 1 second between to get reset. 15 yards should be around .25-.30 and 25 yards +- .35. Make yourself shoot at this pace and hopefully you will intuitively figure out how to improve you pairs. At 7 it should be all alpha and they should be in a smaller group like a bill drill. An occasional Charlie at 15 is ok and you probably want at least 75% alpha at 25 yards. You can burn up a lot of ammo fast doing this drill but it has helped me tremendously. It shows you what you can get away with at various distances. I have cut my split time in half at 25 and 15. It might not sound like a lot but .2 here and .3 there adds up over a match. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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