How about actually going and taking a class or 3 and then you'll get one on one instruction from an actual expert. That's all Lucas has done. He took classes and then repeats everything that he retained or worked for him. That's the key, what works for him may not for you. So you're getting just part of what was taught. What people don't get is He doesn't do it live or in a single take. He cherry picks. Watch Rob Leatham, or Pat Mac and you'll see it done good or bad in a single take.
@@mr.b3132 not at all not even remotely jealous of this cat. I got a very comfortable life, pretty much everything I want. I retired at age 43 all I do is shooting surf. my points are valid has nothing to do with jealousy or Envy or any other nonsense just common sense. He runs around like a tacticool fool geared up for no reason other than to look cool. Actually did find where he entered a competition but got DQ'd. I've said it before and I'll say it again the guy can shoot don't argue that but he never test his mettle. When you do multiple takes to get a video produced and what it is you want to present then you're fake do it in one take good or bad and show it.
I’ve been shooting since 1973 (revolvers, pistols, shotguns, Rifles, etc.). This is by far some of the best instructional videos I’ve seen. Great stuff young man.
Your tips are always A+. But really I'm commenting to say that your camera operator is A++. Never static & never missing the action is masterful. Keep 'em coming!
@@TREXARMS In the video you did about eye dominance, you broke down handgun and rifle use. I'm in the same situation with the added exception that my weak eye (right) doesn't have the best vision. I plan to shoot long range rifles as I learn about shooting and was wondering what you'd recommend for those situations. Should I just learn the bolt action/lever action from the left side and use handguns/tactical rifles from the right?
Just found this video. Not sure how much I can believe this guy. No beard. No tattoos. No flannel. No 5.11 pants. Maybe next time...... Haha solid video. Can't wait to Drill this!
As a recent (sub 2 years) joiner to the gun community I rely on guys like you. There's a lot of folks that talk about gear, buying Gucci equipment, and don't emphasize training as you do. Starting out in this hobby with your pragmatic approach being louder than others is keeping guys like me focused on good stuff, the right stuff, the stuff that makes this responsibility safer. Keep it up. Make that voice loud.
You need to find more training focused resources. Arfcom and builder groups are not great. Check out Primary & Secondary, join groups that do monthly drills and talk shooting more than gun Gucci.
I’ve never taken any of those elite tac-ops pistol or rifle classes taught by dudes who used to be navy seals but I have noticed massive improvements in my shooting by simply applying a lot of the principles and training techniques that you guys publish for free on TH-cam. Not trying to discount or dismiss those types of classes. I’m sure that a lot of them are great, Lucas’ classes included. The main issue is that a whole lot of them are pretty damn expensive. It’s hard for a lot of people to make room in the budget for an $800-1,200 pistol or carbine class that lasts 2 or 3 days - especially if they’re living check to check. Again, I’m sure there’s plenty of value to be had in those classes but it’s a lot of money regardless. Anyway, I appreciate all of the practical educational content you guys produce. It has helped me a lot. So have the gear reviews and tips. Thanks, guys.
@@TREXARMS the more succesfull you become the more you have to deal with those "experts". One needs to have a pair of fast eyes to see that your speed is real so keep it up, you got it.
Lucas I've been watching alot of your past videos of late. You have majorly helped me in my shooting accuracy and time on target! Thank you! You are a great teacher!
Got some great stuff going on here. All the greats of anything mastered the basics. Fundamentals. And Lucas always stresses that, and does a great job explaining it. Keep up the great work man!
I'm just starting. Been going to the range once a week and getting good groups. I'll start pushing my targets back and once I'm happy with that I'll start doing the drills off your website. I hope to do some IPSC. Your vids have me absolutely stoked!
I just took a carbine class this weekend at Sig Sauer Academy and I struggled with consistent sight alignment. Part of it was my new Acog site with RMR on top, but I clearly need to work on this part of my game. Great info as always, thank you!!
You are now officially my favorite youtuber/shooter to watch and learn from. Thanks for posting these videos, money cannot buy the information that your giving us for free. Keep up the good work and God bless you for helping us become more efficient with our firearms.
I am pretty new to owning an AR (Radical Firearms Texas). I have a very good instructor. This video has really helped. I appreciate the breakdown of speed and accuracy.....lots to think about and more stuff to work on for sure.
This is very useful tips to follow and honestly a lot of the high end instructors DON’T teach this part of shooting. Always bring it back to the basics, always.
