Rifle Fundamentals: Holdover, Ready Positions, & Target Drills

On this episode of TSOD, we break down two essential concepts for improving your rifle marksmanship: understanding height over bore (holdover) at close distances and mastering the shape and color drill for faster target acquisition.

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🔹 Holdover & Height Over Bore – Learn why your rifle’s optic sits higher than the bore and how this affects your point of impact at close range. We’ll demonstrate how to compensate for holdover from both the high ready and low ready positions.

🔹 Shape & Color Drill – A fast-paced exercise designed to improve target identification, speed, and accuracy under stress. This drill enhances your ability to process visual information quickly and engage the correct target on command.

🎯 Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced shooter, mastering these fundamentals will sharpen your rifle skills and increase your speed and precision on the range.

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