I don’t have insights on this particular match, but in general: set a goal and expectation. 50% of winner? 60%? Also, I’m sure there is someone on this board that would be happy to squad with you to help you. Ask questions, borrow gear, have fun!
if it's like any match i've done, have great dope for your rifle and make sure all your gear is squared away. at each stage let them know it's your first and surely everyone else give you suggestions and loan you any gear you need. solid hits are better than fast misses. have fun and good luck!
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Thanks for all of the help and advice. My three goals are to learn, have fun, and be safe, and I'm looking forward to it.
Thanks,
Ted
Thanks,
Ted
Good on ya’, Ted. I waited forever before signing up for my first match. Too much ego - I was afraid I’d look like a total newb. I took my time, looked, listened and much to my surprise, I did OK. Most importantly, I learned that, especially noticable among the more experienced shooters, was a real willingness on their part to help out a newb.
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Whoever said one of your goals for your first match should be some percentage of the winner is fucking wrong in the extreme.
Maybe you’re right, but what I really meant was manage expectations if you have any. You really have a way with words though
Well I won a local team match with Rugster first go at a match with a RPR and mediocre scope. I came to do well, worked out better than expected. You need a more positive outlook, and coming from me, you have so much to live for. Don’t do it. Since then I have upgraded, but I track my place relative to the leader
Focus on fundamentals and seeing every shot you take.
Every time you don’t know exactly where your round went to, you’re wrong(within reason, vegetation and such can get hard to see).
Your goals at every match should be the same. Fundamentals, see your shots, and don’t miss.
If you do miss, you’ve failed once. Don’t do it again. Either fix the fundamental issue you had, or make a correction if it was dope/wind related.
Whatever you do, DO NOT do the same thing you just did when you missed. Even if you don’t see where you missed. You missed for a reason, do something different. We are all guilty of this.
The very next shot after a miss, take a second to ask yourself “what am I changing this shot?”
Every time you don’t know exactly where your round went to, you’re wrong(within reason, vegetation and such can get hard to see).
Your goals at every match should be the same. Fundamentals, see your shots, and don’t miss.
If you do miss, you’ve failed once. Don’t do it again. Either fix the fundamental issue you had, or make a correction if it was dope/wind related.
Whatever you do, DO NOT do the same thing you just did when you missed. Even if you don’t see where you missed. You missed for a reason, do something different. We are all guilty of this.
The very next shot after a miss, take a second to ask yourself “what am I changing this shot?”
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