I primarily use yours and Jerry Miculek's videos to learn these details. Have learned SO MUCH and I absolutely see differences at the range, just wanted to say thanks. I should probably support your company in some way pretty soon considering how much free education I have gotten. Keep it up man, absolutely love your videos.
Basics. It always comes down to basics. If you don't have those right, fancy stuff doesn't matter much. Thanks for making it clear to me what those are and how to practice them!
The fact that you're actually using metres ('cause metrics rock), your detailed descriptions and explanations for different situations, your fucking professionalism...those are what had me subscribe to you. Above everything though, honesty above anything. I appreciate the shit out of you guys for that. You're just real, with anyone and not only with yourselves and that's more worth to me than anything. Keep it up and thank you for your hard work and passion!
Thanks Lucas there are times when I watch different training videos and it’s easy for me to get caught up in “wanting this or that” but you have really made me want to use tools I have more efficiently.
Hands down, this dude has the best educational videos on TH-cam and I follow A LOT of great channels but none come close to this guy's videos. I've learned a lot about improving my accuracy and understanding the importance of the fundamentals from this channel. By far, this is my favorite channel to learn from.
I find it funny that I learned to shoot from video games, got descent in the real world, then it translated back into VR. I've found that Hotdog, horseshoes, and handgrenades as well as other vr shooting games are great for working on fundamentals, minus the recoil impulse; which there are devices to fix that too. Thanks for the great tips. Found your channel through Garand Thumb a while back and been subscribed since. Always looking for ways to better myself and help my friends out too. We tend to go shooting up at my farm, and we help each other get better. Actually helped a buddy of mine fix his fundamentals with his 1911 cause I have a bit of experience with it since it was the first gun I ever bought myself ~6 years ago.
Got into ARs bc of you and GT. Been practicing low and high ready in my hallway and it really helps. If the only time you sight down your rifle is the couple times a month you go to the range it feels foreign. Handling it everyday really really helps, even if not shooting.
Great video like the framework of giving yourself shooting conditions, "Speed, accuracy, movement" but not necessarily piling them all on at once. Thank you.
I can’t even begin tell you how much I appreciate you’re videos, They really motivate me to go out and shoot more plus there helping me set a standard for my self and I’ve improved with Accuracy and speed since I started watching them. You’re really awesome for being self taught!
Another awesome video 👍 some of my most successful range days are in front of your printout targets working throttle control or triple ten etc at 6”7 yds for 200 rounds keep up the awesome work at TREX 👌
Totally dig the end of the vid where you were practicing one hand load, rack, shoot. A lot of folks do not even think that way. Truly passionate about what you do. Great stuff, keep it up! Thank you.
This is now one of my top favorite videos, I totally agree with you about training in this way, I get tired of shooting from the same spot on the shooting bench. Creating challenges makes shooting more interesting with out challenges one can not grow and improve, besides.... I hate being bored. Please make more videos like this and to hell with the gouchi stuff.
Cheek weld to the stock was for me the secret sauce to getting accurate natural sight alignment each time. The moment I had that contact point down, each and every time I brought the rifle up I had confidence in consistency that resulted in rhythmic operation to where I was no longer over thinking or trying to find my reticle over target.
im also self taught, im not nearly as good as you but I can’t tell you how much ive improved thanks to your instructional youtube vids, and the ones where you’re burning it down are inspirational. Also your IG lives you’ve answered a lot of my shooting questions that have helped me a lot. Thank you and please keep them coming!
I have been training in the States for the last 6 months with RECON and know I reallize that a lot of the tips that my instructors told me are the same that you give, that's mean for me a lot of profesionalism. by the way, when I get back with my marines I'll gonna show them all of these drills.
Brother I'm very new to the shooting game but your videos have been extremely helpful in helping me. This video in particular is full of great info. Thanks man
Great breakdown man. I admire how articulate and squared away you present. As a fellow creator it's something I strive for daily and it's only through the actual practice of what's preached that you develop that ability. Always love the content. And I envy that range. Would love to have a real range like that close by!
Travis Hailey and you are the most scientific, clearest-explaining, credible teachers I have experienced as an NRA instructor and eternal student of shooting!! KUDOS!
Excellent break down. The FPS and mouse example was great. You and Aaron Cowan of Sage Dynamics have a talent for breaking things down and making them click. That guy can break down physics and evolutionary biology and apply to target acquisition and sight alignment. Cool video editing and Gucci gear is nice, but this is the stuff that registers with me.
