High and left?

nanney1 · March 15, 2018, 05:00 PM

I'm a righty who has become a consistent high and left shooter. I'm using printable targets on a 8 1/2 by 11 sheet. My groupings are consistent from the top left portion of the outer ring to the upper left corner of the paper.

The odd part is that if I shoot one handed, right or left handed, I'm mostly within the circles of the target. The grouping is much wider and I have some fliers, but I put most of the rounds in the circle. Shooting in the 5 - 7 yard range.

When I first started shooting last fall, I was a typical low and left shooter.

stinkeypete · March 16, 2018, 07:19 AM

“Doc, it hurts my left arm when I do this...”
“Don’t do that.”

My humorous response is to tell to to shave a little off your right arm and left leg in small increments!

Point of aim varies based on your grip and shooting stance. I shoot one handed and allign my hips so that as my arm returns from first recoil, the point of aim is correct in the left/right direction. Shuffle your feet a tiny bit, it makes a difference.

Take aim, close your eyes, raise your arm a foot and lower it. With eyes closed, aim at the target. Open your eyes. If you are off to the left or right, move your left foot a tiny bit and repeat.

I think the Army Marksmansip Manual calls that “finding your natural stance.”

Salmoneye · March 16, 2018, 07:54 AM

You're "pushing" your shot...

See if this helps:

http://firearmshistory.blogspot.com/...-analysis.html

GeauxTide · March 16, 2018, 09:40 AM

1. Try an empty cylinder during a session to see if you're flinching.
2. Hold front blade at 6:00 of the Bullseye.

T. O'Heir · March 17, 2018, 11:40 AM

Go here.
http://www.targetshooting.ca/docs/Pi...t_Analysis.pdf
An explanation of what 'pushing the trigger' means is here. Basically it means you're not using enough finger on the trigger.
http://exclusive.multibriefs.com/con...fense-security

March 15, 2018, 05:00 PM	#1
nanney1 Senior Member Join Date: November 24, 2017 Posts: 239	High and left? I'm a righty who has become a consistent high and left shooter. I'm using printable targets on a 8 1/2 by 11 sheet. My groupings are consistent from the top left portion of the outer ring to the upper left corner of the paper. The odd part is that if I shoot one handed, right or left handed, I'm mostly within the circles of the target. The grouping is much wider and I have some fliers, but I put most of the rounds in the circle. Shooting in the 5 - 7 yard range. When I first started shooting last fall, I was a typical low and left shooter.

March 17, 2018, 11:40 AM	#5
T. O'Heir Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 12,453	Go here. http://www.targetshooting.ca/docs/Pi...t_Analysis.pdf An explanation of what 'pushing the trigger' means is here. Basically it means you're not using enough finger on the trigger. http://exclusive.multibriefs.com/con...fense-security __________________ Spelling and grammar count!

March 16, 2018, 07:19 AM	#2
stinkeypete Senior Member Join Date: July 22, 2010 Location: Madison, Wisconsin Posts: 1,293	“Doc, it hurts my left arm when I do this...” “Don’t do that.” My humorous response is to tell to to shave a little off your right arm and left leg in small increments! Point of aim varies based on your grip and shooting stance. I shoot one handed and allign my hips so that as my arm returns from first recoil, the point of aim is correct in the left/right direction. Shuffle your feet a tiny bit, it makes a difference. Take aim, close your eyes, raise your arm a foot and lower it. With eyes closed, aim at the target. Open your eyes. If you are off to the left or right, move your left foot a tiny bit and repeat. I think the Army Marksmansip Manual calls that “finding your natural stance.”

March 16, 2018, 07:54 AM	#3
Salmoneye Senior Member Join Date: December 31, 2011 Location: Vermont Posts: 2,076	You're "pushing" your shot... See if this helps: http://firearmshistory.blogspot.com/...-analysis.html

March 16, 2018, 09:40 AM	#4
GeauxTide Senior Member Join Date: April 20, 2009 Location: Helena, AL Posts: 4,424	1. Try an empty cylinder during a session to see if you're flinching. 2. Hold front blade at 6:00 of the Bullseye.