04-18-2011, 12:16 AM
bwaites Wrote:I'm working on it. I really like the idea of using the grid.
I also like the idea of using 1 inch dots on a target at 100 yards.
I am also going to start using 1/2" dots at 30 yards with an air gun, since that is way cheap, and I can do it in the back yard!
Outcome goal is to be able to consistently call my shots instantly, retaining the sight picture after the shot is fired. I've found this significantly harder with the 7mm than the .223 and Grendel, so I really need to work hard at it.
Bill:
You will never be able to call perfectly but you can develop a pretty small 'call area'. It will be small enough to give you good enough feedback for your purposes and the accuracy potential of your rifle and ammo.
Take a look at http://topachievement.com/smart.html for the SMART goals outline. Note the terms 'Attainable' and 'Realistic'. The grid system will allow you to 'Measure' and give you the feedback that allows you to make your goal or goals more 'Specific'.
When guys write out goals, initially their outcome goal will probably be either too stringent or way too lenient. As a guy starts executing the process he has devised to attain that goal, the goal becomes more specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and the guy figures out how much time is really needed to attain that goal. Also, their processes change.
So, goals are pretty dynamic and do change as guys get better at a task. This is important to note as many guys refuse to change their goal or goals even when they know that the goal isn't quite right anymore. So, as you go through this, understand that if you need to change your goal or process, change it.
Calling shots is normally part of a process guys use to attain some other shooting goal they have. So, it doesn't need to be a specific, stand alone goal. However, if it seems important enough then it just may be a stand alone goal. I don't think you will need to spend a lot of time at it before calls become part of a process used to attain another marksmanship goal.
LR55