Guest WiHunter Posted November 13, 2006 Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 i have a question for any of you left handers. When you have a deer in sight and your hearts pounding do you have problems keeping your gun still? and do you have any tips on calming yourself down? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJR Posted November 13, 2006 Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 Re: Left handed hunters I don't think it makes any difference if you are left-handed or right handed! I will concentrate on what kind of a shot it is presenting me and forget about the fact that it is an animal and all it is is a target! I never try to hold the gun on target! I will bring the gun up high and come slowly to the point that I want to hit! As soon as the crosshairs are just above that spot, is when I pull the trigger. The reason that I start out high and come down is that I have a natural tendency to pull up when I pull the trigger. Most people will pull down, so they have to start low and come up! Takes a lot of practice but you can work on it and it will come just naturally! Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted November 13, 2006 Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 Re: Left handed hunters Welcome to the forums. Dont shoot left handed, but like Orlan says here, that doesnt make a difference. [ QUOTE ] I will concentrate on what kind of a shot it is presenting me and forget about the fact that it is an animal and all it is is a target [/ QUOTE ] This is what I do as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldblue Posted November 15, 2006 Report Share Posted November 15, 2006 Re: Left handed hunters I shoot left handed both gun and bow and have found the way I shoot at a deer is to concentrate on the cross hairs or sights and forget everything else. That way when the sights or crosshairs are where I want them I pull the trigger and then start to shake, breath heavy, sweat etc. This seems to work with me when I hunt and shoot. Best to you and have fun. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhbowhunter Posted November 15, 2006 Report Share Posted November 15, 2006 Re: Left handed hunters I am guessing the assumption is that since the heart is on the left-hand side of the body it would be harder to steady your gun if your heart is pounding really hard in your chest? As a left I have to say that it does not effect the shot. Focus, and practice, practice, practice are the best ways to overcome. For me I don't even notice the heart pounding until after the shot but it has taken a lot of practice, expereince, and conditioning, to get to that point. This is not to say that I do not get excited before the shot, I just don't notice it. For me, my shot is like second nature. Even in the off season if I jump game my hands automatically come up to my chest area, I plant one foot forward, and focus. It is extremely comical when hiking and I get a lot of ribbing for it. I can't help it, it is a conditioned response. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Finn Posted November 15, 2006 Report Share Posted November 15, 2006 Re: Left handed hunters Welcome to Realtree...the more cheeseheads, the better I shoot rifles left handed and it's never been a problem...why would being left handed affect anything? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Andrea Posted November 15, 2006 Report Share Posted November 15, 2006 Re: Left handed hunters Welcome, I had to learn the hard way my first year of hunting that us RIGHT handers CAN SWITCH and in some cases HAVE TO use their left hands to shoot with. Missed a monster buck because of my ignorance. You can bet that will NEVER happen again!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SE_KSBowhunter Posted November 16, 2006 Report Share Posted November 16, 2006 Re: Left handed hunters I shoot a bow right handed and a gun left handed (don't ask why). I have not noticed any difference between the two, but never really thought of it either. I suppose with enough practice and mental preparation, you can correct it. But that gets thrown out the window when you have a live animal on target. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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