I couldn't agree with you more. These are two of the best, if not the two best channels on TH-cam for really breaking down shooting skills technically. The fact that this kind of stuff is available for free to anyone is still amazing to me sometimes
You’re a great instructor and help tremendously on improving our skills. I really appreciate it. It would be awesome to see you do some shotgun or even some high speed practical bolt action drills. Keep up the good work!
I think there’s a whole untapped audience of people who would love to learn from you that may not have the commitment level to come out and train in person. I hope online courses covering the fundamentals and how to drill them is something you guys have considered.
Glad I stumbled on to your channel. This is the kind of info I have truly been looking for. A lot of other channels really review guns and minimally focus on improving performance. What you are doing is the standard of what every shooter should be looking to attain if you take shooting seriously. I am no where near your level but with the vids and info,I am hoping to improve on a more consistent basis. Great vids,keep up the good work!! Thank you.
Mr.Botkin, just recently graduated infantry OSUT in the US Army. I watched your videos before I left for OSUT, and I watch them now still. Every bit of firearm advice as well as shooting advice I have soaked up like a sponge and apply and I do much better than I used to. Your mindset is on point with mine and I love it. Thank you so much, keep up the good work man.
This is one of the best videos you’ve ever made and that is on youtube- Im not an amateur shooter, but we can all always improve. I already know these things, but its good for me to watch this as a reminder too. Sometimes we know the things we need to do, but need a little help getting back to that. I need to hit the flat range pretty soon, I need to get familiar with my 300 BLK- subs and supers. Thats something that Im NOT so good at- because I learned how to shoot with an M16
I know this guy gets a lot of hate but I for one really enjoy all his videos and the valuable information he gives. Really goes into detail and breaks it down great job and keep up the great work!!!
Lucas is an inspiration....and a damn machine when it comes to shooting mechanics. I know he is in TN and we are just outside of Nashville. Would love to meet or train with him one of these days.
Nicely done and well explained. I've been teaching both military and civilian since 1980 and your tips and drills shown here are right up there with the best. But the explanation of how and why puts you over the top. I think that most, on both sides of the speed vs accuracy debate, miss the balance that you talked about here. Keep up the good work.
Super late to the party, but I’m new to owning a AR and don’t get to shoot a lot in general. This makes lots of sense and opened up my mind and to really take it more serious than I anticipated. It’s a great skill to acquire, a in depth hobby and learning process, and a very useful skill for defense. Thank you
On one of his older vids I purchased a Stormrider rider belt based on his recommendation and absolutely love it. Did a mid drop with safariland also based on his kit.
Don't get me wrong, the HSGI padded MOLLE belt is the best gun belt I've owned/used up to this point, but still just a little to much. Size wise and weight of materials wise it's just still a little to much. Even with VTac suspenders they sit on the hips in such a way that my hips and lower back start to lock up right when I get going. That and the plastic shank the runs inside the length of the belt slides out all the damn time. My hopes are that the Ronin Task Force belt will be a good replacement for my HSGI war belt. With that being said @Adam Thiel, if you want it, I can cut you a Smoking deal on it. $160 for the MOLLE belt, a Multicam cobra inner belt with a Dring. A pistol/rifle Taco, 2 pistol Taco's, a Magnet, an ITS ETA pouch. I'll even throw in an airsoft 1911 and a serpa drop down for itto do some pistol training with.
Not sure if you'll see this comment but I love the fact that you mention you are a self taught shooter. Im a self taught shooter as well, and I believe that is the reason I want to continue improving opposed to people taking a class or shooting "casually" and being satisfied with lower standards or even other people's standards.
Awesome as always Lucas. Giving myself an objective has been absolutely key, specially specialy since I'm cross eye dominant and have a major obstacle to overcome. Yeah, it's not cool to go slow or is it fun to go back and repeat... but it's definitely more fun the better level you are at. Thanks again.
A little late to this video...brand new shooter here, just want to say that your videos are really helping me improve at a rate that I am happy with. And your last point about setting conditions when you train, that's applicable to almost anything that you're learning and training for, not just shooting! Thanks for all this super educational content
Very good advice. Love your content, Lukas. BTW your Raptor holster is amazing. Finest and most comfortable AIWB holster I've used. Raptor claw makes it disappear. Well done.
