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Lurper · March 28, 2006, 12:59 PM

Dragon, always shoot for accuracy first. Otherwise, you will end up behind the curve. I learned that the hard way (after Brian Enos beat it into my head). I am as fast as anyone, but always drop a lot of points on standards, etc. Work on keeping a good sight picture (front sight in focus w/iron sights/target with optics) through recoil and transitions. Practice being able to call your shots before you check your targets. Let the sight picture dictate the speed. When you practice, push yourself until you are getting about 70% "A" hits. Start and end each practice session with accuracy drills, be patient and speed will happen. Learn to be smooth and remember the equation: speed = economy of motion. I can offer some specifice drills/techniques if you would like.

March 28, 2006, 12:59 PM	#4
Lurper Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 2006 Posts: 943	Dragon, always shoot for accuracy first. Otherwise, you will end up behind the curve. I learned that the hard way (after Brian Enos beat it into my head). I am as fast as anyone, but always drop a lot of points on standards, etc. Work on keeping a good sight picture (front sight in focus w/iron sights/target with optics) through recoil and transitions. Practice being able to call your shots before you check your targets. Let the sight picture dictate the speed. When you practice, push yourself until you are getting about 70% "A" hits. Start and end each practice session with accuracy drills, be patient and speed will happen. Learn to be smooth and remember the equation: speed = economy of motion. I can offer some specifice drills/techniques if you would like.