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zzr1100

Caffeine and accurate shooting ..

#1 Post by zzr1100 »

Does anyone here make a point of avoiding caffeine before shooting .. Or do you regard that as "a step too far" ?
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#2 Post by EagerNoSkill »

14 cups per day habit of mine
So I use bipod and rear bag

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#3 Post by bnz41 »

No can't say I have ever noticed any difference if caffeine or not changes how accurate I shoot. Drink coffee all the time on the range.
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#4 Post by rox »

zzr1100 wrote:Does anyone here make a point of avoiding caffeine before shooting
Yes; only one mug before shooting, and not within an hour of starting.

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#5 Post by Matt »

I've never noticed the whole caffeine thing in anything let alone shooting...... No sense no feeling I guess

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#6 Post by Sim G »

Used to have a "brew on" and a roll up on the go when shooting out far..... Some of the old boys in the club on butts duty would take an age to pull down the frame and stick a day-glo patch in the last shot hole. Used to help pass the time a coffe and a smoke whilst waiting....
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#7 Post by ovenpaa »

I drink coffee (strong filter) at home but never at the range, normally it is average strength black tea no sugar or bottled water when shooting, I also avoid fizzy drinks.
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User702

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#8 Post by User702 »

I try to avoid it just generally, but sometimes you can't avoid a norgee full of generic hot beverage.
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#9 Post by Dougan »

I take morning tea in a German pint stein...or I wouldn't even load the car let alone shoot...plus a large flask for the range :good:
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#10 Post by Blu »

I've never had a problem with caffeine but I do find that drinking six cans of McEwans before going to the range and the bottle of Buckfast I take with me steady my hand. tongueout

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