Shooting Help

[PepeLp]

Hi guys, I need a little help. I am not a benchrest shooter, just an enthusiast/hunter. My problem: when I shoot, unless I'm using bags on the bench, the rifle usually jumps high and right when it recoils (I'm right handed). It happens prone, prone with a bi-pod, sitting with sticks, etc. Using a sling helps, just because it helps limit the jump. Sometimes it will throw a shot 2 moa+. I try to use very light cheek pressure. I've tried getting straight behind the rifle, slightly angled, very angled, I just can't seem to get a consistent straight back recoil. I live in the boondocks, and my friends are not serious shooters, so no help there. Any ideas? TIA

 

[Killshot]

Sounds like a good muzzle brake would help. Some have adjustable ports to tune out that up and right movement you're experiencing.

 

[nosualc]

It'd help to know what you're shooting.

-nosualc

 

[BoydAllen]

A common mistake is to hold a rifle too lightly. Get a hold of that thing, shoulder,cheek, and both hands. In case you think that I don't know what I am talking about, or that no one could shoot well from the bench that way, here is a good example.
http://www.6mmbr.com/gunweek044.html

 

[PepeLp]

Thanks for the replies. I pretty have the same issue with any gun over .243. The rifle that was kicking my butt this morning is a Rem 700 in 7-08. A solid grip seems to help, but I'm still looking for that straight back recoil. I don't know if it's shoulder position or body position or ????? Sometimes I get that perfect, straight back push. When the gun comes down out of recoil, the scope is still on the target, other times, it's pointing way off to the side.

 

[gunnermhr]

I know this is going to sound elementary; Squeeze the trigger, if the gun doesn't scare you every time it goes off you didn't squeeze the trigger right. Sounds to me like you're anticipating the shot too much, pulling it high right on most everything over a 243, definitely a gun handling issue. Don't lift your head off the stock until well after the shot goes off and don't ever pull or slap the trigger.

 

[necchi]

You could be having a serious flinch, nothing to be ashamed of a bunch of us have it to some degree.
It's really a head game that can be tuff to break.

Get one of your buddy's for a shooting session. Knock off a couple of rounds in one of your problem positions like normal.
Now here's the trick,
Have your friend load a single round when your not watching, take the rifle back and shoot,,
,,but on a random basis,, have him load a fired case/ a blank,, then take the rifle back and shoot,
Your reaction from the unknown blank shot may suprise you. Being aware of that reaction is the first step

 

[itchyTF]

Stock design may be playing a role. Also, try taking a video of yourself which you can analyze after.