I realize that all of you may not have Instagram (vudoo_labs), where I've been putting out various pieces of information relating to current "goings-on." I just started a series about Proper Rifle Setup, which, based on the limited post space and vast amount of info, will require numerous posts to effectively cover the topic. I'm going to paste the text here, but not the photos. This is the first post of a multi-post series:
I mentioned to a few of you that I’ll be posting about Proper Rifle Setup based on the “sensitive” rifle I talked about in another post. As I’ve thought about my approach to such a vast topic, I know I’ll not have enough room in a single post to discuss this, so I’ll be doing a series about how to diagnose nagging issues. But, given the subject, some of you may be a little surprised where I start so, ultimately, we can get to the end.
So where does one start when you’re shooting a rifle that appears inconsistent? Do you start at the rifle? Ammo? No, you don’t. Before I go any further, I’ll say that I’m going to approach this part of the topic with the utmost humility, not from high atop Mount I-Know-Everything, because I don’t. But, over a long career, I’ve been fortunate to tap into instructional resources and have developed a capable technique with a rifle in my hands. For the best info related to sound technique, I turn to guys like
@shlowlight,
@dthomas3523 or
@bynum.jacob at
@rifles_only. These guys are welcome to comment here and open themselves to questions, etc., if they choose. Simply stated, without solid shooting mechanics, it’s hard to start at the rifle when it comes to diagnosing what one sees on the target.
So, and I’m stating this from a position of humility, before you start diving into diagnosing whether a rifle is shooting to its potential, ask yourself an honest question….”Do I have the shooting skills necessary to draw a sound conclusion around how this rifle is shooting?” If not, that’s fine, no one loses their man card over this. But, answering this question honestly will help one faster and more appropriately than not answering it honestly. Shooting is a perishable skill that requires proper technique, an understanding of the environment you’re shooting in and a regular dose of skill building time at the range or in the field. And be prepared, if/when you reach out to me to discuss what could be a “sensitive” rifle, I’m going to start by diving into “you” before talking about your rifle.
@vudoogunworks
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