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ARTICLES AND TIPS
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Shooting Practice
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Are you one of those hunters that have missed
a shot at the that trophy animal you were after? Do you remember why?
There is always a reason. Now that their is no hunting season open it is
time to fix the problems or issues that may stop you from being in that
humiliating situation again. Nothing is more embarrassing as a hunter
than to have to go back to camp with excuses on why you missed the shot.
Below are some pointers that may help you in the future.
First and foremost-practice. Spending time
at the range can only help. Get to know your gun, the ammo you shoot, and
your abilities at different distances. Also, practice offhand and various
shooting positions. When your in the woods it is very unlikely that you
will have the benefit of having a rest to make your shot. Once your gun
is sited in take the time to learn your ability in various shooting
positions. Also, consider working with your scope and the power (if it
a variable scope) that you are most comfortable with. Most people
practice at the range at one magnification and then when they go into the
woods they have to shoot at a different magnification because of
the condition of the woods and they are unfamiliar with the power of the
scope. This can cause a lot of aggravation when trying to find a deer
in your scope.
Waste time and ammo. Don't fool yourself
into believing that because you were a good shot last year that you will
be a good shot this year. Shoot and then shoot some more. The more you
practice, the better you will be.
If possible shoot in competition. The extra
nervousness of shooting in competition will only help when you have that
shot in the woods where "buckfever" creeps up on you. The thrill of the
competition and the excitement will benefit you when that monster presents
itself.
Know your equipment. Learn to know all the
little quirks and squeaks of your gun. Work on the squeaks of the sling,
the clicks of the safety, and anything else that might make a noise while
your in the woods. Before going into the woods it is always a good idea
to verify that all the screws are tight. Don't be ashamed to take your
gun to a professional if you are sure what you're doing and need some help.
Also, don't wait until the week before the season to get your gun in working
order.
Learn to shoot properly. Above it was
mentioned to shoot a lot and practice, practice, practice. When you are
going through these motions learn to sqeeze the trick and not pull the
tricker. If you don't know the point of the last statement do a little
reading or ask someone who know how to shoot. Sqeezing the tricker compared
to pulling the tricker could be the difference between making the shot or
missing the shot. This will also help you learn not to flinch or jump
when the gun discharges. The best way to teach yourself not to flinch is
to go to the range with a friend. Have your friend pretend to load or load
your gun a dozen or so times. Every time he hands it to you aim at the
target and pull the trigger. If you flinch when the gun goes click you
have a problem. Continue this exercise until you can master shooting
without flinching.
Practice getting the cross hairs on the
target as quickly as possible. You can either do this at the range or at
home with an unloaded gun. Practice picking a target and trying to find it
in the scope as quickly as possible.
If you follow the tips mentioned above, it
will only help you to be more successful the next time you go into the
woods. Have fun practicing!
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