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Newbie ? on point of impact...
Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2005 8:54 pm
by MSC
Know this is a simple one for most of you target guys... But what error in grip, trigger pull, etc causes shots to string to the left? From a solid rest it's right on (so it's not the equipment), but in a ten round string I seem to get half or so out to the left. Elevation-wise they're holding great. Only thing I can think of is that I'm maybe not using the same spot on the pad of my finger??? I do tend to overthink the smooth pull rather than finger placement. On that note, what's the common/preferred placement? Middle of first pad or where the first and second come together?
Thanks for any and all advice?
Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2005 9:27 pm
by bluechucky
there is a wagon wheel on the targetshooting.ca website that will explain likely causes.
I'd link directly but work has forbidden that site for me.
Re: Newbie ? on point of impact...
Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2005 11:58 pm
by zoned
MSC wrote:...what error in grip, trigger pull, etc causes shots to string to the left?
Left handed is opposite of this...
Shots at:
11 o'clock = pushing, anticipating recoil
9/10 = trigger finger incorrectly on trigger (pull straight back to correct)
8 = tightening fingers
7 = jerking
Groups from a rest will be different from hand-held groups.
PM me for a copy of the wheel.
Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2005 3:33 am
by bluechucky
Back home now.
Here is the link
http://targetshooting.ca/docs/Pistol_Shot_Analysis.pdf
Thanks to targetshooting.ca for this document.
Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2005 7:49 am
by RobStubbs
The finger should be placed middle of the pad i.e. the most sensitive bit. On my fingers that's pretty much midway between the finger tip and crease of the first joint.
Also try watching those sights before and after shot release. You should see the foresight move left if that's where your shots are going. Try dry firing as well and really watch the foresight.
Rob.
Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2005 7:16 pm
by milanuk
Anybody know of one similar to this but for Rifle... stand and/or prone?
Thanks,
Monte
Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2005 10:47 pm
by MSC
Thanks for all the great input! Read it and put it to practice tonight with a 50 round session. I experimented with trigger finger placement and was able to pull all my shots much closer to center after a bit of trial and error. My last string of shots downright impressed me! Thanks again!
Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2005 4:42 am
by bluechucky
milanuk wrote:Anybody know of one similar to this but for Rifle... stand and/or prone?
Thanks,
Monte
I've had a look on the targetshooting.ca site, but they don't have one. Sorry.
Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2005 10:36 am
by zoned