Newbie ? on point of impact...

[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?

[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.

[zoned]

...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.

[bluechucky]

Back home now.

Here is the link

http://targetshooting.ca/docs/Pistol_Shot_Analysis.pdf

Thanks to targetshooting.ca for this document.

[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.

[milanuk]

Anybody know of one similar to this but for Rifle... stand and/or prone?

Thanks,

Monte

[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!

[bluechucky]

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.

[zoned]

FYI....

Another version of the wheel:

http://www.bullseyepistol.com/training.htm