Accurate bolt action 22lr?

wquiles

Well-Known Member
Yes, it was a GREAT experience. I don't regret any of it - at all. Just that now that I have actually done the course of fire, I am not excited to be under that time pressure again.
 

Rick H

Well-Known Member
Way too long of an event for only 22 shooters. Still looks like fun. I love the "know your limitations" stage. It does seem to be a very long stretch for a 22LR at 150-200 yds.
 

Ian

Notorious member
I agree with Rick, way to long for 22 participants on a ten-stage course. Wait for 8-10 people so shoot? No way. Unless the COF's cross each other I would organize the shooters into squads of four, spread the odd extra shooters into the group as it seemed fit, assign an order to the stage rotations and send them all out to begin at once and follow-the-leader through the stage sequence. Put the teams with extra shooters at the end of the sequence so they don't feel hurried. The first team would be through in two hours and half an hour later the last team would finish.

The stage times don't seem especially fast to me. If even the strong shooters don't feel pressured and rushed, what's the point of timing the stages in the first place? As long as safery can be maintained

This kind of competition isn't really for me, either, but would be fun to try once. I'm more of a woods-walking, shoot the breeze and plink a little at targets of opportunity kind of person, or sit at a bench all day with a rack full of rifles, a jug of water, thermos of coffee, and some snacks.
 
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RicinYakima

High Steppes of Eastern Washington
"This kind of competition isn't really for me, either, but would be fun to try once. I'm more of a woods-walking, shoot the breeze and plink a little at targets of opportunity kind of person, or sit at a bench all day with a rack full of rifles, a jug of water, thermos of coffee, and some snacks."

Yep!
 

wquiles

Well-Known Member
This was my first event ever, and my thoughts are that in this type of competition, yes, equipment is important, but not the deciding factor. Both knowing your gun/ammo "well", and then learning to shoot "your setup" from uncommon positions, from weak hand/side, and under time pressure was far more important that theoretical group size capabilities.

I would break it down to:

Phase 1: no time limit
- Find the consistent/accurate ammo your rifle likes.
- Really learn your setup over 25-200 yards - create your dope chart(s)
- Practice as many of the various positions as possible (given the course of fire shared above)
- Practice as many of these positions weak hand/weak side
- Practice alternating distances - without touching the dials (focus only) - learn to use your reticule

Phase 2: start timing yourself
- Repeat above but start with a generous time limit 3-5min
- Gradually lower that time limit to force you to shoot faster and still hit most everything
- Eventually practice at the 1:30 limit (or 1min) per the course of fire

For me, I like the idea of just sticking to Phase 1, and only the "fun" stages, and never go to Phase 2. Just mix it up a little and have fun :rofl: