Hunter ed ch. 3
To pattern gun, how far from a 30 in bulls eye if u plan to shoot birds?
35 yards
With everything correct what % of pellets in load should hit the target?
55-60%
What is it called when u move shots from side to side?
Adjust for windage
How do u sight in a rifle?
Adjust sigh at specific range
What happens if u fire a semi auto gun to close to body?
Can bruise u
How can u take the softest and most accurate shot in field?
Correct fire techniques, shoot from hard stable surface
What should u avoid when holding a semi auto?
Crossing over thumbs
How should u control ur breathing when u r ready to shoot?
Deep breathe, half exhale, hold then shoot
What eye should u aim with?
Dominant eye
What makes breathing more difficult?
Excitement of game
What type of protection do u need?
Eye & ear
What part of finger should u put on trigger?
First joint
Best choke for large slow game, like a turkey?
Full
4 major chokes form tight to open?
Full Modified Improved cylinder Cylinder
How dose targeting a shot gun differ from aiming a rifle?
Game comes quick, have no time to aim
Y should you sight in a rifle before a hunt?
Have a good hunt
Proper way to hold handgun?
High on grip, 2 hands, pressure front to rear
How do u prevent bouncing the gun on hard surface?
Laying it on a pad/ sandbag
Where do u hold alignment on game with handgun?
Over vital area
What to do to steady aim when hunting with a handgun?
Pad on top of rest
What must u take into account for ur shoot ability?
Personal accuracy & limit shots
Why keep ur finger away from the front of trigger area when shooting revolver?
Powder comes out the front and burns
3 advantages of sighting in rifle?
Practice, identifying problems, improves safety
4 rifle positions from steadiest to leases steady?
Prone Sitting Kneeling Standing
What 3 fundamentals make good marksmanship?
Proper sight adjustment, proper shooter technique, practice
How do u pull trigger when firing shotgun?
Quick, slap
Which site moves in the same direction as u want to move ur shot?
Rear sight
Safety precaution when hunting with handgun? 4
Safe holster Draw only when see game Cock only when ready Figure outside trigger guard
Sight alignment more important with handguns than rifles?
Shorter distance between sights
4 fundamentals for and accurate shot?
Shot from rest Breathe Trigger squeeze Follow through
Proper way to squeeze trigger?
Slow steady pressure
How do u achieve the proper gun fit?
Snug with cheek, eyes on side/ above centerline
Where should u fire ur rifle from when sighting in?
Solid bench, resting pad/ sandbag
What is a good position for when u have to swing ur gun?
Standing
Sighting in process for center fire rifles begin and repeat at what distance?
Start: 25 yards Repeat: 100 yards
2 common methods for leading targets at a distance?
Swing- through Sustained lead
What happens as bullet travels to their destination?
Travels @ arc
What should u remember about ammo when sighting in?
Use ammo u plan to use