July 6, 2022Kirsten Joy Weiss created a helpful video about Dry-Fire. Dry-Fire is a way to train without the use of a live round in a chamber. Kirsten explains that Dry-Firing is more effective than firing a live round because it eliminates the extra noise and messages. Dry-Firing eliminates recoil and the sound of shots going off, so all you hear is the click on the trigger. This allows you to concentrate on your sight shot and the trigger press. This is Kirsten’s last installment of her ‘How to Shoot Awesomely’ series. Kisten said: “I hope this helps you, keep shooting true!” The Benefits of Dry Fire Training
Dry-Fire practice is something you should be doing. Dry-Fire practice is vital for all sling disciplines and extremely useful for F-Class. Dennis DeMille, a national Service Rifle Champion, said that for every minute he spent competing, he would practice hours without ammunition. Dennis spent his time in the USMC practicing in the barracks, dry-firing and working on his hold. As a High Power shooter, most of my knowledge was gained without the use of ammunition. I spent my time doing holding exercises and dry firing. Holding exercises will help you identify weak points in your position. Dry firing is primarily intended to teach you how to shoot an empty rifle. You will eventually become a High Master if you can shoot a loaded rifle in the same way as you shoot an empty rifle. “Dry-Fire Training Can Benefit Benchrest Shooters
What about benchrest? Dry-Fire sessions can also be beneficial to benchresters, as it can reveal flaws in trigger technique or inconsistencies in how you approach the rifle shot by shot. If you notice that the scope’s crosshairs move a lot when the trigger is pulled, it is time to improve your technique. Dry-fire practice can help improve your technique so that you don’t damage the gun on the bags.
