trigger squeeze ??

[acemisser]

I have noticed that some shooters use their thumb and fore finger to
squeeze off a shot. Is there any advantage or disadvantage to doing
this? Are there any articles written about using this technique?
Seems to me the recoil would cause the trigger guard to hit your
thumb causing the shot to go one way or another? Thanks..I suppose like other
things it takes lots of practice...

[rjtfroggy]

Ace this is one technique used by BR shooters shooting "free recoil". They normally have triggers set below 5 oz. and are using joy stick style rest that basically hold the gun in place. Only thing that touches the gun is the index finger and thumb during the shot. Not easy to get used too. If you watch someone who shoots BR you will see their shots are by no means thrown left or right, up or down.
Like anything else it takes Practice, lots of Practice.

[acemisser]

Appreciate your reply..

[Zen Archery]

I'm guilty. Def. not the preferred method while hunting. But many a dead hog hasn't complained too much about shot placement.

[LoneWolf]

Are we speaking towards Bench Rest, Precision Rifle, or just in general?

[Anschutz]

I tried it in a few prone practices but couldn't run with the wind like I could using the grip.

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[Robinhood]

Are we speaking towards Bench Rest, Precision Rifle, or just in general?

I find humor in part of this!

[LoneWolf]

I find humor in part of this!

Well there is a difference in trigger control requirements. BR guys touch their triggers, Precision Rifle guys are normally using match triggers and I've seen all kinds of different grips, but one thing in common with them is getting the 90* trigger finger to ensure the trigger breaks straight. I'm general regular range goers or hunting rifles usually have heavier triggers and require a different grip to keep the manipulation of the trigger smooth.

What about heavy recoiling magnums? If shooting more traditional positions not on a bench in a restaurant or lead sled like I see all the time my grip is also different as recoil control becomes more important and pulling the rifle into your shoulder with a consistent amount of pressure is a large part of recoil management and ensuring the rifle tracks straight.

So to me grip can be very technical base on the weapon system.

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[Anschutz]

The biggest thing you are looking for is to break the shot without disturbing your sight picture and it must be repeatable. If you shoot from a field position you will notice that you get more hits with a trigger pull that is straight back rather on the sides of the trigger.

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[Robinhood]

Lone Wolf, It is your zeal for Precision Rifle and all things technical that was funny to me. I have been waiting for your response on this thread.

[LoneWolf]

What can I say... I think i
Deeply into these things based on every weapon system and style of shooting I've experienced or at the very least analyzed lol.

With that different type of stocks come into play as well lol!

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[yobuck]

I don't think any of the above makes any difference at all.
Whats most important is the amount of tounge pressure applied to the roof of the mouth.
Especially on really really long shots.

[Anschutz]

I don't think any of the above makes any difference at all.
Whats most important is the amount of tounge pressure applied to the roof of the mouth.
Especially on really really long shots.

You know. I shot competitively for 9 years with over 100k shots under my belt and never realized that I did this. Whenever I pick it up again your comment will creep up on me at the most inopportune time.

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[Robinhood]

At least you didn't bite your tongue.

[foxx]

Just be sure you don't cover your eye tooth with your tongue or you wont be able to see the target clearly.

[acemisser]

excellent. you have all got it worked out.thanks.

[yobuck]

excellent. you have all got it worked out.thanks.

I wouldn't go quite as far as to say that.
I'm still having some coordination problems with my tounge when using release triggers on shotguns.
Especially when shooting doubles.

[DanSavage]

Ace, when I shot that last clean 200-14x relay at 500 yards in P.A. when you were there, my last 5 shots I got my sight where I wanted it , I lifted my head straight up looking down range and just concentrated on pulling the trigger straight back as gentle of a break as I could get. The only thing touching the rifle was my trigger finger,, shoulder was just barely touching but of the rifle.

When I shoot prone I grip the rifle keeping pressure slightly downward with my grip hand and pull straight back with trigger finger.

Try all methods and see what your rifle likes best.

Regards
Dan