The Dirty 30

The Dirty Thirty is a marksmanship drill developed by Richardson Precision & Training designed to test pure shooting accuracy. It involves firing 30 rounds from 7, 10, and 15 yards. Achieving the '300 Club' requires all shots to land within the X or 10 ring, emphasizing perfect sight alignment and trigger control. A respectable score is considered above 280.

Quick Summary

The Dirty Thirty is a rigorous marksmanship drill from Richardson Precision & Training, firing 30 rounds from 7, 10, and 15 yards to test pure shooting accuracy. Achieving the elite 300 Club requires all shots to land within the X or 10 ring, emphasizing perfect sight alignment and trigger control. A respectable score is considered above 280.

Chapters

  1. 00:02Introduction to the Dirty Thirty
  2. 00:23What is the Dirty Thirty Drill?
  3. 00:33Dirty Thirty: A Marksmanship Drill
  4. 00:45Distances for the Dirty Thirty
  5. 00:51Achieving the 300 Club
  6. 01:05What's Special About the 300 Club?
  7. 01:33The Most Exclusive Marksmanship Club
  8. 01:45Scoring the Dirty Thirty Target
  9. 01:52Target Rings and Point Values
  10. 02:24Penalty for Off-Target Shots
  11. 02:38Requirements for the 300 Club
  12. 02:56Respectable Score for the Drill
  13. 03:08Perfect Score: The 300 Club
  14. 03:12Round Distribution by Distance
  15. 03:24Demonstration of the Drill
  16. 04:50Reviewing the Score: 297
  17. 05:11The Elite Nature of the 300 Club
  18. 05:33Guest Appearance: Justin from Guns and Outdoors
  19. 05:50Justin's Take on the Dirty Thirty
  20. 06:04Challenges of the Dirty Thirty
  21. 06:32Justin's Personal Challenge
  22. 06:48Justin's Best Score: 299
  23. 07:03Progression in the Drill
  24. 07:23No Easy T-Shirts: The Challenge
  25. 07:51Conclusion: Try the Dirty Thirty

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Dirty Thirty drill?

The Dirty Thirty is a marksmanship drill designed by Richardson Precision & Training that involves firing 30 rounds from 7, 10, and 15 yards. It's a pure accuracy test with no time limits, focusing on fundamental shooting skills like sight alignment and trigger control.

How do you achieve the 300 Club?

To join the exclusive 300 Club, you must score a perfect 300 points in the Dirty Thirty drill. This means all 30 shots must land within the X or 10 ring of the target, demanding exceptional precision and consistency.

What are the distances for the Dirty Thirty drill?

The Dirty Thirty drill is shot from three distinct distances. You will fire 10 rounds from the 7-yard line, 10 rounds from the 10-yard line, and a final 10 rounds from the 15-yard line, totaling 30 shots.

How is the Dirty Thirty drill scored?

The drill uses a V8 style target. Shots in the X and 10 rings are worth 10 points, the 9 ring is 9 points, the 8 ring is 8 points, and the 7 ring is 7 points. Any shot outside the numbered scoring zones results in a 5-point penalty.

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