General Shooting Tips

[Swifty11]

Is my gun too heavy or too light I just can't keep it still thanks

[pux146]

Is my gun too heavy or too light I just can't keep it still thanks

Yes the rifle could be to heavy or maybe just too big for your frame!! your best bet is to tell us your build and what rifle it is. Do you find this problem when standing, kneeling or prone??

[gasman1]

i dont know anyone who can keep a gun still. everyone wobbles when standing and knealing. it's how you control the wobble and the timing on releasing the trigger that matters.

i'm crap standing and knealing by the way. it does get a bit easier with plenty of practise.

[scottno6]

Good tips to keep in mind

[nugboys]

always cheek that the barrel is clear after every cock. (spring powerd)

[Bi11]

Hi Guys I'm new to airgunbbs but reading this thread and posts an old poem came to mind that ny old dad recounted when I first took up shooting.

I was just tying to remember this while reading this thread. Very apt.

[LC Rapid 7]

Good thread common sense never leave a loaded GUN

[r judd]

Good thread this good safety is a must....

[Justinio]

Sage words, thanks.

[wonkyeyedsniper]

New member here just starting out (not got a rifle yet) but I have read the tips and agree that there isn't one that I thought shouldnt be there.

[Flaw3d]

Would there be any benefit of joining both organisations? It's great they offer liability cover and that would be one of the lead reasons for me to join - BASC seems to have the edge unless i have missed something?

[gantongunner]

some good advice

[andyhitman]

Never load/cock a weapon unless you are going to fire it !

[bongobango]

Very useful advice. Although I have no doubt some old and bold will be thinking this is all common sense. In the military we use the phrase 'familiarity breeds contempt' to explain that even if you handle firearms everyday this too can lead to people just going through the motions or adapting drills. There have been several incidents that unfortunately prove this over the last few years that have resulted in accidental deaths or serious injuries. It is worth reading this post once in a while to remind yourself what you should be doing. From my point of view how you carry the firearm is paramount, always regardless of load state pointing to the sky or the ground unless you are going to fire it and regardless of safety catch state only put your finger on the trigger when you intend to pull it.

[DannyMondos]

Really informative thread. It will make a good read for my 11year old son. He has just started to take an interest in hunting!!