Fixing a Flinch

[TNHighlands]

Idk if it's been mentioned. But, a heavy trigger pull has always increased anticipation/flinch.

It's easier to shoot well with a lighter trigger, imo as i'm not adding one more variable to the sequence. But, ymmv

 

[Honyock]

Whether they admit it or not, everyone has a limit on the amount of recoil that they can handle. Some more than others and some less. IMHO anyone that says recoil doesn't affect them is either lying or shooting a small caliber. Double up on the ear protection (cans over plugs) and use a lighter grain ammo. If you can't get rid of the flinch, get rid of the gun or rebarrel and go to the smallest caliber that is legal for what you intend to hunt. With the advancements in bullet construction, a heavy caliber is not necessary for most North American animals. A smaller caliber rifle that you can shoot well is going to be better than a larger caliber that you can't shoot without flinching. The more enjoyable a gun is to shoot, the more you're going to practice and the better you're going to shoot.