Irons only in a rifle course?

**Sigfan** · 04-01-11, 09:50

When my department issued AR’s they came set up; light, RDS, and sling. Then policy stated that the only mod allowed was adjustment of the sling. During our 3 day course we ran iron only portions and RDS only portions. Since then we have had at more training with the rifle. The department allows you to use RDS or irons for the further training days, but part of our annual quals is iron only. Lately I have chosen to run iron only at my 3 gun comps just to get some more practice. I usually get my ass whooped, but I generally run slower times than most of them anyway due to wanting to keep my tactics.

**markm** · 04-08-11, 11:02

Originally Posted by Sigfan

I usually get my ass whooped, but I generally run slower times than most of them anyway due to wanting to keep my tactics.

That's good though. You recognize that and don't carry over bad competition habits to real world scenarios.

**RyanB** · 04-08-11, 11:09

Originally Posted by markm

Yeah... If I were in charge.. I'd strongly discourage RDS usage...

But only allow Aimpoints in quality mounts installed by the Department armory.

I mean... how many times have I shot with someone with an out of adjustment mount... a mount that came loose, or an RDS that's fickering on and off due to a battery issue or improperly installed battery???

TOO MANY TIMES.