DSC1 practical assessment practice

[Freezer Food]

Exactly this - worked very well for my youngest

Thanks, its looking like a trip to the Cotswolds is required.

 

[Eddie P]

Morning Eddie

I could have just bought the paperwork and studied at home, yes but my way of thinking is the qualification will assist with my FAC application and hopefully help with any paid stalks or even getting my own permissions. I passed the shooting element of the Pre DSC1 and I may well pass it again when it comes to the actual course, I'm just trying to get some more experience shooting the targets I'm expected to hit to reduce that element of risk. on the way I'll obviously improve my skills with a rifle.

I suppose the course isn't for everyone, and you're right it doesn't teach you to shoot but thats not what its designed to do. Thats down to the individual to either teach themselves or get some lessons. Unfortunately getting that training/time with a gun in your hand doesn't seem to be as easy as it is with a shotgun. From my experience rifle ranges/clubs aren't as common as clay grounds. Hopefully the two rifle clubs I've emailed will respond and I can get that experience I personal feel the need to attain.

I think you misunderstood me, the biggest thing a DSC prep course is the shooting, sounds like yours didn't do any more than the minimum.

 

[Freezer Food]

I think you misunderstood me, the biggest thing a DSC prep course is the shooting, sounds like yours didn't do any more than the minimum.

Apologies Eddie

It was the BASC Course down at Head office, maybe other providers concentre more on the practical side. But you're right it was simply two shots at 100m, two at 70mm and two head shots at 10-20m which is exactly what you need to complete in the DSC1 course. So if someone is hoping to get anything other than a chance to get a brief familiarisation with a rifle its not a course for them.

 

[Dagless]

It's well worth buying a set of quad sticks and getting used to them in the garden with an air rifle if you can, so you are ready for the 70 & 20m shots.

 

[Freezer Food]

It's well worth buying a set of quad sticks and getting used to them in the garden with an air rifle if you can, so you are ready for the 70 & 20m shots.

Thanks, yes thats exactly what I'm currently doing, it certainly gets you used to mounting the gun.

 

[Rural Management Services]

Morning All

I'm after some advice on where I can get some practice for the DSC1 practical shooting assessment. I've been interested in stalking for some time and have now decided I'd like to get involved. Not coming from a shooting or countryside background I've decided the best way forward for me is to learn by doing the DSC1 course. I attended a pre DSC1 course earlier this year down in Wrexham but due to work and pre-booked family holiday commitments never got round to booking a DSC1 course.
I've now booked the DSC1 at Thorsby in March next year but Id like to get some practice for the practical assessment before I attend. I could, in theory book another Pre DSC1 course as they have one the week before but I'm thinking just the six shots you get on this course aren't really going to be enough? Your thoughts would be appreciated. I'm based in Dronfield which is between Sheffield and Chesterfield (North East Derbyshire)

We can sort this for you.

 

[cjm1066]

A pneumatic air pistol is good for practise as it really punishes sloppy trigger control.

 

[Freezer Food]

We can sort this for you.

Thanks I've sent you an email

 

[Freezer Food]

A pneumatic air pistol is good for practise as it really punishes sloppy trigger control.

Thanks

 

[sy247]

Scale everything down and practice with an air rifle.
Over and over and over again.

If you shoot accurately with a springer air rifle you'll shoot accurately with anything. I still get a lot of pleasure shooting my Weihrauch HW97K.

 

[Freezer Food]

If you shoot accurately with a springer air rifle you'll shoot accurately with anything. I still get a lot of pleasure shooting my Weihrauch HW97K.

Thanks I’ll bear that in mind, I may be over thinking it but I just don’t like going into another unprepared.

 

[sy247]

Thanks I’ll bear that in mind, I may be over thinking it but I just don’t like going into another unprepared.

I've seen a lot of people at our rifle club who have never shot before pick up a .22RF and shoot really well. A lot of it is physiological. If you've jot done it before there is no pressure because you've got nothing to compare it to and nothing to live up to. Don't over think it and enjoy the course. I would recommend you join a rifle club though. Most in my experience are very informal and not focused on competition. A nice way to meet people and another aspect of the hobby.

 

[Freezer Food]

I've seen a lot of people at our rifle club who have never shot before pick up a .22RF and shoot really well. A lot of it is physiological. If you've jot done it before there is no pressure because you've got nothing to compare it to and nothing to live up to. Don't over think it and enjoy the course. I would recommend you join a rifle club though. Most in my experience are very informal and not focused on competition. A nice way to meet people and another aspect of the hobby.

Thanks

Yes I'm thinking a rifle club will be a good idea, Ive contacted both Chesterfield and Sheffield Rifle clubs but had no responce from either as yet.

 

[Kyte]

You can screenshot an image of the roe deer target and print on A4 paper @ 1/4 size , then scale down your range by 1/4 ( 100m=25m ) then use a good quality springer air rifle , much the same fundamentals needed to shoot it and easy , cheap and quiet to get loads of reps in .. good luck

 

[Freezer Food]

You can screenshot an image of the roe deer target and print on A4 paper @ 1/4 size , then scale down your range by 1/4 ( 100m=25m ) then use a good quality springer air rifle , much the same fundamentals needed to shoot it and easy , cheap and quiet to get loads of reps in .. good luck View attachment 388137

Cheers, I’ll have a go with that next weekend

 

[Dickie]

This was in another post is it within a reasonable distance?

Clay Pigeon Shooting ground & Rifle range in East Yorkshire

Welcome to our shooting ground where you can enjoy shotgun, air rifle rimfire, and centerfire shooting. We also host team building days.

humbersideshootingground.co.uk

 

[Freezer Food]

This was in another post is it within a reasonable distance?

Clay Pigeon Shooting ground & Rifle range in East Yorkshire

Welcome to our shooting ground where you can enjoy shotgun, air rifle rimfire, and centerfire shooting. We also host team building days.

humbersideshootingground.co.uk

Thanks Dickie

Thats only about 1hr 45 from me, looking at the website the range allows for prone, kneeling of bench shooting but not stick. I'll give them a call though, thanks.

 

[Dickie]

Thanks Dickie

Thats only about 1hr 45 from me, looking at the website the range allows for prone, kneeling of bench shooting but not stick. I'll give them a call though, thanks.

It was in the legal section in a post about ranges the member who posted about it did their lvl 1 there so perhaps something could be arranged.

 

[Freezer Food]

It was in the legal section in a post about ranges the member who posted about it did their lvl 1 there so perhaps something could be arranged.

Thanks Dickie

I seem to remember the BDS run a DSC1 course there. Thanks

 

[kieran222]

Knowing the target area is probably more important than shooting practice. The DSC1 target will not have a visible target area on the deer target. If you are 100% certain where this is it will give you a larger margin for error. If you aren't aiming at the centre of that area your accuracy becomes far more critical. This doesn't require any shooting practice just memorising the target.