U.S.A. –-(AmmoLand.com)- Dot Torture is one of the most prolific drills in the shooting community. A few years back, it was all you saw people posting targets and times for when showing off their shooting. Testing a variety of skills, with ample room for customization, it’s easy to see why people love Dot Torture. Despite its popularity, it was never something I participated in. In total, I think I’ve shot Dot Torture twice in my entire life. With my last attempt several years ago, I was curious to see how I’d stack up now.
Setting Up Dot Torture
Coming in at 50 rounds across seven stages, Dot Torture is more of a course of fire than a drill. That being said, setup is pretty straightforward. You’ll need a Dot Torture target, which can be printed on a single 8.5×11 sheet of paper. Directions are listed on the target, which will help you forgetful types. I recommend printing a second target, or saving a version on your phone. That way you don’t have to continuously walk back and forth between stages to check what to do next.
Shooters have their pick of distance, with 3, 5, and 7 yards being the most common. If you’re really good, you can continue to push the distances out further than those, but I recommend setting a baseline at 3 yards. There is no par time for Dot Torture, but incorporating a timer can certainly be a benefit. That way you can start off the “beep”, and record your progress as time goes on.
Shooters will need at least two magazines, as one stage incorporates a reload. The most you’ll
