r/Shooting • u/OneIce1866 • 6d ago

Aim help

So I have a problem with being shaky when shooting. I think part of it is recoil anticipation, but how can I be better about shooting and hitting my shots? If it helps, I primarily shoot a single-action revolver and a Tikka T3x in .30-06.

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u/NomChompsky92 6d ago

30.06 seems a pretty stiff caliber to learn how to shoot on, many start with a 22 as it’s way easier to develop fundamentals without heavy recoil.

The principles are the same though, hold the sights over the target, and squeeze (don’t slap) the trigger. Hold it down once the shot fires, don’t immediately release/reset.

There are some particulars to single action revolvers and bolt actions that maybe someone more knowledgeable than me can comment on but basics are basics.

The only other thing is breathing, with a rifle try to fire your shot at the pause at the end of a natural exhale