Finish What You Start!!!

Follow through is as important in shooting as in any other sport. A lot of new shooter have tendency to overlook follow through.

What is follow through?

Follow through is the act of completing the motion, AFTER the action has taken place.
Example: A golfer continues the motion of his swing , even after he has hit the ball.

The same needs to be done when shooting. Smooth and equal pressure still needs to be applied to the trigger AFTER the shot has been fired.  Sight alignment also needs to be maintained,  for follow up shots.  So, once the shot is taken, continue to pull the trigger to the rear. Then allow your trigger finger to come forward with the trigger, to start the cycle again.

Follow through allows you to identify your shot placement,  this way you can make adjustments if needed. If you don't follow through you will not be able to trace your shots. Focusing on sight alignment should be your top priority in follow through.

Like ALL of the other shooting fundamentals, follow through has to be practiced. 

So, finish what you start!!!

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Put Your Finger In the Hole!!!!

Trigger control is more than just putting your finger in the hole (aka trigger guard) and pulling the trigger. As with anything in shooting , even the position of your trigger finger can effect your shot placement.  If you use the tip of your finger you can pull your shot to the right/left  (if lefty). To much finger and you can pull your shot to the left/right (if lefty).

The ideal location for your finger is the center of your finger pad at the center of the trigger. Now that we got finger location established,  let's talk about trigger pull. I am sure you have heard the phrase "anybody can pull a trigger." Physically that is true, but to do it right there is a process.  After you place your finger on the trigger, you must provide equal and steady pressure on the trigger while pulling it towards your body.  This action should be done by ONLY the trigger finger. New shooters have tendencies to jerk the trigger ( not having equal or steady pressure on the trigger) , which will throw off your shot. Some people also close their grip tighter as they pull the trigger, which can also effect your shot. That is why Only the trigger finger should be in motion as you pull the trigger. The pressure should stay smooth and constant until the hammer falls and the projectile is released.

A great training method for trigger control,  I was taught, is place an dime on the very end of the barrel and pull the trigger without making the dime fall off. It works. It can be done with both rifles and pistols.  I highly recommend adding this drill to your dry fire drills. For this and ALL dry fire drills you should use a snap cap or a SPENT CASING to prevent damage to the firing pin.

I know other shooters might  use a different part of their trigger finger to shoot. Like I have said before, whatever is comfortable to the shooter works best. I have seen some crazy and awkward shooting style, BUT they worked for those shooter's.  You need to do what works for YOU!!!


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Sorry For My Absence!!!!

I have had some personal issues to take of, BUT now we are up and running again. Next week I will continue with the shooting fundamentals series.  I am going to try to post at least twice a week from now on. I have seen some traffic increase on the blog, so I owe you readers that much.

Thanks Again For Understanding.

Vanguard Shooting Club Team

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