Most IMPORTANT Rifle Skill To Become a PRO... | Trigger Follow Through

Published on November 25, 2021
Duration: 3:41

This video emphasizes trigger follow-through as a critical rifle skill for new shooters. It explains that failing to maintain trigger control after firing leads to poor accuracy. The instructor provides a dry-fire drill using a coin on the barrel to teach shooters to keep the trigger pressed until recoil is over and the rifle is back on target, a fundamental for precision shooting.

Quick Summary

Trigger follow-through is a critical rifle skill where you maintain rearward pressure on the trigger after firing until recoil has completely subsided and the rifle is back on target. This prevents premature movement, ensuring stability and improving shot accuracy, especially for precision shooting.

Chapters

  1. 00:11Introduction & Call to Subscribe
  2. 00:27What is Trigger Follow-Through?
  3. 00:44Common Mistakes in Trigger Control
  4. 01:05Importance for Precision Rifles
  5. 01:20Practicing Trigger Follow-Through at Home
  6. 01:37Proper Technique During Firing
  7. 01:51Bolt Action vs. Gas Gun Follow-Through
  8. 02:02Key Elements of Follow-Through
  9. 02:14Rifle 101 Skills
  10. 02:22The Coin Drill for Follow-Through
  11. 02:43Practice Scenarios
  12. 03:07Mastering Fundamentals
  13. 03:15Conclusion & Subscribe

Frequently Asked Questions

What is trigger follow-through in rifle shooting?

Trigger follow-through is the practice of maintaining rearward pressure on the trigger after the shot has been fired, continuing until the rifle's recoil has completely subsided and the shooter has reacquired the target. This ensures the rifle remains stable and aligned during the critical recoil phase.

Why is trigger follow-through important for rifle accuracy?

Proper trigger follow-through is crucial because it prevents the shooter from anticipating recoil or moving the rifle prematurely. By keeping the trigger pressed and the rifle stable, the shooter ensures that the bullet's path is not disturbed by flinching or unintentional movement, leading to tighter shot groups.

How can I practice trigger follow-through at home?

You can practice trigger follow-through at home through dry-fire drills. Place a coin on the tip of your barrel, get into your shooting position, and dry-fire. The goal is to keep the trigger pulled back until recoil is over and the coin doesn't fall off. This reinforces holding the trigger until the shot is complete.

What are common mistakes shooters make with trigger control?

A common mistake is releasing the trigger too quickly after firing, often due to anticipating recoil or thinking the shot is over. Another error is looking up immediately after the shot, instead of maintaining sight alignment and focus through the recoil cycle. These actions disrupt the rifle's stability and negatively impact accuracy.

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