@@timyedo6510 that;s fine, but then what is the purpose of watching someone else shoot and give tips? Isn't that the whole point of the video....to be instructive? Some people are natural at certain tasks, but evryone is not like that. Why did you watch this video?
This is fantastic! Exactly the sort of tips and drills I've been wishing someone would go over. I'm excited to apply these next time I'm at the range. I really appreciated the piano scale analogy. Sometimes getting really good at a skill is boring. Everybody wants to be a superstar, few actually are willing to do the work. Great video!
I'm glad to have found your channel.. I'm an older buck, non gamer/ long time deer hunter . The last few years if democrat policies or lack there of convinced me to make the transition to the AR platform . I have learned a ton from you.. Thanks for all your doing... C.Lawson
Effective training on an indoor range would be really cool to see. I rarely to get to move around on the range unless it’s a class. The bulk of my shooting is static unfortunately. But it’s all about the fundamentals I suppose, some indoor tips would be great 👍🏼
Dude, your videos are very educational. As a Soldier, I learn from some of the tips you provide, and it makes sense. Keep it coming.
Lee Harvey Oswald did you learn how to shoot JFK from Lucas?
I agree.
How about actually going and taking a class or 3 and then you'll get one on one instruction from an actual expert. That's all Lucas has done. He took classes and then repeats everything that he retained or worked for him. That's the key, what works for him may not for you. So you're getting just part of what was taught. What people don't get is He doesn't do it live or in a single take. He cherry picks. Watch Rob Leatham, or Pat Mac and you'll see it done good or bad in a single take.
@@reds7vn644 Jealousy rears its ugly head...
@@mr.b3132 not at all not even remotely jealous of this cat. I got a very comfortable life, pretty much everything I want. I retired at age 43 all I do is shooting surf. my points are valid has nothing to do with jealousy or Envy or any other nonsense just common sense. He runs around like a tacticool fool geared up for no reason other than to look cool. Actually did find where he entered a competition but got DQ'd. I've said it before and I'll say it again the guy can shoot don't argue that but he never test his mettle. When you do multiple takes to get a video produced and what it is you want to present then you're fake do it in one take good or bad and show it.
I’ve been shooting since 1973 (revolvers, pistols, shotguns, Rifles, etc.). This is by far some of the best instructional videos I’ve seen. Great stuff young man.
You have me by a year. My dad started training me on my third birthday.
I also started each of my 3 daughters at that age as well.
@@ricks2651 and my dad wasn't even born in 73 lmao, ppl of all ages can get down with firearms all the same.
@@eane1275 I fully agree. Any age is a great age to learn about firearms.
@@ricks2651 cool, I was taught how to shoot a gun before I was conceived.
Your tips are always A+. But really I'm commenting to say that your camera operator is A++. Never static & never missing the action is masterful. Keep 'em coming!
I wonder if he flinches when a microwave beeps
LOOOL
LOL
The microwave does not beep because he would shoot it before it does.
How to do shit channel lol you may be right
What is this gun?
Broke it down into video game terms for us noobs.
21st century analogies for 21st century people 👍🏼 and I’m a gamer too. Haha
@@TREXARMS In the video you did about eye dominance, you broke down handgun and rifle use. I'm in the same situation with the added exception that my weak eye (right) doesn't have the best vision. I plan to shoot long range rifles as I learn about shooting and was wondering what you'd recommend for those situations. Should I just learn the bolt action/lever action from the left side and use handguns/tactical rifles from the right?
@@TREXARMS Caught that lol. Hopefully you don't wreck me too bad in Battlefield.
Purple_Wayne_91 yeah I always work on my quick scopes
@@TREXARMS slipped an NPC reference in there...glorious
Just found this video. Not sure how much I can believe this guy. No beard. No tattoos. No flannel. No 5.11 pants. Maybe next time...... Haha solid video. Can't wait to Drill this!
As a recent (sub 2 years) joiner to the gun community I rely on guys like you. There's a lot of folks that talk about gear, buying Gucci equipment, and don't emphasize training as you do. Starting out in this hobby with your pragmatic approach being louder than others is keeping guys like me focused on good stuff, the right stuff, the stuff that makes this responsibility safer. Keep it up. Make that voice loud.
Daniel Mirolli it’s a life style
This 👆🏻
You need to find more training focused resources. Arfcom and builder groups are not great. Check out Primary & Secondary, join groups that do monthly drills and talk shooting more than gun Gucci.
Yeah. This guy makes sense.
