11-3-2009
Not alot today I started with 5 minutes of draws. I did the break down to get warmed up.
I worked into 6 RL 6 and really focused on two things.. left arm mechanics and moving my eyes when I START to break the second shot. I don't need to be and shouldn't be watching the shot.
total time about 20 minutes but daily this can lead to success!!!
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Friday, October 30, 2009
Refocus!
I decided not to post my entire pages of notes... It will take me too long and this is taking away from my dryfiring.. I need to get back to it...
This is a summary of things to catch up.
10-2o-2009
30 min draw and engage top part of lower a box.
10-21-2009
15 min draws really working the left hand...
10-22-2009
draws- worked it into 4 steps and worked each separate.
10 min full draws with left hand focus..
10-23-2009
5 minutes of warm up with focus on left hand mechanics.
15 min full draws with a shot
2 min of 6 RL 6
10-24-2009
20 min work out of 6 RL 6 with also some 4 RL 4 mixed in
I really focused on draw mechanics and pause in reloads.
I think this will catch me up. I really want to get back to working out and I need to gain some time back from somewhere.
This is a summary of things to catch up.
10-2o-2009
30 min draw and engage top part of lower a box.
10-21-2009
15 min draws really working the left hand...
10-22-2009
draws- worked it into 4 steps and worked each separate.
10 min full draws with left hand focus..
10-23-2009
5 minutes of warm up with focus on left hand mechanics.
15 min full draws with a shot
2 min of 6 RL 6
10-24-2009
20 min work out of 6 RL 6 with also some 4 RL 4 mixed in
I really focused on draw mechanics and pause in reloads.
I think this will catch me up. I really want to get back to working out and I need to gain some time back from somewhere.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Notes...notes....notes..
10-19-2009 Matt B notes
These are in no particular order. These are some of the things I took from the class.
Movement in and out of boxes is horrible. I need to get it under control. Shoot entering and leave finishing the last shot. I need to get it down
My left thumb needs to remain straight when holding gun. no angles. Slat and pointing at target
See every shot! Don't shoot unless I can SEE it.
Work my draws some in reverse. This will help those mechanics along better
My first shot is very weak! Get rid of the hesitation. See that target. dot and engage. I seem to be pausing.
Break down stages into 1/2's, 3rds, or even 1/4's . this will help the larger ones become more simple.
Break down each facet of draws,transitions, movement, EVERYTHING! Down into each individual part and maximize the movement. No wasted energy.
I need to get my movement broken down and improved. This should be my advantage and at this point it is a disadvantage.
Pinch that left hand in the draws. Need to make sure that left hand is holding the gun not the right!
last one for today is pushing out that gun and into sight picture smooth and at a slight upward angle. No herky jerky! get the hands together high and quick..
I will post more at a later time as this was only one page of the notes... When you break it down into the details.. I took alot from the class!!
These are in no particular order. These are some of the things I took from the class.
Movement in and out of boxes is horrible. I need to get it under control. Shoot entering and leave finishing the last shot. I need to get it down
My left thumb needs to remain straight when holding gun. no angles. Slat and pointing at target
See every shot! Don't shoot unless I can SEE it.
Work my draws some in reverse. This will help those mechanics along better
My first shot is very weak! Get rid of the hesitation. See that target. dot and engage. I seem to be pausing.
Break down stages into 1/2's, 3rds, or even 1/4's . this will help the larger ones become more simple.
Break down each facet of draws,transitions, movement, EVERYTHING! Down into each individual part and maximize the movement. No wasted energy.
I need to get my movement broken down and improved. This should be my advantage and at this point it is a disadvantage.
Pinch that left hand in the draws. Need to make sure that left hand is holding the gun not the right!
last one for today is pushing out that gun and into sight picture smooth and at a slight upward angle. No herky jerky! get the hands together high and quick..
I will post more at a later time as this was only one page of the notes... When you break it down into the details.. I took alot from the class!!
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Matt Burkett
10-19-2009
What a good time. Besides the fact it was 30 degree's both days I learned alot.. I learned more on day two with it being a little more detailed. The first day was alot of shooting. 1200 rounds or so. The second day was only about 500. After the second day I took a ton of notes and will post them here at a later date. It was well worth the price of admission ;)
Well the class came and went...
What a good time. Besides the fact it was 30 degree's both days I learned alot.. I learned more on day two with it being a little more detailed. The first day was alot of shooting. 1200 rounds or so. The second day was only about 500. After the second day I took a ton of notes and will post them here at a later date. It was well worth the price of admission ;)
The past....
I haven't posted in over a month and I can't totally catch up so I am going to summarize.
I stopped dryfiring about 3 weeks before the MB class. I told myself that if I was doing it wrong then I might as well wait and learn it right and practice after the class.. It really was just a cop out as I was getting very busy and just needed a break.
I stopped dryfiring about 3 weeks before the MB class. I told myself that if I was doing it wrong then I might as well wait and learn it right and practice after the class.. It really was just a cop out as I was getting very busy and just needed a break.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Good to be home...
9-17-2009
I was in California for what felt like a week so I was unable to work out for awhile. I did jump right back into my work out.
I did a basic 5 minute start / warm up. I worked on 6 RL 6 for about 15 minutes and it came back quick. I want to keep pushing WH SH stuff so I started with 5 minutes of 6 RL 6 SHO but felt like it was pulling me away from my pushing the sight picture. I really want to make sure this is beat in so I need to hit the reps on this. I DO NOT want to have to think of it in matches.
Overall a very good practice and I am glad I got right back into it
I was in California for what felt like a week so I was unable to work out for awhile. I did jump right back into my work out.
I did a basic 5 minute start / warm up. I worked on 6 RL 6 for about 15 minutes and it came back quick. I want to keep pushing WH SH stuff so I started with 5 minutes of 6 RL 6 SHO but felt like it was pulling me away from my pushing the sight picture. I really want to make sure this is beat in so I need to hit the reps on this. I DO NOT want to have to think of it in matches.
Overall a very good practice and I am glad I got right back into it
Friday, September 11, 2009
Where is the damn target?
9-11-2009
I started with a solid 5 minute warm up with some surrender draws mixed in. I really pushed the qty of reps. Draw find the target/dot and holster,repeat. I really started to feel it. I did the same fasted pace reps with 6 RL 6 for about 15 minutes really focusing on the target. I am starting to believe that I was seeing the dot not the targets. This would make it no better than shooting production. I need to make it the focus for the forseeable future. Overall a pretty good work out.
I started with a solid 5 minute warm up with some surrender draws mixed in. I really pushed the qty of reps. Draw find the target/dot and holster,repeat. I really started to feel it. I did the same fasted pace reps with 6 RL 6 for about 15 minutes really focusing on the target. I am starting to believe that I was seeing the dot not the targets. This would make it no better than shooting production. I need to make it the focus for the forseeable future. Overall a pretty good work out.
Putting in some time....
9-10-2009
A short warm up and right at the 6 RL 6. I didn't put in a "hard " workout. Just kind of went through the motions. But I did get it done none the less.
A short warm up and right at the 6 RL 6. I didn't put in a "hard " workout. Just kind of went through the motions. But I did get it done none the less.
PM live fire!
9-9-2009 pm
I shot at HRPC Wednesday night practice and felt very off. It was only 3 versions of 6 RL 6. Freestyle RL SH, freestyle RL- WH and SH-WH. Not alot of rounds but feeling the recoil just the same. It is getting dark fast and unfortunately there is no indoor range anymore so I may reach a spot where I lose practice ( will probably do Sunday mornings).
I shot at HRPC Wednesday night practice and felt very off. It was only 3 versions of 6 RL 6. Freestyle RL SH, freestyle RL- WH and SH-WH. Not alot of rounds but feeling the recoil just the same. It is getting dark fast and unfortunately there is no indoor range anymore so I may reach a spot where I lose practice ( will probably do Sunday mornings).
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
See the target...
9-8-2009 7 am
45 min on and off work out.
I started off with a good warm up pushing again as the current theme dictates. It felt good. I utilized some surrender draws as well.
Strictly did 6 RL 6 with HAS draws. I pushed the time and it felt decent. I didn't push as hard as I could. I did the last 5 minutes with the timer focusing on drawing with the beep not after. I also pushed the last 5 minutes on looking at the target not the dot. It did take some paying attention to. Or I just am paying attention to it thus making it harder to do. I feel it may be something I was not doing as I do notice when I pay attention to it I feel like I transition faster.
I hope I just found something..
45 min on and off work out.
I started off with a good warm up pushing again as the current theme dictates. It felt good. I utilized some surrender draws as well.
Strictly did 6 RL 6 with HAS draws. I pushed the time and it felt decent. I didn't push as hard as I could. I did the last 5 minutes with the timer focusing on drawing with the beep not after. I also pushed the last 5 minutes on looking at the target not the dot. It did take some paying attention to. Or I just am paying attention to it thus making it harder to do. I feel it may be something I was not doing as I do notice when I pay attention to it I feel like I transition faster.
I hope I just found something..
Don't look at the DOT!
9-7-2009 am
I started with 5 minutes of warmup with "Hard" draws. Really pushing them along..
I worked 6 RL 6 with a "push". I was pushing the speed a little again and also focused on the target not my dot. I think I have been looking at the dot. I am not sure how much but I need to make sure I don't do it at all. I got in alot of reps and my arm was feeling the result. (burning)
Near the end of the workout I really pushed it hard and also started focusing on my grip. I really need to push the 70-30 and need my left thumb to stay put on its spot. (drive it in there.)
