Run N Gun Shenanigans with ShootSteel.com

Published on June 30, 2015
Duration: 6:31

This video showcases a 'Run N Gun' style shooting event featuring steel targets. Participants engage various steel targets, including poppers, emphasizing speed and accuracy. Key takeaways include the importance of proper sight alignment ('front sight press') and the challenges of target engagement, such as poppers not falling due to low hits or chips on the side, especially with lighter calibers like 9mm. The event highlights the need for consistent shooting fundamentals under pressure.

Quick Summary

In 'Run N Gun' steel target shooting, a common challenge with popper targets is ensuring they fall. Hits that are too low or only chip the side, especially with 9mm, may not register. The 'front sight press' is a key technique for accuracy, emphasizing a deliberate trigger pull while focusing on the front sight.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Ready Command
  2. 00:14Starting the Run
  3. 00:22Engaging Targets
  4. 00:51Hit or Miss Assessment
  5. 01:15Target Engagement Issues
  6. 01:32Marksmanship Fundamentals: Front Sight Press
  7. 01:53Transitioning and Moving
  8. 02:01Request for All Targets
  9. 02:45Time Review and Feedback
  10. 02:56Discussion on Popper Issues
  11. 03:24Next Shooter: Steve
  12. 03:41Steve's Run Begins
  13. 04:13Steve's Performance
  14. 04:56Shooting Low Correction
  15. 05:23Taking a Breath and Resetting
  16. 05:52Good Shooting and Reload
  17. 06:07Concluding Remarks

Frequently Asked Questions

What are common issues when shooting steel popper targets?

A common issue with steel popper targets is that they may not fall over if hit too low or if the impact only chips the side of the target. This is particularly true with lighter calibers like 9mm, where a direct and solid hit is required for reliable engagement.

What is the 'front sight press' in shooting?

The 'front sight press' is a fundamental marksmanship technique where the shooter deliberately presses the trigger while maintaining a clear focus on the front sight. This helps ensure a smooth trigger pull without disturbing the sight alignment.

How does caliber affect steel popper target engagement?

Heavier calibers may sometimes cause a popper target to fall even with a less than perfect hit. However, with lighter calibers like 9mm, precise and solid impacts are generally necessary to ensure the popper reliably falls.

What is 'Run N Gun' shooting?

'Run N Gun' is a dynamic shooting discipline that combines movement with target engagement. Participants typically move through a course of fire, engaging various targets, often steel, as quickly and accurately as possible.

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