Time between shots, and logging every shot?

[IronmanDaremo]

What is your typical time between shots when going for a 5-shot group? Do you log every shot, or try to stay on target and site the next one?

I was reading that in precision shooting schools, they work on logging each shot so it forces them to slow down and work on the fundamentals. But for PRS type events, there is often a clock looming over your head based on my understanding, so being able to get back on target quickly is critical.

 

[Boon20]

There is a time and place for both. For me when im zeroing my rifle or going for accuracy my cheek doesnt leave the stock and and i fire 3 or 5 at an easy pace and record it after the shot (inside 300y) at distance i will mark each one. For prs kind of shoot you can run as fast as you can shoot accuratly and if your writing it down you just have to remember what you did and where you hit

 

[Rocketmandb]

Some considerations for me:

- Am I on a bench or prone?
- If on a bench, is there concrete under me or dirt?
- Am I trying to shoot quickly or not?
- Load development, or just for groups/fun?

So, why the first two questions? I prefer not to bend in the neck of the brass after it ejects and hits the ground, so if I'm on a bench over concrete (and don't have a blanket to put on the ground), I will cover the action with my hand to catch the shell as it comes out. Obviously, my cheek comes off the riser, and eye away from the scope.

If I'm prone and/or over dirt, then I don't care about the cases hitting the ground. I prefer to keep my eye locked on the target, so cycle the bolt without looking away from the scope.

If trying to shoot relatively quickly, I breath out for the shot, fire, cycle the bolt before taking a breath in, take the breath, breathe out, steady, shoot, repeat. If not trying to shoot quickly, I take one or more additional breaths before cycling the bolt for the next shot. I always try to minimize the time a round is in the chamber. I never log anything between shots.

If doing load development, I can't help but look at the Labradar between each shot.

 

[A&8's]

I know a lot of guys shoot at 5 different dots. They string them vertically, about 1-2” above each other. That way they don’t really ‘break’ position for each shot. Yet, can still log the exact placement for individual shots.

 

[Vodoun daVinci]

I don't compete and shoot mostly for group size so far. I shoot 5 round groups and "reset" after each shot to slow down as this has been the most effective for me. I tried logging each shot but that got tedious and really wasn't helping me. I shoot 1 shot and completely relax and look away after verifying where it went. Then I hand load a a single fresh round and start the firing sequence again. Slow and steady.

When shooting for fun ( not training) I generally shoot on steel and load the magazine up and shoot in a fast cadence running the bolt without coming off the target or relaxing my form.

VooDoo