The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Most of my shots seem to be going low & to the left

PhilA · June 16, 2008, 07:22 AM

Most often, low and left means you're anticipating recoil. Meaning, your mind tells your hand to "stabilize" the gun so it won't flip so much, so your hand twitches just before the shot and forces the muzzle downward. Some folks call this "dumping" the gun just before the shot.

It's very common, especially among new shooters. One of the best cures for it is dry firing with snap caps.

June 16, 2008, 07:22 AM	#10
PhilA Member Join Date: July 12, 2007 Posts: 57	Most often, low and left means you're anticipating recoil. Meaning, your mind tells your hand to "stabilize" the gun so it won't flip so much, so your hand twitches just before the shot and forces the muzzle downward. Some folks call this "dumping" the gun just before the shot. It's very common, especially among new shooters. One of the best cures for it is dry firing with snap caps.