{"id":230,"date":"2017-05-10T04:22:15","date_gmt":"2017-05-10T04:22:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tma65.com\/blog\/?p=230"},"modified":"2026-05-21T11:38:21","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T11:38:21","slug":"5-tips-for-getting-into-competition-rifle-shooting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/5-tips-for-getting-into-competition-rifle-shooting\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Tips for Getting Into Competition Rifle Shooting"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\"><div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p><span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/5-tips-for-getting-into-competition-rifle-shooting\/#5_Tips_for_Getting_Into_Competition_Rifle_Shooting\" >5 Tips for Getting Into Competition Rifle Shooting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/5-tips-for-getting-into-competition-rifle-shooting\/#Read_the_Rules_Competition_Rifle_Shooting\" >Read the Rules Competition Rifle Shooting<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/5-tips-for-getting-into-competition-rifle-shooting\/#Skills_Dont_Really_Matter\" >Skills Don\u2019t (Really) Matter<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/5-tips-for-getting-into-competition-rifle-shooting\/#Know_Your_Gear\" >Know Your Gear<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/5-tips-for-getting-into-competition-rifle-shooting\/#Ask_for_Help\" >Ask for Help<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/5-tips-for-getting-into-competition-rifle-shooting\/#Endurance_Training\" >Endurance Training<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div><h2 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Tips_for_Getting_Into_Competition_Rifle_Shooting\"><\/span>5 Tips for Getting Into Competition Rifle Shooting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify\">5 <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/5-long-range-shooting-tips\/\" title=\"5 Long Range Shooting Tips\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1474\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tips for Getting Into Competition Rifle Shooting<\/a>. Most of us grew up <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/shooting-22lr-rifle-in-a-whole-new-way\/\" title=\"Shooting a 22LR Rifle in a Whole New Way\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"541\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">shooting<\/a>, or at least had an interest for some time before actually purchasing a <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/why-every-shooter-needs-a-spotter-a-marksmans-best-ally\/\">rifle<\/a> and heading to the range. At said range, you likely spent countless hours slinging countless rounds through your <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/finding-the-perfect-6-5-creedmoor-rifle-scope\/\" title=\"Finding the Perfect 6.5 Creedmoor Rifle Scope\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"469\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rifle until you nearly perfected<\/a> the bench-rest shot. Then, you did the same in the prone position, freehand, kneeling, etc. Perhaps you became disinterested or bored in the same ol\u2019 thing and wanted to try something new. That\u2019s when you read about <a title=\"NRA\u2019s Shooting Illustrated Tests the TORIC 30mm 4-20\u00d750 FFP Riflescope\" href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/blog\/nras-shooting-illustrated-tests-the-toric-30mm-4-20x50-ffp-riflescope\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">shooting competitions that are guaranteed to put your skills to the test<\/a>. If you are looking to get into competition <a title=\"7 Ways to Sharpen Your Rifle Shooting Skills\" href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/blog\/7-ways-to-sharpen-your-rifle-shooting-skills\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rifle shooting<\/a>, here are five things you need to know. \u00a0<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Read_the_Rules_Competition_Rifle_Shooting\"><\/span>Read the Rules Competition Rifle Shooting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify\">Seems obvious, right? It never hurts to watch a couple matches once you\u2019ve read the book from cover to cover. Speak with some of the competitors and ask questions. Some leagues require that classes be taken before <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/6-5-creedmoor-vs-308-win\/\">shooting<\/a> your first match, so once you\u2019ve done these things, you\u2019ll have a much better understanding of how competition <a title=\"Shooting a 22LR Rifle in a Whole New Way\" href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/blog\/shooting-22lr-rifle-in-a-whole-new-way\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rifle shooting<\/a> works.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Skills_Dont_Really_Matter\"><\/span>Skills Don\u2019t (Really) Matter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify\">What we mean here is if you\u2019re not a great shooter, you can still compete. Obviously you won\u2019t shoot in some of the more complex matches, but that doesn\u2019t matter. These competitions are about increasing your <a title=\"Shooting Skills\" href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/blog\/category\/rifle-scope\/shooting-skills\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">skill set and promoting the shooting<\/a> sports. If you know the rules and own the equipment you need to compete, then by all means have at it.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image\" style=\"text-align: justify\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-231\" src=\"https:\/\/tma65.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/inner42-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><figcaption><em>Getting into competition <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/rifle-scope-accessories-you-might-consider\/\" title=\"Rifle Scope Accessories You Might Consider\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"836\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rifle shooting<\/a>, such as the F-Class, will encourage you to become proficient from the prone position.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Know_Your_Gear\"><\/span>Know Your Gear<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify\">Your gear, no matter how much or how little you own, should always be 100 percent reliable. This means cleaning your rifle, scope and <a title=\"accessories\" href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/blog\/category\/rifle-scope\/accessories\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">accessories<\/a> after each time you shoot. Go into the competition with the gear you\u2019ve been practicing with. Using unproven equipment is a huge no-no. Even if a title sponsor asks you to try out a new magazine they\u2019re getting ready to release, respectfully decline.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ask_for_Help\"><\/span>Ask for Help<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify\">Asking for help is tough for everybody. You think it might make you look or feel inferior. This is a notion that you need to get over. Most individuals that are experienced in competition <a title=\"TRACT TORIC 2.5-15\u00d744 Review\" href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/blog\/tract-toric-2-5-15x44-review1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rifle<\/a> shooting are more than happy to help out. This isn\u2019t a cut-throat beauty pageant. Don\u2019t be afraid to seek out the advice of those who\u2019ve shot in several matches.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Endurance_Training\"><\/span>Endurance Training<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify\">In competition, you\u2019re on the move &#8211; bouncing from station to station, lugging your <a title=\"30mm vs 1 Inch Rifle Scope\" href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/blog\/30mm-vs-1-inch-rifle-scope\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rifle<\/a> and equipment. All physical activities are influenced by mental capacity. Finding the target, slowly exhaling and squeezing the trigger are much easier when your heart isn\u2019t trying to beat out your chest and eyeballs. If your training involves a solid endurance program, you\u2019ll be ahead of many in the field going into the match.<\/p><p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>5 Tips for Getting Into Competition Rifle Shooting | TRACT design and engineer performance-grade optics without the added retail costs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":12258,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2265,2267,2273],"tags":[2564,3175,3176,3177,3178,3179,3180,3181,3182,3183,3184,3189],"class_list":["post-230","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-rifle-scope","category-shooting-skills","category-tractoptics","tag-competition-rifle-shooting","tag-sharpshooters-range","tag-sharpshooters-roswell","tag-sharpshooters-spokane","tag-sharpshooters-stl","tag-sharpshooters-taylor-az","tag-sharpshooters-usa","tag-sharpshootersusa","tag-sharpshooting","tag-sharpshooting-competition","tag-sharpshooting-indoor-range","tag-shooting"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/230","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=230"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/230\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11543,"href":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/230\/revisions\/11543"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12258"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=230"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=230"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=230"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}