krott5333 Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 (edited) this quote goes through my head every time I go shooting. And it makes so much sense, to me anyway. I can be at 10 yards.. and the target looks bigger, so perhaps I feel it will be easier to make a good shot.. but then I go to 25 yards, and the target seems smaller, so I tend to make better shots (well, not "better", but relatively, for the distance) so I need to condition myself to make that closer target seem smaller, so I try harder to make a better shot. Does that make sense? Edited March 23, 2006 by krott5333 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin c Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 Yes, it does. The available scoring surface is the same, but the degree of precision needed is higher for the more distant target. What you need to see from the sights/sight picture is different. But you don't want to make the mistake of being too precise close in: a hit in the middle of the A zone or a couple inches to either side is still the same # of points, so trading some of the precision for speed is worthwhile. Welcome to the forums! Kevin C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterLefty Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 There is another line the movie that makes me think that Mel's character was the first IPSC competitor, and it comes right after your quote. When Mel is behind the tree getting ready to attack the British, he says, "Lord make me fast and accurate". Kenny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38superman Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 There is another line the movie that makes me think that Mel's character was the first IPSC competitor, and it comes right after your quote.When Mel is behind the tree getting ready to attack the British, he says, "Lord make me fast and accurate". Kenny What a coincidence. I think of that little prayer evertime I load and make ready. Tls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWLAZS Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 "die you cardboard scumbag" now that is a quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackdragon Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 It comes from hunting, If you can see the hair on an Elks shoulder, You can put the shot where it needs to go! If you are looking at the whole animal, God help you! Ivan PS Elk-0 Ivan-10 + I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Merriam Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 Don't get too caught up on the close targets. This game is an amazing bled of speed and accuracy.......my first few matches went like this: Good points....too slow good points...faster bad points...too fast ok points......medium speed get the picture...I am still learning when to step on it and when to slow down a little. You will to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusher Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 I can be at 10 yards.. and the target looks bigger, so perhaps I feel it will be easier to make a good shot.. but then I go to 25 yards, and the target seems smaller, so I tend to make better shots (well, not "better", but relatively, for the distance) Dont only see the targets, see the SPOT on the target(s) where you want the bullet to go, distance is only relevant to the type of sight focus you need to make the bullets go where you want them, and for the trigger control necessary to make it happen. Like Ivan said: It comes from hunting, If you can see the hair on an Elks shoulder, You can put the shot where it needs to go! If you are looking at the whole animal, God help you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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