triggercontrol Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 Is anyone here affected by caffeine from the standpoint of stability with respect to trigger control and grip from the standpoint of slight shaking of the hands , respiration, etc. I am diabetic, but HAVE to have my coffee or tea in the morning. Alot of matches take place at that time, so even casual shooting is affected as well, One has to come to a point to go without and in the end, its whatever works for you, I am just curious how many folks take this into consideration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 As a caffeine abuser of long standing, let me say that there is a point of balance to be had here. It's maintenance thing, just enough is just right. Speaking of which, I believe it's time for another cup-o-joe ;-) -- Regards, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diehli Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 I believe it's time for another cup-o-joe ;-) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I know you're from the Bay Area, but that's a little TMI.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 Just like that song by the Police with the repeating chorus "Too Much Information, Runnin' Round My Brain". Got ya Cullen, now it's time for some more coffee! I'm actually not kidding here, I hafta get a large estimate done tonight and more coffee is the only way in heck that's gonna happen ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSeevers Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 I considered its effect, thought it should not be taken, fell asleep putting the gear on, got a killer headache and decided its coffee for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 I guess it does have an effect on USPSA type stuff...I am sure does with long range or silhouette shooting. When you can see your heart beat in the scope movement it is pretty apparent. So just what are we willing to give up??? Not me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinMike Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 Gotta have my caffeine, I'm a wreck without it. Takes a LOT to give me the shakes, but everybody is different. I'm not a morning person, so I generally have at least 4-5 cups of coffee before a match. Any less and I'd probably shoot myself in the foot on the first stage. On the bright side, I don't seem to be taking in near enough to take me out: Death by Caffeine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuildSF4 Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 Caffine never seemed to have too much effect on my shooting. Other things seem to have more effect... (Everyone is different...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
folsoml Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 It is truly a drug. I gotta slam several cups every morning just to get back to normal. If I go too long after waking up before I start, I get a MASSIVE headache. And now, like George, I think I'll have another cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincent Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 For practical pistol shooting I would be thinking less about the shakes and more about caffeine's diuretic effects and reduction in deep sleep. On the other hand if you are a regular caffeine consumer, match day is not the time to quit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Kline Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 I like my coffee too, but I normally only have a cup when I feel runned down or dragging. Most mornings Ill have a cup, but sometimes I feel fine when I get up and dont have one. I might have one later in the day if I feel like Im dragging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Ankeny Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 I remember way back when the folks in the precision shooting sports talked about laying off the caffiene, stacking carbs, biorhythms, and all that stuff. The general consensus was to lead a healty lifestyle and follow your daily routine. Even if you don't lead a healthy lifestyle it's still important to follow your routine, lol. At Area One I was eating supper with a GM shooter who was telling about the time he kept buying beer for a couple of his competitors the evening before a major shoot. He was wanting to have the advantage of shooting against them with a clear head while they nursed a hang over. He told me it didn't work, they still dominated the match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPatterson Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 The Air Force had a program called Substance Abuse and caffeine was included. Seems some of the midnight shift workers were drinking so much coffee to stay awake at work that they had sleeping problems and had to take prescription sleeping pills. We had a beer drinker get off the program when he got down to a 6 pack a day and convinced them he just liked the taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorch Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 (edited) I like Coffee in the Morning to get me going about 3 cups. Like said above lots of other things to worry about in a match other than Caffine. It never seems to play a role in any match i have been to. Just did the Calculations on the above link it takes about 115 cups to kill me Edited October 7, 2005 by scorch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinMike Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 (edited) Only 160.39 Expresso shots to put me 6 feet under. Edited October 7, 2005 by AustinMike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 Death by Red Bull = 163.03 cans. That would be a heck of a way to go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tightloop Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 Coffee is great.....love it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric nielsen Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 Slightly off topic but caffeine seems to really help my dry-fire sessions a LOT. At a match, I usually try to check my hands for shaking or heart beating against my sternum. If that's happening, no caffeine that day. PS - 217 cans of Diet Mountain Dew = RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 Caffine...lack of sleep...long drives...setting up...RO'ing shooters... It's all just a distraction from the shooting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJPoLo Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 On the bright side, I don't seem to be taking in near enough to take me out: Death by Caffeine Just 183 more cans of Red Bull and I'm dead! -Chet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Moneypenny Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 Flex are you talking about last weekend? Definitley distracted my shooting. Reminded me why I'm not a certified RO. i used to be really hung up on every little aspect of shooting, no drinking before the match, no coke or coffee the day of. certainly no red bull.... i think it's most important to just BE RELAXED. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paladin Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 ..gives me a migraine.. definitely not for taking if going to shoot.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 "It would take 491.80 cans of Diet Coke with Splenda to put you down" Is that a day or a week??? 32 or so days worth for me.. Guess I am safe.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted October 8, 2005 Share Posted October 8, 2005 Right now I am dying, I ran out of coffee and have a horendous headache. BTW I love Penguins mints also. They make caffeinated peppermints. www.peppermints.com If you eat 5,373.77 Penguin Mints, you'll be pushing up daisies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggercontrol Posted October 8, 2005 Author Share Posted October 8, 2005 Thanks for the feedback guys, its really interesting. Since I am diabetic, I mainly drink Diet Coke and tea or coffee with splenda or equivalent substitute. When we get to our level of shooting, even the slightest jitter can cost, I guess I am more vulnerable being diabetic, so its something that I have noticed about myself, but different folks react in different ways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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