Shooting tip, whats your process, secrets?
Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2023 7:52 am
I started this post in another thread went a bit offtopic so decided to make a new topic instead. This is mainly for onehanded bullseye pistolshooting at 25meters basiccly its my firingplan I have never put down in words before but these are the steps I take and I realize its alot going on. Things that I dont think of normally, probably forgot some aswell. First of all im no expert or topshooter. Perhaps it gives somekind of help/tip for anyone, maybe it gives a laugh for how ridicilious it is for someone else . But this is how I do it. Hopefully you understand what Im writing my English it isnt my primary language.
SAFETY, act as all guns are loaded even if handed to you and checked by anyone else you still need to make sure the gun is unloaded, always keep muzzle in a safe direction, leave bolt/chamber open and magazine out of the gun at all times unless youre about to shoot. Never lay down a loaded gun.
MISFIRE / HANGFIRE / SQUIB LOAD
If a misfire happens keep holding the gun downrange and wait a while (60sec atleast) before doing anything it could be a hangfire, STOP unload and investigate, make sure that there is no bullet stuck in the barrel before shooting next round. I myself have stopped a experienced shooters from shooting again when a Squib load occured on a competition. Another time a shooter got lucky with a 44magnum, no bullet on paper but alot of splatter from the cylindergap, and hell of a recoil that hurt alot but could have been worse.
Shooting with both eyes open.
I shoot with both eyes open I have practiced that for a while, it feels more relaxed, it gives better field of view especially when having multiple targets or while hunting. Learned this by: started with aiming as "Normal" with left eye closed to find the sights then opened both eyes, when I started to focus on wrong sightpicture I just closed eye quickly. Its easy to practice daily just point your finger at a spot at a wall or something aiming as normal with one eye closed open both eyes and practice.
This is what I do as a "plan" for each shot. (isnt neccessary right for anyone else but works for me) for a serious practice trying to be consistant, trying to keep mind clear, relaxed "dont waste oxygen on keeping tension in other mucles than needed".
Stance
First I make sure the stance is comfortable and relaxed. When shooting onehanded pistol I make sure to have the weightbalance is on the middle above the feet just in front of the heels. Feets are about shoulderwith apart at a angle at the target, you should be able to close your eyes raise the gun and then the sight should be on target without effort not need to move your arm sideways. Keep the shoulder low and relaxed. The other non shootinghand I just stick in my pocket.
Grip
I grip the gun as it feels comfortable, on a pistol I try to get as high grip as I can. Grip should be like a firm handshake, too loose and you will be squeezing with the whole hand, the only motion in the hand should be in the triggerfinger.Triggerfinger should be on the trigger in the middle between the first joint and the fingertip the motion should go straight backwards without touching the frame of the gun. Its important that the triggerfinger gets som air between the finger and the grip, you should be able to push a paper between the grip/frame and trigger finger. If not adjust the grip. Dont forget the thumb should just rest on the side out of the way not applying any pressure.
Aiming
Before loading I lift the gun with my eyes closed as Im about to shoot and aim down range with the gun. When I open the eyes I will notice if the gun pointing wrong. Focus on the front sight the gun should be naturally without effort in the middle of the target sideways. If sightpicture is right but aim is on the sides of the target, adjust the stance by moving the feet/angle against the target and try again. I aim at 6oclock hold.
Triggerpull/firing
Breathe in deep during raising the gun above the target, feel the trigger and practice to take up the slack/pretravel in the trigger, hold your breathe for a while and exhale out slowly while lowering the gun. Focus on the front sight and keep the front and rear sight level. The target is suppose to be blurry. When entering the POA keep exhaling slowly to a point where you have 60% air left (think about it as a airpillowsupport for your torso). Hold your breathe and keep aiming POA (everyone shake/wiggle dont try to control where the trigger breaks its suppose to be a surprise). You got about 8seconds to fire. Followthrough like its a waterpistol keep the gun at POA after firing, analyze how did it feel, where did I hit, what did I do right/wrong. You can use a scope to confirm each shot and you will learn to identify each shot what happened.
Resting
Rest between shots, dont move around but relax as you stand, keep your grip but finger off the trigger. Hold the gun resting against table with muzzle pointing down range. Dont stare at the target, sky that are to bright, just rest your eyes on a wall, floor or something neutral close by.
Most important if it feels wrong never take the shot, you start shaking, taking to long, starts thinking about work and so on and you starting to think that you must fire. When trying to let the trigger break at POA your on the way out of the POA. Just stop and take down the gun, relax/rest a while, figure what went wrong check the stance/hold and make a new try.
