specialization?
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Excellent question, should get a wide range of answers. Cross training is common for aggressive shooters and what you choose should enhance the other. Basically overtraining a weak side with a tougher match.
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If I were going to shoot in 2 disciplines, I would do what Mike stated.. I am one to constantly try a variety of cartridges. This can and does equate to lesser scores than staying with 1 cartridge and learning it very well.. Whether switching back and forth from say Sling to F-T/R would help, I can't say. If one could develop habits that would compliment that other discipline that should help>>>But I could not say for sure as I shoot ONLY F-Open.. F-Open satisfies my desire for trying new cartridges all the time.. I would get really bored with one>>>>but my scores would be better!!
I guess I should give reference: bench guys use Fclass for wind skills and Fclass guys use bench for gun handling and accuracy testing. And so on...
I forgot Mike! That sure sounds like David Gosnel! He does exceedingly well at both!! You are correct!
We have a Jerry kloppel at St. Louis that shoots 9 disciplines and could / does win at anything anytime! He just won the rim fire nationals!
There are people who have a talent or penchant for something and it comes very natural. That fellow sound like he is blessed to be one of those fortunate ones! I might add that that does not absolve them from working hard at it>>>it just comes easier for them than others..
Ben, we call him the ever ready rabbit. I just met him Tuesday morning at the NBRSA nationals @St. Louis to hand him a barrel to chamber..., Wednesday evening he calls me to come get it. He didn't shoot Wednesday unlimited so instead of resting he chambered my rifle. Oh yeah, he's a gunsmith also!
i'm primarily a XTC service rifle shooter but cross train with Smallbore, rifle silhouette and some air rifle. as of late with the new rules allowing unlimited power optics, I have built a match rifle mimics my service rifle but with a larger caliber and higher magnification scope. having more magnification helps me diagnose position and shot delivery issues that I can't see with a 4.5x scope. I can then take that information and transfer it back to service rifle.
HI, just depends on you. I did rifle, pistol and shotgun and practiced for hours daily when I was young. I was dedicated to shooting and wanted to be the best I could at the sport. I lived out in the country which gave me a place to run around with guns and to shot every day. I practiced every position every day with my dads help. My dad was old school Marine and would correct any errors quickly with a swift kick or slap, it didn't hurt but I got the message! I good coach will help you a lot. Hope that helps you decide.
On cool days, I shoot with a sling; on hot days, I shoot F-Class 
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I shoot sling/irons and varmint prone matches and silhouette. When going back to sling I sometimes need a few extra warm up shots to get back into the groove, but I think it all helps each other. I will say that going rifle to shotgun is very different and difficult for me though, I spent opening day of dove season rifleshooting my shotgun and let a lot of birds live, Lol! Took me a day to get my shotgun eye and form back.
LOLOn cool days, I shoot with a sling; on hot days, I shoot F-Class
I'm a bit ashamed to admit that the coat is a deal-breaker for me.
NFW I 'm putting one on when its over 80.
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