I’ve never taken any of those elite tac-ops pistol or rifle classes taught by dudes who used to be navy seals but I have noticed massive improvements in my shooting by simply applying a lot of the principles and training techniques that you guys publish for free on TH-cam.
Not trying to discount or dismiss those types of classes. I’m sure that a lot of them are great, Lucas’ classes included. The main issue is that a whole lot of them are pretty damn expensive. It’s hard for a lot of people to make room in the budget for an $800-1,200 pistol or carbine class that lasts 2 or 3 days - especially if they’re living check to check. Again, I’m sure there’s plenty of value to be had in those classes but it’s a lot of money regardless.
Anyway, I appreciate all of the practical educational content you guys produce. It has helped me a lot. So have the gear reviews and tips. Thanks, guys.
havn't been too sure about you, but this video is probably one of your best uploads so far. It makes sense, and you break it down clearly. Good Job
Exactly my thoughts. Myself and daughter train 1x a week. Videos like this are great for people like us
Most people don't know how good you are. Mindblowing speed
Instead they just say I speed up my videos. :/
@@TREXARMS the more succesfull you become the more you have to deal with those "experts". One needs to have a pair of fast eyes to see that your speed is real so keep it up, you got it.
@T.Rex Arms….. you mean you don’t speed them up
That is all I hear- he only looks fast. He speeds those up
Great video! I am a former USN Small Arms Instructor - and this, is excellent! Keep up the great work, sir!
Thank you for not wasting your viewers time and delivering quality advise that people actually have the potential to learn from. Cheers!
Lucas I've been watching alot of your past videos of late. You have majorly helped me in my shooting accuracy and time on target! Thank you! You are a great teacher!
Awesome! Glad to hear it!
You've helped me better myself to protect my Wife and Child or any civilian...Priceless! God bless!
Ooh I love new toys. Thanks Lucas and staff.
@@TREXARMS I keep getting claims I've won something and I need to telegram you. Is this legit?
@T.REX ARMS I don't know how to telegram you? *scammer
Watching you shoot is like watching Chef Ramsey cook food.
Exactly 💯.
Got some great stuff going on here. All the greats of anything mastered the basics. Fundamentals. And Lucas always stresses that, and does a great job explaining it. Keep up the great work man!
I'm just starting. Been going to the range once a week and getting good groups. I'll start pushing my targets back and once I'm happy with that I'll start doing the drills off your website. I hope to do some IPSC. Your vids have me absolutely stoked!
I just found you on youtube. You are doing a great job. Seeing young people like you makes me proud of my country buddy. Keep on keeping on.
Lucas is the real deal. This kid gives the best advise and tips.
I just took a carbine class this weekend at Sig Sauer Academy and I struggled with consistent sight alignment. Part of it was my new Acog site with RMR on top, but I clearly need to work on this part of my game. Great info as always, thank you!!
This is by far one of the best rifle shooting videos I've seen. Thanks for the tips.
You are now officially my favorite youtuber/shooter to watch and learn from. Thanks for posting these videos, money cannot buy the information that your giving us for free. Keep up the good work and God bless you for helping us become more efficient with our firearms.
I am pretty new to owning an AR (Radical Firearms Texas). I have a very good instructor. This video has really helped. I appreciate the breakdown of speed and accuracy.....lots to think about and more stuff to work on for sure.
This is very useful tips to follow and honestly a lot of the high end instructors DON’T teach this part of shooting. Always bring it back to the basics, always.
I primarily use yours and Jerry Miculek's videos to learn these details. Have learned SO MUCH and I absolutely see differences at the range, just wanted to say thanks. I should probably support your company in some way pretty soon considering how much free education I have gotten. Keep it up man, absolutely love your videos.
Very insightful instruction. It doesn’t get any better than this. Not to mention that you are highly skilled sir!
Basics. It always comes down to basics. If you don't have those right, fancy stuff doesn't matter much. Thanks for making it clear to me what those are and how to practice them!
Great analysis of speed-distance ... Nice to see a shredder talk about that.
The fact that you're actually using metres ('cause metrics rock), your detailed descriptions and explanations for different situations, your fucking professionalism...those are what had me subscribe to you.
Above everything though, honesty above anything.
I appreciate the shit out of you guys for that. You're just real, with anyone and not only with yourselves and that's more worth to me than anything.
Keep it up and thank you for your hard work and passion!
Thanks!!!
