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<blockquote data-quote="Boatmanxxx" data-source="post: 3027349" data-attributes="member: 121726"><p>Trigger pull, lotsa ways to get it done. Most importantly is consistency of how you do it. Train and practice your craft. A good trigger that breaks crisply and consistently is critical to good accuracy. In a hunting rifle I prefer a 1 lb trigger some may argue it's a little light but Ive been shooting a long time and it works for me. I run a 1lb trigger in ALL my bolt action guns, so I don't have to wonder about the break. Im assuming we are talking about accuracy in a hunting situation since this is a hunting forum. Sitting at the bench or laying prone with a good solid rest like at the range or wherever you practice is usually not how it goes down in a hunting situation. Most often you are under some type of pressure, right? </p><p></p><p>1. You almost never have the perfectly solid rest.</p><p>2. Your breathing will almost always be heavier than at the range practicing. ( physical exertion from getting into position , and brother "buck fever" is real. If you don't get excited why go? </p><p>3. You may be under a time restraint, small window to make the shot.</p><p></p><p>So my point is that your gun, sight picture will be moving. Learning trigger control and controlling your breathing is key. You cannot anticipate the shot especially at distance. It should surprise you when the shot breaks. Learn to set up, learn to control your trigger and breathing, and you will be a better shot. </p><p></p><p>J</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Boatmanxxx, post: 3027349, member: 121726"] Trigger pull, lotsa ways to get it done. Most importantly is consistency of how you do it. Train and practice your craft. A good trigger that breaks crisply and consistently is critical to good accuracy. In a hunting rifle I prefer a 1 lb trigger some may argue it's a little light but Ive been shooting a long time and it works for me. I run a 1lb trigger in ALL my bolt action guns, so I don't have to wonder about the break. Im assuming we are talking about accuracy in a hunting situation since this is a hunting forum. Sitting at the bench or laying prone with a good solid rest like at the range or wherever you practice is usually not how it goes down in a hunting situation. Most often you are under some type of pressure, right? 1. You almost never have the perfectly solid rest. 2. Your breathing will almost always be heavier than at the range practicing. ( physical exertion from getting into position , and brother "buck fever" is real. If you don't get excited why go? 3. You may be under a time restraint, small window to make the shot. So my point is that your gun, sight picture will be moving. Learning trigger control and controlling your breathing is key. You cannot anticipate the shot especially at distance. It should surprise you when the shot breaks. Learn to set up, learn to control your trigger and breathing, and you will be a better shot. J [/QUOTE]
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