csailer Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 (edited) Hi, Thought I'd share my video from Optics Nationals. Very blessed to place 3rd in such a talented field at age 18 at my first nationals. Excited for next year! Would love to share training or match tips if anyone would like. . Edited November 6, 2018 by csailer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Way to go !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerTrace Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Congratulations!! I didn't shoot my first match until I was 38!! I wish I would have started at 18!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyOne Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 39 minutes ago, RangerTrace said: Congratulations!! I didn't shoot my first match until I was 38!! I wish I would have started at 18!!!! Congrats! I think I shot my first (real) match at 42! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukeEB Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 He started much younger than 18 Way to go Christian!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatland Shooter Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Wow! One heck of a video. Very nice shooting young sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stick Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Very Nice. I wish I had the hand eye coordination of an 18 year old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiller Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Very nice and very well done. At 18 I was lugging around a Bren Gun in the Irish Reserves! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EEH Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Very nice shooting,all the work pays off. at 18 I could run like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 That's nothing …. I'm 73 years old, and I could take any one of your stage times and double or triple it. Fantastic shooting. Congratulations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 I started at 46, would have been better to have started 26 years earlier. (I did start shooting at 8 or so, just not USPSA) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hitman Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 I hate you but great job. your dedication showed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 58 minutes ago, Steve RA said: I started at 46, would have been better to have started 26 years earlier. (I did start shooting at 8 or so, just not USPSA) I started at 44 (beat you by two years ). I also started shooting at 8, or so. BUT, USPSA wasn't invented until we were about 40 years old Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csailer Posted November 7, 2018 Author Share Posted November 7, 2018 Thank you all! I started competitively shooting when I was 14, and have been going strong since. Starting young is key. If you look at the top pros, max, kc etc, they all have started at a young age with strong parental support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EEH Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 3 hours ago, csailer said: Thank you all! I started competitively shooting when I was 14, and have been going strong since. Starting young is key. If you look at the top pros, max, kc etc, they all have started at a young age with strong parental support. There also has to be some talent. And willingness to want to be the best you can be,and you have it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George16 Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 Great job young man! At 18, I was too busy drinking and partying in college . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csailer Posted November 8, 2018 Author Share Posted November 8, 2018 15 hours ago, EEH said: There also has to be some talent. And willingness to want to be the best you can be,and you have it. Yes sir. I played baseball up until this year (freshman in college). The footwork from the infield directly transfers, as well as fast eye speed and interpreting data quickly. I also hate to lose and learn a lot from it, which is key. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csailer Posted November 8, 2018 Author Share Posted November 8, 2018 14 hours ago, George16 said: Great job young man! At 18, I was too busy drinking and partying in college . Haha, thank you! I'm trying to find a way to do both. Currently in my pledge quarter in a fraternity at the University of Washington. It takes a lot of work but can balance both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highhope Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 congrats, man good job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nutzach Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 Killer runs man. Great shooting and great video you put together. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S&W686 Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 Fantastic shooting. You have a great future in the shooting sports to look forward to. I wish I was able to start shooting when I was 18. I started shooting at 55 and I am 65 now, but can still keep up with some of the local big boys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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