Triggering

Ok so today I'll discuss about Triggering where most of us (shooters) mess it up.  Triggering seems to be an easy task of the shot cycle but we spoil our shot mostly because of our triggering technique. Triggering is not  "JUST PULL IT" or in other words I would say "Snipe it" rather it has its own detailed technique.
 There are two types of triggers: Single Stage & Two- Stage Triggers.
Single Stage Triggers: A single stage trigger is ready to go when the rifle is loaded. The correct way to pull a single stage trigger is just pull the trigger  straight back with the pad of your fingers (fingertips to be precise). 
 Watch Sergey Richter for single stage triggers. 




Two Stage Triggers: Two Stage Triggers are the most common one among the shooters. When the trigger stops moving, that's when you have come to the second stage which releases the sear. An adjustable trigger can be set to have a light first stage then a VERY LIGHT second stage. Yet, it is much safer and convenient to have a two stage trigger over a single stage trigger because of the feel.
Watch Abhinav Bindra's Triggering technique carefully. 


As you become accustomed to the trigger, you should have a sense of when it is about to let go. This sense helps you to select the proper time for the sear to be released.
 Here are a few points you'd love to read on How to Prepare the Trigger:
1. Mind Ready- Focus on the current shot. All the other thoughts and distractions should be allowed to exit your mind and be gone.               "BE RIGHT HERE,IN THE MOMENT"
2. Heart Ready- Be fully committed to the shot process for there is No Outcome or Trying. There is only DOING. Any anxiety or nervousness should be driven away (I know a few techniques to instantly shoo away the anxiety).  Repeating  some positive affirmations to yourself can help a lot. For example,              "I AM OK NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS".
This affirmation helps me a lot to shoo away the anxiety I face before any competition.
3. Stage I- Take up the 1st stage of a two stage trigger, or just touch the trigger on a one stage trigger.
4. Stage II- Add & maintain a significant amount of pressure on the trigger. Trigger pull should be straight back.  Always remember "Don't Snipe It" because shooting range is not for hunting. Shooting is done by following a proper technique.  I mean to say don't just pull the trigger for when you feel your sights are in a perfect concentric picture.
5. Accept the Recoil!! (If Any)


6. Must Recall the points 1 & 2  before lifting up the rifle. (Recall your Shot Process)
7. Points 3 & 4 must be recalled before the moment when the shooter is in the Aiming Area  and the sight picture is concentric.