A shooting tip to try out

[ozark]

Sound shooting fundamentals and techniques are usually learned one at a time. Cheeking the rifle against the stock is a sound practice but it can be taken a step further with benefits.
While cheeking the rifle the teeth should be seperated throughout the shot. If the teeth are together any clamping down will move the jaw muscles and cause the sightpicture to move and can tense up and ruin a shot. Let the mouth hang open and keep the jaw muscles relaxed. If this doesn't improve your shooting then you get half your money back. Ozark

[raf]

It's probably a good idea to help save the contents of your noggin. With your teeth clenched you jar your hear with a heavy recoil. Ever notice that athletes in contact sports where mouth guards in their teeth. not to protect their teeth but to help prevent concussions.

[KerryB]

Dang, all those years i've been chewing gum while shooting.............now i know why the sight picture was bouncing all over the place! ;D

[chuck41]

That's why it is good to leave the wife at home when you go to the range. Gotta keep them jaw muscles relaxed.

[spitpatch]

What about flies!!!

[chuck41]

Jun 7, 2009 10:02:53 GMT -5 spitpatch said:

What about flies!!!

I suppose that clinching the teeth might help to keep flies out of there, but I've never personally found that to be a major problem at the range.

[ozark]

flies should remained zipped up while at the arange..

[Buckrub]

but what if your wife is there?

Good points, all. I also recommend keeping at least one eye open!