Thanks Dustin for your professionalism and time in developing this forum and conversations on the various topics and elements to our shooting sport. The end subject matter of your post regarding the AR Silhouette category would be a great way to bring in additional shooters to this offhand shooting challenge. I had recently asked the question on one of the silhouette sites to see if there was any serious considerations to this idea. I had mentioned that there would likely need a new class with firearm, target and ammo considerations. Surprisingly it was met with much option...although there were a couple individuals that chimed in and mentioned of some clubs starting conversations and entertaining the idea with the target distances you had mentioned above. The AR family of shooters are many and new blood in the sport may also move over to the original courses of fire. Anyway thanks for all you are doing and also for bringing this particular topic up in your platform! KB
On exercise and fitness I agree that regular exercise and being more fit is better then lack there of. Cardio and core are to me most important to a shooter. Cardio will help lower resting heart rate and help with breathing during your shot cycle. A strong core supports all of your upper body and the rifle. Also as important is to spend as much time either dry firing or live firing in practice as you can. The muscle memory gained in this practice will make your body completely comfortable in the shooting position which is very important in offhand shooting. All great information Dustin. Thanks for sharing what works for you.
The other rule issue for AR-pattern rifles is 3.1: "The comb shall not extend above the centerline of the bore, but Monte Carlo roll may rise 1/2 inch on the off side". The way the action works the stock goes over the buffer tube which is in-line with the bore.
A bit of data to support Short Course High Power Silhouette - My local match runs an AR class. We are shooting at 200 meters for all animals with scaled targets for pigs/turkeys/rams, no issues with ringers.
Rule 3.1.2 High Power Semi Automatic Military Rifle describes a class for AR-10/M1A/etc rifles, but I haven't seen anyone shoot that class yet.
Thanks Dustin for your professionalism and time in developing this forum and conversations on the various topics and elements to our shooting sport. The end subject matter of your post regarding the AR Silhouette category would be a great way to bring in additional shooters to this offhand shooting challenge. I had recently asked the question on one of the silhouette sites to see if there was any serious considerations to this idea. I had mentioned that there would likely need a new class with firearm, target and ammo considerations. Surprisingly it was met with much option...although there were a couple individuals that chimed in and mentioned of some clubs starting conversations and entertaining the idea with the target distances you had mentioned above. The AR family of shooters are many and new blood in the sport may also move over to the original courses of fire. Anyway thanks for all you are doing and also for bringing this particular topic up in your platform! KB
Great post! Lots of good information.
On exercise and fitness I agree that regular exercise and being more fit is better then lack there of. Cardio and core are to me most important to a shooter. Cardio will help lower resting heart rate and help with breathing during your shot cycle. A strong core supports all of your upper body and the rifle. Also as important is to spend as much time either dry firing or live firing in practice as you can. The muscle memory gained in this practice will make your body completely comfortable in the shooting position which is very important in offhand shooting. All great information Dustin. Thanks for sharing what works for you.
The other rule issue for AR-pattern rifles is 3.1: "The comb shall not extend above the centerline of the bore, but Monte Carlo roll may rise 1/2 inch on the off side". The way the action works the stock goes over the buffer tube which is in-line with the bore.
A bit of data to support Short Course High Power Silhouette - My local match runs an AR class. We are shooting at 200 meters for all animals with scaled targets for pigs/turkeys/rams, no issues with ringers.
Rule 3.1.2 High Power Semi Automatic Military Rifle describes a class for AR-10/M1A/etc rifles, but I haven't seen anyone shoot that class yet.