Overall very productive work out.
I started with 5 minutes of warmup with "Hard" draws. Really pushing them along..
I worked 6 RL 6 with a "push". I was pushing the speed a little again and also focused on the target not my dot. I think I have been looking at the dot. I am not sure how much but I need to make sure I don't do it at all. I got in alot of reps and my arm was feeling the result. (burning)
Near the end of the workout I really pushed it hard and also started focusing on my grip. I really need to push the 70-30 and need my left thumb to stay put on its spot. (drive it in there.)
Overall very productive work out.
Feel the recoil...
9-6-2009 9 am
Got to shoot 100 rounds live fire. I shot my g35 limited gun with my IDPA set up. It felt awkward and I didn't feel good about the results. I shot pretty accurately but my gear useage was disappointing. Now I don't know if I can shoot accurately under pressure we will see. I definately need to work the gear but I can do that at home in practice.
Got to shoot 100 rounds live fire. I shot my g35 limited gun with my IDPA set up. It felt awkward and I didn't feel good about the results. I shot pretty accurately but my gear useage was disappointing. Now I don't know if I can shoot accurately under pressure we will see. I definately need to work the gear but I can do that at home in practice.
Friday, September 4, 2009
Push a little,Push some more...
I started today with the timer in warm up?? Stopped that real quick and just warmed up with out it. I really do not know why I used it right off. I guess because it was in my mind.
Broke out the timer with 6 RL 6. I quickly started pushing this drill a little. It has been awhile since I have pushed myself forcing the A shots. A little while ago I had decided to just shoot A's and not push the time at all. Well now I have been doing it for awhile so I decided to push forward. I am not going to look at par times just yet. Although I am curious to see if any areas have improved.
I pushed the speed even further and it still went pretty well actually. I did move back to 15 ft mark which is simulated 45 feet and this didn't slow me down any to note.
Total workout about 30 minutes and very very productive.
Broke out the timer with 6 RL 6. I quickly started pushing this drill a little. It has been awhile since I have pushed myself forcing the A shots. A little while ago I had decided to just shoot A's and not push the time at all. Well now I have been doing it for awhile so I decided to push forward. I am not going to look at par times just yet. Although I am curious to see if any areas have improved.
I pushed the speed even further and it still went pretty well actually. I did move back to 15 ft mark which is simulated 45 feet and this didn't slow me down any to note.
Total workout about 30 minutes and very very productive.
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Reps, Reps, Reps....
9-3
I started with atleast 10- min of draws. Surrender and Has.
about 15 minutes of 6 RL 6 with surrender draws.
decent workout because I stopped very little and kept plugging away at the reps.
I started with atleast 10- min of draws. Surrender and Has.
about 15 minutes of 6 RL 6 with surrender draws.
decent workout because I stopped very little and kept plugging away at the reps.
Don't stop now!
9-2-2009 7:45 am
no real warm up today. I kind of jumped into 6 RL 6. I turned it into El Prez. I haven't done alot of turn draws recently and wanted to do some reps. It felt good. I feel like I have decent form and speed. I am comfortable enough that in matches I do not think about it.
I did more 6 RL 6 with surrender draws.
I finished up with a decent string of Burkett reloads. as with my notes it was kind of a messy work out.
no real warm up today. I kind of jumped into 6 RL 6. I turned it into El Prez. I haven't done alot of turn draws recently and wanted to do some reps. It felt good. I feel like I have decent form and speed. I am comfortable enough that in matches I do not think about it.
I did more 6 RL 6 with surrender draws.
I finished up with a decent string of Burkett reloads. as with my notes it was kind of a messy work out.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
PRACTICE!
I was going to take a break for a short while after a busy schedule recently. Then my body woke me up and told me to work out so I did.
all I worked on today was my usual few minute mixed warm up.
I did about 5 minutes of 6 RL 6 with SH and about 15 minutes of 6RL 6 with WH.
I started to feel pretty smooth in the end of the WH and I did quickly with strong hand so that is why I pushed more WH.
This killed me in the match. I needed to slow down and get my hits. I didn't. There always seems to be some in the matches so I need it to be a stage where I GAIN points!
anyway off to work....
all I worked on today was my usual few minute mixed warm up.
I did about 5 minutes of 6 RL 6 with SH and about 15 minutes of 6RL 6 with WH.
I started to feel pretty smooth in the end of the WH and I did quickly with strong hand so that is why I pushed more WH.
This killed me in the match. I needed to slow down and get my hits. I didn't. There always seems to be some in the matches so I need it to be a stage where I GAIN points!
anyway off to work....
August HRPC Match
We had our local club match this week and I shot decent. Well lets say I came in 6th overall and 4th in open. (28 shooters, 10 I think open) Now I am pleased with the results only due to the fact I didn't feel a groove all day. Maybe one stage. I felt slow and off. I had one stage that I did call an A that ended up being a no shoot. This particular shot I realized after that it was so close I had forgotten to compensate the 2 inches for the c more mount. DOH! mental error.
We had a large group from Harvard Mass come up so there was alot of open shooters. This was a great day to gauge where I am. SLOW! Now I am not trying to push time so it is what it is. I hope as I shoot cleaner more consistently I can speed it up.
All in all though I realized I am improving. On an off day I can still rack up the points and do ok. One thing I learned from a web site was big stages have more points so really avaoid mistakes on those in particular. More overall points will be the result. I did decent on the big stages in the match.
We had a large group from Harvard Mass come up so there was alot of open shooters. This was a great day to gauge where I am. SLOW! Now I am not trying to push time so it is what it is. I hope as I shoot cleaner more consistently I can speed it up.
All in all though I realized I am improving. On an off day I can still rack up the points and do ok. One thing I learned from a web site was big stages have more points so really avaoid mistakes on those in particular. More overall points will be the result. I did decent on the big stages in the match.
Friday, August 28, 2009
Focus focus focus
I did a sort of unstructured work out. 15 minutes of 6 rl 6 with no timer. No warm up . I just geared up and started doing reps. Not sure why but I went with it because a work out is a work out.
ZZZzzzz...
I forgot to post yesterday's work out so here it is...
Just a basic 5 minute warm up.
15 minutes of 6 RL 6 but I did utilize strong hand for 5 minutes and weak hand for 5 minutes as well. The match this weekend may incorporate some of it.
Just a basic 5 minute warm up.
15 minutes of 6 RL 6 but I did utilize strong hand for 5 minutes and weak hand for 5 minutes as well. The match this weekend may incorporate some of it.
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Practice, Practice, Practice !
Live fire last night. Only 3 stages under 20 rounds per stage. It all felt really good. It was very productive considering. I always enjoy live fire. I wish it had been alot more but alot of shooters where there and it was fun just as well.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
4 days and counting!
8-26-2009 7 am
I started out today with a "fast" 5 minute warm up. From there I stayed steady with 6 RL 6 utilizing all the draws. (need to do more up range stuff.) I was really pushing the speed in this as well. Overall it felt very good and smooth.
I was really pushing the speed to try to give it a hard push for the upcoming match. I am hoping a speed push will help if I pull it back a tad for the match. I feel I have made some progress recently in my fluidness but only a match can tell if it will help my game.
I started out today with a "fast" 5 minute warm up. From there I stayed steady with 6 RL 6 utilizing all the draws. (need to do more up range stuff.) I was really pushing the speed in this as well. Overall it felt very good and smooth.
I was really pushing the speed to try to give it a hard push for the upcoming match. I am hoping a speed push will help if I pull it back a tad for the match. I feel I have made some progress recently in my fluidness but only a match can tell if it will help my game.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Crunch Time!
8-24-2009 (missed post)
I did a 5 minute warm up and worked on getting my hands together fast. When I was timing myself with pars I always seem to go faster when I put emphasis on it. I still feel as though I am not doing it subconcious but only when I focus on it.
a good 20 minute session of 6 RL 6 starting to push myself a little. I utilized some surrender and HAS draws. Overall a messy work out but without any practice for a short while I needed to get back in the saddle.
8-25-2009 7:05am
Good work out today.
I did my usual warm up session but stuck with draws and for 10 minutes this time. Pushing a good bit for the last ten minutes with the timer. I started to feel that smoothness that I want in all facets of my shooting.
I worked on a few strings of 10 reps of Burkett reloads which I haven't done in quite some time. They felt pretty good.
I proceeded to finish up with 15 minutes of constant 6 RL 6. I really worked eye transitions while making sure I was hitting my called shot. Does that make sense? Can you focus on two targets at the same time? It feels like it to me sometimes.
Overall a great workout!
Need to step it up more tomorrow.
I did a 5 minute warm up and worked on getting my hands together fast. When I was timing myself with pars I always seem to go faster when I put emphasis on it. I still feel as though I am not doing it subconcious but only when I focus on it.
a good 20 minute session of 6 RL 6 starting to push myself a little. I utilized some surrender and HAS draws. Overall a messy work out but without any practice for a short while I needed to get back in the saddle.
8-25-2009 7:05am
Good work out today.
I did my usual warm up session but stuck with draws and for 10 minutes this time. Pushing a good bit for the last ten minutes with the timer. I started to feel that smoothness that I want in all facets of my shooting.
I worked on a few strings of 10 reps of Burkett reloads which I haven't done in quite some time. They felt pretty good.
I proceeded to finish up with 15 minutes of constant 6 RL 6. I really worked eye transitions while making sure I was hitting my called shot. Does that make sense? Can you focus on two targets at the same time? It feels like it to me sometimes.
