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TRA BENCHREST HINTS

Correct breathing is essential for living and just as important in shooting. Oxygen is needed for
MUSCLE CONTROL, STEADINESS & CLEAR SIGHTING.

Breathe normally until the rifle starts to settle
1. cease the breath at the natural end of the exhale
2. hold that pause for only 4-6 seconds and release the shot or try the whole cycle again

There are two basic types of triggers:

SINGLE STAGE – where one finger movement releases the shot.

TWO-STAGE – where there is a first lighter movement, and the second heavier
movement to release the shot.

SENSITIVITY of feel is required for the light-weight trigger of a smallbore
target rifle, and the first pad of the index finger is usually used.

When the rifle settles, pressure is applied to the trigger and the shot is released.
Over time, the Trigger release will become a semi-automatic response to a steady hold and good
sight picture.

Check the rifle manual for details on precise trigger adjustment, or see a more experienced coach.
Random fiddling on a two stage trigger can have rather dire consequences.

WHAT TRIGGER WEIGHT IS RIGHT??? Trigger weight must be set so that the
shooter has COMPLETE control of the trigger. A trigger that is too light may result in shots being
fired well before you are ready. Newer shooters will work better with triggers that are a little
heavier (until you gain that fine motor control)

Many rifle triggers are set at around 100-140 grams (for the more experienced shooter)
Around 180-200gm is perfect for the less experienced shooter – it allows more control.
Yes there are ways to determine the weight of the trigger – ask your coach!

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