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Edward429451 · August 9, 2002, 11:32 AM

Know just what you mean. Little presence in mind that thinks its going to hurt you or whatever. Tell him to shut up! Ignore him and force yourself to follow through. Remind yourself that you will live through it. Sounds wacked but it works.

Having a bud load for you with a light load or snapcap helps. Tell yourself that this shot is the only one that counts and I will follow through no matter what. For each and every shot.

Feels good to drop the hammer on that 7th round from a .44 mag and see that front sight stay right where its supposed to instead of dipping.

Another thing I did to overcome it is to practice with light loads until no problems and some where down the line start slipping in one hot one and spin the cylinder so you dont know when its up, and then shoot. (This next one IS a light one in your mind until its too late, then you wont flinch and you realize that it really aint that bad)

It's all in the mind. The mind can be controlled and conditioned.

August 9, 2002, 11:32 AM	#6
Edward429451 Junior member Join Date: November 12, 2000 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado Posts: 9,494	Know just what you mean. Little presence in mind that thinks its going to hurt you or whatever. Tell him to shut up! Ignore him and force yourself to follow through. Remind yourself that you will live through it. Sounds wacked but it works. Having a bud load for you with a light load or snapcap helps. Tell yourself that this shot is the only one that counts and I will follow through no matter what. For each and every shot. Feels good to drop the hammer on that 7th round from a .44 mag and see that front sight stay right where its supposed to instead of dipping. Another thing I did to overcome it is to practice with light loads until no problems and some where down the line start slipping in one hot one and spin the cylinder so you dont know when its up, and then shoot. (This next one IS a light one in your mind until its too late, then you wont flinch and you realize that it really aint that bad) It's all in the mind. The mind can be controlled and conditioned.