GentlemanJim Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 My wife and I are leaving for tuscon thirsday morning...dust devil classic. This is our first real match in 17 years I have to admit I have no idea what to expect..and I am really freaking out.. If I can trust my old chrono.. I am at about 168...170 pf. I will run off about 600 rnds tonight and chamber check each one. I have done about all I can to get our equipment ready. Its just my most important thing that I am having trouble with...my brain. Stressed and anxious... Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Keen Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 I hate to say it, but that anxiety goes away .............. after about 10 ~ 20 majors. Relax and shoot well. Nothing else matters. Nothing. Best wishes Jim (& Lady Blue) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 It is what it is. Accept it. Know that the A-zone is the same size at Major matches as it is at the practice range. The steel is all the same too. You'll be using the same ammo you always use and getting the bullets to the target by using the same fundamentals. I don't think you win or lose your car based on your performance at that match...so have fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatland Shooter Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 (edited) THE ARE YOU READY CHECKLIST. 1. You've spent plenty of time in dry fire practice. Check 2. You've spent plenty of time in your backyard range practicing. Check 3. You have state of the art gear and you know how to use it. Check 4. You know what you need to know and you know what you can do. Check 5. Go to the match and SHOOT YOUR GAME! Big CHECK Match nerves are a result of not knowing the unknown. At your first stage you will put a few rounds dead smack center in the "A" zone and walk away with a smirk on your face. Its just like you practiced. As my daddy used to tell me, "in a hundred years it won't make a bit of difference". So enjoy the moment. Do good, enjoy and make a few new friends. Bill Edited March 13, 2007 by Flatland Shooter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraderJack Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 Arrive early, stay late and drink NO coffee! Best of luck! Regards TraderJack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajarrel Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 Jim, Little things I have experienced (but not necessarily learned ) If you are not shooting open, try not to shoot after an open shooter. It always makes me want to go faster. Forget about the clock. Shoot your game. Get your hits. This last weekend I experienced first hand that you cannot miss (or shoot D's) fast enough to win. Have fun. It's a game. Enjoy the match. FWIW dj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZ38super Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 Relax and have fun.....oh yea "Don't forget the sunscreen" See ya there.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidball Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 My wife and I are leaving for tuscon thirsday morning...dust devil classic.This is our first real match in 17 years I have to admit I have no idea what to expect..and I am really freaking out.. If I can trust my old chrono.. I am at about 168...170 pf. I will run off about 600 rnds tonight and chamber check each one. I have done about all I can to get our equipment ready. Its just my most important thing that I am having trouble with...my brain. Stressed and anxious... Jim Breathe . . . just remember to breathe . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38superman Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 Jim, I often get very nervous and anxious before a major match. That's a good thing. It says this means something to you.....it matters. If you don't love the game why play it? Once the first few rounds go down range and you start to get your head into the game, the nerves will fade away. Try not to worry, and remember to have fun, because that's what this is.... big fun. Best wishes, Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlmiller1 Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 Jim, Good luck, have fun. One thing to think about is keeping your energy levels up where they need to be. When the adrenalin starts to wear off, if you haven't been taking in something, you will be washed up. I take energy bars & make myself eat one after the first couple of stages, & also after the first couple stages after lunch. If I find myself getting cranky or critical, I am past the point of needing something. This sort of thing never happened when I was young but it sure has hit me as I've gotten older. Also, be certain to keep drinking water too. Try to remind your wife & have her remind you to do these things & you will still feel good by the last stage of the day & you'll recover better overnight. Remember, it isn't life or death, your retirement doesn't depend on it, your kids don't depend on it, it is just for fun! Make us New Mexicans proud! (when I pm'd you, did I mention I was born in Albuquerque?) Mark Miller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyinBlue Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 My wife and I are leaving for tuscon thirsday morning...dust devil classic.This is our first real match in 17 years I have to admit I have no idea what to expect..and I am really freaking out.. Jim We have shot 5-6 real matches since December...at the club level. This is a major match to start us off again. We are psyched! Jim's a bit tweaked...wound tighter than a two dollar watch. I may have to scrape him off the ceiling before we leave. BTW...sweetheart, you spelled Thursday wrong. ~Nanci~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 Just imagine all the targets are in their underwear and you will not suffer from anxiety... Or ... am I thinking of something else...? Pay attention to Mr. Miller's advise. Never pass up a water can without taking a nice drink... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catfish Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 I'd be willing to bet the targets you'll shoot at the match are remarkably like the targets you shoot at practice. Go have fun, that's what it's all about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlamoShooter Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 I like what Criss said about the 10- 20 Majors thats funny to me. If you stop fealing like you do, its time to stop shooting. I did some math on it and I have shot in over 40 national level events - Shotgun to rifle & handgun matches. I still get excited like when my girlfirend told her parents she was going to spend the night at Cindy's house Go with it OH yes and when it is time to shoot- Shoot- Shoot for each A like that is all that you care about. I still mess up plenty |(So just be nice to your self) if and when you mess up and look for and think about the things that went good good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.E. Kelley Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 You might use the advise of a man who posts here on occassion. "Either they are all practice sessions or they are all matches." Thanks to Dennis S. However after 17 years of playing this game I still get butterflys. I think I will quit this game when "they" do. Have fun. Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn jones Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GentlemanJim Posted March 14, 2007 Author Share Posted March 14, 2007 Thanks very much for all the encouragement!! It realy does help alot.. I will try to do my very best Its been quite a while and things have changed a bunch!!! i am going to print this thread and take it with me It could come in handy....and if I have a question on how to spell thursday Thanks Guys!!! Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Sierpina Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 Jim, You and Nanci have fun above all else. The butterflies will get smaller after the first buzzer. Just try to remember the game plan. Not so easy at times....damn Middle Age Moments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFD Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 My advice is to relax and have fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GentlemanJim Posted March 14, 2007 Author Share Posted March 14, 2007 Ok..its been a long day Loaded 1000 rnds chronoed every 10th round..the all make major @60 degrese and they go minor at about 40 degrese at 90+ they are 175 pf things to think about...breathe...relax...all targets (and maybe some competitors ) are only wearing underwear. Drink water..no coffee..eat power bars..watch listen and learn!!! Shoot my game (not the GMs game) I cant help but think..that if I can shoot high B class scores (in my own back yard) That I should be able to do it anywhere Its a new deal for us...cant wait to go! Nanci and I are hopeing to make new friends and have a great time! We hope to meet some of you there. Thanks to all for the help and support!! Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wide45 Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 That I should be able to do it anywhere Forget about what you should be able to do. In each moment just do what you can do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlmiller1 Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 Jim, Nanci, How did it go? Did you have fun? I hope so. Been waiting for updates & decided I'd just ask you on here. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhunter Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 WE need results!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear23 Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 WE need results!!! So do I...I forgot to get the scores for three of my friends.....soooo.... I just made stuff up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyinBlue Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 Ok, the results are in... I had several malfunctions (of the gun type) and a few of the brain type. However, I did get a new Aftec extractor during lunch break the first day. After zeroing one stage I managed 130 out of 200. I did not get a sunburn even though it was 95-98 degrees both days! My husband beat me (surprise) but I'll let him tell you his story. The best part of the match was that I met many nice people. Several willing to offer advice to the old slow chick. Thanks to all..I had lotsa fun! Nanci Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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