In order to mimic as best I can a high-stress situation, being clocked in the head, etc. I've devised a system where I down a Double Gulp (64oz) of Diet Mountain Dew on an empty stomach before heading to the range.
I've done this drill a couple of times, and the net effect of the caffeine is enough to make me unable to hold my hand without shaking at arms length.
The result on my shooting performance is, as expected, embarrasing.
I'm wondering what strategies people have in combatting hand tremors. It's a worse problem on aim the lighter the gun is.
The best personal methods I've found in couple times I've tried it is small "sweeps" of the target, shooting as the sight passes over the target. The small movement of the arm seems to lessen the "tremor effect".
Additionally, holding the gun a little closer to the body also seems to steady the hands some as well.
Loosening or tightening the grip muscles from my standard grip seem to be equally ineffective, and actually seem to make the jittering problem worse.
For those of you who are rock-solid at the range, I highly recommend you try the "Double Gulp Drill". It will definitely surprise you!
I've done this drill a couple of times, and the net effect of the caffeine is enough to make me unable to hold my hand without shaking at arms length.
The result on my shooting performance is, as expected, embarrasing.
I'm wondering what strategies people have in combatting hand tremors. It's a worse problem on aim the lighter the gun is.
The best personal methods I've found in couple times I've tried it is small "sweeps" of the target, shooting as the sight passes over the target. The small movement of the arm seems to lessen the "tremor effect".
Additionally, holding the gun a little closer to the body also seems to steady the hands some as well.
Loosening or tightening the grip muscles from my standard grip seem to be equally ineffective, and actually seem to make the jittering problem worse.
For those of you who are rock-solid at the range, I highly recommend you try the "Double Gulp Drill". It will definitely surprise you!