Thread: 22LR Technique or Rifle Issue?

@Growlybear it's just resting your hand on top of the scope. In theory it reduces some of the movement from breathing, and consistently settles the rifle into the bag. Which may help with first round shots. Disclaimer: the 22 seems to like it, and my Swede hates it.
@Micky Duck applying rearward pressure with both hands, or just the forend?

Originally Posted by Magnetite

@Growlybear it's just resting your hand on top of the scope. In theory it reduces some of the movement from breathing, and consistently settles the rifle into the bag. Which may help with first round shots. Disclaimer: the 22 seems to like it, and my Swede hates it.
@Micky Duck applying rearward pressure with both hands, or just the forend?

forestock only....you holding it firmly..not squeazing it to death...the trigger hand is far more relaxed or will twist things.
breathing SHOULD take Xhairs up and down through bulls eye...time it so you have a mini pause of breath as centre it and squeaze off...that technique is as old as the hills....
if you think your posture/hold is good. close eyes for a count of 20 and when open them,the Xhairs will still be on target.