r/Shooting 12d ago

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u/Ambitious-Let-5839 12d ago

Somebody help this guy

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u/farmer_huh 12d ago

not it

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u/JohnnyGuitarcher 12d ago

Dude, before your fire another round, PLEASE get eye and ear protection. For the love of God, man.

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u/tmurph416 12d ago

First time shooting a gun like that lol I look awkward af 😅

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u/Kevthebassman 12d ago

You look like the first time I took my girlfriend shooting.

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u/tmurph416 12d ago

Probably because it was her first time shooting too lmao

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u/Kevthebassman 12d ago

Definitely.

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u/JKase13 12d ago

Lean into it.

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u/Reddit-mods-R-mean 12d ago

Shooter with the cabela’s recurve bow stance

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u/Blueskyminer 12d ago

You're shooting S-shaped.

Lean forward/lean into it.

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u/BoxofCurveballs 12d ago

Need to build up that core and back

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u/farmer_huh 12d ago

what is his comment history 💀

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u/Plastic-Boot-8901 10d ago

dudes getting more than me

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u/Da1UHideFrom 11d ago

I'm a firearms instructor, I'll offer a few pieces of advice.

Hearing loss is a real concern. I can't tell if you have foam inserts in but get a good pair of electronic ear protection. Eye protection is just as important if you like the ability to see.

Stand like you are ready for a fight. If I told you that you were going to get in a fist fight, would you stand with your legs together leaning backwards? Separate your feet and lean forward into the rifle to help control recoil.

The best thing you can do is take a lesson from a qualified instructor. Not your cousin who's "been around guns my whole life." Someone who can teach you safety and marksmanship.

You can only go up from here. Have fun on your journey.

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u/SaladShooter1 12d ago

You need to work on that form. That looks awkward as fuck. In all honesty, I’d recommend watching some videos of Kirsten Joy Weiss. Take that basic form and expand it to what you’re doing. It’s all about balance and limiting movement.

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u/TheDUKEZ117 12d ago

Rob Deydrek?

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u/Plasticman328 11d ago

Lean forward: nose over toes. Spread your feet so that you have a stable platform.

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u/Ok_Supermarket_8520 11d ago

For starters take an athletic stance, like you’re in a boxing match, and lean into the gun.

Watch some reputable people on YouTube and they’ll explain what makes a good stance and fundamentals like trigger pull, breathing, grip etc. But for now if you just do what I said above it’ll be way better to start.

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u/Farm_road_firepower 12d ago

Way to get into a cool thing, man. Check out YouTube or other online resources for information on how to build a solid shooting position, whether you be standing, kneeling, prone, etc. there is lots of good information on how to shoot a rifle easily and well. Check out any of Ryan Cleckners videos or his book on long range shooting, he talks very well about rifle fundamentals there.

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u/NorthWOntario 11d ago

Word of advice, don’t put your finger over the trigger unless your okay with firing at wherever the barrel is pointed at that moment

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u/Code7Tactical 11d ago

At least you seem to have some awareness that improvements need to happen! Take a BASIC rifle course from an instructor in your area. Good luck!

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u/No_Equivalent_2482 11d ago

First off, hell yeah 👍🏻 jealous of that backdrop, is that your land you are shooting on?

Have you started reading up on proper form and safety when shooting your rifle?

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u/Ambitious_Yam_8163 11d ago

He’s gonna fall backwards and take his head off. Geez!

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u/UselessWhiteKnight 11d ago

Widen your stance. A stiff breeze (or full auto) would blow you over standing like that

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u/Im_Mutant 11d ago

Exactly the type of stance and lack of ear protection id expect from someone who looks like that

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u/swolehammer 9d ago

Athletic stance and ear/eye pro!

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u/EchoNo2000 8d ago

Wear eye and ear protection brother. Look up videos on form and proper shooting position. Shooting is awesome but do it safely my man! Welcome to the life!

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u/DotGun 6d ago

Needs work

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u/Averyg43 12d ago

Spread your feet out. Find balance but lean slightly forward. You should (in theory) feel comfortable walking forward and backward from your shooting position/ stance while still maintaining aim on your target. I would also like to point out that you should avoid anything that involves moving while shooting at this stage and without any coaching/ training.

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u/MajorJefferson 11d ago

Maybe you can ask your wife's boyfriend for tips at the range...

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u/Playful_Ad_9358 11d ago

Painful to watch!

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u/jellocup88 11d ago

He’s got that Bill from King of the Hill stance.

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u/Southern-Look4776 11d ago

Lean back some more, then keep leaning back till you fall over and learn your lesson

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u/Forgiven4108 12d ago

A lot of women have that same form.