Break Points   You saw me shoot practice at Nationals, and when I asked you why I missed one of the targets you said, "you hesitated at the break point." I recognize that I do this, but how do I stop?   Committing to your break points will require a bit of a mindset change but will contribute immeasurably to your consistency. Ready? Commitment to your break points must be very strong for all targets you engage. Most shooters end their shots when it looks right from behind the gun instead of at a specific point along the target's flight path. If you correctly chose your break … [Read more...]

Early Trigger Pull   I tend to pull the trigger before I want to. How do I fix this?   I am assuming the issue is with both barrels. If the second barrel is discharging immediately after the first, that's a different problem. Having said that, there are three possible causes of "premature" execution: 1) Trigger pull is too light. A good trigger pressure is about 4-½ pounds. Some shooters prefer it a bit lighter or heavier, but for most, anything in the 3- to 3-½-pound range or lighter will be too light and result in occasional accidental discharges. 2) You're overgripping … [Read more...]