Wilson 5x5

Skills Tests

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25 rounds testing draw, strong hand, reload, and headshots. IDPA scoring.

Par Time Standards

Beginner 35s

Intermediate 25s

Expert 15s

Course of Fire

IDPA target at 10 yards
String 1: Draw, fire 5 rounds freestyle
String 2: Draw, fire 5 rounds strong hand only
String 3: Draw, fire 5, slide-lock reload, fire 5 more
String 4: Draw, fire 4 body + 1 head

Setup

IDPA target at 10 yards. 25 rounds minimum. Two magazines.

Strategy

The strong hand string is where most people lose time. String 3 tests your reload. String 4 requires a precise transition to the head.

About This Drill

Bill Wilson's 5x5 Skill Test. Total time plus penalties (0.5 sec per point down). Grand Master: under 15 sec, Master: 16-20, Expert: 21-25, Sharpshooter: 26-32, Marksman: 33-41, Novice: 41-50, below 50: need more training.

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