Turns out that I have been just hunting deer for too long and
- Thread starter Dumptruck
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What rifle/ammo combo you use can be a factor too. And lots of trigger time helps.Remington 700 5R with Blackhills match 175gr. It's definitely me. Way lots of drifting and I am a flinching machine. Just had to vent.
I do need to adjust the trigger some but I can't blame that. My scope was a bit too far forward too.
I do need to adjust the trigger some but I can't blame that. My scope was a bit too far forward too.
You're using good equipment, how is your rest? Stable? Are you relaxed or really anticipating the recoil? Dry firing practice, maybe some lighter loads might help in the short term. Hunting is just a few shots per season whereas regular range time is far more and gets you more used to the rifle. Keep at 'er!
Hey man, as long as you’re in the boiler room of a deer you got my thumbs up. Get some shots down range and get those groups under an inch. Sounds like you got a really nice rifle setup. As long as you’re having fun and making ethical shots on game your OK in my books.
My hunting rifle is a Husky with a composite stock. Great for quick shots. On the range I am anticipating and pre thinking. Hunting it is just up and fire. The 5R has a swivel Harris style bipod. I had a rear support but folded it after a few shots.
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Bed that rifle....
Start reloading... plenty of reduced loads that shoot amazingly well at SR. Will cut recoil in half.
Pain goes away, you stop flinching, suddenly, gun becomes more accurate.
Simple...
Jerry
X2 or maybe X3 on that one. I are not a long range precision shooter and i don't meet what i call the "Lazzaroni criteria" (must put 5 shots within 5" at whatever range you wish to shoot at - does not matte whether it is 100 m or 1000 m)
sooo - -you meet the lazz criteria no problem.
the guys i know with their good rifles like a 5R milpsec and home rolled ammo always tell me the same thing: never EVER go to the range without your 22 rimfire - hopefully something similar in dimension and weight. And if the slightest flinch is detected with the center fire, or any discomfort of the shoulder going on ,move right away to the lovely little rim fire. I can not say enough how valuable it has been to me.
I know a naval commander who has a mind boggling collection of center fire handguns and rifles, and he always follows his collection comments with "remember, one can never have enough 22's around"
nuf said
good shooting!
jsd
This is where I disagree with the "beware the man with one gun because he knows how to use it" phrase.
Each shooting discipline hones a particular set of skills, and combined those skills make for a better, well rounded shooter who can handle a wider variety of situations and conditions.
OP get some trigger time on a .22, you'd be surprised how much that humble little cartridge can keep teaching you.
Each shooting discipline hones a particular set of skills, and combined those skills make for a better, well rounded shooter who can handle a wider variety of situations and conditions.
OP get some trigger time on a .22, you'd be surprised how much that humble little cartridge can keep teaching you.