Wealth of knowledge and skill for someone so young. Keep up these videos
He's actually 57 years old, don't let it fool you. It's the super male vitality and kombucha.
I keep coming back to this video over and over again. Great instruction, and phenomenal shooting!
Eliminate all outcome based training from your regimen. Train instead at an incremental level and focus on personal growth.
Yo imagine robbing this guys house,
Exactly
Im from Brazil and thank you for your lessons and your time. I really like your set ups in your rifles. Congrats for your job!
Thanks Lucas there are times when I watch different training videos and it’s easy for me to get caught up in “wanting this or that” but you have really made me want to use tools I have more efficiently.
True. Still getting a B.A.D. lever though!
Hands down, this dude has the best educational videos on TH-cam and I follow A LOT of great channels but none come close to this guy's videos. I've learned a lot about improving my accuracy and understanding the importance of the fundamentals from this channel. By far, this is my favorite channel to learn from.
When you explain shooting tactics, it sounds to me like Mozart to a musicians ear...
I disagree. Mozart was a showoffy twat. This, my friend, is Beethoven.
You sound like a douche to a everyone else’s ear
Every time I watch one of your videos I learn something. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME.
GOD BLESS AMERICA 🇺🇸 GO NAVY!!!!!!
I find it funny that I learned to shoot from video games, got descent in the real world, then it translated back into VR. I've found that Hotdog, horseshoes, and handgrenades as well as other vr shooting games are great for working on fundamentals, minus the recoil impulse; which there are devices to fix that too.
Thanks for the great tips. Found your channel through Garand Thumb a while back and been subscribed since. Always looking for ways to better myself and help my friends out too. We tend to go shooting up at my farm, and we help each other get better. Actually helped a buddy of mine fix his fundamentals with his 1911 cause I have a bit of experience with it since it was the first gun I ever bought myself ~6 years ago.
Got into ARs bc of you and GT. Been practicing low and high ready in my hallway and it really helps. If the only time you sight down your rifle is the couple times a month you go to the range it feels foreign. Handling it everyday really really helps, even if not shooting.
Great video like the framework of giving yourself shooting conditions, "Speed, accuracy, movement" but not necessarily piling them all on at once. Thank you.
I can’t even begin tell you how much I appreciate you’re videos, They really motivate me to go out and shoot more plus there helping me set a standard for my self and I’ve improved with Accuracy and speed since I started watching them. You’re really awesome for being self taught!
Another awesome video 👍 some of my most successful range days are in front of your printout targets working throttle control or triple ten etc at 6”7 yds for 200 rounds keep up the awesome work at TREX 👌
Totally dig the end of the vid where you were practicing one hand load, rack, shoot. A lot of folks do not even think that way. Truly passionate about what you do. Great stuff, keep it up! Thank you.
This is now one of my top favorite videos, I totally agree with you about training in this way, I get tired of shooting from the same spot on the shooting bench.
Creating challenges makes shooting more interesting with out challenges one can not grow and improve, besides.... I hate being bored.
Please make more videos like this and to hell with the gouchi stuff.
This is probably your best video. Nothing but the straight dope
Ironic that he’s shooting a “pistol” in a rifle tip video due to our bs regulations
Indeed
Whose regulations? The state's or TH-cam's?
zigzagtshirt ATF’s.
zigzagtshirt The dreaded STATE
Right. BS national infringements NFA34, GCA68, and Hughes Amendment to FOPA86. Not to mention State and local infringements.
Lucas ,I don't know who trained you but I appreciate your level of training. I have been a gunfighter for 23 years and what you teach is SOLID!
If he was a gangster streets would be clean by now
Good point.
If my aunt had a dick it would be my uncle
Daniel Frick r/technicallythetruth
AIRSOFT COOL KIDS it’s not technically, it legitimately is
GhostlyPirate_ no because the personality and everything else would still be the same before right?
Cheek weld to the stock was for me the secret sauce to getting accurate natural sight alignment each time. The moment I had that contact point down, each and every time I brought the rifle up I had confidence in consistency that resulted in rhythmic operation to where I was no longer over thinking or trying to find my reticle over target.
im also self taught, im not nearly as good as you but I can’t tell you how much ive improved thanks to your instructional youtube vids, and the ones where you’re burning it down are inspirational. Also your IG lives you’ve answered a lot of my shooting questions that have helped me a lot. Thank you and please keep them coming!
