Stephen7942 Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 I shot at least once a month for about 6 years. Had a couple kids and took a break from shooting. It’s been about 3 years since I’ve shot a match. I am now looking to get back into USPSA and shoot a few matches this spring/ summer. I will be starting with local matches. any tips/tricks or good advice on making a smooth comeback tour?! I assume dry fire is going to be my starting point. thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IHAVEGAS Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 Don't forget to practice the safety stuff that used to be ingrained habit, reloads moving to weak side, general 180 awareness, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beastmode_05 Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 go with a mindset of having fun and don't focus on trying to be where you were when you left. it's easy to fall in that trap and be frustrated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen7942 Posted March 28 Author Share Posted March 28 12 hours ago, IHAVEGAS said: Don't forget to practice the safety stuff that used to be ingrained habit, reloads moving to weak side, general 180 awareness, etc. great info! Thanks for that! Might need to watch a rule refresher course on YouTube lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen7942 Posted March 28 Author Share Posted March 28 5 hours ago, beastmode_05 said: go with a mindset of having fun and don't focus on trying to be where you were when you left. it's easy to fall in that trap and be frustrated. That is a good plan. Didn’t cross my mind yet. Main goal will be to just finish the match, have fun and not DQ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpm8300 Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 I think you'll find its like riding a bike; I would shoot lim optics, carry optics or PCC to get you back in the rhythm. Those divisions allow for lots of rounds in the mag so you aren't going through lots of reloads. Aside from the previously mentioned safety DQ guidance, I would go in with a 5 to 1, alpha to non-alpha ratio. This is obviously higher than what you'll find looking at the score cards of top competitors. The logic is, mentally set a goal for hits so you're not getting frustrated or wrapped around the axel with running around the stage or having some crazy stage plan. You can ramp it up dynamically after a couple stages if you feel comfortable. Walking away from the first few matches with botched reloads and mikes will make for a tough mental ramp up back to the sport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Mitch Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 Focus on having fun. Also consider jumping into CO or LO if you can, nearly all the competition is there. Things have changed a lot in the last several years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen7942 Posted March 28 Author Share Posted March 28 Good stuff!! I’ve got PCC, Prod or CO options in the safe. Probably will start with PCC and see what happens! Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chutist Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 I'm back after a long lay off. I found CO to be very fun. Still working back up to speed. Shooting plenty of points, just standing around admiring my work to much. I've found Ben Steiger's stuff on YouTube to be helpful with shooting the dot. Have Fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoNsTeR Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 I came back after 9 years away. It was like riding a bike. People are using different gear but the game is the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FDk08 Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 I am usually an ON or OFF kind of guy. I am thinking about trying to "take a break" from competing in any capacity and just shoot for fun by myself in the fields. I fear if I don't I will get more tired of the little pressures and sell it all and quit all together.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen7942 Posted April 8 Author Share Posted April 8 On 4/4/2024 at 3:31 PM, MoNsTeR said: I came back after 9 years away. It was like riding a bike. People are using different gear but the game is the same. That’s good to hear! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Neill Posted Monday at 11:32 PM Share Posted Monday at 11:32 PM Safety first! Fun second and placement third. Dry fire and include draws in dry fire. There may be a tendency to rush it after the lay-off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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