I've Developed A Flinch, Now What?

[ianpadron]

I developed a flinch shooting a bunch of heavy 45-70 loads out of a Marlin lever action. A guy at the range had a 600 nitro. I shot it once and then went back to shooting the 45-70 and it felt like it hardly recoiled and my flinch went away. If I shot the 600 nitro a second time I am sure I would have flinched.

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Lol that's one way to do it

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[Evergreen]

Here's my two cents for what it's worth. I have a 300wsm that I used to shoot very well. I had a range day that was excessive and I developed the dreaded flinch/shot anticipation. I tried to work through it, shot smaller calibers, dry fired and everything else to no avail. Everytime I went back to the wsm my mind knew what I was shooting and I would get maybe one shot without issue. Move forward a few years and a few missed animals and alot of frustration I bought a 6.5 CM. Low recoil, all day shooting, no flinching, killing critters and having fun!!! After years of shooting my CM I can now at least tolerate my wsm but more than 10 rounds and it's no fun! If you dont "NEED" a larger caliber save yourself time and frustration and just pick up a lighter caliber whatever that is that will still do the job on critters you hunt! Good luck!!

 

[Jeremyc_1999]

I'd buy an air rifle and do lots of practice and dry fire practice with your tikka. You will have to be careful. it may come back. I shot tens of thousands of rounds through a pellet gun to get rid of my flinch and now I do pretty well. I still have to be careful after a day at the range if I over do it, but usually 10-20 dry fire reps will get me back on track. Remember what the perfect shot (aka no flinch) feels like and practice that.

 

[Tufrthnails]

Get an air rifle that is pretty accurate I use a Ruger Targis .22. I can pop cans with out to a 100 yards if the wind is calm. But it will really help your shot cycle. I bring it with me to the range from time to time if I feel I am anticipating the trigger break.