Proper springer hold

[brokeasajoke]

Spent the morning before church shooting my springers which are a Browning leverage and a Gamo 22. Trying to practice what I preach to my son who is on a youth shooting team. Is there a proper recommendation for a hold on these guys? Tried to hold tight into my shoulder to which gave the resulting picture. I've got some heavy hitter powder burners that are similar i.e. a 338L and heavy 12ga loads.

 

[WoodWelder]

That looks to be an allergy of sorts? Underarm deodorant, fabric softener, laundry detergent etc?

Also, no need to use the gorilla death grip holding a springer or any rifle for that matter. Take up the space but no need to force hold into the shoulder. Your accuracy will greatly improve as well.

 

[brokeasajoke]

Allergy it is not. This is from my hold on the springers off hand sitting position.

 

[Dog]

My FWB 124 has a good trigger. Nothing special in hold, just relax...pop, squirrel falls out of tree. Your arm looks like after 10 shots with my 30-06, 150 gr at the range wearing t-shirt!

 

[elh0102]

All you can do is try something different. Since consistency is key, I expect that either a firm hold or loose will be best, since anything in between is difficult to repeat consistently. I don't know the power level or weight of your rifles, but that matters too. I don't shoot my springer much, but it is a HW97, a heavy rifle, with a 12 fpe Vortek kit. The recoil is noticeable, but not a problem.

 

[brokeasajoke]

The Gamo is light but the Browning is pretty heavy for sure.

 

[c_m_shooter]

Most have better luck with a light hold on springers. whatever you do it has to be consistent, from the point of contact of the stock with the support hand to the position of your thumb on the right hand. Some require different holds than others, and some we never make friends with.

 

[brokeasajoke]

Thanks

 

[DeanB]

As said consistency is key and a pellet the gun really likes. As long as you do the same thing the same way every time your gun will be accurate.. no 2 guns like the same type of hold/position of hands. Artillery hold is not always necessary either.

 

[brokeasajoke]

I was grouping the size of a skoal/Copenhagen can at 27yds off hand which I was pleased with for me.scope max at 6 power per youth rules so I was practicing what I preach so to speak and pulling the trigger as I cross the bull's-eye instead of a steady hold.

 

[DesertSilver]

At least it didn't try and pull your trigger finger out of your hand. When I was getting shot strings on a hatsan 135 vortex QE after about 30 shots my trigger finger hurt like heck. I did it to my self due to using the first joint on the finger to pull the trigger instead of the pad. Even as violent of recoil that rifle did it never did anything to my shoulder.

 

[maxtrouble]

@brokeasajoke - I suggest a light hold on springers as well. The rifle is going backwards then forwards so you want the rifle to be able complete the shot cycle unhindered. Here is an entire thread on the subject of shootings springers. There is a lot of good information!

Best Tips on Shooting a Springer!

Share your past experiences and help fellow shooters hone their craft and shooting ability!! *The idea for the this thread is compliments of Air Arms

www.airgunnation.com

 

[brokeasajoke]

Thanks. I tried these tips last night and it seemed much more comfortable