Rembrandt
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Have introduced many younger family members to deer hunting and have yet to find the perfect solution to remedy heavy recoil and flinching for youngsters. I'm talking about 8-10 year old's, (boys and girls).
So far the best I've come up with is to have them practice with .22's and conduct dry fire exercises....but never pull the trigger on a heavier load till the moment the deer goes down. This results in a startled look and reaction.....but with the animal down it's soon forgotten.
Several experiences training with heavier recoil has resulted in the kids closing their eyes in anticipation of the blast and many misses.
What's your experience?
So far the best I've come up with is to have them practice with .22's and conduct dry fire exercises....but never pull the trigger on a heavier load till the moment the deer goes down. This results in a startled look and reaction.....but with the animal down it's soon forgotten.
Several experiences training with heavier recoil has resulted in the kids closing their eyes in anticipation of the blast and many misses.
What's your experience?