Overall a great workout!
Need to step it up more tomorrow.
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Where was I????
I only got in 15 minutes this morning but I did feel good. I wasn't very smooth and I was off some. I know it happens if you don't practice and it doesn't take long.
I mostly worked on draws and 6 RL 6.
I really need to push this the rest of the week.
I mostly worked on draws and 6 RL 6.
I really need to push this the rest of the week.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Where did I leave off?
Last Friday? Saturday? I did a great 45 min work out I forgot to post about. I forget alot of the details...
Today I pushed hard for 20 min. I did a 5 minute draw only session with HAS and surrender draws. I then did 6 RL 6 with both draws for about 15 min non stop with timer. It felt good but I definately " went through the motions".
Jay informed me that alot of the top shooters will not be at the match in two weeks. I need to really push the practice sessions and live fire. I have a huge opportunity to win a match. Am I crazy to think it is possible? nope! I should always be pushing for the top!!
Today I pushed hard for 20 min. I did a 5 minute draw only session with HAS and surrender draws. I then did 6 RL 6 with both draws for about 15 min non stop with timer. It felt good but I definately " went through the motions".
Jay informed me that alot of the top shooters will not be at the match in two weeks. I need to really push the practice sessions and live fire. I have a huge opportunity to win a match. Am I crazy to think it is possible? nope! I should always be pushing for the top!!
Friday, August 14, 2009
15 here 10 there!
Only 15 minutes today with almost exclusive draws only. I really want to pound in the first dot/shot. I seem to lose alot of time on the first draw and aquire. .3-.5 a stage is 3 secs if there is 6 stages. Mechanics are something I can drill in at home so there is no excuse!
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Get something done....
Ten minutes was all I could get in I am a little behind this am. I will do my best to get SOMETHING done every morning.
Live Fire!
Last night was Wednesday practice and I got there at 6:30 to find out Jay had shown up and setup a stage. There was a very good turn out to practice. I spent all that time last weekend getting my zero and I have to say WHAT A DIFFERENCE! I was shooting steel very well and was hardly down any points the four times I ran it. KNOW YOUR ZERO!
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Back to work!
Slow going this morning. Took a little to get the blood flowing.
I worked mostly on draws for a good amount of time. I really want to get some time shaved off the draws. Followed up with a session of 6 RL 6 . Total time spent about 25 mins. Welcome back to work.
I worked mostly on draws for a good amount of time. I really want to get some time shaved off the draws. Followed up with a session of 6 RL 6 . Total time spent about 25 mins. Welcome back to work.
Monday, August 10, 2009
Know your zero..
Live Fire!!
300 rds ;)
I got to the range today early and got started on " finding my zero" . I recently have felt as though my dot was way off. If it was not I certainly needed to know. I was right it was indeed pretty far off. At 50 yds shooting for center mass from a bench it was missing the target completely. It took me about 100 rounds at 25 yds to get it on pretty damn close. It has to be the hardest thing to zero I have found. My scope on my AR took about 10 shots to be right on the steel plates at 200 yds at the club.
I proceeded to work on two shots to a target, one to steel at 25 yds for 150 rounds or so. Finished up with a couple full mags at steel only for 50 rounds or so. I felt pretty good on steel at 25 yds which is more than most stages would require. It overall was very productive and it felt good to have some live fire and feel the gun.
Off to do some dumbell work..
300 rds ;)
I got to the range today early and got started on " finding my zero" . I recently have felt as though my dot was way off. If it was not I certainly needed to know. I was right it was indeed pretty far off. At 50 yds shooting for center mass from a bench it was missing the target completely. It took me about 100 rounds at 25 yds to get it on pretty damn close. It has to be the hardest thing to zero I have found. My scope on my AR took about 10 shots to be right on the steel plates at 200 yds at the club.
I proceeded to work on two shots to a target, one to steel at 25 yds for 150 rounds or so. Finished up with a couple full mags at steel only for 50 rounds or so. I felt pretty good on steel at 25 yds which is more than most stages would require. It overall was very productive and it felt good to have some live fire and feel the gun.
Off to do some dumbell work..
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Smooth...
Today I started with a simple close warm-up. I practiced surrender draws and HAS.
I then worked on some Burkett reloads for 5 minutes. So far no timer just feeling it.
I finished up with 6 RL 6 for about 10 minutes straight. I started to feel good and I had to ask myself if I was staying focused on the shots. I didn't have a major focus for the workout besides quick grip in the warm up draws. Other than that it was just going at a smooth pace.
I then worked on some Burkett reloads for 5 minutes. So far no timer just feeling it.
I finished up with 6 RL 6 for about 10 minutes straight. I started to feel good and I had to ask myself if I was staying focused on the shots. I didn't have a major focus for the workout besides quick grip in the warm up draws. Other than that it was just going at a smooth pace.
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Gliding..
I did manage to get in ten minutes yesterday as well as 50 reps each arm with dumbell. Although it may not have been much I am trying very hard to stay with my daily routine.
Today I got in a much better work out. I started with my 5 minute warm-up. I then proceeded to do 6 RL 6 for 5 minute. I did finally add in some more things. I worked for 10 minutes on 6 RL 6 SHO. I then did 10 minutes of 6 RL 6 WHO. My finish was approx. 20 reps back to regular 6 RL 6. They all really started to "glide" as I got a ways into it. Really was a great work out. I plan on doing my dumbell reps for the day in a couple minutes..
Today I got in a much better work out. I started with my 5 minute warm-up. I then proceeded to do 6 RL 6 for 5 minute. I did finally add in some more things. I worked for 10 minutes on 6 RL 6 SHO. I then did 10 minutes of 6 RL 6 WHO. My finish was approx. 20 reps back to regular 6 RL 6. They all really started to "glide" as I got a ways into it. Really was a great work out. I plan on doing my dumbell reps for the day in a couple minutes..
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Wakey Wakey!
7 am - 730 am
dryfire...
I started slow with a mild warm up. I worked on 6 RL 6 for about 10 minutes with various draws. I shifted to 2 RL 2 for about 20 straight minutes. I really started to feel it near the end. I need to find a way to get that "groove" quicker. If it takes me 15 min of consistent work to get smooth I will have a hard time in matches to get comfortable.
Off to do dumbell reps.
dryfire...
I started slow with a mild warm up. I worked on 6 RL 6 for about 10 minutes with various draws. I shifted to 2 RL 2 for about 20 straight minutes. I really started to feel it near the end. I need to find a way to get that "groove" quicker. If it takes me 15 min of consistent work to get smooth I will have a hard time in matches to get comfortable.
Off to do dumbell reps.
HRPC Wednesday practice....
I have been getting to practice late with my new job and didn't arrive until 6:30. I felt lacking in motivation but soon got motivated. I shot slow and poor at first. In live fire it almost felt foreign from dryfire. I only got an hour or so in but didn't start to feel comfortable until the last couple array's.
I definately need to start working on more live fire. Until I can manage to get more in I will still push the dryfiring but need to find a way to get more live in.
I definately need to start working on more live fire. Until I can manage to get more in I will still push the dryfiring but need to find a way to get more live in.
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Get it done!
8-5-2009
Just 10 minutes with the timer this morning. I worked on 6 RL 6 with various draws. lastnight I did 50 reps each arm with the dumbbells.
Simple but got it in.
Just 10 minutes with the timer this morning. I worked on 6 RL 6 with various draws. lastnight I did 50 reps each arm with the dumbbells.
Simple but got it in.
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Back to work!
8-4-2009 7-30 am
I did 5 min warm up with no timer. Mostly 6 RL 6 , surrender draws,
I kept it simple and worked on the same with timer for 15 minutes. I worked non stop. (with timer) I pushed hard near the end and still stayed focused and on target.
I really need to start pushing myself this week. The monthly match is still a few weeks away but Erol (my brother) is coming in just a couple weeks so I will miss some practice coming up.
I did 5 min warm up with no timer. Mostly 6 RL 6 , surrender draws,
I kept it simple and worked on the same with timer for 15 minutes. I worked non stop. (with timer) I pushed hard near the end and still stayed focused and on target.
I really need to start pushing myself this week. The monthly match is still a few weeks away but Erol (my brother) is coming in just a couple weeks so I will miss some practice coming up.
Monday, August 3, 2009
High Noon!
8-3-2009 noon
I started with no draws just check to target. I worked on keeping my hands in good form. Surrender draws, HAS and target only for 5 min or so total. (no timer)
50 reps of Burkett reloads.
I spent 10 minutes working on 6 RL 6 with surrender draws, 5 minutes elprez and 5 minutes HAS draws. ( all with timer)
All the reps felt pretty good and I am finding a groove. I need to stick at this schedule it feels like I am gaining some continuity.
I also did 50 reps each arm with a 10lb dumbbell last night.
I started with no draws just check to target. I worked on keeping my hands in good form. Surrender draws, HAS and target only for 5 min or so total. (no timer)
50 reps of Burkett reloads.
I spent 10 minutes working on 6 RL 6 with surrender draws, 5 minutes elprez and 5 minutes HAS draws. ( all with timer)
All the reps felt pretty good and I am finding a groove. I need to stick at this schedule it feels like I am gaining some continuity.
I also did 50 reps each arm with a 10lb dumbbell last night.
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Morning wake up!
8-2-2009 11 AM
5 min warm up. I did mostly regular draws and surrender draws. (no timer)
15 min of 6 RL 6. I mostly did surrender draws. Felt ok but I felt sluggish. My reloads where smooth and I hit them all. Not much but I still managed to get it in.
