Pulling the trigger!

[w1ld1ng 5]

As daft as it sounds, when I pull the trigger the gun alot of the time seems to pull to the right. 

I've only noticed this since I have been recording my shooting.

 

I'm presuming its my technique which I'll work on.

Never seem to do when target shooting but when hunting.

Only thing I can of is its the urgency of pulling the trigger while the rats are in the sights.

 

This happen to anyone else?

[philpot 5,003]

Yes, I think you have hit the nail on the head as there is a possibility that you are snatching at the trigger instead of a gentle squeeze. I have done it many times and had to correct myself. As you say , technique is the key.

Phil

[w1ld1ng 5]

43 minutes ago, philpot said:

Yes, I think you have hit the nail on the head as there is a possibility that you are snatching at the trigger instead of a gentle squeeze. I have done it many times and had to correct myself. As you say , technique is the key.

Phil

I think may be adjusting the trigger to be more sensitive will help too.

 

Thanks mate

[Jonjon79 13,358]

What rifle are you using?

 

Are you pulling the back of your rifle to the right so that your shots are impacting to the left of your target?

[ArchieHood 3,692]

Shoot it upside down and see if it pulls to the left......

[w1ld1ng 5]

3 hours ago, Jonjon79 said:

What rifle are you using?

 

Are you pulling the back of your rifle to the right so that your shots are impacting to the left of your target?

RM8

 

Its the front of the gun thats moving it think! Only ever so slightly but I need to work on it!

Never even knew I was doing it until I was watching re recordings.

[w1ld1ng 5]

2 hours ago, ArchieHood said:

Shoot it upside down and see if it pulls to the left......

Tried!

Dead awkward looking through the scope!

[philpot 5,003]

The RM8 is a big lump of a gun and known to be front end heavy so perhaps you are getting some movement out in the field due to weight. 

Phil

[Furrosious ferreter 499]

4 hours ago, w1ld1ng said:

Tried!

Dead awkward looking through the scope!

And everythings upside down too...

FF

[pianoman 3,587]

You are getting a bit of what the old African game hunters call "Buck Fever" . The surge of sudden excitement when your target suddenly appears 

You have to train and discipline yourself to relax your impulse to pull the trigger by not jumping to shoot, as instantly you see something.

Be patient. Let the animal settle down and relax its guard caution before it starts to eat.  Keep off the trigger as it starts to feed. It will pop it's head up to chew a mouthful while having a listen and sniff for a possible enemy predator. That's the time to put the shot together. You have more time to make a well-composed shot than you might realise. 

A nicely relaxed hold and gently pressed trigger is what puts the meat in the bag. 

 

All the best.

Simon.