Tips on Pistol Shooting

[hvj1]

Did someone call me ?

Hah! Now I know why I was feeling incomplete!
welcome back.

[brihacharan]

Tir

What can I say? After reading your post, i can only say that my Spirits have soared and how!

My Venerable Guru once told me; "It is not only person who avidly searches for a Guru, but it is also the Guru who is equally and avidly in search for the right pupil!" "Both are incomplete without the Other."
Regards

Did someone call me ?

> It's verily said that "When the student is willing - The Guru appears & When the student is ready - The Guru disappears"
Briha

[lionheartguru]

> It's verily said that "When the student is willing - The Guru appears & When the student is ready - The Guru disappears"
Briha

Very well said !

[airgun_novice]

Dear dev/ brihji/ FF2003,

Thank you very much for your support. Frankly I don't know how I let that slip, but anyway mistake was mine and am paying for it. Yes methi-karela are on my ayur list now. Sugar's stabilized to < 200 mg/dl (post meal) now which is sorta OK. But have to stay on guard.

regs
A.

[brihacharan]

Dear dev/ brihji/ FF2003,
Thank you very much for your support. Frankly I don't know how I let that slip, but anyway mistake was mine and am paying for it. Yes methi-karela are on my ayur list now.
Sugar's stabilized to < 200 mg/dl (post meal) now which is sorta OK. But have to stay on guard.
regs
A.

Hi AGN,
> Good to know that the post meal sugar level is getting under control
> Yes! You need to stay on guard 24 x 7.
> BTW - Sugar levels going up can be "Stress Induced" - My point is getting too concerned about your 'scores' at the range & carrying the baggage on your mind....
> Just "Let Go", Take it Easy, Enjoy your Shooting - Perfect Scores will follow
> Keep a check on your diet, take long easy paced walks, drink plenty of water & stick to the medication.
Cheers
Briha

[tirpassion]

Dear friends,

I am back from the the French national championships of muzzleloaders, and I am happy to be back .
It was held near a small town called La Canourgue on the Macif Central hills. The range was in such an isolated place that there were no mobile signals.

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The weather conditions were all but favourable for outdoor shooting; Temperature varying between 0 to 5°C, strong wind, rain and even snowfall. There was only one heated shelter of about 600 sq ft with a long table and chairs for the makeshift restaurant; no place in fact to go for refuge for some 400 odd shooters except for the cars. It is very normal because the ML championships is a summer event but exceptionally it was held in May this year and exceptionally, the weather conditions are very bad in France this year. So it was the same for everybody, so everybody suffered including myself. I had to be there from 8 AM to 6 PM for three consecutive days and from 8AM to 2PM on Sunday. Now the results...
Percussion pistol: 90/100; Rank 56th out of 96 shooters
Flintlock pistol: 78/100; Rank 50th out of 69 shooters
Matchlock pistol: 82/100; Rank 26th out of 64 shooters
Revolver 25m: 93/100; Rank 10th out of 88 shooters
Revolver 50m: 79/100; Rank 9th out of 65 shooters

The good news was that I was called for the French national team (for the European Championships 2013) selection trials for the 25m and the 50m revolver events because I finished amongst the top 10. But I was hesitant because I am an Indian by nationality and hence should not legally figure in that list. I discussed the matter with my colleagues who encouraged me to go ahead. Hence, I went ahead on Sunday morning to shoot these two events again...

The surprise stops there only . The results were not brilliant:( .
That Sunday morning was a bright sunny morning with light wind and chill, much better conditions compared to Friday when I shot both the revolver events in very cold weather, light rain and strong wind. It was so cold on Friday that I could not even feel my feet in my shoes under two pairs of socks one of which were woolen, my hands were frozen, the nose was running freely without control yet I was covered by 5 layers by clothings, a comforter, gloves and a woolen cap. In spite of those adverse conditions, I could surpass myself with mental force by self talking, repeatedly telling myself that I was fine, that the temperature was just optimal and that I was already visualising the perfect sight picture, before the match. I was very happy to have pulled out a respectable score in both the events. But I feel now that the day had drained out the last drop of my mental energy. During the selections trials, I just did not have any mental strength to support myself, I could not figure out why the impacts were going to the right side. I tried to compensate and did more errors. The match was over by that time. Well, I was not the only one to experience the same. I did 87/100 in the 25m perhaps the last place and 70/100 in the 50m maybe 8th or 9th place, I did not wait to see the ranks.

As I said earlier, I am happy to be back home, I am happier to be amongst the top 10 in France in 2013 in Black Powder revolver shooting .

Best regards
tirpassion

[airgun_novice]

Dear friends,

[SNIP] But I feel now that the day had drained out the last drop of my mental energy. During the selections trials, I just did not have any mental strength to support myself, I could not figure out why the impacts were going to the right side. I tried to compensate and did more errors. The match was over by that time. Well, I was not the only one to experience the same. I did 87/100 in the 25m perhaps the last place and 70/100 in the 50m maybe 8th or 9th place, I did not wait to see the ranks.

As I said earlier, I am happy to be back home, I am happier to be amongst the top 10 in France in 2013 in Black Powder revolver shooting .

