While it makes sense to think that using holdovers is going to be faster, it is not necessarily the case. If I have a target that is 4.3 Mils out, I prefer to just dial 4.3 Mils because I just have the center hold. If I use the reticle , it can take time to line up the 4.3 Mil line and then after recoil, it takes time again to find the 4.3 Mil line on the reticle. I train both, but if given a choice, dialing is more accurate and oftentimes it is faster overall.
Yes, I’d agree to dial if we are talking about a single target/single distance. The center reticle is the most useful in this case. However, if we’re looking at multiple targets/multiple distances and the goal is speed, dialing for every target will not get you the fastest time. We have a separate video discussing hold vs dial, as well as a hybrid of the two for multi-target stages. We also discuss ways to cut out some of the “fluff” to improve speed when using holds.
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Great info!
what's your zero? The stages were unknown distance?
I use a 100yd zero. This particular stage was known but a few of us used rangefinders to confirm. Always good to confirm the distances for yourself.
While it makes sense to think that using holdovers is going to be faster, it is not necessarily the case. If I have a target that is 4.3 Mils out, I prefer to just dial 4.3 Mils because I just have the center hold. If I use the reticle , it can take time to line up the 4.3 Mil line and then after recoil, it takes time again to find the 4.3 Mil line on the reticle.
I train both, but if given a choice, dialing is more accurate and oftentimes it is faster overall.
Yes, I’d agree to dial if we are talking about a single target/single distance. The center reticle is the most useful in this case. However, if we’re looking at multiple targets/multiple distances and the goal is speed, dialing for every target will not get you the fastest time.
We have a separate video discussing hold vs dial, as well as a hybrid of the two for multi-target stages. We also discuss ways to cut out some of the “fluff” to improve speed when using holds.