Posted: 5/14/2026 3:13:00 AM EDT
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Gonna do this again, as the last thread got disappeared when the overlords trimmed this subforum. Came up with it to add a fitness component to practical shooting. Devola's Five, drill is as follows: Range: 50 yards Target: 8" circle Rounds: 5 Par time: 5 mins Intended to be run with basic fighting kit, that is, armor, belt & helmet. Start with rifle loaded w/ 5 rounds. At start signal, run to target, touch target, run back to firing line, and fire one shot (standing or kneeling only, NO prone). Repeat 4 more times. PASS: all shots on target, under par time. I'd like to see other folks run it, and get their feedback. Best time for me so far is 3:45. It doesn't seem like much, but after the 2nd or 3rd shot, it gets hard to stay stable, even if you're in decent shape. Try it. |
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The idea of adding stress is good. Breaking the firing line is bad at anything but a secure private range. Make the runs parallel to the firing line, or a lap around a parking area. |
When your post includes an insulting swipe at Boomers, nothing else you wrote is worthy of a read.
Keep your powder dry, and watch your back trail.
I'm watching my back trail.
Keep your powder dry, and watch your back trail.
I'm watching my back trail.
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Absolutely a consideration. I don't use public ranges. In a venue where folks know each other and have worked together, not a big deal. "Big boy rules" apply, as we say. But yes, the 50 yard run back and forth could be a track parallel to the firing line, and for extra measure the rifle could be placed on something while the running is being done. ETA: or even perpendicular to the firing line , in the direction opposite the target, if you have the space. |