To Shoot Like An Olympian Think BRASS
Hunters who want the proficiency of the world’s elite shooters seeking gold in August at Beijing’s 2008 Summer Olympic Games should think BRASS, says Tim Lawhern, Department of Natural Resources hunter education administrator.
“Good shooters practice the fundamentals,” Lawhern said. “The only difference between advanced shooters and basic shooters is the advanced shooters do the basics better.”
The basics, he says, can be summed up in BRASS — breath control, relax, aim, squeeze and the shot. And part of targeting the basics is dry-firing – which means completely unloading the firearm before the trigger is pulled. However, remember to check the owner’s manual or with the rifle manufacturer before using this method. An alternative is to use inert ammunition or snap caps for practice.
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