I'd like to improve my offhand shooting. My formal shooting instruction is limited to a single project appleseed event, where they address general trigger control, sight alignment/sight picture, natural point of aim, and breathing.
My main question is about finding the best way to be on target when the trigger breaks when shooting offhand.
I often see people say to not try to keep the barrel stationary, because it just won't happen from an offhand position. Instead, they say let the barrel move and break the trigger at the right moment. I've seen people suggest doing figure-8's with the sights and breaking the trigger at the middle of the 8. Other methods include moving the sights in a straight line toward the target and breaking the trigger just as you approach the target.
I'd like to hear what some of you do when shooting offhand and what works for you.
To clarify, I'm talking about hitting stationary targets and shooting from a conventional stance (like I'd use hunting). I mostly shoot 22lr. I don't do any type of competitive shooting. I just want to get better for the sake of getting better.
My main question is about finding the best way to be on target when the trigger breaks when shooting offhand.
I often see people say to not try to keep the barrel stationary, because it just won't happen from an offhand position. Instead, they say let the barrel move and break the trigger at the right moment. I've seen people suggest doing figure-8's with the sights and breaking the trigger at the middle of the 8. Other methods include moving the sights in a straight line toward the target and breaking the trigger just as you approach the target.
I'd like to hear what some of you do when shooting offhand and what works for you.
To clarify, I'm talking about hitting stationary targets and shooting from a conventional stance (like I'd use hunting). I mostly shoot 22lr. I don't do any type of competitive shooting. I just want to get better for the sake of getting better.