Plenty of factors can reduce your shooting accuracy. Like many skills, improving your shooting requires time and experience, but some tricks can help you conserve your 9mm ammo by being on target more often. You might even be making a few common mistakes. Luckily, it’s easy to correct them. Here are the top five to know and how to fix them.
Mistake 1: Jerking the Trigger
Trigger jerk is a bad habit for many shooters. When you jerk the trigger, it pulls your firearm to the side just enough to throw off your shot. Ideally, you’ll smoothly pull the trigger using the pad of your finger, not the joint. You want consistent pressure. It’s less of a “pull” and more of a “squeeze.” Practice by balancing a coin on the end of your barrel and dry-firing the handgun. The coin should stay still throughout the motion.
Mistake 2: Shooting Too Fast
What happens when you fire your rifle quickly? The barrel gets hotter and hotter, and suddenly, you aren’t placing your 7.62 ammo where you want. Rushing and not giving your barrel time to cool down can hurt your accuracy. Slow down and focus on your breathing. Line up the reticle and take the shot. The same is true for firing any rifle at the range. Take your time and enjoy every shot rather than rushing.
Mistake 3: Unaligned Scope Rings
You aren’t eyeballing your scope ring alignment, are you? If so, it could be the cause of your shooting woes. The back ring needs to be in perfect alignment with the front ring, and it’s not something you can easily estimate. Incorrect alignment not only throws off your aim but can damage your scope when firing. Doing so can cause dents, which makes it harder to adjust your scope and also distorts the reticle. If you want your accuracy to improve and not damage your scope, use a level to ensure the rings are aligned correctly.
Mistake 4: Screwed Up Screws
Even if your scope rings are perfectly aligned, there’s still one more setup mistake to avoid—you need to ensure the screws are balanced. Overtightening the screws could damage the scope or even snap your optic, putting an end to your range day. Meanwhile, under-tightening the screws could cause the scope to fall out of alignment after a few shots. An adjustable-torque screwdriver can help you get the exact tension you need, helping you set the scope to the manufacturer’s recommended torque.
Mistake 5: Recoil Anticipation
Many newer shooters struggle with recoil anticipation. They almost flinch every time they squeeze the trigger because they’re anticipating the gun’s kick. This can hurt your accuracy and overall firearm confidence. There are a few techniques to overcome this. However, practice and proper form are key. Try dry-firing with snap caps to improve your trigger technique, and try the ball and dummy drill at the range to reduce your recoil fear. Over time, you should start to fire the gun more confidently and accurately.
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