Off-hand shooting technique--- standing

[sepppo]

I started shooting three position small bore(.22lr) at 13 competitively.  The first thing dad did after helping me buy the Anschtuz rifle was find a coach to teach me. I shot 300m ISU while I was in the US Army.  I did Schuetzen shooting with my Low Wall Winchester in .32-40.  I used a palm rest in the Winchester and used my knuckles in 3 position and ISU.  Always used a leather shooting glove.

Ciao!

So in what way does the shooting glove help you? I’ve seen the 10m shooters use them but never tried it.

[ac12]

I started shooting three position small bore(.22lr) at 13 competitively.  The first thing dad did after helping me buy the Anschtuz rifle was find a coach to teach me. I shot 300m ISU while I was in the US Army.  I did Schuetzen shooting with my Low Wall Winchester in .32-40.  I used a palm rest in the Winchester and used my knuckles in 3 position and ISU.  Always used a leather shooting glove.

Ciao!

So in what way does the shooting glove help you? I’ve seen the 10m shooters use them but never tried it.

I put the rifle on my fist. 
Without a glove, my knuckles HURT from the weight of the rifle on my knuckles.

For those that hold the rifle in the palm, the glove helps to insulate the rifle from the blood pulsing in the veins in the hand.

[dan_house]

I shoot offhand using my fist as well. only hurts if I dont take off my wedding ring first

Ive found that I cant get my palm to hold the rifle without introducing some lateral pressure to the rifle and pushing it left or right.

[Pappy]

I started shooting three position small bore(.22lr) at 13 competitively.  The first thing dad did after helping me buy the Anschtuz rifle was find a coach to teach me. I shot 300m ISU while I was in the US Army.  I did Schuetzen shooting with my Low Wall Winchester in .32-40.  I used a palm rest in the Winchester and used my knuckles in 3 position and ISU.  Always used a leather shooting glove.

Ciao!

So in what way does the shooting glove help you? I’ve seen the 10m shooters use them but never tried it.

I put the rifle on my fist. 
Without a glove, my knuckles HURT from the weight of the rifle on my knuckles.

For those that hold the rifle in the palm, the glove helps to insulate the rifle from the blood pulsing in the veins in the hand.

The GLOVE helps to keep your beer colder, longer!  I know .... your trying to be serious and helpful, and then this jerk comes along and posts.  I'd throw me off the forum.   

Pappy / Allan

[Xraycer]

The GLOVE helps to keep your beer colder, longer!  I know .... your trying to be serious and helpful, and then this jerk comes along and posts.  I'd throw me off the forum.   

Pappy / Allan

There's always at least one in every group.

........I'm glad I'm not alone

[rrdstarr]

I started shooting three position small bore(.22lr) at 13 competitively.  The first thing dad did after helping me buy the Anschtuz rifle was find a coach to teach me. I shot 300m ISU while I was in the US Army.  I did Schuetzen shooting with my Low Wall Winchester in .32-40.  I used a palm rest in the Winchester and used my knuckles in 3 position and ISU.  Always used a leather shooting glove.

Ciao!

So in what way does the shooting glove help you? I’ve seen the 10m shooters use them but never tried it.

The gloves is really vital to protect the supporting hand in the sling positions. The pressure of a 14lb rifle, and a tight sling, simply is unbearable without the cushioning of a glove.  I always use one.

[Wolverineshooter]

I never used gloves but thinking getting one. Will any leather gloves do or should be getting special ones?

[Xraycer]

I never used gloves but thinking getting one. Will any leather gloves do or should be getting special ones?

Try a baseball catcher's mitt, Greg

Actually, now that I thought about it, it may not be that bad of an idea. I'm gonna try this!

[ac12]

I never used gloves but thinking getting one. Will any leather gloves do or should be getting special ones?

I think it depends on HOW you support the rifle.
- If you rest the rifle on your fist, like I do, an old ski glove should work fine, as you just want padding on your knuckles.
- - I tried a garden glove, NO GOOD, no padding on the knuckles, HURTS.

- If you rest the rifle on your palm, I have to bow to others, as I don't know what substitutes are available.

Shooting gloves are not very expensive, $30 at Champion's Choice.  So IMHO, not worth buying a used one.
http://www.champchoice.com/store/Main.aspx?p=ItemDetailOptions&item=CC105L

[rrdstarr]

For those of you interested in a shooting glove, by a proper one.  Nothing else is a good substitute.  Also try a palm rest or making one if your rifle doesn't have one.  Much easier to support a heavier rifle shooting offhand.  Lots of really good books on how to contort your body for the "proper" offhand position.  Your library may even have them!  My coach was Colonel Lones Wigger when I was a teenager, three time Olympic shooter.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lones_Wigger

[Wolverineshooter]

I never used gloves but thinking getting one. Will any leather gloves do or should be getting special ones?

Try a baseball catcher's mitt, Greg

Actually, now that I thought about it, it may not be that bad of an idea. I'm gonna try this!

Hi Dinh, try that and let us know how that works.

[Wolverineshooter]

I never used gloves but thinking getting one. Will any leather gloves do or should be getting special ones?

I think it depends on HOW you support the rifle.
- If you rest the rifle on your fist, like I do, an old ski glove should work fine, as you just want padding on your knuckles.
- - I tried a garden glove, NO GOOD, no padding on the knuckles, HURTS.

- If you rest the rifle on your palm, I have to bow to others, as I don't know what substitutes are available.

Shooting gloves are not very expensive, $30 at Champion's Choice.  So IMHO, not worth buying a used one.
http://www.champchoice.com/store/Main.aspx?p=ItemDetailOptions&item=CC105L

Thanks! I have not developed a particular style yet. So far I am using palm support but may try fist as well. I am just started to do some basic training on offhand shooting. Still very shaky.

[Wolverineshooter]

For those of you interested in a shooting glove, by a proper one.  Nothing else is a good substitute.  Also try a palm rest or making one if your rifle doesn't have one.  Much easier to support a heavier rifle shooting offhand.  Lots of really good books on how to contort your body for the "proper" offhand position.  Your library may even have them!  My coach was Colonel Lones Wigger when I was a teenager, three time Olympic shooter.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lones_Wigger

Lines Wigger is such a greater shooter. Rare opportunity to be coached by a legend!

Palm rest seems to get less popular now. I see some are advocating to use the sling method. Will have to try these methods.

[rrdstarr]

Lones was a great influence for me.  He also taught me to use the military sling which is infinitely adjustable.  I have one on my AF Edge.  Have a shooting cuff style sling on my old old .22lr Anschutz free rifle.