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  • @harveylee2345
    @harveylee2345 5 месяцев назад +8

    Great video for beginners and seasoned steel challenge shooters! Your description of each stage and their challenges is spot on! The last 45 seconds are full of coaching gems…almost to A class in RFPI at 67! I am totally guilty of being too tense and worrying about time, rather than just shoot the targets. Would be great to see future videos of how you train or techniques you use on those stages.

    • @offthedraw
      @offthedraw 5 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks for the feedback! I'm glad people are deriving value from my videos. I'll look to make some videos this year specifically on how I train for stages.

  • @RAB_Gains
    @RAB_Gains 2 месяца назад +2

    I did my first SCSA match yesterday and watching this video ahead of time was a huge help! My only critique is I'd appreciate a separate chapter for each of the stages so that I can easily jump to them (a couple are buried within other chapters). Thanks and keep up the great work!!

    • @offthedraw
      @offthedraw 2 месяца назад +2

      Congrats on your first match! And thanks for the feedback! I think I'll make a separate video for each pretty soon.

  • @rurouniad
    @rurouniad 6 месяцев назад +3

    I’ll be headed to a PM steel challenge tomorrow. Emotional recap watching this video

    • @offthedraw
      @offthedraw 6 месяцев назад +2

      You should report back and tell us how it was. Also what the video left out that you would have liked to know beforehand

  • @shaneallen6413
    @shaneallen6413 6 месяцев назад +1

    Great video! I'll need to check out your USPSA series as a new competitor as well.

  • @fivefalls
    @fivefalls Месяц назад

    Thank you for this well done video. I will shoot this competition in August 2024. Can’t wait. Your video is very helpful.

    • @offthedraw
      @offthedraw Месяц назад

      Glad to hear it! Good luck at your first competition!

  • @anthonyferguson8857
    @anthonyferguson8857 4 месяца назад +1

    I’m brand new to this and having not shot any match of any sort this has been very helpful. At least there’s a D classification and not out there waiting for me!

    • @offthedraw
      @offthedraw 4 месяца назад

      I'm glad this was helpful to you! Good luck at your first match! Make sure and share this with any friends you have that might consider signing up for their first match

  • @B1NT1
    @B1NT1 3 месяца назад +1

    Great stuff, thanks for helping me with a plan for next weekends challenge!

    • @offthedraw
      @offthedraw 3 месяца назад +1

      Come back and let me know how you did!

  • @ecobasetech4558
    @ecobasetech4558 3 месяца назад

    This was an awesome video. I wish it had been published last year before I did my first IDPA match. My first match was actually the qualifier for last year and considering it was my very first time, I think I did pretty well. However, i wish I had known about Steel Challenge first because it seems like a better option for a new competition shooter to start from as it looks simpler and less physically intensive.

  • @jamesshaw89
    @jamesshaw89 23 дня назад

    This is an excellent tutorial/tips and tricks thanks for making this I'll be watching it a few times

    • @offthedraw
      @offthedraw 23 дня назад

      Thank you! Pleaae share with other new shooters! Also, definitely subscribe because I have more videos coming

    • @jamesshaw89
      @jamesshaw89 23 дня назад

      @@offthedraw oh yeah I already shared it with my buddies hoping steel challenge will appeal to them also. Keep up the great work!!

  • @nennyof2
    @nennyof2 3 месяца назад

    Thank you for this very clear and informative video. Shooting my first Steel Challenge this weekend.

    • @offthedraw
      @offthedraw 3 месяца назад

      Glad to hear it! I hope your first match went well! Come back and let us know what classification you got.

    • @nennyof2
      @nennyof2 3 месяца назад

      Ended up missing it. Still planning to go to my first one soon.

  • @thecrusaders2516
    @thecrusaders2516 5 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks. I am hoping to try Steel Challenge soon.

    • @offthedraw
      @offthedraw 5 месяцев назад

      I love to hear it. Take the dive, bring a friend if it helps, you won't be dissapointed

  • @user-ni2ye2qx3q
    @user-ni2ye2qx3q 5 месяцев назад +2

    Great content!

    • @offthedraw
      @offthedraw 5 месяцев назад

      Thank you! Please share with anyone you know who might want to get involved in the sport!

  • @hotwater8473
    @hotwater8473 3 часа назад

    Cool video, thanks for putting this out. Do you shoot the stages in this order, or can they be mixed up?

  • @Nonyabusiness911
    @Nonyabusiness911 Месяц назад +1

    Thanks. Those are some long distance shots. Not sure where I would practice it. They have steel challenge on sundays once a month but I hate to look like a total noob. Beyond 35’ I’m not very good😊

    • @offthedraw
      @offthedraw Месяц назад

      Don't even worry about that! Everyone is super encouraging and there will be plenty of people at your skill level. It's all about having fun, and you don't have to be good to start. Plus, the only way you'll improve is by doing.

  • @rurouniad
    @rurouniad 6 месяцев назад +2

    I made it! I’ll comment more when done!

  • @MrHeebieJeebie8
    @MrHeebieJeebie8 2 месяца назад

    Thanks for this video! Very well put together and informative 👍 I wish I'd seen it before my first match last weekend, but I'm glad I found it before my second! Since you started in B-class, and seeing some times, I'm curious how many matches it took you to go from B to A and A to M? I also am starting from B and want to set reasonable goals/timelines for myself from the start. Thank you!