I spent about 4 hours today reloading the last of my sierra bullets. (1k) I also fixed about 100 rounds that I made too long (from a long time ago ).
I really need to find my zero at say 50 yards. Maybe I can hit the range soon and try to get it done.
5 min warm up. I did mostly regular draws and surrender draws. (no timer)
15 min of 6 RL 6. I mostly did surrender draws. Felt ok but I felt sluggish. My reloads where smooth and I hit them all. Not much but I still managed to get it in.
I spent about 4 hours today reloading the last of my sierra bullets. (1k) I also fixed about 100 rounds that I made too long (from a long time ago ).
I really need to find my zero at say 50 yards. Maybe I can hit the range soon and try to get it done.
Friday, July 31, 2009
Keep on keepin on...
7-31-2009
5 min warm up. Not steady and lacked focus. I did start to get the draws much smoother.
Mixed it up straight draws and surrender
Transitions 6 RL 6 really seeing shots and transitions.
Work out was cut short but felt it good.
Need to run fast, mag change fast, turn fast SHOOT SLOW!
I really need to make sure to take what strength’s I have and gain time. The things I am slow on go at it slow. Take what the day or match gives me.
5 min warm up. Not steady and lacked focus. I did start to get the draws much smoother.
Mixed it up straight draws and surrender
Transitions 6 RL 6 really seeing shots and transitions.
Work out was cut short but felt it good.
Need to run fast, mag change fast, turn fast SHOOT SLOW!
I really need to make sure to take what strength’s I have and gain time. The things I am slow on go at it slow. Take what the day or match gives me.
Some posts Great .. some well Suck!
7-30-2009
7 am
20 min dryfire in am
5 min warmup
10 min standard 6 rl 6
5 min surrender 6 RL 6
Not much time.
Really was feeling the reloads and draws.
First time in a long them they felt smooth and fast.
7 am
20 min dryfire in am
5 min warmup
10 min standard 6 rl 6
5 min surrender 6 RL 6
Not much time.
Really was feeling the reloads and draws.
First time in a long them they felt smooth and fast.
Match Results 2nd Place!
Match Results!!
I came in second place of twelve in the match ! I am very pleased with the results. I did miss a golden opportunity to win a match. Two mikes I had where the difference. I will post the results here. Sorry if they are long it is the only way to capture and preserve the reults. I did also have a stage win in the mix as well. This is only the second time I have achieved this feat. I am feeling closer to where I left off at the begining of the summer.
Hrpc
Match Date: 7/26/2009
Combined divisions - These are NOT official results.
Place Name USPSA Class Division PF Lady For Age Points Mtch%
1 Vinke, Darrell A62712 U Limited 10 Major N N 418.1719 100.00%
2 Sirimoglu, Halis A64160 U Open Major N N 401.3811 95.98%
3 Baron, Ron C Open Major N N Senior 356.8378 85.33%
4 Delong, Luke A64755 U Production Minor N N 335.4962 80.23%
5 Ball, Mathew S. TY65789 U Open Major N N 329.5578 78.81%
6 Hibbard, Robert A64948 U Production Minor N N 327.9322 78.42%
7 Faulkingham, Herma U Single Stack Major N N 299.1475 71.54%
8 Goode, Roger U Limited 10 Major N N Senior 279.4261 66.82%
9 Richens, Steve A61007 U Production Minor N N 256.2606 61.28%
10 Sprague, Keith Ski A56432 U Revolver Major N N 254.4720 60.85%
11 Morton, Michael TY57854 U Limited Major N N 234.1645 56.00%
12 Kirkpatrick, Rick Pen U Revolver Major N N 196.5293 47.00%
Place Name USPSA Class Division PF Lady For Age Points Mtch%
1 Morton, Michael TY57854 U Limited Major N N 270.0000 100.00%
Place Name USPSA Class Division PF Lady For Age Points Mtch%
1 Vinke, Darrell A62712 U Limited 10 Major N N 480.0000 100.00%
2 Goode, Roger U Limited 10 Major N N Senior 319.9933 66.67%
Place Name USPSA Class Division PF Lady For Age Points Mtch%
1 Sirimoglu, Halis A64160 U Open Major N N 427.2174 100.00%
2 Baron, Ron C Open Major N N Senior 365.5607 85.57%
3 Ball, Mathew S. TY65789 U Open Major N N 352.5231 82.52%
Place Name USPSA Class Division PF Lady For Age Points Mtch%
1 Hibbard, Robert A64948 U Production Minor N N 419.9180 100.00%
2 Delong, Luke A64755 U Production Minor N N 419.8602 99.99%
3 Richens, Steve A61007 U Production Minor N N 334.6166 79.69%
Place Name USPSA Class Division PF Lady For Age Points Mtch%
1 Sprague, Keith Ski A56432 U Revolver Major N N 480.0000 100.00%
2 Kirkpatrick, Rick Pen U Revolver Major N N 378.3984 78.83%
Stage: 1 Tight choice
Place Name No. Class Division Pts Pen Time Hit Fact Stg Pts Stg %
1 Baron, Ron 2 C Open 86 0 15.00 5.7333 90.0000 100.00%
2 Sirimoglu, Halis 11 U Open 85 0 16.72 5.0837 79.8027 88.67%
3 Vinke, Darrell 1 U Limited 10 88 0 19.04 4.6218 72.5519 80.61%
4 Hibbard, Robert 3 U Production 86 0 20.72 4.1506 65.1551 72.39%
5 Delong, Luke 4 U Production 82 0 23.06 3.5559 55.8197 62.02%
6 Richens, Steve 6 U Production 86 0 25.06 3.4318 53.8716 59.86%
7 Ball, Mathew S. 8 U Open 89 0 26.23 3.3931 53.2641 59.18%
8 Sprague, Keith Skip 7 U Revolver 90 0 30.57 2.9441 46.2158 51.35%
9 Faulkingham, Herman 10 U Single Stack 78 10 25.54 2.6625 41.7953 46.44%
10 Goode, Roger 5 U Limited 10 87 0 33.17 2.6229 41.1737 45.75%
11 Kirkpatrick, Rick 12 U Revolver 90 0 37.12 2.4246 38.0608 42.29%
12 Morton, Michael 9 U Limited 50 80 8.48 0.0000 0.0000 0.00%
Combined divisions - These are NOT official results.
Stage: 2 Wide open
Place Name No. Class Division Pts Pen Time Hit Fact Stg Pts Stg %
1 Baron, Ron 2 C Open 77 10 14.48 4.6271 80.0000 100.00%
2 Vinke, Darrell 1 U Limited 10 78 0 18.41 4.2368 73.2519 91.56%
3 Morton, Michael 9 U Limited 68 0 17.64 3.8549 66.6491 83.31%
4 Ball, Mathew S. 8 U Open 73 10 16.92 3.7234 64.3755 80.47%
5 Hibbard, Robert 3 U Production 62 0 17.78 3.4871 60.2900 75.36%
6 Faulkingham, Herman 10 U Single Stack 79 0 25.56 3.0908 53.4382 66.80%
7 Delong, Luke 4 U Production 63 10 18.31 2.8946 50.0460 62.56%
8 Sirimoglu, Halis 11 U Open 62 20 18.84 2.2293 38.5434 48.18%
9 Sprague, Keith Skip 7 U Revolver 77 10 36.82 1.8197 31.4616 39.33%
10 Kirkpatrick, Rick 12 U Revolver 74 0 50.29 1.4715 25.4414 31.80%
11 Goode, Roger 5 U Limited 10 70 40 22.82 1.3146 22.7287 28.41%
12 Richens, Steve 6 U Production 52 30 19.67 1.1185 19.3382 24.17%
Combined divisions - These are NOT official results.
Stage: 3 Reality check
Place Name No. Class Division Pts Pen Time Hit Fact Stg Pts Stg %
1 Vinke, Darrell 1 U Limited 10 117 0 38.18 3.0644 120.0000 100.00%
2 Delong, Luke 4 U Production 116 0 39.11 2.9660 116.1467 96.79%
3 Faulkingham, Herman 10 U Single Stack 114 0 44.72 2.5492 99.8251 83.19%
4 Sirimoglu, Halis 11 U Open 118 0 46.76 2.5235 98.8187 82.35%
5 Goode, Roger 5 U Limited 10 111 10 40.52 2.4926 97.6087 81.34%
6 Ball, Mathew S. 8 U Open 118 0 48.25 2.4456 95.7682 79.81%
7 Hibbard, Robert 3 U Production 114 0 52.54 2.1698 84.9680 70.81%
8 Sprague, Keith Skip 7 U Revolver 120 0 61.45 1.9528 76.4704 63.73%
9 Richens, Steve 6 U Production 100 20 59.84 1.3369 52.3522 43.63%
10 Kirkpatrick, Rick 12 U Revolver 115 10 85.66 1.2258 48.0016 40.00%
11 Baron, Ron 2 C Open 89 50 81.65 0.4776 18.7025 15.59%
12 Morton, Michael 9 U Limited 73 90 14.25 0.0000 0.0000 0.00%
Combined divisions - These are NOT official results.
