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Do recoil characteristics tell you anything?

Little Yoshi

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Everytime I fire my rifle, the recoil is up and to the right. From a slow fire perspective, it really doesn't bother me. I just re-adjust and let rip. However, I see some guys that are right back on target after each shot. Is that just experience on their part or am I doing something wrong?
 
Re: Do recoil characteristics tell you anything?

You're losing position. How tight are you slung up? Your position should be so solid that if someone came along and pushed you, a solid position should bring you back to natural point of aim.

 
Re: Do recoil characteristics tell you anything?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: libertyman777</div><div class="ubbcode-body">You're losing position. How tight are you slung up? Your position should be so solid that if someone came along and pushed you, a solid position should bring you back to natural point of aim.

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Sorry, should have mentioned I am shooting from prone. No sling.
 
Re: Do recoil characteristics tell you anything?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Little Yoshi</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: libertyman777</div><div class="ubbcode-body">You're losing position. How tight are you slung up? Your position should be so solid that if someone came along and pushed you, a solid position should bring you back to natural point of aim.

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Sorry, should have mentioned I am shooting from prone. No sling. </div></div>

Why? Are they illegal for the competition?

Are you shooting off a pack or bipod? If you're off the bipod when do a search on pre-loading the bipod. Use this search engine instead of the one here.

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If you're shooting off a pack, try a bipod. If you have to use a pack then there are some things you can do with respect to control using your free hand but I'll defer to those that are more experienced.
 
Re: Do recoil characteristics tell you anything?

You should look at joining the online training, it costs, but in a week or two I have been on there, it has dramatically increased my shooting.
 
Re: Do recoil characteristics tell you anything?

Make sure you're pulling the rifle tight into your shoulder, that will help with recoil management.
 
Re: Do recoil characteristics tell you anything?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Little Yoshi</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Everytime I fire my rifle, the recoil is up and to the right. From a slow fire perspective, it really doesn't bother me. I just re-adjust and let rip. However, I see some guys that are right back on target after each shot. Is that just experience on their part or am I doing something wrong?</div></div>

What is the outcome?