Trigger finger position

[B-boy]

Ok guys I had a deep conversation with a few friends yesterday about trigger finger position. 1 likes to place the tip pad of his index finger on the trigger, another likes to place the trigger between his first and second pad of his index finger and another likes to place his trigger between the second and third pad.
I was wondering if there is a rule of thumb on trigger finger position ?
Thanks guys

 

[Rob01]

Re: Trigger finger position

Center of first pad on trigger with second joint bent at a 90 degree angle so you are pulling straight back on the trigger.

 

[SJshooter]

Re: Trigger finger position

Should emphasis be placed on keeping a straight line from fingernail to second joint, or is it acceptable if the first joint is bent?

Thanks

 

[Longguns]

Re: Trigger finger position

Some interesting opinions in this thread...
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2029229

 

[Killer Spade 13]

Re: Trigger finger position

The concentration should be on keeping the trigger pull in a coaxial alignment with the bore of the barrel. At the same time, the pull of the trigger on the finger should not generate any upward or downward movement upon the trigger.

The trigger pull should be, as best as possible, in a complete coaxial alignment with the bore of the rifle.

 

[kraigWY]

Re: Trigger finger position

In military and sporting rifle shooting the average size hand, the pressure is applied to the trigger with the fleshy bulge which lies between the tip-joint of the finger and the next joint. Not the crease of either the first or second joint, but the fleshy bulge of the second finger section.

Pistols/revolvers are a tad different. In double action revolver or pistol shooting the placement of the trigger finger is used to adjust your groups. Push or pull your finger in the direction you want your group to go.

Meaning, in a rapid fire "double action" shooting, if your group is to the right, pull your finger out of the trigger guard a tad, if you are shooting to the left, push your trigger finger a bit farther into the trigger guard (this is for right handed shooters, its the opposite for left handed shooters).