Movers?

Shot at a mover for the first time in a steel match.

Target 66% IPSC, 531 yds, target speed 3 mph, crosswind 12-15 mph. Target traveled back and forth, about 50' between ends. We had four passes, 10 shots max.

The lead for me is 1.7 MILS for 3mph target speed, .8-1 mil wind hold.

My plan was to get slightly ahead of the target, ambush it, get slightly ahead, ambush......that worked well. My break point was the center of the target. Held wind.

Made a rookie match mistake. Watched another shooter in front of me only get off 7 shots in the 4 passes. Let that influence what I did, OK need to shoot fast. I shot way too fast. No doubt I was a little excited/ramp up for the stage as well. Got off 10 shots in 2 2/3 passes, 5 hits. Would have like to hang out at that stage for a day put a couple hundred rounds on that target.

Every match I shoot I try to learn something......... How would I shoot that stage again? Slow down, dial wind, use the leading edge of the target as more defined break point opposed to the center.

For you guys who have shot at movers, what say you?

Dial out the wind so you have a consistent hold of 1.7 each way. As the mover goes behind to reset get your self ready for the 1st ambush shot. All other shots on that pass are then sustained lead. Just got to practice panning the rifle from one side to the other. As the mover goes behind to reset on the other side get ready for your ambush shot...then again with the sustained lead. Keep your head on the rifle and run you bolt quickly. I did 9/10 in 2.5 passes at the SH Cup this year - actually rushed it a little (pretty sure no one cleaned it).

Dry fire practice running the bolt, breathing and trigger control while panning the reticle along a straight line. They are not hard - just have to practice a little.

If the wind dies you got make a quick correction to the windage knob or you'll miss them all.

Thanks for the advice.

That first ambush shot was definitely the easiest. I'll work on dry firing while panning a straight line back and forth.

Your break point is the center of the target?

On the ambush...no. As soon as the leading edge touches 1.7 mils I shoot.
On the sustained lead...yes. As soon as it is bracketed between 1.5 and 2.0 mils I shoot.