Vlog #15 - Olympic Training in South Africa

Welcome back guys!!!
Starting off Olympic year strong with a warm weather training camp in South Africa.
Hope you enjoy and don't forget to like and subscribe to keep up to date with my training as we move towards Paris 2024!

[@tangzrainbow]

What a beautiful view !! while shooting 3p.😍

[@arthurmow262]

4:40 - lots of wind in South Africa. Hang on, don’t you live in Scotland? It’s not usually regarded for it’s clement weather over winter 😂

[@minimac400]

😂 Yes Scotland is a very cold and windy country! Unfortunately its too cold for me to shoot outdoors for most of the year and I don't have an accessible outdoor range that's suitable for training within 200 miles. In South Africa I can focus on wind training without freezing my butt off at the same time :D

[@ralphsmith242]

Does that wind remind you of Baku, by any chance......??

[@minimac400]

I would say Baku is less complicated in terms of wind. It looks stronger and will certainly put you out further if you're not careful but I find it generally quite readable. The wind in South Africa is tricky and you have to be aware of mirage too so I find it harder and more complex but its perfect for training!

[@ralphsmith242]

@@minimac400 I wanted to ask you about that. Rule 7.5.8.1 states that the use of spotting telescopes to judge wind is permitted for 50 metre events. Have you ever tried doing that? Most full bore shooters use them all the time but I've never seen a 3P shooter use one.

[@arthurmow262]

How do you find the heat wearing that suit?

[@minimac400]

In cold places its a terrible insulator, in hot countries its like wearing a plastic bag...

[@lettherebehappiness6683]

Miss, honest answer please, mechanical or e-trigger in 10 m air rifle?

[@minimac400]

I use a mechanical trigger :)