#1 shooting tip

[Joefrazell]

Interested to see what everyone's number one tip to shooting groups? Looking for very specific pointers or your number one thing to do when shooting. let's keep it shooting groups at 100-1200 yrds with a capable hunting rifle. Go!!

 

[jd5521]

Don't jerk

 

[wv270wsm]

Aim small miss small

 

[LVJ76]

Follow through with your shot, meaning you keep looking down the scope and not move your face away trying to see where you hit. Thats what spotters are for.

From a bench, tripod, shooting sticks or off hand you can practice by dry firing with a fired case or snap cap, you'll see if you are getting of target or not. You'll notice If you jerk the trigger, close your eyes, look away or flinch, you will aee some weird stuff and ask yourself, why the heck did I just do that.

Hope this helps and stay safe

 

[HARPERC]

Spend the time setting up your position whether it's a bench rest set up, or afield set up.

 

[shooter7]

Focus on breathing, trigger squeeze, and follow through. Also known as the fundamentals.

 

[Deputy819]

Also known as the fundamentals.

^^^^^^^^^^^^
THIS for sure. Finding natural point of aim, breathing, proper trigger manipulation and follow through, etc..

 

[Hairtrigger]

Practice, practice
Practice some more

 

[Tiny Tim]

Natural point of aim. Relax and don't force the rifle into an unnatural position.

 

[FEENIX]

As others noted, practicing, practicing, and practicing the shooting fundamentals is a must, it is the foundation of marksmanship, esp. in LR.

 

[Timeout]

Use wind flags.

 

[manitou]

I know all the fundamentals and have taught rifle marksmanship... but when I shoot the best is when I REALLY relax. Settle down, think things through and enjoy. Don't rush your shooting. RELAX!

 

[aushunter1]

Don't leave your bolt at home.

I did it once

 

[manitou]

Don't leave your bolt at home.

I did it once

I bet you saved money on ammo expenditures that day!