Thank you my friend. This msg was outstanding spiritual and extremely Meaning ful. VERY WELL SPOKEN. Coming from you and your level of Talent means everything thanks again
When I retired a couple of years ago, two things were on my bucket list for hobbies. One was to start handloading, which I have done. Jumped in with both feet. I didn't buy super expensive high quality equipment like I see behind you on your bench, but I definitely didn't go cheap either and over the last couple years years I've replaced some equipment with better more efficient reloading equipment. Been a great learning experience and I'm enjoying all the aspects of this learning curve. The second was to start competition shooting in the 22LR in the hunter class at my local range. So three months ago I bought a CZ America in 22WMR, bought several different types of ammo to what the rifle likes. But that's where it stopped. A couple of shoots have come and gone that I didn't sign up for because quite frankly I was worried about embarrassing myself, maybe not having the best rifle or high end scope. But after watching this video I'm looking at this with a whole new perspective. Thank you for this video.
Thank you Greg, I was so uplifted and overjoyed after watching this video. The love you have for this discipline is quite evident in all your videos. This particular one though had me feeling the same way a Jordan Peterson talk makes me feel. Wow, you are a well put together human being and it shows. Many blessings from me to you.
Absolutely brother, I could not agree more. I shoot a lot of common things as far as calibers. And some very unpopular stuff as well. Truly do what makes you happy. And don't worry about the other guy. Help everyone you can, don't worry about what you can't do. And let God do the rest
I like competing in PRS because it helps me validate my proficiency in my practice when I go out and shoot long range (all by myself i dont have many fiends in my area into it). It's a pastime a hobby and a passion for me. Nothing more. Healthy competition is a good thing for me.
As a “prairie dogger” that has an almost exclusive fascination with prairie doggin’, this really rang true for me. Thank you for all of your insights, Greg.
114 dogs with 100 rds is better than winning nationals to me. All my shooting is to shoot more first round hits in PDs at linger ranges. I wish there were more folks producing varmint hunting focused content. Like how about load development in a 20 practical or 20 vartarg instead of another 6.5 creed or .284?!?!
Our society puts extra value on being a winner. The best shots I have ever known were all older gentlemen that were mentors to me. They proved their skill sets in places like Guadalcanal, Iwo Jima, Chosin Reservior and Khe Sanh. Their skills were polished in life and death environments. While as you indicated, competition can wring out gear issues, but it can also discourage young or inexperienced shooters, to a negative end. Thank you for posting this. I am looking forward to spring and the start of 2023 varmint season.
Although you and i have never met, my respect for you has gone straight up for putting this video out. There are tons of people who believe they are 2nd class or less because they are not competition shooter or because they are not at the level of a top-level competition shooter. I shoot for and against myself. Thank you, sir, for the best precision shooting video i have ever watched. A tip of my hat to you, sir Respectfully, Gary
To each his own ! Going to a competition still allows you to compete against yourself plus strike up friendships with like minded people. Yes you should never feel unworthy or have self esteem issues either but competition is not the cause. Whatever you decide do it for yourself
I thoroughly enjoyed this video because it’s something that isn’t talked about enough and I say that as someone who shoots a lot of competitions. At one point I was shooting 20+ matches a year and at first I had a child like fascination with all of it, trying to improve in any way possible and learn everything I could. But after a couple years I started to burn out because I had become more focused on match finishes than actually enjoying shooting. So I took a couple years off and learned that I still love competitions but I needed to shift my “why” from beating x, y or x to using matches to become a better shooter than I was yesterday. I’d always wondered why I hadn’t heard you talk much about shooting competitions and it’s nice to hear your side of things.
Thank you for this video! Some very good points here! I’m coming into my second season of F- Class open competition at my local gun club. I never saw myself as competitive shooter ? I didn’t think it would interest me? But what is has done for me has given me the format I love, F open to challenge myself to do better , to get better. When I show up to a match I only care about bettering my own personal scores from the previous match & getting better at reading mirage & reading the wind & making correct wind calls. I enjoy the comradery with my fellow shooters. I would even like to continue to grow from mid range 600 yards to long range 1000 yards F open to continually challenge myself to get better & do better!
Excellent……I still compete at club level idpa to keep my handgun skill, gave up on uspsa due to the gear driven, tried rifle but man the custom rifle involved made me give it up as well.
Thanks Greg for these words. You show a lot of value for your subscribers, patrons, and clients in this one video right here alone. I can't help but think a lot of it is because you desire to be Christ-like and live a life for Jesus. God bless you and thank you again!
