OK as I have posted in other threads I will be picking up my new 700 SPS Varmint today.
Everything ready to go Bipod, scope mounts , Scope and rear bag. Ive got my Target setup in the backyard.

So the question:
What does someone with little or no precision shooting experience look for in dry fire technique. I would hate to teach myself bad habits from the get go.
What would be the key elements to a productive dry fire session ( body position, Breathing control, Cheek weld and head position, Trigger control) What should be focused on first, Which bad habits would be hardest to break later?

I know, I know a million questions. Just trying to get off to a good start.

Thanks
Chris

Big Dang Bang wrote:OK as I have posted in other threads I will be picking up my new 700 SPS Varmint today.
Everything ready to go Bipod, scope mounts , Scope and rear bag. Ive got my Target setup in the backyard.

So the question:
What does someone with little or no precision shooting experience look for in dry fire technique. I would hate to teach myself bad habits from the get go.
What would be the key elements to a productive dry fire session ( body position, Breathing control, Cheek weld and head position, Trigger control) What should be focused on first, Which bad habits would be hardest to break later?

I know, I know a million questions. Just trying to get off to a good start.

Thanks
Chris

You can work on Body Position but won't know if it's correct until the rifle recoils......

Dryfiring:
Breath Control,
Getting behind the scope correctly (make any cheekweld adjustments at this time)
Trigger Control
Running the bolt

An old marksmanship technique is to balance a penny at the muzzle and practice breaking the shot without dropping the penny. (obviously take two people) This was designed for unsupported prone, but should be pretty simple with a bipod, but at least it makes you concentrate.

The Penny trick, I will have to give that a try
Thanks

when you dry fire, pick a target that you are shooting at, the further away the better.. concentrate on your trigger press and notice where the reticle is when the shot breaks. Did it move from your original position/Point of Aim? If so, you are flinching or maing a bad press...Trigger pull should be straight to the back and not disrupt the POA. The purpose of choosing a far away target verses across the room, it will better show you if you have a bad trigger pull. Also will show you how breathing and positioning affect shot placement...

Somebody told me that MIchelle Galleger's dad use to have her balance on a piece of wood across a pipe so that it would wobble and she would have to dry fire and practice positions .....Google Michelle Galleger if you do not know who she is.....

When we hold the A Clinic, you will be taught the proper position behind the gun and placement of your finger on the trigger. Then you need to do dry fire practice, but nothing beats perfect live fire practice....