Trigger finger problem

[tim s]

Frank,

Prone is normally shot with aperture sights. Telescopic sights are only permitted in "any sight" competitions, and for training/ammo testing. Open sights, ie post and notch, were obsolete for Smallbore by the 1930s.

Ten bull cards should be shot in one go (assuming no stoppages for emergencies). Taking a quick break on the point won't hurt, but leaving the range to finish at another time is merely curing the symptom not the problem.

[Zero58]

Frank,

Prone is normally shot with aperture sights. Telescopic sights are only permitted in "any sight" competitions, and for training ammo testing. Open, ie post and notch, were obsolete for Smallbore by the 1930s.

Ten bull cards should be shot in one go (assuming no stoppages for emergencies). Taking a quick break on the point won't hurt, but leaving the range to finish at another time is merely curing the symptom not the problem.

Ok take some deep breaths then think I can do this used to work for me playing darts I beat Crafty Cockney and jocky wilson but stress was terrible never beat John Lowe ( A perfect Natural player) God he was the greatest
I know get back to my pistol practice
From frank

[tim s]

Pausing for a mo won't hurt, but shallow diaphragm breathing is actually more calming than deep belly breathing. It's also important not to fall into the "only one shot to go" trap. I say trap, because you're not thinking about the shot. Rehearsing your shot process is more helpful than a don't-muck-it-up-now attitude.

Prone shooting is naturally a little faster than air pistol as the gun is much more stable, and the position changes little from shot to shot, so your Natural Point of Aim is acquired quickly after loading. However taking every match one shot at a time works for both disciplines.

[RufusRover]

Thanks for all the replies!

on a ten bull card I shoot them in a Z then a back to front Z (If that makes sense?). I'm shooting a Match 52 with a two stage trigger and Dioptre sights. I've been shooting for a good few years and this problem has only appeared in the last two months, no change of rifle or equipment.
I have made the trigger slightly heavier, shortened the travel on the first stage and moved the trigger further back and canted it over slightly so it sits naturally on the pad of my finger.
I'll see how it goes and report back.

[TheFixer]

If its a really recent thing and has never happened before it might be worth giving the trigger a clean and lube, i had the trigger on my old match 54 go little 'gummy' a year or so ago - all of a sudden and the symptom was very similar. rgds

Thanks for all the replies!

on a ten bull card I shoot them in a Z then a back to front Z (If that makes sense?). I'm shooting a Match 52 with a two stage trigger and Dioptre sights. I've been shooting for a good few years and this problem has only appeared in the last two months, no change of rifle or equipment.
I have made the trigger slightly heavier, shortened the travel on the first stage and moved the trigger further back and canted it over slightly so it sits naturally on the pad of my finger.
I'll see how it goes and report back.

[Telephonepete]

If its a really recent thing and has never happened before it might be worth giving the trigger a clean and lube, i had the trigger on my old match 54 go little 'gummy' a year or so ago - all of a sudden and the symptom was very similar. rgds

never experienced this but surely when you hit the stop of the first stage the slightest pressure will send the shot on its way.

[tim s]

never experienced this but surely when you hit the stop of the first stage the slightest pressure will send the shot on its way.

It's not unknown for the second stage to develop a little creep due to dirt or wear. Then there are triggers that have been misadjusted.