A really interesting array of responses here, with many very helpful tips. I find Drew Hause's post very illuminating also, since Fulford ran 421 straight shooting low gun with a Remington 1894 (presumably) sxs. So, it can be done, but like Mike Campbell said, it requires intense focus and discipline, and practice. That said, the only competition I really care about is the competition with myself to master something that is intrinsically [more] difficult. I am a bit of a contrarian, I admit, and I enjoy self imposed limitations on my fun. So, I'll take what I've learned here and plug away at it. I might even enjoy it too.