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<blockquote data-quote="Hand Skills" data-source="post: 1472223" data-attributes="member: 103303"><p>One of the most humbling exercises for me has been a 'first shot' target. </p><p></p><p>I took a 12" target to several range sessions. Set it up at a practical distance, and from a field position shoot only the first shot of the day at the target. </p><p></p><p>After my first few range sessions, I wanted to throw the target out and start again. I've since thrown out a few of these targets, and really grown in the process. </p><p></p><p>I've changed things from the way I clean, to the way I load, to the amount of coffee I drink.</p><p></p><p>While these changes haven't necessarily made me a better shooter, they have improved my ability to put the first round where it needs to go, and given me absolute confidence in my ability to do so.</p><p></p><p>Though 'first round aggregates' are a different type of accuracy than what Alex is talking about, I hear his sentiment loud and clear.</p><p></p><p>Take the time to post and retrieve a target. Examine it, and trust it because targets tell the truth.</p><p></p><p>I don't want to go off on a sociological tangent, but this problem is everywhere - not just in the shooting world. Some people believe owning a high quality tool makes them capable of high quality work. Anyone can drive a fast car, but few can keep the tires sticking to the road and actually USE the performance. It's pure ignorance to think the tool is doing the work. If you are pulling the trigger, you are doing the work.</p><p></p><p>Remember, the first shot is worth all the rest.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Hand Skills, post: 1472223, member: 103303"] One of the most humbling exercises for me has been a 'first shot' target. I took a 12" target to several range sessions. Set it up at a practical distance, and from a field position shoot only the first shot of the day at the target. After my first few range sessions, I wanted to throw the target out and start again. I've since thrown out a few of these targets, and really grown in the process. I've changed things from the way I clean, to the way I load, to the amount of coffee I drink. While these changes haven't necessarily made me a better shooter, they have improved my ability to put the first round where it needs to go, and given me absolute confidence in my ability to do so. Though 'first round aggregates' are a different type of accuracy than what Alex is talking about, I hear his sentiment loud and clear. Take the time to post and retrieve a target. Examine it, and trust it because targets tell the truth. I don't want to go off on a sociological tangent, but this problem is everywhere - not just in the shooting world. Some people believe owning a high quality tool makes them capable of high quality work. Anyone can drive a fast car, but few can keep the tires sticking to the road and actually USE the performance. It's pure ignorance to think the tool is doing the work. If you are pulling the trigger, you are doing the work. Remember, the first shot is worth all the rest. [/QUOTE]
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