Feels weird till you get used to it

Published on December 31, 2025
Duration: 7:36

This video from Ben Stoeger details a drill focused on isolating movement and trigger control during target transitions. It emphasizes maintaining a stable platform through body mechanics, avoiding common errors like 'shoving' the firearm, and understanding different visual confirmation types. The instruction is delivered with expert-level technical detail, suitable for intermediate to advanced shooters.

Quick Summary

Ben Stoeger's drill isolates movement and trigger control by firing only the first and last shots. Intermediate 'shots' are used to practice moving the gun between targets, observing how body motion affects the sight picture. The technique emphasizes a rigid back, 'gliding' movement, and looking at the target first to avoid 'shoving' the firearm.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Drill Introduction: Isolating Movement & Trigger Control
  2. 01:49Body Posture and Movement for Stability
  3. 02:53Rifle Transitions with Nick
  4. 04:05Avoiding 'Shoving' the Gun Technique
  5. 05:44Visual Confirmation Types Explained

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the core principle of Ben Stoeger's transition drill?

The drill focuses on isolating movement and trigger control. Ben Stoeger fires only the first and last shots, using the intermediate 'shots' to practice manipulating the trigger and moving the gun between targets to observe how body movement affects the sight picture.

How should shooters move the firearm during target transitions?

Instead of 'shoving' the firearm towards the next target, shooters should look at the target first. This allows the body's natural movement to bring the gun to the eyes, resulting in a more stable and accurate transition.

What is the recommended body posture for efficient firearm transitions?

Maintain a rigid back and 'glide' during movement. This technique minimizes the input from body motion on the firearm, ensuring a more consistent and predictable sight picture when transitioning between targets.

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