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Old 02-12-2008 | 01:08 PM
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Default RE: Breaking in a new rifle?


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As always you are very kind to be so forthright with your knowledge and experience.
I like the idea of sliding in a spent round every once in a while to see I am flinching.
As a rule I go by myself, but doesn't mean I can't get someone to go with me one day to load the rounds for me and watch my trigger squeeze.
Boy, you know what they say about opinions.....I also post on North American Hunting Club and same thing there.......yes, no, definately, definately not, maybe, sometimes????
I'm going again this Saturday and will report back; hopefully this time with tighter groups (steady rest, control breathing, 3-5 second max aiming time with a steady squeeze).
Thanks again

No matter what side of the issue you sit on... if you follow the subscription you have listed above, it will definately improve your shooting! Good luck.

One quick thing though to ponder... I notice you listed 3-5 second max aiming time.... I tend to take as long as I need to be good and comfortable. One way that I help archers cure target panic is with a kitchen timer. I make them come to full draw and hover their pin over the target... aiming the whole time. Some shooters I swear thing that they get charged a dollar a second to have the safety off, or to be at full draw. Place your finger on the trigger and just hold it on the target... you'll catch yourself everyone once in a while start to jump. Just keep your cool... taking your time will build your confidence.... give it a try.
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