March 6, 2022 “Shoot like a Champion” Bryan Litz, author Applied Ballistics for Long-Range Shooting says he sees notes like these tucked into shooter’s gear or taped to an ammunition box at matches. What are your “marksmanship mantras?” Are there any “marksmanship mantras” that you use? Bryan asked other shooters to share their motivational words (and little reminders) on the Applied Ballistics Facebook Page. Here are some of our favorite responses:
“Shoot 10s, and No One Can Catch you …”” — James Crofts. You Can’t Miss Fast Enough To Win. G. Smith Take what you see! P. Kelley “Breathe, relax, this is possible, just don’t mess up!” S. Wolf J. McEwen “Keep calm and shoot VBull.” R. Fortier “Be still and know that God [.]”” (PS 46:10) — D.J. Meyer “Work Hard, Be Honest.” J. Snyder “Shoot with you mind.” K. Skarphedinsson – “The flags lie.” R. Cumbus “Relax and Breathe.” — T. Fox”Zero Excuses.” — M. Johnson”SLOW DOWN!” — T. Shelton”Aim Small.” K. Buster “Don’t Forget the Ammo!” (Taped on Gun Case). — Anonymous
PARTING SHOT – Although it’s not a mantra, Rick Jensen said that his favorite quote was by Stick Starks, a gunsmith: “Them boys drove long distances to suck.” Rick adds, “I don’t want to be that man”, i.e. Rick adds: “I don’t want to be that guy”, i.e.
