Precision Rifle Trigger Control with Nationally Ranked Shooter Scott Satterlee

[@GM-re2rp]

Never thought of it being better this way. As a USMC marksmanship coach, we always taught the slow squeeze surprise trigger break. This makes much more sense and I can already visualize it working better.

[@jerryw6699]

After you have shot a rifle for a while, you know when it is going to fire. Steady, even pull that's how it should be done, it's simple, no jerking, no trying to time it, just steady.

[@whiterabit09]

Will give this a try

[@dennisthogersen6329]

Look what happens at 1:19 - not a great advertisement for this method...

[@jerryw6699]

yea, he's pretty much full of it.

[@maxpower6765]

Thanks. Good advice ☑️

[@ynotjf]

Well there are two schools of thought: slow squeeze surprise break vs deliberate break. As my shooting is improving from 1moa to a consistent 3/4moa (and approaching 1/2moa) I’m finding I need the shot to break at the exact moment I have the best sight alignment in the reticle. So I concentrate on a consistent grip so I can pull the trigger straight back every time. I relaxed with reticle on target (everything perfect with breathing & heart rate) then slowly pull trigger to first stage. Then while the same breath is still comfortable, I focus on perfect reticle alignment, add a quick deliberate force to release the second stage of the trigger and break the shot. Follow through by holding the trigger straight back while I watch bullet impact.

[@BuckFoeJiden]

The best way I've found to practice your trigger squeeze is lay down in the prone unsupported without a bipod or brace, have someone balance a penny or a dime on your muzzle, and when you can break the trigger consistently without knocking the coin off, you're doing it right. Every person is just as different, if not more so, as every rifle out there. Figure out what works for you with your rifle, and roll with it.

[@BuckFoeJiden]

If you really want to work on your ninja skills, practice manually cycling your rifle without said coin dropping 😀

[@timdixon4883]

He’s a genius

[@jeremycollins3408]

Thank you

[@TacticalHyve]

Welcome!

[@gene-grey]

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