Stage: 4 Keep Guessing
Place Name No. Class Division Pts Pen Time Hit Fact Stg Pts Stg %
1 Sirimoglu, Halis 11 U Open 89 0 16.12 5.5211 100.0000 100.00%
2 Vinke, Darrell 1 U Limited 10 98 0 21.29 4.6031 83.3729 83.37%
3 Baron, Ron 2 C Open 94 0 20.55 4.5742 82.8494 82.85%
4 Morton, Michael 9 U Limited 92 10 19.16 4.2797 77.5154 77.52%
5 Ball, Mathew S. 8 U Open 100 0 25.14 3.9777 72.0454 72.05%
6 Richens, Steve 6 U Production 98 0 24.69 3.9692 71.8915 71.89%
7 Goode, Roger 5 U Limited 10 99 0 25.70 3.8521 69.7705 69.77%
8 Faulkingham, Herman 10 U Single Stack 99 0 28.60 3.4615 62.6958 62.70%
9 Hibbard, Robert 3 U Production 98 0 30.01 3.2656 59.1476 59.15%
10 Delong, Luke 4 U Production 91 20 26.96 2.6335 47.6988 47.70%
11 Sprague, Keith Skip 7 U Revolver 100 0 39.07 2.5595 46.3585 46.36%
12 Kirkpatrick, Rick 12 U Revolver 100 0 39.46 2.5342 45.9003 45.90%
Combined divisions - These are NOT official results.
Stage: 5 Bin Laden
Place Name No. Class Division Pts Pen Time Hit Fact Stg Pts Stg %
1 Morton, Michael 9 U Limited 84 0 12.51 6.7146 90.0000 100.00%
2 Baron, Ron 2 C Open 81 0 12.73 6.3629 85.2859 94.76%
3 Sirimoglu, Halis 11 U Open 83 0 13.21 6.2831 84.2163 93.57%
4 Vinke, Darrell 1 U Limited 10 89 0 17.29 5.1475 68.9952 76.66%
5 Delong, Luke 4 U Production 80 0 16.30 4.9080 65.7850 73.09%
6 Richens, Steve 6 U Production 82 0 18.69 4.3874 58.8071 65.34%
7 Hibbard, Robert 3 U Production 80 0 18.37 4.3549 58.3715 64.86%
8 Sprague, Keith Skip 7 U Revolver 86 0 21.36 4.0262 53.9657 59.96%
9 Goode, Roger 5 U Limited 10 79 10 19.21 3.5919 48.1445 53.49%
10 Ball, Mathew S. 8 U Open 84 20 19.45 3.2905 44.1046 49.01%
11 Faulkingham, Herman 10 U Single Stack 83 20 20.40 3.0882 41.3931 45.99%
12 Kirkpatrick, Rick 12 U Revolver 85 0 29.12 2.9190 39.1252 43.47%
I came in second place of twelve in the match ! I am very pleased with the results. I did miss a golden opportunity to win a match. Two mikes I had where the difference. I will post the results here. Sorry if they are long it is the only way to capture and preserve the reults. I did also have a stage win in the mix as well. This is only the second time I have achieved this feat. I am feeling closer to where I left off at the begining of the summer.
Hrpc
Match Date: 7/26/2009
Combined divisions - These are NOT official results.
Place Name USPSA Class Division PF Lady For Age Points Mtch%
1 Vinke, Darrell A62712 U Limited 10 Major N N 418.1719 100.00%
2 Sirimoglu, Halis A64160 U Open Major N N 401.3811 95.98%
3 Baron, Ron C Open Major N N Senior 356.8378 85.33%
4 Delong, Luke A64755 U Production Minor N N 335.4962 80.23%
5 Ball, Mathew S. TY65789 U Open Major N N 329.5578 78.81%
6 Hibbard, Robert A64948 U Production Minor N N 327.9322 78.42%
7 Faulkingham, Herma U Single Stack Major N N 299.1475 71.54%
8 Goode, Roger U Limited 10 Major N N Senior 279.4261 66.82%
9 Richens, Steve A61007 U Production Minor N N 256.2606 61.28%
10 Sprague, Keith Ski A56432 U Revolver Major N N 254.4720 60.85%
11 Morton, Michael TY57854 U Limited Major N N 234.1645 56.00%
12 Kirkpatrick, Rick Pen U Revolver Major N N 196.5293 47.00%
Place Name USPSA Class Division PF Lady For Age Points Mtch%
1 Morton, Michael TY57854 U Limited Major N N 270.0000 100.00%
Place Name USPSA Class Division PF Lady For Age Points Mtch%
1 Vinke, Darrell A62712 U Limited 10 Major N N 480.0000 100.00%
2 Goode, Roger U Limited 10 Major N N Senior 319.9933 66.67%
Place Name USPSA Class Division PF Lady For Age Points Mtch%
1 Sirimoglu, Halis A64160 U Open Major N N 427.2174 100.00%
2 Baron, Ron C Open Major N N Senior 365.5607 85.57%
3 Ball, Mathew S. TY65789 U Open Major N N 352.5231 82.52%
Place Name USPSA Class Division PF Lady For Age Points Mtch%
1 Hibbard, Robert A64948 U Production Minor N N 419.9180 100.00%
2 Delong, Luke A64755 U Production Minor N N 419.8602 99.99%
3 Richens, Steve A61007 U Production Minor N N 334.6166 79.69%
Place Name USPSA Class Division PF Lady For Age Points Mtch%
1 Sprague, Keith Ski A56432 U Revolver Major N N 480.0000 100.00%
2 Kirkpatrick, Rick Pen U Revolver Major N N 378.3984 78.83%
Stage: 1 Tight choice
Place Name No. Class Division Pts Pen Time Hit Fact Stg Pts Stg %
1 Baron, Ron 2 C Open 86 0 15.00 5.7333 90.0000 100.00%
2 Sirimoglu, Halis 11 U Open 85 0 16.72 5.0837 79.8027 88.67%
3 Vinke, Darrell 1 U Limited 10 88 0 19.04 4.6218 72.5519 80.61%
4 Hibbard, Robert 3 U Production 86 0 20.72 4.1506 65.1551 72.39%
5 Delong, Luke 4 U Production 82 0 23.06 3.5559 55.8197 62.02%
6 Richens, Steve 6 U Production 86 0 25.06 3.4318 53.8716 59.86%
7 Ball, Mathew S. 8 U Open 89 0 26.23 3.3931 53.2641 59.18%
8 Sprague, Keith Skip 7 U Revolver 90 0 30.57 2.9441 46.2158 51.35%
9 Faulkingham, Herman 10 U Single Stack 78 10 25.54 2.6625 41.7953 46.44%
10 Goode, Roger 5 U Limited 10 87 0 33.17 2.6229 41.1737 45.75%
11 Kirkpatrick, Rick 12 U Revolver 90 0 37.12 2.4246 38.0608 42.29%
12 Morton, Michael 9 U Limited 50 80 8.48 0.0000 0.0000 0.00%
Combined divisions - These are NOT official results.
Stage: 2 Wide open
Place Name No. Class Division Pts Pen Time Hit Fact Stg Pts Stg %
1 Baron, Ron 2 C Open 77 10 14.48 4.6271 80.0000 100.00%
2 Vinke, Darrell 1 U Limited 10 78 0 18.41 4.2368 73.2519 91.56%
3 Morton, Michael 9 U Limited 68 0 17.64 3.8549 66.6491 83.31%
4 Ball, Mathew S. 8 U Open 73 10 16.92 3.7234 64.3755 80.47%
5 Hibbard, Robert 3 U Production 62 0 17.78 3.4871 60.2900 75.36%
6 Faulkingham, Herman 10 U Single Stack 79 0 25.56 3.0908 53.4382 66.80%
7 Delong, Luke 4 U Production 63 10 18.31 2.8946 50.0460 62.56%
8 Sirimoglu, Halis 11 U Open 62 20 18.84 2.2293 38.5434 48.18%
9 Sprague, Keith Skip 7 U Revolver 77 10 36.82 1.8197 31.4616 39.33%
10 Kirkpatrick, Rick 12 U Revolver 74 0 50.29 1.4715 25.4414 31.80%
11 Goode, Roger 5 U Limited 10 70 40 22.82 1.3146 22.7287 28.41%
12 Richens, Steve 6 U Production 52 30 19.67 1.1185 19.3382 24.17%
Combined divisions - These are NOT official results.
Stage: 3 Reality check
Place Name No. Class Division Pts Pen Time Hit Fact Stg Pts Stg %
1 Vinke, Darrell 1 U Limited 10 117 0 38.18 3.0644 120.0000 100.00%
2 Delong, Luke 4 U Production 116 0 39.11 2.9660 116.1467 96.79%
3 Faulkingham, Herman 10 U Single Stack 114 0 44.72 2.5492 99.8251 83.19%
4 Sirimoglu, Halis 11 U Open 118 0 46.76 2.5235 98.8187 82.35%
5 Goode, Roger 5 U Limited 10 111 10 40.52 2.4926 97.6087 81.34%
6 Ball, Mathew S. 8 U Open 118 0 48.25 2.4456 95.7682 79.81%
7 Hibbard, Robert 3 U Production 114 0 52.54 2.1698 84.9680 70.81%
8 Sprague, Keith Skip 7 U Revolver 120 0 61.45 1.9528 76.4704 63.73%
9 Richens, Steve 6 U Production 100 20 59.84 1.3369 52.3522 43.63%
10 Kirkpatrick, Rick 12 U Revolver 115 10 85.66 1.2258 48.0016 40.00%
11 Baron, Ron 2 C Open 89 50 81.65 0.4776 18.7025 15.59%
12 Morton, Michael 9 U Limited 73 90 14.25 0.0000 0.0000 0.00%
Combined divisions - These are NOT official results.
