How do I train for bullseye competition?
As so many listmembers have pointed out, you should train, not practice, for bullseye. The distinction is very important. Training involves focusing on one specific area of technique for a session. Instead of going to the range and shooting three national match courses, pick one course of fire – slow fire, for instance. Then focus on one aspect of slow fire, such as trigger control or sight alignment or consistent grip. Concentrate primarily on that one element for the entire practice session. Evaluate each shot and note any mistakes that you made. As Socrates said, “The unexamined life is not worth living.” Only by examining your performance and discovering mistakes will you improve your scores. Live firing is just one aspect of bullseye training. Dry firing plays an important part in developing good technique. Dry firing allows you to concentrate on sight alignment and trigger control without having to worry about recoil. Many shooters recommend dry firing on a blank wall instead of
