Rastoff's Challenge- Dropping the Gauntlet

[Rastoff]

Not bad mcjc21.

 

[shakyshoot]

Okay, I cheated again. But had to show off the best group I've shot with the Volquartsen Scorpion. 3/4" group for the 20 shots. Not sure why I tend to go a bit left with this gun at close range.

 

[Kronos]

I did this a couple weeks ago,not "target" grade accuracy but combat worthy,plus it wasn't close in and I wasn't slow shooting just popping off rounds in a fairly quick manner:



The results.


I got all 34 on target and was doing quick shots I can do better but either slow way down or use a rest.

 

[Rastoff]

Okay, I cheated again. But had to show off the best group I've shot with the Volquartsen Scorpion.

When you shoot groups like that, I'll allow small indiscretions.

 

[Ole Joe Clark]

shakyshoot: Every time I go to the range and start shaking after a few rounds I think of your forum name, except I think "shakyshot."

If I could shoot like you can I would change my handle.

 

[shakyshoot]

shakyshoot: Every time I go to the range and start shaking after a few rounds I think of your forum name, except I think "shakyshot."

If I could shoot like you can I would change my handle.

Thanks--It's an ironic nickname, like calling a 300 pounder "Tiny."
At least that's what I keep telling myself.

 

[jdesro1911]

I haven't been on here in a little while, and I'm surprised - but pleased - this thread is still going.

My most recent effort. Not my best, but the best I could do that day.

IMG_0218 by John, on Flickr

 

[Protected One]

Rastoff. Where you shooting from a weaver stance on your posted target?

 

[Rastoff]

Rastoff. Where you shooting from a weaver stance on your posted target?

Yes. Why do you ask?

 

[Protected One]

Yes. Why do you ask?

Just curious. I shoot from the same stance. Some people believe that Isosceles gets better results.

 

[Rastoff]

Yeah, lots of debate about once stance vs another. I'll bet it doesn't make a difference. Especially for a challenge such as this.

What will make a difference is being comfortable.

There are good arguments for both Isosceles and Weaver (or modified Weaver). However, I submit that even if one could be proven better than the other for ultimate accuracy, an individual will still shooter better using the one with which he is most comfortable.

I've said many times, it's the result, not the method, that makes for a good shot. If you stand on your head and hit the center, isn't that a good stance for that shooter?

 

[Protected One]

Yeah, lots of debate about once stance vs another. I'll bet it doesn't make a difference. Especially for a challenge such as this.

What will make a difference is being comfortable.

Agreed! I've seen people shoot well from both and have tried both myself. For me, the weaver gets the best result.

 

[S&WIowegan]

Waever vs. Isosceles

I call your attention to the May edition of the Dillon Precision Blue Press magazine. It contains a very thorough article about the two stances and debunks many myths about Weaver.

A good read.

 

[Rastoff]

I read that article Bob. It is a good one. I think one of the most important aspects of it is how Jack Weaver "developed" his stance, "It just felt like the right thing to do." I think this is the most important aspect of any stance; it must be comfortable.

There is a caveat to that, comfort must not outweigh performance. If the stance you're using isn't allowing you to hit the target accurately and quickly, change something. It might be a little uncomfortable at first, but if it allows you to improve your shooting, it will become comfortable as time goes by.

 

[blackhorse2010]

Shot as cold as can be.
Brand new G19, a few dry presses at home then off to the range.

 

[Rastoff]

With a target like that on day one, I'm sure you'll be in the middle in no time. Great shooting!

 

[Mexistrat]

I hadn't tried this for several months, and decided to get back to it with my new M&P 9c. I had a really solid attempt going until a mag change part way through the 7 yard string messed me up. The next two shots after the change were barely on paper. I don't know what happened. I pulled it back together, and didn't do too poorly at 10 yards, but still not good enough. Soon though.

 

[Rastoff]

I notice that most people drop one out at 7 yards. I think it has to do with the way the challenge is shot. I'll bet that most would do better if they started at 10 yards and then moved forward.

 

[Protected One]

This started as a "Challenge Target"...then morphed to something else. 39 torso shots, followed by 11 shots to the head, at 18-21feet.

 

[Rastoff]

I've had many targets "morph" into expanded training. Good for you.