 Dry firing drills? |
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 Oct 6 2009, 09:52 AM
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Looks for Range  Group: Members Posts: 21 Joined: 15-November 07 Member No.: 12853  |
I keep seeing EVERYONE say to dry fire on a regular basis. What I don't hear is how to do it. Do the experts mean for me to just aim at something and practice my trigger pull or is there more to it?
When I dry fire, I have a nice slow, controlled pull (take my time and ensure I remain on target the whole time). But, at the range when I shoot, I'm all over the place. I'm shooting faster, so I'm wondering if I should be doing something different in my dry fire drills. Anyone? |
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Oct 6 2009, 09:58 AM
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 Calls Shots Group: Classified Posts: 523 Joined: 3-December 07 From: Charleston, SC Member No.: 13015 |
Steve Anderson's Book with about 40ish dry fire drills. One of the best books for dry fire.
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Oct 7 2009, 12:20 PM
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QUOTE (Lee King @ Oct 6 2009, 09:58 AM)  Steve Anderson's Book with about 40ish dry fire drills. One of the best books for dry fire. Thanks. And +1, it's my second biggest seller. be -------------------- Hope is for the fools that care about what they hope for.
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Oct 7 2009, 01:13 PM
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 Calls Shots Group: Classified Posts: 600 Joined: 22-February 08 From: Wyoming, MN Member No.: 13920 |
Check out Pharoh Benders range diary, he is a dryfiring guru.
 http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=47027
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Oct 7 2009, 01:24 PM
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 This is what happens when you find a stranger in the alps. Group: Moderators Posts: 6071 Joined: 25-January 06 From: Dayton, Ohio Member No.: 7403 |
Thanks Dan
 Here is a video that I made about dryfiring drills: LINK 1 You MUST buy Steve Anderson's book though if you want to take dryfire seriously. -------------------- |
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Oct 7 2009, 08:40 PM
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 Calls Shots Group: Classified Posts: 540 Joined: 22-January 08 From: Athens, Texas Member No.: 13546 |
Another +1 on Steve Anderson's book
And watch PB's dryfire video!
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Oct 7 2009, 08:55 PM
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 Finally read the FAQs Group: Classified Posts: 90 Joined: 14-February 06 From: Anaheim, California Member No.: 7518 |
Now that you have the information, practice it. Set up a routine. Dont kill yourself. You'll get burned out and drop it before you see any worthwhile results. Unless you're compulsive like me ;-)
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Oct 8 2009, 11:29 AM
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Calls Shots Group: Classified Posts: 600 Joined: 22-February 08 From: Wyoming, MN Member No.: 13920 |
I have noticed that most people that are really good at something have some form of OCD.
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Oct 19 2009, 03:49 PM
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 Looks for Range Group: Members Posts: 5 Joined: 18-October 09 From: Mount Vernon, WA Member No.: 21521 |
QUOTE (danscrapbags @ Oct 8 2009, 11:29 AM) I have noticed that most people that are really good at something have some form of OCD. That, and an understanding spouse! |
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Nov 4 2009, 08:34 AM
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 Looks for Match Group: Members Posts: 39 Joined: 25-June 09 Member No.: 19888 |
Great post, I had the same questions this morning and you guys gave me some great info. I have Steve Anderson's book on the way from BE.com.
thanks! -------------------- Steve
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Nov 4 2009, 08:35 AM
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Looks for Match Group: Members Posts: 39 Joined: 25-June 09 Member No.: 19888 |
QUOTE (danscrapbags @ Oct 8 2009, 12:29 PM) I have noticed that most people that are really good at something have some form of OCD. Embrace your inner OCD -------------------- Steve
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Nov 5 2009, 12:57 AM
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 Looks for Range Group: Members Posts: 15 Joined: 29-March 09 Member No.: 18608 |
The Steve Anderson book is great. Just make sure you have a good timer. I have been fudging the times for a while because all I had was a speed timer that would only do .5 sec par settings. Just got my CED7000 in the mail today
can't wait to get back to it tomorrow. I've only been doing the drills for a few weeks, but can't believe how much faster my first shot times and reload times have gotten in live fire. I've been doing Burkett reloads in my sleep... LOL.
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Nov 5 2009, 12:54 PM
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Looks for Match Group: Classified Posts: 45 Joined: 29-May 07 From: South Bend, IN Member No.: 11327 |
Pharaoh Benders video gave me a great start on dry firing drills. Looks like next is the book.
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Nov 10 2009, 08:38 AM
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Looks for Range Group: Members Posts: 15 Joined: 29-March 09 Member No.: 18608 |
Check out the new dry fire training program on Ben Stoeger's website
benstoeger.com This post has been edited by dsmw5142: Nov 10 2009, 08:40 AM |
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Nov 10 2009, 08:49 AM
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Nov 10 2009, 04:38 PM
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Finally read the FAQs Group: Classified Posts: 50 Joined: 18-April 04 From: Kissimmee, Florida Member No.: 3784 |
QUOTE (safarihunter @ Nov 5 2009, 01:54 PM) Pharaoh Benders video gave me a great start on dry firing drills. Looks like next is the book. I have the book. Pharaoh's set-up caused me to copy it as much as possible. There are two big advantages: 1. It is a lot more interesting so I am dry firing a lot more without boredom and 2. The set-up is so much quicker. |
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Nov 10 2009, 04:42 PM
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This is what happens when you find a stranger in the alps. Group: Moderators Posts: 6071 Joined: 25-January 06 From: Dayton, Ohio Member No.: 7403 |
Thanks for the kind words guys
Variety is the spice of life and training, so mix things up whenever you feel like you are just going through the motions or else you are simply wasting your time. One way to mix it up is by using Dave's Practice Deck (he just mentioned it like 3 posts above this one). Seriously. Along with Steve Anderson's books, they are crucial for maximizing your dryfire training. -------------------- |
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