Why This Exists
Problems
When I started shooting, I had no idea what to work on. Every source covered a slice. You can't work on what you haven't thought about yet. Structuring practice is hard, and it's too easy to fall into a false sense of progress.
Most paper targets don't measure anything and don't account for bullet diameter. Too many tools give you back your own data behind a subscription, are clunky to use, or imply false precision.
Some solutions
Shooting sports are like any other performance endeavour. The diagnostic helps you figure out what to work on next. The practice journal keeps you accountable. The target builder gives you real measurement on paper, calibrated to your distance and caliber. The photo is the record. Tools that measure what's actually happening, without subscriptions, accounts, social scoreboards, or made-up precision.
About the builder
Leonid Beletski. I/O psychology researcher. Sport shooter and range officer in Ontario.
Get in touch
Not everything is for everyone, so pick what's useful. If something's broken, could be better, or you want to get in touch: hello@shotdiagnostic.com
If you've got the budget for it and shotdiagnostic.com saves you range time, you can chip in at shotdiagnostic.com/contribute. Otherwise enjoy — the tools stay free.
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