04-16-2011, 11:56 PM
rkflorey Wrote:One of the best ways I have found to teach the "Call" is to get an accurate 22 and start shooting from prone or bench rest. Shoot from approx. 50 yards at a bullseye target with a 1" grid in the background and a medium power scope. After the shooter fires tell them not to look back at the target until they stop and think about where the cross hairs were when the trigger broke. This can be done with a coach or without. The shooter (and coach) can then look through the scope or spotting scope and check. With a little time and cheap ammo you get better over a short time. The shooter needs to pay attention to the fundamentals but concentrate on the last moment at the time of the trigger break. Being honest to yourself is very important. Once you start to get the hang of calling the shot with the 22 move up to your Grendel and have at it. Adding stress or unusual/hunting positions while calling shots can give you the info and confidence you need to make the shot on that trophy elk.
RK:
Learn something new every day. I never thought about using a grid to train the technique and it really is very deliberate and very good. I say this because by using a grid the feedback is precise and quantifies ability. Because it is measurable, a guy can define a goal for himself and shooters tend to be very motivated when they go after process and outcome goals.
What would you consider a good standard for shot calls given such a training technique? Known as a 'call area'. Lets just assume sub minute mechanical capability of the rifle / sights / ammo.
LR55