    • @offthedraw
      @offthedraw 2 месяца назад

      Congrats on diving into your first couple matches and earning a B-Classification!
      That's a great question. I can tell you that I shot my first match in May of 2022, and I reached M-class by August of 2023. Without diving into the details of each match, I can't recall how many matches it took to get from B to A and A to M.
      I was averaging 1-2 matches a month, excluding Dec-Mar. But I was also doing alot of dry fire practice working on my draw speed and target transitions, I did a decent amount of live fire practice as well, shooting alot of USPSA in between also helped keep my skills sharp. I think an individual's progress is going to depend on a lot more than how many matches they are shooting. How much practice is being done, and how effective they are at improving their technique is going to be crucial. For me, in order to not stagnate, I had to develop novel ways to approach my training and learn to be really analytical of my form and performance. Mastering the mental game is probably the most important thing as well.
      Now, almost a year later, I am 0.2 seconds away from GM. And I plan on making more videos on how I got to where I am now. As well as individual topics like mastering the mental game, more in-depth on individual stages, and key aspects of training for Steel Challenge.

  • @LeviPerry
    @LeviPerry 6 месяцев назад +1

    Nice

  • @georgelopez16
    @georgelopez16 Месяц назад

    5 star video

    • @offthedraw
      @offthedraw Месяц назад

      Love to hear it. Thanks dude.

  • @GatAppTechnologies
    @GatAppTechnologies Месяц назад

    For rifling shooting with red dot...what is the best zero distance to set to?

    • @offthedraw
      @offthedraw Месяц назад +1

      Unfortunately I haven't shot any carbine divisions yet, so I can't give you a good answer. I've only shot handgun divisions so far.
      If I were to speculate, I would say that the farthest target in USPSA is 35 yards. So zeroing to 35 is probably a good place to start.

  • @Bane_Diesel
    @Bane_Diesel 4 месяца назад

    Is it always wrists above shoulders for start when drawing from a holster? I am a uspsa shooter and only dryfire like 1/4 of the time from that start position.

    • @offthedraw
      @offthedraw 4 месяца назад

      Yes it is. This ensures a consistent starting position for everyone. Hands at sides allows for more wiggle room for interpretation. Personally, I would suggest starting from that position more when dry firing. Not just for competition. My thought is if you find yourself in a self defense situation you may initially want your hands up. Two reasons; first, showing your hands to the offender may help to deescalate a situation. Secondly, if it doesn't then it's a better position to block any physical strikes from the offender or to push them away to create distance.
      During my dryfire practice is will practice hand above shoulders 60-70% of the time, and hands at sides 40-30%.

    • @Bane_Diesel
      @Bane_Diesel 4 месяца назад

      @@offthedraw After you hit the stop plate and you have another run... you leave a round in the chamber and change mags and back in the holster or do you show clear hammer down and get a command to make ready again for each run?

    • @offthedraw
      @offthedraw 4 месяца назад

      @Bane_Diesel after you hit the stop plate you can immediately change your mag, leave a round in the chamber and reholster without having to wait for a command.

    • @Bane_Diesel
      @Bane_Diesel 4 месяца назад

      @@offthedraw thanks for all the help 👍 my surrender draw is significantly slower.

  • @coolballa22
    @coolballa22 3 месяца назад

    Hello. I’m currently an A class shooter in Steel Challenge and about the same in USPSA Carry Optics (still getting classified). Quick question how do you balance the different types training between the two sports. Specifically, how do you train for Steel Challenge? Dry fire targets? If so which ones? Does your range leave steel set up? Thank you.

    • @offthedraw
      @offthedraw 3 месяца назад +1

      Great question. And to be honest, when it comes to Steel Challenge, I don't do very much to train outside of working on my holster draw and presentation during dry fire. I have been considering getting the Steel Challenge wall decals from Go Fast Don't Suck as a way to help eek over the line into GM (Im currently about 2 seconds away). But beyond that, I find that just working on target transitions during live fire in any capacity is enough for me to make good hits during a Steel Challenge match.
      Because I am M-class in Steel Challenge but still A-class in USPSA, I devote more of my time to training for USPSA. My main focus lately has been on movement and footwork. I lose a lot of time by not being agile and light on my feet, and my shooting on the move needs some refinement. So that has been where my effort currently is.
      Although, I recently bought several 10in plates to start bringing to the range with me. (My club has limited options for Steel available at an given time) and I think three 10 in plates, that I can set in different patterns at different ranges, will help improve my game in a more cost effective way than buying an entire Steel Challenge stage set.
      Also, I should note that the area I live in it's possible to go to a match just about every weekend in the warm months. (Less Steel Challenge), but I average about 1-2 Steel Challenge matches a month and 2-3 USPSA matches a month.
      I hope this helps answer your question.

    • @coolballa22
      @coolballa22 3 месяца назад +1

      @@offthedraw Thank you. It does. And thank you for the very detailed response. It is much appreciated!

  • @mikeh7153
    @mikeh7153 2 месяца назад +1

    slow is smooth and smooth is fast.

    • @offthedraw
      @offthedraw 2 месяца назад

      Absolutely my man, keep it smooth.

  • @thecrusaders2516
    @thecrusaders2516 5 месяцев назад

    Where do you reload your magazines after shooting a stage?

    • @offthedraw
      @offthedraw 5 месяцев назад +1

      You can reload magazines anywhere outside of safety tables. Handling ammo is totally fine as long as your gun is holstered or bagged.

    • @thecrusaders2516
      @thecrusaders2516 5 месяцев назад

      @@offthedraw thanks

  • @intj7447
    @intj7447 3 месяца назад

    Great video

  • @paddypibblet846
    @paddypibblet846 4 месяца назад

    So technically any Steel Challenge competition is an "all classifier" match?

    • @offthedraw
      @offthedraw 4 месяца назад

      That's correct. With the exception that occasionally a club with mix a "club stage" in the mix. This stage will follow the same rules and parameters as any of the eight standard stages, but will be a custom layout. It will count towards your score for the match but otherwise does not count towards a classifier score.