Looks like a lot of fun. They really got creative with the barricades compared to the normal COF's. What would you do differently if you could do it all again?
Yeah, the props/barricades were really well constructed and unique. Also, great question. This match showed me that there is still a lot to improve on. I think the biggest takeaway from Nationals is that I should work on getting more stable with less gear. Since the stages were 15 seconds less than the normal monthly match, I put myself at a disadvantage at times when I tried to manage too much gear on the clock. The majority of these stages could have been run with only a shmedium game changer or similar bag. I just need more practice using less gear and building up my fundamentals of getting into a stable position quickly.
I use a combination of a data card and turret tape with wet erase markers. I primarily relied on the tape, with the data card as a backup in case it got smudged.
Great shooting. Thank you for the video, helps me a lot since I’m a NRL, PRS rookie. Not always sure when to dial, and when to hold over. Great looking rifle, what chassis are you running?
Thanks! For new competitors I always recommend dialing for each target, but learning holdovers will be important for getting higher scores. I just released a holdover practice target so be sure to check out that video. I'm running the Grey Birch chassis for the CZ 457
Hard to say. The first thing I might try is to change the position of where the buttstock meets your shoulder pocket. With the buttstock higher you're going to have less contact with your chest which might help with the heartbeat bounce. You may have to change or adjust your cheek weld and/or length of pull so that you can still see through the scope.
Usually 16x-20x depending on target size. For stages that require faster target acquisition due to lots of movement I'm on the lower end of that range. Most stages with less movement or more stable positions I'm at 20x. The last shot on the small KYL on the first rooftop stage was at 36x. The TriggerCam that I use to film through the scope has a crop factor which makes it appear slightly more zoomed in than what I actually see through the scope. As I have improved my natural point of aim and target acquisition speed I have been using higher magnification. I used to shoot everything at 16x, but now am closer to 20x. The downside to higher magnification is that it amplifies any wobble or movement while looking at the target, but it allows me to make more precise holds.
I really liked your match footage through the scope. Thank you 👍👍
Glad you enjoyed it!
Looks like a lot of fun. They really got creative with the barricades compared to the normal COF's. What would you do differently if you could do it all again?
Yeah, the props/barricades were really well constructed and unique.
Also, great question. This match showed me that there is still a lot to improve on. I think the biggest takeaway from Nationals is that I should work on getting more stable with less gear. Since the stages were 15 seconds less than the normal monthly match, I put myself at a disadvantage at times when I tried to manage too much gear on the clock. The majority of these stages could have been run with only a shmedium game changer or similar bag. I just need more practice using less gear and building up my fundamentals of getting into a stable position quickly.
I like that you add the timer.👍
How did you know your dope on stage 4 (data card, marked tape on the turret or memorized it)?
I use a combination of a data card and turret tape with wet erase markers. I primarily relied on the tape, with the data card as a backup in case it got smudged.
Great shooting. Thank you for the video, helps me a lot since I’m a NRL, PRS rookie. Not always sure when to dial, and when to hold over. Great looking rifle, what chassis are you running?
Thanks! For new competitors I always recommend dialing for each target, but learning holdovers will be important for getting higher scores. I just released a holdover practice target so be sure to check out that video.
I'm running the Grey Birch chassis for the CZ 457
When I’m in a low kneeling position like you at 9:30, I get a lot of heartbeat bounce. How do you overcome that?
Hard to say. The first thing I might try is to change the position of where the buttstock meets your shoulder pocket. With the buttstock higher you're going to have less contact with your chest which might help with the heartbeat bounce. You may have to change or adjust your cheek weld and/or length of pull so that you can still see through the scope.
I blame the slope for those misses on stage 4 😂
Very true! It was a very wobbly position lol.
What zoom do typically run? A lot of the stages looked like you were 20x power and above
Usually 16x-20x depending on target size. For stages that require faster target acquisition due to lots of movement I'm on the lower end of that range. Most stages with less movement or more stable positions I'm at 20x. The last shot on the small KYL on the first rooftop stage was at 36x.
The TriggerCam that I use to film through the scope has a crop factor which makes it appear slightly more zoomed in than what I actually see through the scope.
As I have improved my natural point of aim and target acquisition speed I have been using higher magnification. I used to shoot everything at 16x, but now am closer to 20x. The downside to higher magnification is that it amplifies any wobble or movement while looking at the target, but it allows me to make more precise holds.