Gear & equipment
Sight Alignment and Sight Picture for 10m Air Rifle
A correct sight picture in 10m air rifle comes from a properly adjusted diopter, the right front aperture, and consistent eye position behind the rear sight.
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Training drills
Why Every Precision Shooter Needs a Training Log
Keeping a training log lets you spot score trends, identify recurring mistakes, and measure whether your drills are actually working. Shooters who record every session improve their averages measurably faster than those who don't.
Training drills
Common stance mistakes in 10m air pistol (and fixes)
A solid, repeatable stance reduces wobble and fatigue across a 60-shot match. Most beginners sabotage their stability with locked knees, uneven weight distribution, or upper-body tension before they even raise the pistol.
Gear & equipment
ISSF Air Pistol Clothing Rules: What You Can and Cannot Wear
ISSF Rule 8.6.1 permits 10m air pistol athletes to compete in ordinary sport clothing. Shooting jackets, special trousers, and stiff footwear are all prohibited in air pistol events.
Gear & equipment
How to Adjust Sights on Your ISSF Air Pistol
Adjusting your rear sight is how you move shot groups on target. You change the sight, not your hold. Each click on your pistol moves the point of impact by a specific amount, and learning your pistol's click value lets you correct group center from any target you photograph.
Gear & equipment
How to Set Up Your ISSF Air Pistol Grip
A properly fitted grip aligns the pistol with your forearm bones so you hold it with minimal muscle effort. The result is less wobble, better trigger control, and more consistent scores across a 60-shot match.
Training drills
How to Find and Fix Cross-Dominance in Precision Shooting
Your dominant eye is the one your brain trusts for aiming, and it does not always match your dominant hand. If your dominant eye sits on the opposite side of your shooting hand, that is called cross-dominance, and it can quietly push your shots off center without you realizing why.
Training drills
How to Find Your Natural Point of Aim in 10m Air Pistol
Your natural point of aim is the spot your pistol settles on when you relax every muscle while in position. If it lines up with the 10-ring, you don't fight your body to stay on target, and your groups tighten dramatically.
Training drills
How to Master Trigger Control in ISSF Air Pistol
Good trigger control in ISSF air pistol means the shot breaks without you knowing exactly when it will fire. The fix is not a stronger grip; it is isolating your trigger finger so it moves independently of your hand and arm.
Competition tips
How to manage competition nerves in ISSF shooting
Competition nerves are a sign you care, not a sign you'll shoot badly. With the right pre-match routine, breathing control, and shot-by-shot focus, you can turn that energy into steadier holds and cleaner releases.
Training drills
How to read your target and fix shot grouping problems
Every grouping pattern on your target points to a specific technical fault. Horizontal spread means alignment drift or canting; vertical spread means hold instability or breathing; a tight group off-centre means a consistent zero error. Recognise the pattern, isolate the cause, then drill the fix.
Gear & equipment
How to Choose Match Pellets for ISSF 10m Competition
ISSF 10m competition requires .177 calibre (4.5 mm) wadcutter pellets. The right pellet — in the right head size and weight for your barrel — can mean the difference between a 570 and a 590 qualification score.
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