Posted: 10/11/2022 11:33:59 PM EDT
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I am trying to learn proper form and technique for high power. Is there a highly regarded book, website, or something that will help me learn the fundamentals? I've gone to one event and thoroughly enjoyed it, but I have no idea how to correct my form/fundamentals. Let alone what right look/feel like. How does one train for it at home? I have been trying to find my NPOA with a dot drawn on a post it on the wall. Are there other things one can do? |
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Books by Jim Owens - https://jarheadtop.com/ Constantine's book - https://www.amazon.com/Modern-Highpower-Competition-Randolph-Constantine/dp/1931220050 Tubb's book - https://www.amazon.com/Highpower-Rifle-G-David-Tubb/dp/0962692522 Bassham's book- http://www.champchoice.com/store/Main.aspx?p=ItemDetailOptions&item=WWM10 Search for this training manual - Nashua Fish and Game Association https://nfga.org High Power Pdf SERVICE RIFLE MARKSMANSHIP GUIDE There are several books and DVD's that cover the mental game. You can find the US AMU manuals with more digging. |
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Any local clubs have a clinic for high power or indoor small bore? Actual coaching is very helpful. Small bore uses the same positions and is very useful and cheap. What you will find is peoples techniques vary widely in some areas. Learning multiple styles will help you test different things and find what works best for you. |
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Good on ya for recognizing the importance of the fundamentals. Consider this a standing invitation to our CMP highpower match, last Sunday of every other month. It's only a 3500 mile drive  Here's a good explanation for rigging the sling https://www.ray-vin.com/tech/webslinghelp.htm When I was starting out I got some coaching at our CMP match, watched videos, read everything I could find, then eventually attended a 3 day clinic at a local club with an excellent NRA highpower group. One of my favorite videos is a WWII training film. It's a little dated but the principles are sound. And it's a glimpse into history.  Rifle Marksmanship With The M1 Rifle - Part 1 This one's long but has lots of good content for offhand  Offhand with Dan Lowe - Part 1 of 3 |
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So set fire to your ships, and past regrets, and be free.
So set fire to your ships, and past regrets, and be free.
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I will add that all of the above is good advice. We teach at the clubs that host XTC matches, and I highly recommend you check into the nearest clubs as soon as you can. A live coach will save you a ton of time and money when you get started, especially if you don't already have a smallbore or airgun background. Depending on your budget, and if he is still teaching, Jim Owens used to offer a multi-day clinic. He can get you going quickly as well. His books were shown above if you are forced to learn this on your own. Good Luck on your journey. |
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Thank you all for your feedback. I will try and find a clinic and/or coach and look through all the videos/books provided. Originally Posted By FLATFOOT762: I would try and find a clinic. I looked, and dont see any near you the rest of this year. https://thecmp.org/training-tech/clinics/ For a website, usrifleteams.com. Lots of good info there. I tried registering for this website many times, and it will not send a confirmation email. |