saibot Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 I shot a PR match yesterday and did really poorly and it seems the problem was getting my AR steady. My reticle was just bouncing around like crazy requiring multiple shots to hit the targets while shooting supported. It was like I was shooting offhand! I try to put the forearm on barrels, etc, but I just can't keep the bobble out. One stage had an old tire on top of a barrel and it was ridiculous how bad it was bouncing around. Any tips or fundamentals to getting this thing steady while shooting supported? I need help! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastmtnbiker33w Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 (edited) I'll venture out on a limb and bet that it was YOU that was having trouble getting steady and not your rifle. I frequently find myself on a steady and solid platform, but I myself am not in a comfortable and stable position. Learning to shoot from different positions...knealing, on both knees, sitting, crouched....and practicing in those positions will let you know real quick what kind of position you need to be in when you get to a shooting position with a barrel or barrier. When standing, make sure you have a wide base of support with your feet. If you still can't get steady, it may be your breathing and a pounding heart. Fitness and practice help with that. Edited April 11, 2011 by fastmtnbiker33w Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFH Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 Get a copy of Green Eyes, Black Rifles by Kyle Lamb and practice the techniques he describes and illustrates. The price of the book will be more than covered by the cost of the ammo you will save trying to develop these techniques on your on. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saibot Posted April 11, 2011 Author Share Posted April 11, 2011 Thanks for the replies! And yes it is definitely me. The rifle shoot great when I do my part. I'm just looking for ways to practice/dryfire and any fundamental methods I'm probably overlooking. Thanks for the tip on the book! I'll check it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saibot Posted April 11, 2011 Author Share Posted April 11, 2011 Book on it's way from Amazon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
assaulter Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 What comp are you using? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remington4Life Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 Do they have that book on tape? Im not much of a reader... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielW Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 Do they have that book on tape? Im not much of a reader... Well in that case you'll be glad to know there are lots of pictures in that book! It really is very good and its light reading; reads more like Kyle teaches rather than theory packed. It gives great explanations about what you should be doing, but he always caveats everything with the need for getting out there and making it work for you individually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saibot Posted April 11, 2011 Author Share Posted April 11, 2011 What comp are you using? I have an AAC on one and a Miculek on the other. But wobbly before the shot is even taken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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