AK,

The "random empty chamber" drill is a favorite of my boys and I any time we go to the range --- we use it especially right in the beginning just to get things off to a good start BEFORE any problems arise. The penalty of getting caught in a "dry fire" flinch is so embarrassing, and the associated harassment so spirited that we all avoid the flinch at all costs. At any time during a range session (regardless of cartridge) you will hear us, "Here, let me load that for you!"

Another technique we do that may be of interest is we limit the amount of time allowed to take a shot -- if you take too long (a seven count from safety off & preferrably fired by "five"), then you have to break your pose, put it back on safe, look up and start over. The longer you stare through the scope of a rifle chambered in a frisky cartridge, the harder it will jab you. Thinking too much is not productive at that juncture.

Good Luck and Good Hunting,
EKM