Cant wait until this winter is over, really miss to be at the range in good daylight, warmweather, Sometimes shooting its frustrating, exausting both physically and mentally. But I do like the feeling afterwards, I always leave the range in a good mood, relaxed with a clear mind. Being at the range is sometimes about just plain fun, other times its serious competition, but remember its about having a good time among friends and family.
SAFETY, act as all guns are loaded even if handed to you and checked by anyone else you still need to make sure the gun is unloaded, always keep muzzle in a safe direction, leave bolt/chamber open and magazine out of the gun at all times unless youre about to shoot. Never lay down a loaded gun.
MISFIRE / HANGFIRE / SQUIB LOAD
If a misfire happens keep holding the gun downrange and wait a while (60sec atleast) before doing anything it could be a hangfire, STOP unload and investigate, make sure that there is no bullet stuck in the barrel before shooting next round. I myself have stopped a experienced shooters from shooting again when a Squib load occured on a competition. Another time a shooter got lucky with a 44magnum, no bullet on paper but alot of splatter from the cylindergap, and hell of a recoil that hurt alot but could have been worse.
Shooting with both eyes open.
I shoot with both eyes open I have practiced that for a while, it feels more relaxed, it gives better field of view especially when having multiple targets or while hunting. Learned this by: started with aiming as "Normal" with left eye closed to find the sights then opened both eyes, when I started to focus on wrong sightpicture I just closed eye quickly. Its easy to practice daily just point your finger at a spot at a wall or something aiming as normal with one eye closed open both eyes and practice.
This is what I do as a "plan" for each shot. (isnt neccessary right for anyone else but works for me) for a serious practice trying to be consistant, trying to keep mind clear, relaxed "dont waste oxygen on keeping tension in other mucles than needed".
Stance
First I make sure the stance is comfortable and relaxed. When shooting onehanded pistol I make sure to have the weightbalance is on the middle above the feet just in front of the heels. Feets are about shoulderwith apart at a angle at the target, you should be able to close your eyes raise the gun and then the sight should be on target without effort not need to move your arm sideways. Keep the shoulder low and relaxed. The other non shootinghand I just stick in my pocket.
Grip
I grip the gun as it feels comfortable, on a pistol I try to get as high grip as I can. Grip should be like a firm handshake, too loose and you will be squeezing with the whole hand, the only motion in the hand should be in the triggerfinger.Triggerfinger should be on the trigger in the middle between the first joint and the fingertip the motion should go straight backwards without touching the frame of the gun. Its important that the triggerfinger gets som air between the finger and the grip, you should be able to push a paper between the grip/frame and trigger finger. If not adjust the grip. Dont forget the thumb should just rest on the side out of the way not applying any pressure.
Aiming
Before loading I lift the gun with my eyes closed as Im about to shoot and aim down range with the gun. When I open the eyes I will notice if the gun pointing wrong. Focus on the front sight the gun should be naturally without effort in the middle of the target sideways. If sightpicture is right but aim is on the sides of the target, adjust the stance by moving the feet/angle against the target and try again. I aim at 6oclock hold.
Triggerpull/firing
Breathe in deep during raising the gun above the target, feel the trigger and practice to take up the slack/pretravel in the trigger, hold your breathe for a while and exhale out slowly while lowering the gun. Focus on the front sight and keep the front and rear sight level. The target is suppose to be blurry. When entering the POA keep exhaling slowly to a point where you have 60% air left (think about it as a airpillowsupport for your torso). Hold your breathe and keep aiming POA (everyone shake/wiggle dont try to control where the trigger breaks its suppose to be a surprise). You got about 8seconds to fire. Followthrough like its a waterpistol keep the gun at POA after firing, analyze how did it feel, where did I hit, what did I do right/wrong. You can use a scope to confirm each shot and you will learn to identify each shot what happened.
Resting
Rest between shots, dont move around but relax as you stand, keep your grip but finger off the trigger. Hold the gun resting against table with muzzle pointing down range. Dont stare at the target, sky that are to bright, just rest your eyes on a wall, floor or something neutral close by.
Most important if it feels wrong never take the shot, you start shaking, taking to long, starts thinking about work and so on and you starting to think that you must fire. When trying to let the trigger break at POA your on the way out of the POA. Just stop and take down the gun, relax/rest a while, figure what went wrong check the stance/hold and make a new try.
Cant wait until this winter is over, really miss to be at the range in good daylight, warmweather, Sometimes shooting its frustrating, exausting both physically and mentally. But I do like the feeling afterwards, I always leave the range in a good mood, relaxed with a clear mind. Being at the range is sometimes about just plain fun, other times its serious competition, but remember its about having a good time among friends and family.