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Extreme Long Range Hunting & Shooting (ELR)
Shooting again at 1000, 1200, 1300 and 1780
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<blockquote data-quote="Korhil78" data-source="post: 835248" data-attributes="member: 34818"><p>There are a few things that have helped me come a long way. </p><p></p><p>1. Get a good rangefinder, a kestrel and a ballistics app. You don't have to have these things but it sure makes it a whole lot easier and will make you a whole lot more consistent. I now have a new found respect for military types and others who do this without this equipment as it would be a steep learning curve. </p><p></p><p>2. What I really learned to do is relax when I am shooting. When I first started hunting, I would death grip the gun. Doing this will cause you to actually shake and at long distance, that shaking will have you all over the target. Now I just lock the bipod by pushing my shoulder into the butt of the gun, my trigger hand is just relaxed on the rifle as is the rest of my body. My other hand is used to squeeze my shooting bag. </p><p></p><p>Make sure you are relaxing your face too. A lot of people tense their facial muscles when they close one eye out of habit because they are trying to concentrate so hard. Learn to relax your face while closing one eye when you are dry firing. I had a problem with this at first. </p><p></p><p>3. A smooth trigger pull is super important from these distances. If you don't get that nice smooth trigger pull all the way back then you are going to be off target from these distances. </p><p></p><p>Mainly just get out there and shoot. Pay attention to each shot and note if you were tensed or relaxed, if you had a smooth trigger pull. Take not of every little thing that you did so that you can work on those things. </p><p></p><p>I am constantly critiquing myself to try and get better.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Korhil78, post: 835248, member: 34818"] There are a few things that have helped me come a long way. 1. Get a good rangefinder, a kestrel and a ballistics app. You don't have to have these things but it sure makes it a whole lot easier and will make you a whole lot more consistent. I now have a new found respect for military types and others who do this without this equipment as it would be a steep learning curve. 2. What I really learned to do is relax when I am shooting. When I first started hunting, I would death grip the gun. Doing this will cause you to actually shake and at long distance, that shaking will have you all over the target. Now I just lock the bipod by pushing my shoulder into the butt of the gun, my trigger hand is just relaxed on the rifle as is the rest of my body. My other hand is used to squeeze my shooting bag. Make sure you are relaxing your face too. A lot of people tense their facial muscles when they close one eye out of habit because they are trying to concentrate so hard. Learn to relax your face while closing one eye when you are dry firing. I had a problem with this at first. 3. A smooth trigger pull is super important from these distances. If you don't get that nice smooth trigger pull all the way back then you are going to be off target from these distances. Mainly just get out there and shoot. Pay attention to each shot and note if you were tensed or relaxed, if you had a smooth trigger pull. Take not of every little thing that you did so that you can work on those things. I am constantly critiquing myself to try and get better. [/QUOTE]
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