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MARKSMANSHIP BASICS - Trigger Control
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<blockquote data-quote="FearNoWind" data-source="post: 930724" data-attributes="member: 50867"><p>#1 Describe what portion of the trigger finger touches the trigger.</p><p></p><p>The pad of the trigger finger makes contact with the trigger surface. The "pad" is the area near the tip of the finger, midway between the end of the finger and the first knuckle. </p><p></p><p>#2 Describe the position and tension applied by the thumb.</p><p></p><p>The thumb rests along the side of the stock. It is not allowed to grip the stock or apply pressure in any other way.</p><p></p><p>#3 Describe the position and tension applied by the bottom three fingers.</p><p></p><p>The bottom three fingers press lightly, straight back, on the pistol grip portion of the stock. The assure that the butt maintains proper contact with the shoulder without introducing stress or strain within the torso. </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>#4 Describe the importance of follow-through and how long you consciously remain on the trigger after the shot.</p><p></p><p>I remain on the trigger for a second or two after each shot or the amount of time it takes for the rifle and my body position to completely absorb and recover from the shot.</p><p></p><p>#5 Do you try to cup your palm if your stock does not have a palm swell? Some instructors teach that you should have "air in your palm", no direct contract with the pistol grip. Comments.</p><p></p><p>When you don't wrap the thumb around the stock your hand naturally cups, if only slightly, to form that "air in your palm" hold. I think the concept is sometimes overworked so that some shooters (especially new shooters) exaggerate the position and that it often becomes an obstacle to progress in development of accurate shooting practices.</p><p></p><p>#6 Do you practice trigger control by dry-firing?</p><p></p><p>Yes, but only with a dummy round in the chamber to protect the firing pin.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="FearNoWind, post: 930724, member: 50867"] #1 Describe what portion of the trigger finger touches the trigger. The pad of the trigger finger makes contact with the trigger surface. The "pad" is the area near the tip of the finger, midway between the end of the finger and the first knuckle. #2 Describe the position and tension applied by the thumb. The thumb rests along the side of the stock. It is not allowed to grip the stock or apply pressure in any other way. #3 Describe the position and tension applied by the bottom three fingers. The bottom three fingers press lightly, straight back, on the pistol grip portion of the stock. The assure that the butt maintains proper contact with the shoulder without introducing stress or strain within the torso. #4 Describe the importance of follow-through and how long you consciously remain on the trigger after the shot. I remain on the trigger for a second or two after each shot or the amount of time it takes for the rifle and my body position to completely absorb and recover from the shot. #5 Do you try to cup your palm if your stock does not have a palm swell? Some instructors teach that you should have "air in your palm", no direct contract with the pistol grip. Comments. When you don't wrap the thumb around the stock your hand naturally cups, if only slightly, to form that "air in your palm" hold. I think the concept is sometimes overworked so that some shooters (especially new shooters) exaggerate the position and that it often becomes an obstacle to progress in development of accurate shooting practices. #6 Do you practice trigger control by dry-firing? Yes, but only with a dummy round in the chamber to protect the firing pin. [/QUOTE]
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