Paul Burtchell Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 (edited) 08/19/09 Started Training Program & Eating/Exercise Program TODAY. Ya'll that know me personally or via the forum will laugh when I publicly make the comittment to stick with one pistol and Divsion for a period beginning today and ending on July 26, 2010 (my 50th birthday). I've bought/sold/traded for over 20 different pistols on this forum since I began shooting USPSA & IDPA approx. 2 years ago. I am a certified pistol "nut" and love pistols as much as actually shooting competition, but I know that platform switching and erratic match attendance has slowed my progress. Short Term Goals: Shoot Production with my Burwell customized M&P Pro- No gun trading : ) I am currently classified "C" in Production. GOAL: Obtain a "B" classification by 12/31/2009. I'm fat : ) 20+% Bodyfat. Goal: Get Bodyfat under 15% by 12/31/2009 Initial Plan: Class scheduled with Dave Re 08/29/09. Dryfire Practice: 15 minutes minimum 5x weekly Livefire Practice: One time minimum per week approx. 100 rounds Matches: 2-3 Per Month Eating Program: 5 small high protein, moderate carb/fat meals per day. Lots of H2O. Excercise Program: 5 - 30 minute P.M. after last meal brisk walks per week, Tabata Protocols/Sled Dragging 3 x weekly Feel free to freely "bust my chops" critique, compliment or whatever.... Paul Edited August 19, 2009 by baerburtchell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Burwell Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Good luck my friend. Having written goals is the first step to success. Writing a daily journal is the second, so you are already headed in the write direction. Just keep it up and be patient!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Burtchell Posted August 19, 2009 Author Share Posted August 19, 2009 Thanks Dan. By the way the trigger job you performed on my pistol is awesome and I really like the combination of the Dawson Precision adjustable rear sight with the plain black front sight. Great work, as always. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfmun Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Way to go Paul ! Getting started is the hardest part and it sounds like you really have a plan. Keep us informed on your progress. George Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RV man Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 I feel you should continue switching pistols and put on more weight. These steps will make you much easier to keep up with! I believe you can accomplish your goals easily. The hardest one for you will be sticking to one pistol. Dave's help will be an unfair advantage in both fitness and shooting, so you couldn't have made a better choice in my opinion. Good luck Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Burtchell Posted August 19, 2009 Author Share Posted August 19, 2009 (edited) 08/19/09 (Lunch Hour) Load testing and sighted in new pistol. I tried 2 different loads.(50 rounds each) 4.0 grains Titegroup, 124 grain Montana Golds loaded to 1.143, FSP primers, Win. brass & the same combo with 4.2 grains of Solo 1000. Slight edge in accuracy, at all ranges from 7 yards to 25 yards with the Titegroup. (1 hole 10 shot groups at 10 yards free handed). Sights tracked much better with the Titegroup and I had 2 failures for the slide to lock back on the last round with the Solo 1000. Going with Titegroup. Boy, the Solo 1000 had a sweet low recoil "feel" to it, but gotta go with what is the most reliable. I need to load approx. 1000 rounds for my class. May try some Solo 1000 with some 147's at a later time. Edited August 19, 2009 by baerburtchell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zebp45 Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Good luck Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Burtchell Posted August 20, 2009 Author Share Posted August 20, 2009 Thanks for the encouragement, guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve J Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fullauto_Shooter Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Best of luck to you Paul - deciding you're gonna do the work to get better and healthier is commendable. The downside is it's gonna be really boring in the Classified section now without you posting a gun for sale every two to three weeks. Are you shooting Brazosland on Sunday? They're running a classifier match with .22 rimfire "steel challenge" side match. Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighVelocity Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Paul, I know you will accomplish all of your goals. Well, I have doubts about you sticking to one platform, but I believe in YOU! You can do it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Burtchell Posted August 20, 2009 Author Share Posted August 20, 2009 (edited) 08/20/09 50 rounds slow fire practice at 25 yards. 15 minutes dryfire- Anderson Drills- I'm working on NPA. Loaded 500 rounds on the 550 tonight. Edited August 21, 2009 by baerburtchell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Paul Burtchell Posted August 23, 2009 Author Share Posted August 23, 2009 08/23/09 Finished all reloading for my class next Saturday with Dave Re. Thanks to Zeb45 I was able to get my broke Dillon 550B up and running and finished everything. Loads are finished and gun is sighted in. I'm just going to work on the basics this upcoming week prior to my class. This will be the first formal training I have ever had. I've just been self taught, so I may be doing alot of stuff incorrectly. It will be good to not only learn what I need improving on and need to correct but, also to confirm what I am doing right. (If that makes any sense??) Diet started and so far so good. Just some late night "hunger pangs". Headed off to church . This afternoon plan on 8 Tabata cycles (Thrusters) w/ 25# dumbells followed by a 30 min walk with my wife this evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Burtchell Posted August 25, 2009 Author Share Posted August 25, 2009 08/24 PM: 30 minute dryfire: Near to far transisitions, el prez, partials. Headed out for a 30 minute walk.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Burtchell Posted August 28, 2009 Author Share Posted August 28, 2009 08/27/09 No wt. training or walking today. Range Practice: A few El Prez's, Bill Drills and reload exercises. 2 days until class with Dave Re. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Burtchell Posted August 29, 2009 Author Share Posted August 29, 2009 Packed and ready for my class tomorrow. Getting to bed early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XRe Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 Rest up, my man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjoy64 Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 Packed and ready for my class tomorrow. Getting to bed early. I'm looking forward to hearing how it goes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Burtchell Posted August 30, 2009 Author Share Posted August 30, 2009 The class today with Dave Re was awesome. No way to even begin to describe all that I learned. My mind and body are a little fried. Man, I'm going to sleep good tonight. Thanks again, Dave for a great class I can't wait to start practicing and putting all of this together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighVelocity Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 I can't wait to see you apply your new skills in Waco next month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XRe Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 I think we burned Chad out a little today... You guys picked up a lot. Hell, man, taking 7 tenths off your draw was pretty huge... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Burtchell Posted August 31, 2009 Author Share Posted August 31, 2009 08/30/09 AM: 30 minute dry fire. Worked on several reload drills. PM: 30 minute dry fire. Transitions Diet went well today. No cheats. No workout today. Too darn tired and sore from the 8 hour class yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Burtchell Posted September 2, 2009 Author Share Posted September 2, 2009 (edited) 09/01/09 Live Fire Practice w/ mjoy64 Used the DR Performance practice deck : Half Pres, Draw Test and Mozambique Drills. Ran out of daylight and had to stop practicing. My Wrist above shoulders turn and draw time (A zone hit at 10 yards) is now faster than my Hand at side, no turn, A zone hit at 7 yards was prior to my class with Dave. Edited September 2, 2009 by baerburtchell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighVelocity Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 09/01/09Live Fire Practice w/ mjoy64 Used the DR Performance practice deck : Half Pres, Draw Test and Mozambique Drills. Ran out of daylight and had to stop practicing. My Wrist above shoulders turn and draw time (A zone hit at 10 yards) is now faster than my Hand at side, no turn, A zone hit at 7 yards was prior to my class with Dave. And your time was?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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