Thread: How to not suck?

One technique I get people to try that has helped a lot is look for your shot in the scope BEFORE you lift up to reload. Fire your shot and watch to see where it goes. Look for the hole in the paper. Part of some flinches is not a reaction to the shot itself but is actually the body getting ready (anticipating) the motions for reload. Head up, let go with the trigger hand etc. This anticipation can leand to letting go too soon, or even just the muscles tensed ready to move. By looking for the shot you are "following through" with the actions that make the shot. It is not a be all and end all fix, but it can help improve groups if the flinch is not completely tied to recoil. On guy I was shooting with dropped from a 5 inch group at 100m to a 1.5-2 inch. He still hasa a way to go but that simple change to habit made a significant improvement nonetheless.

And practise is where its at. With more practise come skill, and with skil comes confidence. And also a familiarity with the rifle. I am well practised with a 22 and can hit rabbits on the run frequently but I am not familiar with a shotgun and hit less, even though it should be easier.....I am simply more familiar and well practised with the 22 (nearly too many bricks over far too many years....)