Stage: 4 Keep Guessing
Place Name No. Class Division Pts Pen Time Hit Fact Stg Pts Stg %
1 Sirimoglu, Halis 11 U Open 89 0 16.12 5.5211 100.0000 100.00%
2 Vinke, Darrell 1 U Limited 10 98 0 21.29 4.6031 83.3729 83.37%
3 Baron, Ron 2 C Open 94 0 20.55 4.5742 82.8494 82.85%
4 Morton, Michael 9 U Limited 92 10 19.16 4.2797 77.5154 77.52%
5 Ball, Mathew S. 8 U Open 100 0 25.14 3.9777 72.0454 72.05%
6 Richens, Steve 6 U Production 98 0 24.69 3.9692 71.8915 71.89%
7 Goode, Roger 5 U Limited 10 99 0 25.70 3.8521 69.7705 69.77%
8 Faulkingham, Herman 10 U Single Stack 99 0 28.60 3.4615 62.6958 62.70%
9 Hibbard, Robert 3 U Production 98 0 30.01 3.2656 59.1476 59.15%
10 Delong, Luke 4 U Production 91 20 26.96 2.6335 47.6988 47.70%
11 Sprague, Keith Skip 7 U Revolver 100 0 39.07 2.5595 46.3585 46.36%
12 Kirkpatrick, Rick 12 U Revolver 100 0 39.46 2.5342 45.9003 45.90%
Combined divisions - These are NOT official results.
Stage: 5 Bin Laden
Place Name No. Class Division Pts Pen Time Hit Fact Stg Pts Stg %
1 Morton, Michael 9 U Limited 84 0 12.51 6.7146 90.0000 100.00%
2 Baron, Ron 2 C Open 81 0 12.73 6.3629 85.2859 94.76%
3 Sirimoglu, Halis 11 U Open 83 0 13.21 6.2831 84.2163 93.57%
4 Vinke, Darrell 1 U Limited 10 89 0 17.29 5.1475 68.9952 76.66%
5 Delong, Luke 4 U Production 80 0 16.30 4.9080 65.7850 73.09%
6 Richens, Steve 6 U Production 82 0 18.69 4.3874 58.8071 65.34%
7 Hibbard, Robert 3 U Production 80 0 18.37 4.3549 58.3715 64.86%
8 Sprague, Keith Skip 7 U Revolver 86 0 21.36 4.0262 53.9657 59.96%
9 Goode, Roger 5 U Limited 10 79 10 19.21 3.5919 48.1445 53.49%
10 Ball, Mathew S. 8 U Open 84 20 19.45 3.2905 44.1046 49.01%
11 Faulkingham, Herman 10 U Single Stack 83 20 20.40 3.0882 41.3931 45.99%
12 Kirkpatrick, Rick 12 U Revolver 85 0 29.12 2.9190 39.1252 43.47%
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Am work out
I started at 7 am and worked out until 7-30. Not to pressure intensive just got the blood flowing and some muscle memory. I started with basic draws and acquirethe dot. I then went on to some 6 RL 6 for quite awhile and finished up with quite a few "el prez's". Not too extravagant just need to stick with it.
I also did 30 reps with the dumbells. 3 sets of ten for each arm. I feel I could use a little more arm strength. If I keep it simple on my arm work outs but stick with it as well I should gain plenty.
that was it...
I also did 30 reps with the dumbells. 3 sets of ten for each arm. I feel I could use a little more arm strength. If I keep it simple on my arm work outs but stick with it as well I should gain plenty.
that was it...
Monday, July 27, 2009
July HRPC match...
On Sunday we had our monthly USPSA match. I shot very well compared to just 7 days earlier. I only had one stage that I had an issue with two mikes. I actually think I may have won a stage and believe I placed very well overall. Now keep in mind that a few of Maine's top shooters did not show and there was only 12 shooters. That being said I obviously performed much better than the Augusta match.
I will post the results here when I am able to get the info setup.
One of the main reasons I performed much better was that I slowed way down. I forced myself to see the shots. This helped immensely and I actually shot very fast on a couple stages due to this. I also again realized my zero is STILL off! The longer shots were very hard and luckily most of the stages had only steel at long range. My gear gave me no problems. Dot was bright, ammo worked great.
Overall a great day shooting!
I will post the results here when I am able to get the info setup.
One of the main reasons I performed much better was that I slowed way down. I forced myself to see the shots. This helped immensely and I actually shot very fast on a couple stages due to this. I also again realized my zero is STILL off! The longer shots were very hard and luckily most of the stages had only steel at long range. My gear gave me no problems. Dot was bright, ammo worked great.
Overall a great day shooting!
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Stripped of my par times....
I spent 5 minutes working on draws as a warm up. No timer just draws. Focused on getting hands together and then acquire picture. Also holstering replicating the draws.
15 minutes on 6 reload 6 trying to keep it simple. No timer
10 minutes of table draws 6 reload 6 with timer no par.
Last 5 minutes spent on 6 RL 6 with timer. I was really focusing on grip and seeing the a shots. Still no pars.
Overall it felt pretty good. I zero'd my gun better last night and it didn't affect my sight picture.
HRPC match tomorrow need to make sure to fit in a pm workout.
Also I bought a 10lb dumbell. I want to use it in my spare time when I am hanging out to build a little more arm strength.
15 minutes on 6 reload 6 trying to keep it simple. No timer
10 minutes of table draws 6 reload 6 with timer no par.
Last 5 minutes spent on 6 RL 6 with timer. I was really focusing on grip and seeing the a shots. Still no pars.
Overall it felt pretty good. I zero'd my gun better last night and it didn't affect my sight picture.
HRPC match tomorrow need to make sure to fit in a pm workout.
Also I bought a 10lb dumbell. I want to use it in my spare time when I am hanging out to build a little more arm strength.
Friday, July 24, 2009
Hate do it....
....But I have to catch up...
Where I left off
5-30-2009
Same routine but strange. It has been months with only live fire on weds and matches to improve.
Sa2 par .9 did 1.1 down to .8 and was feeling sloppy
Sa3 par .9 1.1 down to .9
Sa7 par .7 start at .9 down to.6 5 reps each
Sa10 par 5.9 down to 5.7 need work
Sa11 par 5.8 down to 5.6
Sa12 par 6.0 down to 5.7 sloppy
Sa15 par 3.0 down to 2.8 sloppy
Sa17 par 1.0
Sloppy messy need to not feel rushed and get back into this….
Warm up
Sa7
Sa8
Sa10
Sa11
Sa12
Box drill (do with upper A)
Add stuff if extra time.
6-26-09 8:00 am
Sa7 par .7 .8 down to .6 started feeling it in the end. Need to work on hearing timer
Sa8 par 5.5 did 5.5 down to 5.3 last set (5) was hard
Sa10 par 5.5 did 5.5 and 5.4 arms killing
Sa11 par 5.8 did about 15 reps at 5.8
Sa12 par 6.0 did 15 reps same time..
Box drill headshots first 60 arms burning like crazy..second set moved a little faster on the movement
6-26-2009 10:00 pm
Warm up 5 min
Sa7 par.7 started at .8 already burning, .7 good, .6 hard but good
Sa8 par 5.5 start at 5.5 down to 5.3
Sa10 par 5.5. start 5.5 and 5.4 good…
6-27-2009
150 rounds to sight in sjc wtf!!! Still 3 in at 25 yds to upper left
6-27-2009 10 pm
5 min warm up
Sa7 par .7 started at .8 , .7 was good.. .6 I really pushed and was getting them. Trying to take off mon first note of timer.. not after beep!
Sa8 par 5.5 start at 5.5…down to 5.3 non stop .. really got the burn going…
Sa10 par 5.5 …started 5.5 trying to shoot early was f in it up.. stuck to reg down to 5.3 pretty good
Sa11 par 5.8 5.8 down to 5.6 … im sweating my a$$ off.
Sa12 par 6.0 here we go…6.0 down to 5.8 all good burn burn burn
Box drill 60 sec clockwise then same counter.. head shots… second batch slower better shots/bob..
6-28-2009
Match placed 10th of 24 peops last in 4 open shooters
Had a mike or more on all but one of 7 stages.. this kills my points bad.
Really need to rededicate or give it up and shoot production.
7-1-2009
Practice
As I asked jay was hard on me.
I was surprised though as he reverted back to my stance.. square one…
I knew all the correct things but he was right I was not doing it.
7-4-2009 10:55 am
Need to do two a days m-w this week.. DO IT!
Warm up
10min or so. Reorganized gear a little..
Sa7 par .7 10 reps each .7-.5
Sa8 par 5.5 down to 5.3 and pushed it hard on all
Sa10 par 5.5 did some beginning and ending no par time. (5.5-5.3)
Sa11 par 5.8 just started doing partial trigger resets..not full 5.8 down to 5.6 trigger messing me all up
sa12 5.8 down to 5.6
Enter box shooting drill 25 rep or so
60 sec box drill, 1st string worked hard on trigger reset and smooth legs
2nd string slower more deliberate a’s still worked on trigger reset.
Added in sa15 to work on trigger…did about 15 reps
7-5-2009
Live fire 300 rounds
Goal: transitions/draws
Jay had me working on basics again so I figured this would be basic. I had stopped working as much on draws and Jay mentioned to Ledge about .2 is a huge thing. So live fire… 1.5 seems to be par. Not good for an open shooter (at least 1.0 max) I can hit 1.3 or so sometimes but have to push it and miss. I did this for about 200 rounds. Then worked on transitions two targets two shots reload two shots. I really really focused on trigger reset. This needs to be the main focus in live fire because this cannot be felt in dryfire. All in all very good session but need a lot more live fire…
7-7-2009
Burkett conv
7-9-2009
I did 5 min warm up. Reloads, surrender and hands at sides draws.
