He's your prodigy, yes?

Same for me but the my second match was the 5x5 qualifier and scored novice on ccp with a CZ PCR running 124gr ammo. I practice how I carry so I run heavier hotter ammo but if I wanna move up in idpa I need to leverage the powerfactor into my favor and tone down the ammo a lot. According to the ammo manufacture my range ammo is 124gr at 1230fps so I’m at a 152 power factor when I should be at 105 for ccp… this ammo would still be to hot for ssp that only requires 125 powerfactor. I don’t really trust the manufactures ftps spec as it much have been out of a pcc rifle since my 135gr +p ammo has a pf of 150…

@@FishFind3000 yeeeaaahh...lol, I don't even worry about the power factor or scores much, as of yet. All I'm worried about now, is consistency in my hits, time to first shots in the 0's, splits, and time between targets. I think I will worry about power factors and such when I get nearer to Sharp Shooter/Expert levels, sanctioned matches like state comp, etc. It's easier on the family life for me that way. I'm in that serious but having fun category.

I think you’re one to watch my dude… you (and Allison) have progressed much faster than I have. I look forward to hearing your story soon 😉

That thought works for me because I have a simple brain lol… But it forces me to be aggressive. FL has some of the best matches for sure… a few of us down here make it a point to shoot Florida matches for a reason. Ill be sure to shake your hand if we catch up!

Bahahahaha… I have a ton of sun spots now… I look way older 🤣🤣🤣

There’s a small pack of us out here in DFW that make it a point to do Florida matches. FL State and Space Coast are my favorite for sure

Being able to move in and out of position quicker and stabilize faster

I have seen a shooter that made Master and have a hard time beating most sharp shooters… that particular shooter made Master using a 5x5… but that is the one time example… so to answer your question it’s a reasonable assessment of where a shooter is in most cases, but I personally don’t believe it’s nearly as hard to make Master in IDPA as much as by winning by match bumps at a major. Your second question… if you can shoot the 5x5 in master time… you could in theory make master in a day. I personally never choose that route and more so let it happen.

I’ve still got it backwards and think this a running sport with a gun…

That’s a match I’d love to shoot next year… I hear it’s an incredible match. What my experience has been with regards to minimum classification for every major shot (at least that I noticed)… was Marksman and above. That said, you’re situation got my curious… so I dig into the rule book and this was the language regarding Tier 2: Recognizing novice class is recommended, while Marksman and above is required. Tier 3&4 have this excerpt: Recognizing all classes other than Novice is required. Be at may… it sounds like it’s actually optional

Further correction…. I took a closer look at recent major matches I shot and there was only one match where there were no Novice shooters present… and that was my Local Tier 4 (Texas State)… although there’s not more than a handful at other majors… I have to say that the requirement is contingent on the hosting Club and not a global IDPA rule. I learned something new!

@@TheGentlemanGunner no worries! It’s an incredible range and it’s completely ran by the state of Illinois! Campgrounds are there also, and a small town is nearby with things to do with families. It’s also where I was bumped from Novice to Marksman. I also recommend keeping an eye out for the Spartan 300 steel match next year. Same range in Sparta Illinois.

Dry-Fire - 2-3 times a week for 30 minutes. I do a lot less now… maybe once a week for dry fire. Live-Fire… including matches 2-4 times per week… if it’s an actual practice… I usually don’t exceed 200 rounds and perhaps an hour or so

YT algorithm 🤷🏻‍♂️🤣🤣

123… a mix of majors, regular (6 stages), and some for 4 stage matches

@@TheGentlemanGunner If my math is correct, that's a match every four days for a year and a half. How do you hold down a job and do anything else?

@@julianmercier Most matches are on the weekends… usually just shoot saturdays only. During the week, we have a handful of clubs out here that do weeknight matches… so after work. I usually shoot 2-3 matches a week… give or take. My practices are another subject… I typically practice after I go to the gym… then straight to the range as the sunrises… thankfully my company operates on a west coast time… so I don’t have to be ready till 10am our time. It also helps that I have a team that respects my time and my day is usually done around 4.

@@TheGentlemanGunner Well that's nice for you. I work 40, 48, 56 hour weeks. Sometimes I get called in on the weekend, and I'm a community volunteer. I just don't have the time (or money) to shoot tens of thousands of rounds a year. Like to try it, but I don't want my losing score all over the internet. (Practiscor) Best of luck to you.