I forgot to add your targets on the website have helped out as well
Always very simple and practical advise by this young man
I have been training in the States for the last 6 months with RECON and know I reallize that a lot of the tips that my instructors told me are the same that you give, that's mean for me a lot of profesionalism. by the way, when I get back with my marines I'll gonna show them all of these drills.
Brother I'm very new to the shooting game but your videos have been extremely helpful in helping me. This video in particular is full of great info. Thanks man
As a beginner I have great respect for your teaching.
Thank you T-Rex
This is, IMO, the best training channel on TH-cam. Kudos Lucas.
I could literally listen to this dude all day, great information. Thank you.
Thanks for this video. It’s great advice that I’ll definitely absorb into training when I can get out.
Great breakdown man. I admire how articulate and squared away you present. As a fellow creator it's something I strive for daily and it's only through the actual practice of what's preached that you develop that ability.
Always love the content.
And I envy that range. Would love to have a real range like that close by!
Travis Hailey and you are the most scientific, clearest-explaining, credible teachers I have experienced as an NRA instructor and eternal student of shooting!! KUDOS!
Excellent break down. The FPS and mouse example was great. You and Aaron Cowan of Sage Dynamics have a talent for breaking things down and making them click. That guy can break down physics and evolutionary biology and apply to target acquisition and sight alignment. Cool video editing and Gucci gear is nice, but this is the stuff that registers with me.
I couldn't agree with you more. These are two of the best, if not the two best channels on TH-cam for really breaking down shooting skills technically. The fact that this kind of stuff is available for free to anyone is still amazing to me sometimes
Haha. Gucci gucci gu.
Probably the most unique and informative gun channel on the tube
he shoots up the toaster when it pops unexpectedly
One of your best videos in terms of content and delivery, great job
You’re a great instructor and help tremendously on improving our skills. I really appreciate it. It would be awesome to see you do some shotgun or even some high speed practical bolt action drills. Keep up the good work!
I think there’s a whole untapped audience of people who would love to learn from you that may not have the commitment level to come out and train in person. I hope online courses covering the fundamentals and how to drill them is something you guys have considered.
Glad I stumbled on to your channel. This is the kind of info I have truly been looking for. A lot of other channels really review guns and minimally focus on improving performance. What you are doing is the standard of what every shooter should be looking to attain if you take shooting seriously. I am no where near your level but with the vids and info,I am hoping to improve on a more consistent basis. Great vids,keep up the good work!! Thank you.
Excellent video. Lucas is a skilled shooter, but more importantly for TH-cam, he's poised, articulate and compelling.
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Mr.Botkin, just recently graduated infantry OSUT in the US Army. I watched your videos before I left for OSUT, and I watch them now still. Every bit of firearm advice as well as shooting advice I have soaked up like a sponge and apply and I do much better than I used to. Your mindset is on point with mine and I love it. Thank you so much, keep up the good work man.
This is one of the best videos you’ve ever made and that is on youtube- Im not an amateur shooter, but we can all always improve. I already know these things, but its good for me to watch this as a reminder too. Sometimes we know the things we need to do, but need a little help getting back to that. I need to hit the flat range pretty soon, I need to get familiar with my 300 BLK- subs and supers. Thats something that Im NOT so good at- because I learned how to shoot with an M16
I know this guy gets a lot of hate but I for one really enjoy all his videos and the valuable information he gives. Really goes into detail and breaks it down great job and keep up the great work!!!
Great video. I'd be interested to see you going through the same drills with iron sights, to see how much of a difference it makes to the speed.
Lucas is an inspiration....and a damn machine when it comes to shooting mechanics. I know he is in TN and we are just outside of Nashville. Would love to meet or train with him one of these days.
7:58 small target looks pissed
Lucas, thanks for reminding us that fundamentals are the critical foundation upon which to build skills.
Awesome info brother!
Your skill is incredible!
Thank you for the lesson
God Bless you
Nicely done and well explained. I've been teaching both military and civilian since 1980 and your tips and drills shown here are right up there with the best. But the explanation of how and why puts you over the top. I think that most, on both sides of the speed vs accuracy debate, miss the balance that you talked about here. Keep up the good work.
Very good video. A lot people try to run before they walk. Back to the basics. Awesome video.
30 min a day everyday.
Accidentally put this video on my tv, amazing quality . I have reached a new level to watch TH-cam
Awesome tips to improve shooting performance. Keep it up man!! Love all of your videos!
In every discipline, the expert just dies the fundamentals better than the beginner. Nicely done.
