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by Twdmar
Mon Jun 08, 2020 3:01 pm
Forum: Olympic Rifle - Air and Smallbore
Topic: Handstops
Replies: 7
Views: 2201

Re: Handstops

Tim, I had not thought of a wedge but it's an idea. The latest stock I am building has the hand guard tapered so I angles up towards the barrel from the trigger guard and i shaped it to be pretty round. In the past i have used the little button style handstops to use the sling to push hand down with...
by Twdmar
Mon Jun 08, 2020 1:22 pm
Forum: Olympic Rifle - Air and Smallbore
Topic: Handstops
Replies: 7
Views: 2201

Handstops

I am looking for a new handstop for using on a wood stocked rifle. I have wrist issues from doing Judo and prefer one that rotates a little. I use a tube gun with a round handguard for highpower and rotating the tube is much more comfortable . Has anyone tried the tec-hro ergonomic or anschutz integ...
by Twdmar
Fri Aug 09, 2019 3:07 pm
Forum: Shooters Lounge
Topic: Wide shots at 2 o'clock
Replies: 3
Views: 1062

Wide shots at 2 o'clock

Looking at some old books and targets, it seems in prone I have a tendency to shoot a couple shots of every 20 on nearly every string up and right at 2 o'clock. The others are centered up. Its consistent so I am certain it's me. Is there anything that is known to cause this?
by Twdmar
Thu Mar 07, 2019 9:19 pm
Forum: Olympic Rifle - Air and Smallbore
Topic: Doing gym with air rifle in mind
Replies: 10
Views: 2409

Re: Doing gym with air rifle in mind

atomicgale wrote: Thu Mar 07, 2019 7:59 pm Typically 60 reps.

Wax on.
Wax off.
Sand floor.
Paint fence.
Repeat until win Karate tournament.
Awesome!
by Twdmar
Wed Mar 06, 2019 5:50 pm
Forum: Olympic Rifle - Air and Smallbore
Topic: Doing gym with air rifle in mind
Replies: 10
Views: 2409

Re: Doing gym with air rifle in mind

Your age will factor in how your train. I am nearly 40 have learned the hard way. If something hurts, don't do it. If it doesn't hurt, it may still not be advisable. Most trainers I have watched at various gyms are clueless and often certified in an 8 hr seminar. I would avoid any shoulder fly movem...