95% of my shooting is done at my home range by myself and I enjoy the hell out of it, and learn a lot. I have shot the majority of my life this way. Having said that, I also enjoy competition. Mostly to see where I stack up against other shooters and test my skills, see my progress as a shooter. Understand where I need to improve. I don't think it's a bad thing to pride yourself in a high placing finish that you earned as long as you are humble and respectful to all shooters of all skill level. Help new shooters whenever possible. I agree that there will always be some people that compete that are complete jerks, I've personally seen it more than once. Making snarky remarks about others gear or skill level. We were all beginners at one time and a lot of people forget that. I have seen new shooters come to their first match nervous as hell and never return due to overhearing rude disrespectful comments. I've even had it happen to me when I was a new shooter. In the end I think there are definitely more competitors out there that will help new shooters and encourage them than ones that won't. I understand your reasoning for not competing and I respect that.
No one is equal, thats the problem with the world….everyone gets a pat on back and trophy. Competition drives innovation, you are either the man in the arena or you are just watching. Its very important to understand who YOU are. Good or bad, improve
There was a time, thirty or forty years ago, when I enjoyed it. No longer. The gear-race, the infighting, etc. USPSA thinks that they are right and everyone else is wrong. The same can be said for IPSC, IDPA, PRS, ad nauseam. I'm 61, not 21. Do not have time for the nonsense. I shoot alone and sometimes with friends. Most people do not compete, and I can see why.
Be the best "you" can be in life for yourself! And not to impress others. I've seen too many people feel a need to put others down in order to make themselves look good to others, which actually shows a low self esteem and takes away from their talent, because the majority of other people see through the smoke and can see their intentions. ❤
Thanks Greg. I had been pressing myself to get involved in local competitions but really wasn't feeling it. I'll take your recommendation with me back out to my range at home with a renewed purpose. Hope to get back out and see you soon.
Gary, I believe this video is straight from your heart. I have been watching your videos for quite awhile and I could not agree more with you. I have a new respect for you for posting this video. Please keep the videos coming I will be sure to watch and learn. May God Bless.
Sorry Greg I was telling my friend Gary about the video and wrote his name when I commented. Thanks for all your hard work putting out great information. I am wondering if I join if information on neck tension and use of Neolube inside case necks would be covered in any videos? Have a good day.
I think all of us need to respect one another. I feel we all as a group have a hill to climb to preserve your sport.We need to get organized and have a common voice with respect to laws trying to restrict and eliminate us.
Great video, the only competition I do these days is for myself, being that I'm 71 I still enjoy shooting and reloading, I shoot every week " weather " permitting, sometimes I pat myself, other times I kick myself !! I know I can't run with the young dogs, but this old dog still barks................................thanks for sharing !!
Yup! I've enjoyed shooting for more than 60 years, reloading, rifles and pistols. I do believe competition is a great way to improve your skills. That said, I compete against myself, I don't care about place or who is in front or behind in scores. I do prefer simple local friendly competitions.
I'm a competitive shooter, but my competitive shooting resides in the black powder arena. It's more about the comraderie and being around like minded individuals, who also enjoy BPCR. It's more about the history of the rifles (sharps, high wall, stevens etc...) and the lore around them, and re-creating the history of days gone by, rather than just trying to beat each other. The matches are just an excuse to shoot. We all know it's a technological dead end, and when sending cast bullets and black powder out to 1000 yards we know we aren't going to set any new records, but it's fun for a minute to protend to be Harry Pope or Milton Farrow.
I would say that most of the issues he describes here don’t really apply to the vast majority of people that go to shootings matches. The vast majority of us will never reach the level that he’s achieved. Now, there are mediocre competition shooters that take it too seriously, but most people just enjoy shooting, and enjoy being around other people with similar interests. Unfortunately, most of us will never see a prairie dog. I live in north Florida, and it’s almost impossible to even find a place to shoot at distance. So, matches give us a way to set goals, and a way to see if you’re improving. It’s very satisfying. In the end, unless you’re a one in a thousand shooter, you’re really just competing against yourself. 😊
Well said and glad I subbed. I am so tired of defending wishes, ideas. I do what I like because of what I can do. Likely, I may never compete and that is fine. I will hunt and I will do what I can to get distant targets. It seems, in certain circles and not just at competitions, there is a constant war and you can say anything about anything. You can say the sun is yellow and someone will come along to not only disagree with that but also with a plethora of salty language and a handful of ad hominems, to boot. And for what? So, When the debates get a bit heated, I imagine myself trying to tell someone else that some guy with the handle that sounds like a porn title said something I disagreed with, I will be the one who looks like a fool. So, better to step away from the keyboard and go shooting. Even dry fire. There can only be good coming from dry fire.
