Thread: Managing recoil for a rookie shooter

For me, springer air rifles are all about the artillary hold (let the fore end slide, don't grip)
Centre fires I hold the fore end & press lightly back so as the butt is into the shoulder, snug. The trigger grip I bearly hold this too tight will throw the rifle off, body position has to be balanced and not forced or reaching in any way, totally relaxed. I view the target, and often if not comfy close eyes and take a second take, I use both eyes open, move my head around to check for any parralax, movement of the crosshairs on the target, make sure you are getting a full sight picture threw the scope. Then controlled squeeze of the trigger with breathing the beginning of breathing out. Easy Peasy