The February Target Competition is to practice your double tap - or two shots in rapid succession. Choose your favorite target of any size (at least 8 x 11) and grab a marker!
Target: Your choice
Distance: 12 feet
Number of Shots: 8 shots total (4 double-taps)
Extra supplies: Marker
Do one double-tap (two shots in rapid succession) at a time.
First set: Mark with X’s over the holes.
Second set: Mark with circles around the holes
Third set: Mark with one line through it
Fourth set: No mark needed
Goal: In each set, make the second shot as close as possible to the first shot
Scoring: The double-tap sets do not need to be next to each other on the target, but the shots should be grouped by set.
If there is 1 inch or less between the shots in a set, 1 point. If there are 2 inches between the shots in a set, 2 points. If there are 3 or more inches between the two shots in a set, 3 points. Like golf, you’re going for the lowest points.
Hmm.
I understand the importance of accurate second shots, but what are your thoughts on going for a spread of 2-3 inches?
At seven yards, that would be probably something like 3-5 inches. My supposition is that separate wound channels will have a more devastating impact on the target, thus ending the threat sooner.
Thoughts?
Can we make the Competition a permanent thing here?
To be honest I’m tired with all the political stuff, which in my opinion shouldn’t be more important than training at this Forum.