@hunterone3114 pardsa62 lrf thermal OMG. CHECK THAT OUT WELL LADS PULL YA CANS OFF YA BARRELLING LOL 😂 UNREAL STARWARS STUFF HOLY SHIT I HOPE I CRACK THE 💯 MILLION THURSDAY.
I think you are over-thinking this. When I say those words (which I have been known to) it is short-hand for "I don't have as much experience as somebody who shoots every week, in all weathers". I suspect I am not alone in that.
grat video.... I was at my first mach 13 or so all the other kids had better gear i was down dad told me you shoot 500rds a day more than anyone here you will be fine... I was fine more than fine... I don't compete anymore but I learned a ton in them years and now I'm just trying to beat myself
Nice vid. I'm in a multi-year project/goal of mine to gunsmith a competition quality rifle capable of shooting sub quarter minute groups consistently. Like yourself I have zero interest in competing with anyone but myself. Besides I'm a night owl and all the matches are way too friggin early in the morning! Lol.
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Thank you my friend. This msg was outstanding spiritual and extremely Meaning ful. VERY WELL SPOKEN. Coming from you and your level of Talent means everything thanks again
I compete against myself. I usually kick my own ass well enough to not need help from others lol
When I retired a couple of years ago, two things were on my bucket list for hobbies. One was to start handloading, which I have done. Jumped in with both feet. I didn't buy super expensive high quality equipment like I see behind you on your bench, but I definitely didn't go cheap either and over the last couple years years I've replaced some equipment with better more efficient reloading equipment. Been a great learning experience and I'm enjoying all the aspects of this learning curve. The second was to start competition shooting in the 22LR in the hunter class at my local range. So three months ago I bought a CZ America in 22WMR, bought several different types of ammo to what the rifle likes. But that's where it stopped. A couple of shoots have come and gone that I didn't sign up for because quite frankly I was worried about embarrassing myself, maybe not having the best rifle or high end scope. But after watching this video I'm looking at this with a whole new perspective. Thank you for this video.
Thank you Greg, I was so uplifted and overjoyed after watching this video. The love you have for this discipline is quite evident in all your videos. This particular one though had me feeling the same way a Jordan Peterson talk makes me feel. Wow, you are a well put together human being and it shows. Many blessings from me to you.
The class of character in most of these well known shooters on you tube is astounding. Thank you for all the help you give us.
Absolutely brother, I could not agree more. I shoot a lot of common things as far as calibers. And some very unpopular stuff as well. Truly do what makes you happy. And don't worry about the other guy. Help everyone you can, don't worry about what you can't do. And let God do the rest
I like competing in PRS because it helps me validate my proficiency in my practice when I go out and shoot long range (all by myself i dont have many fiends in my area into it). It's a pastime a hobby and a passion for me. Nothing more. Healthy competition is a good thing for me.
As a “prairie dogger” that has an almost exclusive fascination with prairie doggin’, this really rang true for me. Thank you for all of your insights, Greg.
Bravo Our entire society should hear these words.
114 dogs with 100 rds is better than winning nationals to me. All my shooting is to shoot more first round hits in PDs at linger ranges. I wish there were more folks producing varmint hunting focused content. Like how about load development in a 20 practical or 20 vartarg instead of another 6.5 creed or .284?!?!
Our society puts extra value on being a winner. The best shots I have ever known were all older gentlemen that were mentors to me. They proved their skill sets in places like Guadalcanal, Iwo Jima, Chosin Reservior and Khe Sanh. Their skills were polished in life and death environments.
While as you indicated, competition can wring out gear issues, but it can also discourage young or inexperienced shooters, to a negative end. Thank you for posting this. I am looking forward to spring and the start of 2023 varmint season.
Although you and i have never met, my respect for you has gone straight up for putting this video out. There are tons of people who believe they are 2nd class or less because they are not competition shooter or because they are not at the level of a top-level competition shooter. I shoot for and against myself. Thank you, sir, for the best precision shooting video i have ever watched. A tip of my hat to you, sir
Respectfully,
Gary
Fantastic!!
That's the reason why I love this channel. So serious, always considering everything and everybody.
Well done!!!
Glad you enjoy it!
