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artsmom · August 16, 2005, 10:22 AM

chemist308, if you are seeing what you describe, you have a Major League flinching problem. What you are describing is not normal.

Most, if not all, experienced shooters would barely notice the crosshairs moving off the bullseye. If you are having problems with recoil, it is most likely that you are not shouldering the gun properly or have an ill fitting scope arrangement causing you to get your cheek up off the stock, or both.

Yes, any rifle caliber starting with a "4" has noticeable recoil when shooting from the bench. However, it can be negated, if not ignored, by practice, just like catching a 95 mph fastball, your body will want to get out of the way, but you can teach yourself to override that and become a Catcher.

Get a snap cap and dry fire your rifle at a target about umpteen jillion times while sitting at home. Ask someone to critique your shooting positons, and make sure your scope isn't so high you have to lift your head up off the stock.

Good luck.

August 16, 2005, 10:22 AM	#27
artsmom Senior Member Join Date: January 24, 2005 Location: Nebraska Posts: 334	chemist308, if you are seeing what you describe, you have a Major League flinching problem. What you are describing is not normal. Most, if not all, experienced shooters would barely notice the crosshairs moving off the bullseye. If you are having problems with recoil, it is most likely that you are not shouldering the gun properly or have an ill fitting scope arrangement causing you to get your cheek up off the stock, or both. Yes, any rifle caliber starting with a "4" has noticeable recoil when shooting from the bench. However, it can be negated, if not ignored, by practice, just like catching a 95 mph fastball, your body will want to get out of the way, but you can teach yourself to override that and become a Catcher. Get a snap cap and dry fire your rifle at a target about umpteen jillion times while sitting at home. Ask someone to critique your shooting positons, and make sure your scope isn't so high you have to lift your head up off the stock. Good luck.