Follow Through

[Q-Unit]

Correct me if I am wrong, but if I am set up for a shot well, shouldn't I be back on target after the recoil? I am not exactly new to precision rifles, but it seems like whenever I shoot, I have to readjust to get back on target.

If I am getting my rounds on target and can consistently shoot a 1MOA group it seems like I am doing most things right. As far as I know I practice all the fundamentals. I feel stable when I shoot and shoot decent groups in my opinion. Anybody have any ideas what I might try to get a little better follow-though.

 

[ShtrRdy]

How far off is the crosshair after the recoil impulse?

 

[M40_A1]

Correct me if I am wrong, but if I am set up for a shot well, shouldn't I be back on target after the recoil?

It might be nice to find yourself back on target, but it has absolutely nothing, nada, zilch, squat to do with follow-through. In fact, not finding yourself on target may be a good indication that your follow-through is already excellent.

Follow-through is nothing more than continuing to keep your muscles relaxed for a moment after the shot breaks. Trying to get the rifle back on target after the shot breaks can require muscling, which is not proper follow-through. As you are finding yourself off target and getting decent groups indicates your follow-through is fine. Being off target after the shot is fired has more to do with body positioning, and that is where you need to guide your question.

 

[Q-Unit]

M40, thank you. Thats exactly what i am looking for. I will pay more attention to my body position at my next range trip. Hopefully I will notice a difference.