[Paul Burtchell]

08/19/09
Started Training Program & Eating/Exercise Program TODAY.

Ya'll that know me personally or via the forum will laugh when I publicly make the comittment to stick with one pistol and Divsion for a period beginning today and ending on July 26, 2010 (my 50th birthday). I've bought/sold/traded for over 20 different pistols on this forum since I began shooting USPSA & IDPA approx. 2 years ago. I am a certified pistol "nut" and love pistols as much as actually shooting competition, but I know that platform switching and erratic match attendance has slowed my progress.

Short Term Goals:
Shoot Production with my Burwell customized M&P Pro- No gun trading : )
I am currently classified "C" in Production. GOAL: Obtain a "B" classification by 12/31/2009.
I'm fat : ) 20+% Bodyfat. Goal: Get Bodyfat under 15% by 12/31/2009

Initial Plan:

Class scheduled with Dave Re 08/29/09.
Dryfire Practice: 15 minutes minimum 5x weekly
Livefire Practice: One time minimum per week approx. 100 rounds
Matches: 2-3 Per Month
Eating Program: 5 small high protein, moderate carb/fat meals per day. Lots of H2O.
Excercise Program: 5 - 30 minute P.M. after last meal brisk walks per week, Tabata Protocols/Sled Dragging 3 x weekly

Feel free to freely "bust my chops" critique, compliment or whatever....

Paul

This post has been edited by baerburtchell: 19 August 2009 - 02:04 PM

[Dan Burwell]

Good luck my friend.

Having written goals is the first step to success. Writing a daily journal is the second, so you are already headed in the write direction.

Just keep it up and be patient!!

[Paul Burtchell]

Thanks Dan. By the way the trigger job you performed on my pistol is awesome and I really like the combination of the Dawson Precision adjustable rear sight with the plain black front sight. Great work, as always.

[gfmun]

Way to go Paul ! Getting started is the hardest part and it sounds like you really have a plan. Keep us informed on your progress.


George

[RV man]

I feel you should continue switching pistols and put on more weight. These steps will make you much easier to keep up with!

I believe you can accomplish your goals easily. The hardest one for you will be sticking to one pistol. Dave's help will be an unfair advantage in both fitness and shooting, so you couldn't have made a better choice in my opinion.

Good luck
Bill

[Paul Burtchell]

08/19/09 (Lunch Hour)
Load testing and sighted in new pistol.

I tried 2 different loads.(50 rounds each) 4.0 grains Titegroup, 124 grain Montana Golds loaded to 1.143, FSP primers, Win. brass & the same combo with 4.2 grains of Solo 1000.

Slight edge in accuracy, at all ranges from 7 yards to 25 yards with the Titegroup. (1 hole 10 shot groups at 10 yards free handed).
Sights tracked much better with the Titegroup and I had 2 failures for the slide to lock back on the last round with the Solo 1000. Going with Titegroup. Boy, the Solo 1000 had a sweet low recoil "feel" to it, but gotta go with what is the most reliable. I need to load approx. 1000 rounds for my class.
May try some Solo 1000 with some 147's at a later time.

This post has been edited by baerburtchell: 19 August 2009 - 12:54 PM

[Zebp45]

Good luck Paul.

[Paul Burtchell]

Thanks for the encouragement, guys.

[Steve J]

[Fullauto_Shooter]

Best of luck to you Paul - deciding you're gonna do the work to get better and healthier is commendable.

The downside is it's gonna be really boring in the Classified section now without you posting a gun for sale every two to three weeks.

Are you shooting Brazosland on Sunday? They're running a classifier match with .22 rimfire "steel challenge" side match.

Doug

[HighVelocity]

Paul, I know you will accomplish all of your goals. Well, I have doubts about you sticking to one platform, but I believe in YOU!

You can do it!

[Paul Burtchell]

08/20/09

50 rounds slow fire practice at 25 yards.

15 minutes dryfire- Anderson Drills- I'm working on NPA.

Loaded 500 rounds on the 550 tonight.

This post has been edited by baerburtchell: 20 August 2009 - 08:25 PM

[mjoy64]

[Paul Burtchell]

08/23/09
Finished all reloading for my class next Saturday with Dave Re. Thanks to Zeb45 I was able to get my broke Dillon 550B up and running and finished everything. Loads are finished and gun is sighted in.

I'm just going to work on the basics this upcoming week prior to my class. This will be the first formal training I have ever had. I've just been self taught, so I may be doing alot of stuff incorrectly. It will be good to not only learn what I need improving on and need to correct but, also to confirm what I am doing right. (If that makes any sense??)

Diet started and so far so good. Just some late night "hunger pangs".

Headed off to church .

This afternoon plan on 8 Tabata cycles (Thrusters) w/ 25# dumbells followed by a 30 min walk with my wife this evening.

[Paul Burtchell]

08/24

PM: 30 minute dryfire: Near to far transisitions, el prez, partials.
Headed out for a 30 minute walk....

[Paul Burtchell]

08/27/09

No wt. training or walking today.

Range Practice: A few El Prez's, Bill Drills and reload exercises.

2 days until class with Dave Re.

[Paul Burtchell]

Packed and ready for my class tomorrow. Getting to bed early.

[XRe]

Rest up, my man

[mjoy64]

baerburtchell, on Aug 28 2009, 08:36 PM, said:

Packed and ready for my class tomorrow. Getting to bed early.

I'm looking forward to hearing how it goes!

[Paul Burtchell]

The class today with Dave Re was awesome. No way to even begin to describe all that I learned. My mind and body are a little fried. Man, I'm going to sleep good tonight.

Thanks again, Dave for a great class

I can't wait to start practicing and putting all of this together.

[HighVelocity]

I can't wait to see you apply your new skills in Waco next month.

[XRe]

I think we burned Chad out a little today...

You guys picked up a lot. Hell, man, taking 7 tenths off your draw was pretty huge...

[Paul Burtchell]

08/30/09

AM: 30 minute dry fire. Worked on several reload drills.
PM: 30 minute dry fire. Transitions

Diet went well today. No cheats.

No workout today. Too darn tired and sore from the 8 hour class yesterday.

[Paul Burtchell]

09/01/09
Live Fire Practice w/ mjoy64

Used the DR Performance practice deck : Half Pres, Draw Test and Mozambique Drills.
Ran out of daylight and had to stop practicing.


My Wrist above shoulders turn and draw time (A zone hit at 10 yards) is now faster than my Hand at side, no turn, A zone hit at 7 yards was prior to my class with Dave.

This post has been edited by baerburtchell: 01 September 2009 - 07:17 PM

[HighVelocity]

baerburtchell, on Sep 1 2009, 09:04 PM, said:

09/01/09
Live Fire Practice w/ mjoy64

Used the DR Performance practice deck : Half Pres, Draw Test and Mozambique Drills.
Ran out of daylight and had to stop practicing.


My Wrist above shoulders turn and draw time (A zone hit at 10 yards) is now faster than my Hand at side, no turn, A zone hit at 7 yards was prior to my class with Dave.

And your time was??