Best regards
tirpassion

Dear tirpassion,

Congratulations and welcome back. Please do not relive the moments when mental energy was sucked out but those when you made it to the top 10 shooters in whole of France. If everyone was shooting to the right, then we can assume that it was the Wind God playing truant. Methinks you were paying more attention to the gale than the game at hand which is natural under the circumstances; hence the anticipation followed by somewhat pulling and hence off to the right side. That would exactly be the case with all the shooters who would want to "adjust" the shots. Am I right ?

What is more important is that you still are among the top 10 revolver shooters of France - so I am very proud of you, we all are.

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In the interim, do convey my regards and love to all at home.

regs
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[airgun_novice]

What a beautiful (as in beee-oooo-teeee-foool) location bro ! Wish I were there with a load of tandoori chicken and flask of hot cafe watching y'all shoot.

[brihacharan]

As I said earlier, I am happy to be back home, I am happier to be amongst the top 10 in France in 2013 in Black Powder revolver shooting .
Best regards
tirpassion

> Yes Sir! Happy is the man who is back amongst his home & hearth & belonging to the "TOP 10" in France in BP Revolver Shooting
> Hearty Congrats Mon Ami
Briha

[hvj1]

Congratulations Tir,
Do you think figuring in the top 10 in the French Nationals is a lowly feat?
I personally dont think so. Your performance will improve once you accept the fact that you do belong there. Anyway welcome back!

Regards

[tirpassion]

Thank you very much Guruji, Brihaji and agn bhai!

Yes, I need to stop underestimating myself and confide more on my own capabilities. I had worked well with the revolver this year and I had the results. This is my inspiration and off I go for the Free Pistol with the same zeal .
After a break of 8 days of physical exercises, I am back to my normal rhythm today.
- 12-15 mins of Pranayam
- 40 push-ups, 20 x 1 rep, 10 x 2 rep
- 12-15 mins of core muscle strengthening exercises
- 100 secs of hanging from the horizontal bar; 20 secs x 4 reps, 10 secs x 2 reps
- 33 mins of light jogging; about 4.8 km.
- 50 sit-ups; 10 x 5 reps

Now it is time for a visit to the range with the FP only for figure 8 exercises.

best regards
tirpassion

[brihacharan]

Thank you very much Guruji, Brihaji and agn bhai!

Yes, I need to stop underestimating myself and confide more on my own capabilities. I had worked well with the revolver this year and I had the results. This is my inspiration and off I go for the Free Pistol with the same zeal .
After a break of 8 days of physical exercises, I am back to my normal rhythm today.
- 12-15 mins of Pranayam
- 40 push-ups, 20 x 1 rep, 10 x 2 rep
- 12-15 mins of core muscle strengthening exercises
- 100 secs of hanging from the horizontal bar; 20 secs x 4 reps, 10 secs x 2 reps
- 33 mins of light jogging; about 4.8 km.
- 50 sit-ups; 10 x 5 reps
Now it is time for a visit to the range with the FP only for figure 8 exercises.
best regards
tirpassion

> Hi Tirpassion,
> Great to know that you're back to you Fitness Regime
> A small suggestion - While hanging from the horizontal bar - Try raising your feet up-to hip level - at least 4 to 6 reps - This will enormously strengthen your abdominal muscles & lower back - Necessary for a straight posture while shooting.
Cheers
Briha

[airgun_novice]

The wrist break (up/ down) errors refuse to diminish. Part of the problem could be attributed to multi-vision. But surely some of them must come from the simple fact that either I am not locking my wrist properly or not at all. Bad Shots fly into 12 o' clock or 6 o' clock zone. Surely could do with some pointers and help here. Thank you in advance. In the interim, as Jitu would say "Lage rahon..".

[brihacharan]

The wrist break (up/ down) errors refuse to diminish. Part of the problem could be attributed to multi-vision. But surely some of them must come from the simple fact that either I am not locking my wrist properly or not at all. Bad Shots fly into 12 o' clock or 6 o' clock zone. Surely could do with some pointers and help here. Thank you in advance. In the interim, as Jitu would say "Lage rahon..".

The wrist break (up/ down) errors refuse to diminish.

Hi AGN,
> There is a simple solution to rectify the "Wrist Movement"...
> You can get a Leather Harness made to your palm / wrist size - This can be worn on your palm that extends down (2") to your wrist & can be fastened like a shoe lace. This will prevent the up & down wrist movement to a great extent.
> The next time we meet I'll show you how it can be made through a local mochi - Me thinks it should work!
Till then
Briha

Hi AGN,
> Subsequent to my above post - This 'Harness' should be worn only during "Practice" as one is not allowed to wear anything on one's wrist during competition.
> Consistent practice with the 'wrist harness' will help in building the 'tissue / tendon' memory - Whose retention will be a big aid when shooting without it!
Good Luck
Briha

[dev]

Congratulations Tir, you continue to surprise us.
Being in the top ten in any country is excellent, children will know your name.

Very well done and time to uncork the produce of the champagne district.

Regards,

Dev