But this is the thing, it only tests basic marksmanship. It does not test things like ranging or dealing with targets that aren't at even or known distances or know speeds or how to deal with misses without the aid of a spotter. There are sighting shots, shots are marked with a big orange marker (at least the sighters) and the target itself can be used as a reference for making adjustment. The shooter learns to use the target as a reference for size, bases his adjustments off that and does some simple math using the evenly divisible distance. This falls apart when you have unknown distance, unknown target size and no markers to show you where your shots are going. Shooters who have been taught to do things this way struggle in unknown distant shooting , especially when you add the stress of time pressure.
A prime example is a match I once went to where they took a target of knowing size, scaled it to 2/3, and put it in a gully that gave the illusion that it was farther than it was. Everyone missed the first shot. That was the match directors intention. The people who used their reticle for correction, hit the target after the second or third shot. The people who tried to do the MOA math based on target size kept over adjusting and it took them many more shots to get on target.
UKD matches have extreme precision shots, but they also have quick engagements, and position shooting. They are meant to simulate real life, which doesn't have flat, even surfaces or targets that stick around for as long as it takes for you to set up the perfect shot.
The simple solution to point blank is to get an illuminated reticle or one like the March FML that has thick outer posts. I've won CQB matches running my 3-24x42 march on my AR.
A prime example is a match I once went to where they took a target of knowing size, scaled it to 2/3, and put it in a gully that gave the illusion that it was farther than it was. Everyone missed the first shot. That was the match directors intention. The people who used their reticle for correction, hit the target after the second or third shot. The people who tried to do the MOA math based on target size kept over adjusting and it took them many more shots to get on target.
UKD matches have extreme precision shots, but they also have quick engagements, and position shooting. They are meant to simulate real life, which doesn't have flat, even surfaces or targets that stick around for as long as it takes for you to set up the perfect shot.
The simple solution to point blank is to get an illuminated reticle or one like the March FML that has thick outer posts. I've won CQB matches running my 3-24x42 march on my AR.
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