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Published on July 29, 2024
Duration: 0:53

This video demonstrates a specialized spinning steel target designed for advanced combat training. It emphasizes the need for multiple, well-timed hits to achieve rotation, simulating the challenge of engaging a moving threat. The target forces shooters to practice tracking, sight picture transition, and rapid follow-up shots, as shown in a live-fire handgun drill completed in 7.05 seconds.

Quick Summary

The spinning steel target simulates moving threats, requiring multiple, well-timed hits to achieve rotation. This trains shooters to track targets, time shots, and transition focus back to the sight picture for effective combat engagement.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Target Mechanics & Momentum
  2. 00:19Tactical Training Value: Moving Threats
  3. 00:41Live Fire Demonstration & Results

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of the spinning steel target in combat training?

The spinning steel target is designed to simulate engaging moving threats. It requires multiple, well-timed shots to build momentum and rotate, forcing shooters to practice tracking, shot timing, and sight picture transition.

Can a single shot rotate the spinning target?

No, the target is designed so that a single shot, regardless of caliber like .45 or .308, cannot accomplish the full 360-degree rotation. It requires multiple, accurately placed hits to build the necessary momentum.

What skills does training with this target develop?

Training with this target develops crucial skills such as tracking a moving threat, timing follow-up shots, and quickly transitioning focus back to the sight picture after each engagement.

How long did it take to complete the target rotation in the demonstration?

In the live-fire demonstration shown, a shooter successfully completed the target's 360-degree rotation using a handgun in 7.05 seconds.

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