Originally Posted by
Alsatian
This is not my idea but that of Jim Carmichael, shooting editor of Outdoor Life (maybe retired now?). Carmichael was a highly skilled competition shooter and also a very accomplished hunter. I read in one place that Carmichael thought the "slowly and continuously squeeze" approach to trigger control not entirely on target (sorry, couldn't resist). He suggested that you can see your cross hairs wander across the target -- sometimes more on aim point than others -- and you can time your trigger fire to when the cross hairs are on the aim point. I find this a pretty interesting proposition. It seems like good advice to me. I think it may be a technique that would pay benefits when practiced.
carmichaels technique is called "settle in" or "settle on" shooting. its extensivly used by target shooters that are winded, younger, not in peak physical condition or those who have suffered from seizures. its a good technique to learn as a hunter. when i was young i couldnt settle my buck fever whenever a deer found its way into my sights so i often used "settling in" rather then waiting for my nerves to calm down. its also easy to learn because its technically a self taught technique as the shooter is simply learning the trigger of there rifle and how to work with there body for a better shot rather then slowing heart rate and "deadening" ones self on the shooting position