Sa 7 Par is .7. I started at .7 on timer and worked down to .5 performing 10 reps each. I pushed .5 very hard and it felt very good.
Sa 8 Par is 5.5. I started at 5.5 and worked down to 5.2 doing 5 reps each. Even 5.2 was good. Really focused on transitions and trigger simulated reset only.
Sa 10 “El Prez” my par is 5.5. I did some warm ups and started at 5.5. I felt sloppy down to 5.3 which I had to really focus on.
Sa 11 “Strong Hand” my par is 5.8. I started at 5.8 and worked down to 5.5 performing 5 reps each. Last string was tough and got the arms burning.
Sa 12 “Weak Hand” par is 6.0. I started at 6.0 and worked down to 5.7 doing 5 reps a string. It was very messy. I am starting to feel arm fatigue.
60 sec box drill. First rep I did with the focus on trigger reset and 70-30 grip. Second rep I did the opposite direction around box with the same focus.
Last drill I finished with is shooting entering the box. I did 50 reps. This felt good. I paid attention to shooting off foot feel ( make any sense?).
Target array- I use three mini-uspsa targets setup evenly spaced at 15ft. I added in a no shoot to the middle target covering the left side up to the a box.
I start with a 5-10 minute warm up. I always try to focus on mechanics. I perform surrender draws, standard draws, reloads, and up-range draws. I don’t use the timer or pay attention to time. I really focus on good form, seeing the dot, and feel some blood flow to arms.
7-13-2009 11:05 am
Sa 7 par is .7. I worked from .7 down to .5 and .5 was hard.
Sa 8 par is 5.5. I worked from 5.5 down to 5.3 and I was out of focus for awhile but came out of it near the end. Then it felt good!
Sa 10 par 5.5. I worked from 5.5 down to 5.3. I had very poor focus.
Sa11 par is 5.8. I worked from 5.8 down to 5.6 and maintained good focus throughout.
Sa 12 par is 6.0 I worked from 6.0 down to 5.8 and it was difficult but focus remained.
Box drill first string was ok arms got a little burn going. Second string had some trigger issue’s need to not let it break.
Step into box drill. Did 50 reps and near the end it was feeling good. Arms are burning and I felt good ending strong.
7-15-2009
Am work out
30 min misc dryfire
Sa8,sa11,sa12,sa15 all with no timer but no break .
7-16-2009 730 am
30 min work out sa8 15 min
Sa11 5 min
Sa12 5 min
Sa7 5 min
No timer which meant more reps but less structure.
Felt ok for 730 am so far sticking with new routine.
7-17-2009 am
Sa 8 15 min
Sa 11 5 min
Sa 12 5 min
Sa 7 5 min
7-18-2009 am 20 min
Sa 8 5 min
Sa 11 5 min
Sa12 5 min
That’s it… all piss poor…
7-19-2009
Augusta classifier match
Shot two classes 6 stages each.
Extremely poor last overall in limited and very poor for open..
Dot I could barely see..
Make the fuck sure my gear is all set or DON”T GO!
I have no fuckin idea where zero is on either fucking gun.
Get some fucking sleep! 5 hours is too little…
Bring a fucking snack and drinks!
Get the fucking point through my head!
I am better now..
7-20-2009 Monday 10 am
Work without pars fro awhile but use timer for beep
Really need to start focusing on shooting A’s fuck the time!
I should be able to go slower shooting A’s and get my feet back on the ground!
Warm up 15 min but lazy
Sa 7 timer no par .. 10 reps.. 3 strings
Sa8 no par did this on and off for and hour. One point I did 20 min straight.
Really bringing myself back to basics.. no pars all week… Hampden match this weekend… 11:30 close session.
7-21-2009 7 am
5 min warm up… Rl’s, up range, surrender,
40 min slow pace work out. I worked on various draws, surrender, up range, at sides. Started to feel good. Can I pull off 2 a days….? (nope)
7-22-2009 7-15 am
Eye has an infection so I went to bed early last night ;(
5 minute warm up . elpres surrender just draws.
sa 8 .. surrender , head shots.
Mixed it up with hands at side..25 min total.. decent work out…
7-22-2009 6:30-8:00 pm
Weekly practice..
Went ok but still off on some stages..
Need to stop pushing so hard on follow up shots…
7-23-2009
7:30 am
15 min work out only…
Surrender draws and hands at sides. 6 rl 6
7-24-2009 7:10 am
Warm up 6 rl 6
Straight up draws good sight picture and hand work
(15 min) no buzzer.
20 reps with timer.
20 min of 6 RL 6 with timer and strong focus on the a ‘s and draws.. (get hands together quick
7-45 am close session.
Work outs have become very basic but I am rededicating my energy on learning it again from the beginning.
Where I left off
5-30-2009
Same routine but strange. It has been months with only live fire on weds and matches to improve.
Sa2 par .9 did 1.1 down to .8 and was feeling sloppy
Sa3 par .9 1.1 down to .9
Sa7 par .7 start at .9 down to.6 5 reps each
Sa10 par 5.9 down to 5.7 need work
Sa11 par 5.8 down to 5.6
Sa12 par 6.0 down to 5.7 sloppy
Sa15 par 3.0 down to 2.8 sloppy
Sa17 par 1.0
Sloppy messy need to not feel rushed and get back into this….
Warm up
Sa7
Sa8
Sa10
Sa11
Sa12
Box drill (do with upper A)
Add stuff if extra time.
6-26-09 8:00 am
Sa7 par .7 .8 down to .6 started feeling it in the end. Need to work on hearing timer
Sa8 par 5.5 did 5.5 down to 5.3 last set (5) was hard
Sa10 par 5.5 did 5.5 and 5.4 arms killing
Sa11 par 5.8 did about 15 reps at 5.8
Sa12 par 6.0 did 15 reps same time..
Box drill headshots first 60 arms burning like crazy..second set moved a little faster on the movement
6-26-2009 10:00 pm
Warm up 5 min
Sa7 par.7 started at .8 already burning, .7 good, .6 hard but good
Sa8 par 5.5 start at 5.5 down to 5.3
Sa10 par 5.5. start 5.5 and 5.4 good…
6-27-2009
150 rounds to sight in sjc wtf!!! Still 3 in at 25 yds to upper left
6-27-2009 10 pm
5 min warm up
Sa7 par .7 started at .8 , .7 was good.. .6 I really pushed and was getting them. Trying to take off mon first note of timer.. not after beep!
Sa8 par 5.5 start at 5.5…down to 5.3 non stop .. really got the burn going…
Sa10 par 5.5 …started 5.5 trying to shoot early was f in it up.. stuck to reg down to 5.3 pretty good
Sa11 par 5.8 5.8 down to 5.6 … im sweating my a$$ off.
Sa12 par 6.0 here we go…6.0 down to 5.8 all good burn burn burn
Box drill 60 sec clockwise then same counter.. head shots… second batch slower better shots/bob..
6-28-2009
Match placed 10th of 24 peops last in 4 open shooters
Had a mike or more on all but one of 7 stages.. this kills my points bad.
Really need to rededicate or give it up and shoot production.
7-1-2009
Practice
As I asked jay was hard on me.
I was surprised though as he reverted back to my stance.. square one…
I knew all the correct things but he was right I was not doing it.
7-4-2009 10:55 am
Need to do two a days m-w this week.. DO IT!
Warm up
10min or so. Reorganized gear a little..
Sa7 par .7 10 reps each .7-.5
Sa8 par 5.5 down to 5.3 and pushed it hard on all
Sa10 par 5.5 did some beginning and ending no par time. (5.5-5.3)
Sa11 par 5.8 just started doing partial trigger resets..not full 5.8 down to 5.6 trigger messing me all up
sa12 5.8 down to 5.6
Enter box shooting drill 25 rep or so
60 sec box drill, 1st string worked hard on trigger reset and smooth legs
2nd string slower more deliberate a’s still worked on trigger reset.
Added in sa15 to work on trigger…did about 15 reps
7-5-2009
Live fire 300 rounds
Goal: transitions/draws
Jay had me working on basics again so I figured this would be basic. I had stopped working as much on draws and Jay mentioned to Ledge about .2 is a huge thing. So live fire… 1.5 seems to be par. Not good for an open shooter (at least 1.0 max) I can hit 1.3 or so sometimes but have to push it and miss. I did this for about 200 rounds. Then worked on transitions two targets two shots reload two shots. I really really focused on trigger reset. This needs to be the main focus in live fire because this cannot be felt in dryfire. All in all very good session but need a lot more live fire…
7-7-2009
Burkett conv
7-9-2009
I did 5 min warm up. Reloads, surrender and hands at sides draws.
Sa 7 Par is .7. I started at .7 on timer and worked down to .5 performing 10 reps each. I pushed .5 very hard and it felt very good.
Sa 8 Par is 5.5. I started at 5.5 and worked down to 5.2 doing 5 reps each. Even 5.2 was good. Really focused on transitions and trigger simulated reset only.
Sa 10 “El Prez” my par is 5.5. I did some warm ups and started at 5.5. I felt sloppy down to 5.3 which I had to really focus on.
Sa 11 “Strong Hand” my par is 5.8. I started at 5.8 and worked down to 5.5 performing 5 reps each. Last string was tough and got the arms burning.
