EP 142: Instructors Corner | Practice Makes You A Little Better

Johnny Q demonstrates the importance of mastering iron sights for fundamental shooting skills, even with modern optics available. He emphasizes front sight focus during rapid target engagement and highlights how consistent iron sight practice builds a solid foundation for all shooting disciplines. The video showcases a Glock 19 Gen 5 in an outdoor range setting.

This expert-level guide from Instructor Mike focuses on refining the trigger press for improved shooting accuracy. It emphasizes a slow, deliberate pull to the trigger wall, followed by a steady press, while actively combating recoil anticipation. The instruction also covers proper stance and body mechanics to enhance control and consistency during the shot.

This video from John G. Johnson, a firearms instructor, addresses the common issue of improper trigger pull affecting 99% of shooters. He demonstrates the critical difference between a trigger 'pull' and a trigger 'press,' emphasizing that a smooth, controlled press is essential for accuracy, even more so than grip or sight alignment. The guide includes dry-fire drills using the HTS Dry-Fire Bullet Insert and live-fire examples to illustrate how a proper trigger press leads to tighter shot groups.

This video demonstrates the proper loading and firing technique for the iconic M1 Garand rifle. It highlights the use of an 8-round en bloc clip for the .30-06 Springfield cartridge and showcases accurate firing from a prone position using iron sights. The demonstration emphasizes safe handling, proper shooting posture, and the distinctive auditory cues associated with the M1 Garand's operation, including the final 'ping' of the ejected clip.

This expert-level guide from Farewell Firearms Training emphasizes the critical concept of rifle optic offset and its impact on shot placement. Instructor demonstrates how to accurately call shots by focusing on where the aiming point lifts during recoil, rather than the trigger pull itself. This technique is crucial for understanding ballistics, especially at close distances where the 3-inch offset significantly affects the point of impact.

This video provides an expert-level guide on optimizing left-hand grip for superior recoil control, as demonstrated by an experienced instructor. It introduces a practical drill to isolate and enhance the left hand's role in managing firearm movement during live fire, emphasizing a loose right-hand grip to facilitate a faster trigger pull. The instruction highlights how effective left-hand engagement can significantly reduce felt recoil and improve shooting efficiency.

This video showcases a remarkable 1376-yard elk hunt by a 12-year-old using a Gunwerks rifle chambered in 7mm Rem Mag. It highlights the critical importance of precise range estimation, scope adjustments (32.5 MOA), and marksmanship for extreme long-range success. The hunt involved significant preparation, including hiking and dry-fire practice, culminating in a successful two-shot engagement on a bull elk.

This video demonstrates the significant impact of the Coriolis effect on long-range bullet drop, particularly at 1000 yards. Experiments show directional POI shifts of up to 11 inches (over 1 MOA) when shooting East vs. West due to Earth's rotation. The data suggests collecting ballistic data North or South to mitigate this vertical error.

This video details the initial steps in transforming a factory Remington 700 Sendero into a long-range precision rifle. Key modifications include upgrading the trigger to a crisp 2-pound pull and performing a crucial bedding job on the recoil lug for enhanced shot-to-shot consistency. The process emphasizes meticulous preparation and precise application of bedding compounds and torque settings for optimal performance.

This video showcases a successful long-range coyote hunt in Montana using a Gunwerks rifle. Dustin Butler demonstrates effective predator calling and engagement techniques, highlighting the rifle's performance across various distances, from close-range shots to over 500 yards. The 'range, dial, and kill' workflow is emphasized for efficient long-range hunting.