To each his own ! Going to a competition still allows you to compete against yourself plus strike up friendships with like minded people. Yes you should never feel unworthy or have self esteem issues either but competition is not the cause. Whatever you decide do it for yourself
I thoroughly enjoyed this video because it’s something that isn’t talked about enough and I say that as someone who shoots a lot of competitions. At one point I was shooting 20+ matches a year and at first I had a child like fascination with all of it, trying to improve in any way possible and learn everything I could. But after a couple years I started to burn out because I had become more focused on match finishes than actually enjoying shooting. So I took a couple years off and learned that I still love competitions but I needed to shift my “why” from beating x, y or x to using matches to become a better shooter than I was yesterday.
I’d always wondered why I hadn’t heard you talk much about shooting competitions and it’s nice to hear your side of things.
Thank you for this video! Some very good points here! I’m coming into my second season of F- Class open competition at my local gun club. I never saw myself as competitive shooter ? I didn’t think it would interest me? But what is has done for me has given me the format I love, F open to challenge myself to do better , to get better. When I show up to a match I only care about bettering my own personal scores from the previous match & getting better at reading mirage & reading the wind & making correct wind calls. I enjoy the comradery with my fellow shooters. I would even like to continue to grow from mid range 600 yards to long range 1000 yards F open to continually challenge myself to get better & do better!
Excellent……I still compete at club level idpa to keep my handgun skill, gave up on uspsa due to the gear driven, tried rifle but man the custom rifle involved made me give it up as well.
Thanks Greg for these words. You show a lot of value for your subscribers, patrons, and clients in this one video right here alone. I can't help but think a lot of it is because you desire to be Christ-like and live a life for Jesus. God bless you and thank you again!
I appreciate that!
@@primalrights My varmint rifle is awaiting a new barrel. Once I get it mounted, I intend to look at my shooting hobby from a new light.
Thank you.
95% of my shooting is done at my home range by myself and I enjoy the hell out of it, and learn a lot. I have shot the majority of my life this way.
Having said that, I also enjoy competition. Mostly to see where I stack up against other shooters and test my skills, see my progress as a shooter. Understand where I need to improve. I don't think it's a bad thing to pride yourself in a high placing finish that you earned as long as you are humble and respectful to all shooters of all skill level. Help new shooters whenever possible.
I agree that there will always be some people that compete that are complete jerks, I've personally seen it more than once. Making snarky remarks about others gear or skill level. We were all beginners at one time and a lot of people forget that. I have seen new shooters come to their first match nervous as hell and never return due to overhearing rude disrespectful comments. I've even had it happen to me when I was a new shooter.
In the end I think there are definitely more competitors out there that will help new shooters and encourage them than ones that won't. I understand your reasoning for not competing and I respect that.
No one is equal, thats the problem with the world….everyone gets a pat on back and trophy.
Competition drives innovation, you are either the man in the arena or you are just watching.
Its very important to understand who YOU are. Good or bad, improve
There was a time, thirty or forty years ago, when I enjoyed it. No longer. The gear-race, the infighting, etc. USPSA thinks that they are right and everyone else is wrong. The same can be said for IPSC, IDPA, PRS, ad nauseam. I'm 61, not 21. Do not have time for the nonsense. I shoot alone and sometimes with friends. Most people do not compete, and I can see why.
Thank you for putting it into words for me.
I do not compete because me competing gives the other person validation that i see them as being worthwhile to compete against.
I completely agree. I compete with myself on getting better.
Be the best "you" can be in life for yourself! And not to impress others. I've seen too many people feel a need to put others down in order to make themselves look good to others, which actually shows a low self esteem and takes away from their talent, because the majority of other people see through the smoke and can see their intentions. ❤
Thanks Greg. I had been pressing myself to get involved in local competitions but really wasn't feeling it. I'll take your recommendation with me back out to my range at home with a renewed purpose. Hope to get back out and see you soon.
The Zen of shooting. Not making light, being serious. I enjoy the challenge of just shooting and also have no desire to compete.
Gary, I believe this video is straight from your heart. I have been watching your videos for quite awhile and I could not agree more with you. I have a new respect for you for posting this video. Please keep the videos coming I will be sure to watch and learn. May God Bless.
I’m Greg. 😉 and thank you
Sorry Greg I was telling my friend Gary about the video and wrote his name when I commented. Thanks for all your hard work putting out great information.
I am wondering if I join if information on neck tension and use of Neolube inside case necks would be covered in any videos? Have a good day.
@@larryrupert3563 no, that is not the topic of any member videos
I think all of us need to respect one another. I feel we all as a group have a hill to climb to preserve your sport.We need to get organized and have a common voice with respect to laws trying to restrict and eliminate us.
