Posted: 10/5/2011 6:20:40 PM EDT
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Just wondering how often do you guys train at home. And do you set up all your gear (coat, mat, timmer, scope ect) as if you were at a match?
Thanks 
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When I was seriously competing I would train every day. Visualization is training and a very powerful tool. I also shot air rifle 2-3 times a week and HP of some sort, even just 22 shots OH once a week.
Having been out of it for a while, I would spend at least a couple nights a week for 20 minutes of so getting into position and doing some basic dry firing. I'm not sure that I would really even need a dot on the wall, just getting into position and focusing on getting comfortable and a good solid position is training. Not sure you need the mat and scope unless you are working on finding just the right place to put everything. B |
| I try to dry fire at least once a week at home........full gear, just like at a match. I have a CLE .22 upper on the way so it will probably become my main training tool. I can shoot up to about 40 yards in the back yard. With a target properly scaled to the distance, it should be a great way to practice, especially for offhand. |
| I have a CLE .22 and train on average 2x a week. I shoot a full match and the refine from my notes where ever there was a glitch, Sometimes the glitch is as simple as equipment set-up or as complex as refining my sitting position. The scores don't lie as to where you have to re-train. |
| I train in the yard with a 10/22 I added a bunch of weight to, sets in a pistol grip stock, Butler Creek IIRC. I roll out all my gear and shoot like i'm at a match on a Ray-Vin 25yd. reduced target. Doesn't seem to help much with offhand but I cleaned 300yd rapids last match where previously was having trouble. I go to the range and shoot at 200 OH to practice that as oftern as I can. |
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I've had the CLE upper for a couple of weeks now and it's really been getting a workout. I'm very impressed with the accuracy. I've only ran Wolf in it, but I doubt I'll even try anything else, as it absolutely hammers with it. I have it weighted the same as my match rifle, and I doubt I could tell the difference blindfolded....
It has definitely given a boost to my practice.. |
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I dry fired and worked on position every night for at least 1 hour or shot a reduced match in my back yard when I was chasing the P100 and Legs. I shot in excess of 6000 rounds per year for nearly 3 years. In addition, I waived sighters at every NRA match while chasing the CMP awards. It forced discipline and concentration in calling the wind. I won everything I set out to win = #56 in P100, Distinguished Rifleman, and Highmaster w/ my service rifle.
The wins put me in a position to be selected as one of the CMP instructors that worked for the AMU for 7 years training US Army designated marksman. Now I am mostly burned out on shooting and shoot a few matches per year. I wouldn't trade the experiences. I am sure I will get back after it again. John |