The ready-up drill is the fastest way to build carbine presentation speed: start at low ready, and on the beep mount the rifle and break one accountable hit inside a 1-second par at 7 yards. Every defensive or competitive string starts with a mount, so a tenth shaved here pays off in everything else you shoot.
The drill is deliberately simple. One rep is one mount and one press, which means thirty rounds buys you thirty full-quality repetitions of the exact skill you are trying to sharpen, with the timer holding you accountable on every single one.
Timer runs prep and par beeps for each step.
True 8-inch circle with a 1" center ring. The standard scoring zone for Bill Drills, failure drills, and C-zone stand-in work.
Start at low ready, safety on. On the beep, mount the rifle and press a single round center mass.
Execute the par-time rep, focusing on smooth mount, visual confirmation, and a clean press.
Cue: Drive the gun straight to the eye line; see detail before pressing.
Safety on, assess your hit, and reset for the next rep. Note any sight or grip adjustments.
A rep counts when the shot breaks inside the par and lands inside the 8-inch zone. Track hits and misses separately from time; a fast miss is a failed rep.
Run reps in strings of five, then score. Aim for 90 percent accountability at your current par before shortening it.
| Level | Standard | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Novice | Clean hit inside 1.50s | Build a consistent mount path before chasing the clock. |
| Intermediate | Clean hit inside 1.00s | The classic standard with a red dot at 7 yards. |
| Advanced | Clean hit inside 0.80s | Requires the sight picture to be confirmed as the stock touches the shoulder. |
| Master | Clean hit inside 0.70s on demand | Cold, first rep of the day, no warm-up. |
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