Great video, the only competition I do these days is for myself, being that I'm 71 I still enjoy shooting and
reloading, I shoot every week " weather " permitting, sometimes I pat myself, other times I kick myself !!
I know I can't run with the young dogs, but this old dog still barks................................thanks for sharing !!
Yup! I've enjoyed shooting for more than 60 years, reloading, rifles and pistols. I do believe competition is a great way to improve your skills. That said, I compete against myself, I don't care about place or who is in front or behind in scores. I do prefer simple local friendly competitions.
One of the best videos out there.
I'm a competitive shooter, but my competitive shooting resides in the black powder arena. It's more about the comraderie and being around like minded individuals, who also enjoy BPCR. It's more about the history of the rifles (sharps, high wall, stevens etc...) and the lore around them, and re-creating the history of days gone by, rather than just trying to beat each other. The matches are just an excuse to shoot. We all know it's a technological dead end, and when sending cast bullets and black powder out to 1000 yards we know we aren't going to set any new records, but it's fun for a minute to protend to be Harry Pope or Milton Farrow.
Well put,brother
Shalom
I would say that most of the issues he describes here don’t really apply to the vast majority of people that go to shootings matches. The vast majority of us will never reach the level that he’s achieved. Now, there are mediocre competition shooters that take it too seriously, but most people just enjoy shooting, and enjoy being around other people with similar interests. Unfortunately, most of us will never see a prairie dog. I live in north Florida, and it’s almost impossible to even find a place to shoot at distance. So, matches give us a way to set goals, and a way to see if you’re improving. It’s very satisfying. In the end, unless you’re a one in a thousand shooter, you’re really just competing against yourself. 😊
Out of all the channels WORLD WIDE IN MY BOOK YOUR NUMBER ONE. PASSIONS OF THE SPORT AND KNOW HOW OF THE IN OUT OF A FIRE ARM.
I like your approach to shooting. I don't have the time or desire to shoot competitively. I just want to compete against myself. Thanks
what an awesome video, thank you for putting that out there.
Well done. Thank you.
Thanks for watching!
I'm in that state of mind myself
AMEN brother!!!!!!!
Well stated and presented. 👍
Thank you kindly!
👏🏻 well said !
Spot on Greg.
Well said and glad I subbed. I am so tired of defending wishes, ideas. I do what I like because of what I can do. Likely, I may never compete and that is fine. I will hunt and I will do what I can to get distant targets.
It seems, in certain circles and not just at competitions, there is a constant war and you can say anything about anything. You can say the sun is yellow and someone will come along to not only disagree with that but also with a plethora of salty language and a handful of ad hominems, to boot. And for what?
So, When the debates get a bit heated, I imagine myself trying to tell someone else that some guy with the handle that sounds like a porn title said something I disagreed with, I will be the one who looks like a fool. So, better to step away from the keyboard and go shooting. Even dry fire. There can only be good coming from dry fire.
The long range comps have turned into a gear game. So many gadgets that it is ridiculous.
IPSC went down the same path years ago.
Love the honesty
Spot on mate love ya work.
@hunterone3114 pardsa62 lrf thermal OMG. CHECK THAT OUT WELL LADS PULL YA CANS OFF YA BARRELLING LOL 😂 UNREAL STARWARS STUFF HOLY SHIT I HOPE I CRACK THE 💯 MILLION THURSDAY.
I think you are over-thinking this. When I say those words (which I have been known to) it is short-hand for "I don't have as much experience as somebody who shoots every week, in all weathers". I suspect I am not alone in that.
grat video.... I was at my first mach 13 or so all the other kids had better gear i was down dad told me you shoot 500rds a day more than anyone here you will be fine... I was fine more than fine... I don't compete anymore but I learned a ton in them years and now I'm just trying to beat myself
Can't wait for your primer seater
Good points Greg, but I'm comfortable in my own skin; no matter what others are doing.
Good for you. Not everyone is. 👍
@@primalrights Another good point.
Nice vid. I'm in a multi-year project/goal of mine to gunsmith a competition quality rifle capable of shooting sub quarter minute groups consistently. Like yourself I have zero interest in competing with anyone but myself. Besides I'm a night owl and all the matches are way too friggin early in the morning! Lol.
Prairie dogs don,t really care about competion
It's incredibly rare these days that you find someone with both a high IQ and EQ. I really like this guy. Incredible character.
Well said my friend
absolutely amazing video
Thank you very much!
Amen
💯
Do you shoot prairie dogs suppressed?
Yes.
You are right
Wow thats put very well
Great video
Awesome
Lol