Sa 12 “Weak Hand” par is 6.0. I started at 6.0 and worked down to 5.7 doing 5 reps a string. It was very messy. I am starting to feel arm fatigue.
60 sec box drill. First rep I did with the focus on trigger reset and 70-30 grip. Second rep I did the opposite direction around box with the same focus.
Last drill I finished with is shooting entering the box. I did 50 reps. This felt good. I paid attention to shooting off foot feel ( make any sense?).
Target array- I use three mini-uspsa targets setup evenly spaced at 15ft. I added in a no shoot to the middle target covering the left side up to the a box.
I start with a 5-10 minute warm up. I always try to focus on mechanics. I perform surrender draws, standard draws, reloads, and up-range draws. I don’t use the timer or pay attention to time. I really focus on good form, seeing the dot, and feel some blood flow to arms.
7-13-2009 11:05 am
Sa 7 par is .7. I worked from .7 down to .5 and .5 was hard.
Sa 8 par is 5.5. I worked from 5.5 down to 5.3 and I was out of focus for awhile but came out of it near the end. Then it felt good!
Sa 10 par 5.5. I worked from 5.5 down to 5.3. I had very poor focus.
Sa11 par is 5.8. I worked from 5.8 down to 5.6 and maintained good focus throughout.
Sa 12 par is 6.0 I worked from 6.0 down to 5.8 and it was difficult but focus remained.
Box drill first string was ok arms got a little burn going. Second string had some trigger issue’s need to not let it break.
Step into box drill. Did 50 reps and near the end it was feeling good. Arms are burning and I felt good ending strong.
7-15-2009
Am work out
30 min misc dryfire
Sa8,sa11,sa12,sa15 all with no timer but no break .
7-16-2009 730 am
30 min work out sa8 15 min
Sa11 5 min
Sa12 5 min
Sa7 5 min
No timer which meant more reps but less structure.
Felt ok for 730 am so far sticking with new routine.
7-17-2009 am
Sa 8 15 min
Sa 11 5 min
Sa 12 5 min
Sa 7 5 min
7-18-2009 am 20 min
Sa 8 5 min
Sa 11 5 min
Sa12 5 min
That’s it… all piss poor…
7-19-2009
Augusta classifier match
Shot two classes 6 stages each.
Extremely poor last overall in limited and very poor for open..
Dot I could barely see..
Make the fuck sure my gear is all set or DON”T GO!
I have no fuckin idea where zero is on either fucking gun.
Get some fucking sleep! 5 hours is too little…
Bring a fucking snack and drinks!
Get the fucking point through my head!
I am better now..
7-20-2009 Monday 10 am
Work without pars fro awhile but use timer for beep
Really need to start focusing on shooting A’s fuck the time!
I should be able to go slower shooting A’s and get my feet back on the ground!
Warm up 15 min but lazy
Sa 7 timer no par .. 10 reps.. 3 strings
Sa8 no par did this on and off for and hour. One point I did 20 min straight.
Really bringing myself back to basics.. no pars all week… Hampden match this weekend… 11:30 close session.
7-21-2009 7 am
5 min warm up… Rl’s, up range, surrender,
40 min slow pace work out. I worked on various draws, surrender, up range, at sides. Started to feel good. Can I pull off 2 a days….? (nope)
7-22-2009 7-15 am
Eye has an infection so I went to bed early last night ;(
5 minute warm up . elpres surrender just draws.
sa 8 .. surrender , head shots.
Mixed it up with hands at side..25 min total.. decent work out…
7-22-2009 6:30-8:00 pm
Weekly practice..
Went ok but still off on some stages..
Need to stop pushing so hard on follow up shots…
7-23-2009
7:30 am
15 min work out only…
Surrender draws and hands at sides. 6 rl 6
7-24-2009 7:10 am
Warm up 6 rl 6
Straight up draws good sight picture and hand work
(15 min) no buzzer.
20 reps with timer.
20 min of 6 RL 6 with timer and strong focus on the a ‘s and draws.. (get hands together quick
7-45 am close session.
Work outs have become very basic but I am rededicating my energy on learning it again from the beginning.
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Bear with me....
I will do my best to keep this real. Some things may not be written grammatically correct and a mess. Some days a post may be a sentence. Some you may see are much longer and run on. This is simply a neat way for me to reflect back on my learning curve. Hopefully it is a sharp incline.
One early post you will notice is very long and uninformative. It is the real uncut training starting at the beginning of Jul 09'. I never intended to publish it in this fashion and may some day I will clean it up. For the sake of trying to utilize the blog I am throwing it up there to "move on".
One early post you will notice is very long and uninformative. It is the real uncut training starting at the beginning of Jul 09'. I never intended to publish it in this fashion and may some day I will clean it up. For the sake of trying to utilize the blog I am throwing it up there to "move on".
Training Drills
I use the Steve Anderson "Refinement and Repetition" book for the majority of my dryfire and some live fire drills. He has made it as simple as reading and dryfiring some basic classifier type drills to improve your abilities.
This is a list of what they are and most will be familiar as USPSA classifiers.
SA 1 "Sight picture confirmation"
SA 2 "10 yard index"
SA 3 "10 yard surrender index"
SA 4 "Turn and Draw"
SA 5 "Strong hand Index"
SA 6 "Weak hand Index"
SA 7 " Burkett Reloads"
SA 8 "6 Reload 6"
SA 9 "Surrender 6 Reload 6"
SA 10 "El Prez"
SA 11 "6 reload strong"
SA 12 "6 reload weak"
SA 13 "Front sight forward"
SA 14 "Front sight turn"
SA 15 " 2 reload 2"
SA 16 "Bill reload drill"
SA 17 "Head shot picture"
SA 18 "Table Draws"
HS 1 "60 sec box drill" movement around 3 ft box with trigger and sight picture while moving.
HS 2 " 3 step into box"
Descriptions of the drills to come in the future.
This is a list of what they are and most will be familiar as USPSA classifiers.
SA 1 "Sight picture confirmation"
SA 2 "10 yard index"
SA 3 "10 yard surrender index"
SA 4 "Turn and Draw"
SA 5 "Strong hand Index"
SA 6 "Weak hand Index"
SA 7 " Burkett Reloads"
SA 8 "6 Reload 6"
SA 9 "Surrender 6 Reload 6"
SA 10 "El Prez"
SA 11 "6 reload strong"
SA 12 "6 reload weak"
SA 13 "Front sight forward"
SA 14 "Front sight turn"
SA 15 " 2 reload 2"
SA 16 "Bill reload drill"
SA 17 "Head shot picture"
SA 18 "Table Draws"
HS 1 "60 sec box drill" movement around 3 ft box with trigger and sight picture while moving.
HS 2 " 3 step into box"
Descriptions of the drills to come in the future.
Short and Long Term Goals
To achieve D class open. July 09'
To achieve C class open.
To achieve B class open.
To achieve A class open.
To achieve Master class in open.
To achieve Grandmaster class in open.
To rank in two Uspsa classes. July 09' (Limited=d, Open=d)
To win division in a match. July 09' HRPC
To win a local match.
To win a Stage (4-11-2009 HRPC first stage win), Aug 09' HRPC
To win regional match.
To a match clean.
Best finish to date. 6th of 28 HRPC 09' ,2nd of 12 HRPC Aug 09'
Not in any particular order and more to come.
To achieve C class open.
To achieve B class open.
To achieve A class open.
To achieve Master class in open.
To achieve Grandmaster class in open.
To rank in two Uspsa classes. July 09' (Limited=d, Open=d)
To win division in a match. July 09' HRPC
To win a local match.
To win a Stage (4-11-2009 HRPC first stage win), Aug 09' HRPC
To win regional match.
To a match clean.
Best finish to date. 6th of 28 HRPC 09' ,2nd of 12 HRPC Aug 09'
Not in any particular order and more to come.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Matt Burkett
First real post..
So I am starting this blog with a highlight. I recently started on this Web/ Facebook Journey. I am spreading out socially a little step by step (I am not sure why?). I friended Matt Burkett (one of the top shooters in the world) through facebook and he confirmed me. He then proceeded to start some dialogue. He mentioned his desire to visit Maine and teach a class. He then said if I have the time give him a call.
Now most people wouldn't hesitate and I wasn't going to miss the opportunity. This is the same guy I have studied and watched video's for 9 months now. He was excellent to talk to. We laughed about a store he was at, Iron man stuff , what powder we each use. We had conversation about people we both know. He is just a good guy who happens to be a top world shooter.
He makes me realize that anyone can be the best if it is what you REALLY want and put in the effort. Matt, Kudos to you for being REAL! You made a great impression on me and look forward to shooting with you some day....
Halis
So I am starting this blog with a highlight. I recently started on this Web/ Facebook Journey. I am spreading out socially a little step by step (I am not sure why?). I friended Matt Burkett (one of the top shooters in the world) through facebook and he confirmed me. He then proceeded to start some dialogue. He mentioned his desire to visit Maine and teach a class. He then said if I have the time give him a call.
Now most people wouldn't hesitate and I wasn't going to miss the opportunity. This is the same guy I have studied and watched video's for 9 months now. He was excellent to talk to. We laughed about a store he was at, Iron man stuff , what powder we each use. We had conversation about people we both know. He is just a good guy who happens to be a top world shooter.
He makes me realize that anyone can be the best if it is what you REALLY want and put in the effort. Matt, Kudos to you for being REAL! You made a great impression on me and look forward to shooting with you some day....
Halis
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
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