Carbine Mastery - Shoot Faster/Insane Trigger Speed

Published on October 16, 2021
Duration: 10:21

This video focuses on improving trigger speed and reducing split times through precise trigger control techniques. It emphasizes minimizing effort, maintaining positive contact, and understanding trigger reset. The instructor guides viewers through dry fire drills to identify the minimum trigger break force and practice rapid pulsing, ultimately aiming for faster follow-up shots by focusing on the finger's action rather than gross motor movements.

Quick Summary

Improve your firearm trigger speed by minimizing effort and tension. Practice dry-fire drills to find the minimum trigger break force and perform quick taps, releasing to a light positive contact without losing it. This precise control allows for faster reset and follow-up shots, reducing split times.

Chapters

  1. 00:23The Goal: Faster Splits
  2. 00:31Fundamentals: Controlling the Gun
  3. 00:39Body Position and Passive Tension
  4. 00:51Left Arm Tension and Grip
  5. 01:32Trigger Hand's Role
  6. 01:44Analogy: Weight Lifting for Trigger Pull
  7. 02:03Minimizing Trigger Pull Effort
  8. 02:36The 'Tap' vs. 'Press and Hold'
  9. 02:50Dry Fire Trigger Press Exercise
  10. 03:08Defining Positive Contact
  11. 03:35Finding Minimum Trigger Break Force
  12. 04:14Practicing Quick Taps and Releases
  13. 04:47Maintaining Trigger Contact
  14. 05:07Live Fire: Feeling the Reset
  15. 06:03Eliminating Delays
  16. 06:15Finger Muscle Pulsing
  17. 06:32The 'Double Click' Sensation
  18. 06:50Mental Rhythm and Speed
  19. 07:04Practice: Three Doubles
  20. 07:36Introducing the Split Metronome
  21. 08:02Tapping at Metronome Pace
  22. 08:54Metronome Speeds: 12 Splits
  23. 09:06Accelerating Through Targets
  24. 09:30Comparing Metronome Speeds
  25. 09:49Making Faster Splits Your Normal

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I improve my trigger speed for faster follow-up shots?

To improve trigger speed, focus on minimizing effort and tension. Practice dry-fire drills to find the minimum force needed to break the trigger and then perform quick taps, releasing to a light positive contact without losing it. This precise control allows for faster reset and follow-up shots.

What is 'positive contact' in firearm trigger control?

Positive contact is a light, consistent pressure on the trigger, typically around 0.25 lbs. It means your finger is touching the trigger and ready to apply force, but not yet close to breaking it. Maintaining this contact prevents losing time by re-acquiring the trigger after each shot.

How does trigger reset affect shooting speed?

Trigger reset is crucial for speed. If you pull the trigger with excessive force, it takes longer for the mechanism to reset. Ideally, the trigger should reset during or immediately after recoil. Practicing trigger control ensures you're only using the necessary force, allowing for a quicker reset and faster split times.

What is the best dry-fire drill for faster trigger control?

A key dry-fire drill involves finding the minimum trigger break force, then practicing rapid taps. You press to the break, release just below the reset point, and immediately press again. Maintain light positive contact throughout. Using a metronome can help train your finger to pulse at higher tempos.

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