Outstanding training day! Definitely makes those of us who are serious citizens better! Thanks for equipping us awesomely! 🎉😎🇺🇸
You know what helps? Having your own range and just going out there whenever u feel like haha
And endless ammo! 😁
Answer for all : airsoft !
Thanks for breaking things down so clearly. Keep up the great work.
I just found your channel recently, and I gotta say I love it. Good to see that there are fellow slender shooters out there
Super late to the party, but I’m new to owning a AR and don’t get to shoot a lot in general. This makes lots of sense and opened up my mind and to really take it more serious than I anticipated. It’s a great skill to acquire, a in depth hobby and learning process, and a very useful skill for defense. Thank you
Currently on your site figuring out what to replace my serpa/hsgi belt with. Thanks for all you guys do!!!
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On one of his older vids I purchased a Stormrider rider belt based on his recommendation and absolutely love it. Did a mid drop with safariland also based on his kit.
Also their customer service is awesome. I would love to buy their holsters but they don't make one for the S&W performance core long slides.
Don't get me wrong, the HSGI padded MOLLE belt is the best gun belt I've owned/used up to this point, but still just a little to much. Size wise and weight of materials wise it's just still a little to much. Even with VTac suspenders they sit on the hips in such a way that my hips and lower back start to lock up right when I get going. That and the plastic shank the runs inside the length of the belt slides out all the damn time. My hopes are that the Ronin Task Force belt will be a good replacement for my HSGI war belt. With that being said @Adam Thiel, if you want it, I can cut you a Smoking deal on it. $160 for the MOLLE belt, a Multicam cobra inner belt with a Dring. A pistol/rifle Taco, 2 pistol Taco's, a Magnet, an ITS ETA pouch. I'll even throw in an airsoft 1911 and a serpa drop down for itto do some pistol training with.
Not sure if you'll see this comment but I love the fact that you mention you are a self taught shooter. Im a self taught shooter as well, and I believe that is the reason I want to continue improving opposed to people taking a class or shooting "casually" and being satisfied with lower standards or even other people's standards.
Awesome as always Lucas. Giving myself an objective has been absolutely key, specially specialy since I'm cross eye dominant and have a major obstacle to overcome. Yeah, it's not cool to go slow or is it fun to go back and repeat... but it's definitely more fun the better level you are at. Thanks again.
A little late to this video...brand new shooter here, just want to say that your videos are really helping me improve at a rate that I am happy with. And your last point about setting conditions when you train, that's applicable to almost anything that you're learning and training for, not just shooting! Thanks for all this super educational content
Impressive base of knowledge! Thanks!
Very good advice. Love your content, Lukas.
BTW your Raptor holster is amazing. Finest and most comfortable AIWB holster I've used. Raptor claw makes it disappear. Well done.
I love how TH-cam’s automatically generated subtitles call the silenced gunfire “applause”
As a new shooter, this channel is a God damn fucking godsend. Thank you so much self taught as well, this channel is sooooo good.
You know what would help us shoot better.....trex arms open enrollment classes. Lol
Go back and listen to what he said at 10:00 dont be dependent on others
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@@timyedo6510 I don't think it is a dependency thing, if that's the case why watch the video?
@@neckarsulme listen to what he said at 9:50 he is self thought he didnt have a shooting coach
@@timyedo6510 that;s fine, but then what is the purpose of watching someone else shoot and give tips? Isn't that the whole point of the video....to be instructive? Some people are natural at certain tasks, but evryone is not like that. Why did you watch this video?
Awesome tips! I watched one of your other videos and my rapid fire grouping became much better.
More stuff like this!
Yup what Philip said
This is fantastic! Exactly the sort of tips and drills I've been wishing someone would go over. I'm excited to apply these next time I'm at the range. I really appreciated the piano scale analogy. Sometimes getting really good at a skill is boring. Everybody wants to be a superstar, few actually are willing to do the work. Great video!
I'm glad to have found your channel.. I'm an older buck, non gamer/ long time deer hunter . The last few years if democrat policies or lack there of convinced me to make the transition to the AR platform . I have learned a ton from you..
Thanks for all your doing...
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Effective training on an indoor range would be really cool to see. I rarely to get to move around on the range unless it’s a class. The bulk of my shooting is static unfortunately. But it’s all about the fundamentals I suppose, some indoor tips would be great 👍🏼
Your sight alignment tip made a world of difference. Thanks, man!