100-Round Range Day with Nick of Velox Training Group

If you’re serious about improving your shooting skills, practicing with a structured plan and quality ammunition is essential. 

Recently, Nick from Velox Training Group, a HOP Munitions Vanguard Training Team member, hosted a 100-round range day, breaking down drills that maximize every shot.

This wasn’t about mag dumping or wasting rounds—it was a focused training session that highlighted efficiency, movement, and precision.

100-Round Range Day Breakdown

Nick’s training session was deliberate and structured, ensuring that each round had a purpose. The session covered movement, transitions, reloads, and precision under pressure.

Nick’s training session was deliberate and structured, ensuring that each round had a purpose. The session covered movement, transitions, reloads, and precision under pressure.

Load Up TODAY and Hit The Range Ready!

Drill 1: “12 in 8” Drill

This drill is all about movement, efficient reloads, and fast transitions. Here’s how it works:

• Start at 5 yards with a target downrange.
• On the signal, draw, turn, and sprint to a barrel at 10 yards.
• Fire a 6-round build drill, reload, then fire another 6-round build drill while moving back up to the 5-yard stick.
• Goal: Achieve a hit factor of 8+ while maintaining smooth movement and efficient reloads.

What Is Hit Factor and How Do You Calculate It?

If you’ve ever watched or participated in a USPSA or IPSC match, you’ve probably heard the term hit factor thrown around. But what does it actually mean?

Simply put, hit factor measures how efficiently you balance speed and accuracy in a stage. It’s a number that tells you how many points you earn per second—so the higher the number, the better your performance.

How to Calculate Hit Factor

The formula for hit factor is pretty straightforward:

(Total Scored Points – Penalties) ÷ Stage Time = Hit Factor

Here’s how it works step by step:

1. Add up your scored hits to get your total points (SP).
2. Subtract any penalties (P)—like misses, no-shoot hits, or procedural errors.
3. Divide that number by your total stage time (T) in seconds.

The result is your hit factor (HF)—a direct measure of how effectively you balance accuracy and speed.

For example, if you score 100 points, have 10 points in penalties, and complete the stage in 10 seconds:

(100−10) ÷ 10 = 9.0 HF

A higher hit factor means you’re shooting fast and hitting your targets accurately. If your number is lower, it might mean you need to speed up your shooting or improve your accuracy.

Hit factor is a great way to analyze where you need to improve—so next time you’re at the range, try timing your drills and calculating your own hit factor to track progress!

Drill 2: The FAST Drill (Fundamentals, Accuracy, Speed Test)

One of the most well-known shooting tests, the FAST Drill sharpens accuracy, speed, and reload efficiency.

• 2 shots to the headbox, reload, 4 shots to the body.
• This drill forces you to manage time under stress while switching between a smaller target with high confirmation to larger targets with a lower confirmation level.

The goal standard for this drill is under 5 seconds from concealment—a true test of efficiency and consistency.

Drill 3: The Triangle Movement Drill

A combination of precision shooting and controlled movement, this drill reinforces efficient footwork and sight stabilization.

• Set up three cones in a triangle formation with a steel target and an open target at 10 yards.
• On the beep, sprint backward, fire 1 shot on steel, 2 on paper.
• Move to the next cone, fire 1 on steel, 1 on paper.
• Move to the last cone, repeat the sequence.
• Focus on: Stabilizing sights on the move, entering/exiting positions efficiently, and transitioning smoothly between targets.

Key Takeaways from the 100-Round Session

• Train with a Plan – Each round fired must serve a purpose.
• Movement is Key – Learn to stabilize your gun while shooting on the move.
• Smart Reloads Matter – Indexing a fresh mag efficiently makes all the difference.
• Dry Fire First – Practicing movement and sight stabilization before live fire increases efficiency.

If you’re serious about improving, these drills are perfect for maximizing every training session without blowing through unnecessary rounds.

Why Quality Ammo Matters for Training

Training isn’t just about repetition but building consistency and reliability. And that starts with your ammunition.

During the 100-round session, Nick relied on HOP Munitions ammunition, known for its consistency and accuracy.

When every shot counts, the last thing you want is inconsistent performance or malfunctions due to unreliable ammo.

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No more worrying about finding ammo at the last minute before a training session. With HOP Munitions, you’ll always be ready.

Train Like the Best: The Vanguard Experience

If you’re ready to take your shooting to the next level, our Vanguard Program is where you need to be. Instructors like Nick from Velox Training Group lead these shooting courses beyond the basics: fast-paced, dynamic, and designed to push your limits.

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