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BobCat wrote:The Highpower Rifle people say to let it all out and break the shot during the "respiratory pause" - after you exhale, there are a few seconds when you don't need to "hold" your breath, and don't feel the urge to inhale.

The Army pistol marksmanship manual also says this, and it's what I do. The manual explains why it's the right way to shoot pistols.

BobCat wrote:Again, in a "real" situation this is not going to be any help; ...

In a real-life flight-or-fight situation, if you're not prepared, your breathing will go haywire. Either you'll stop breathing or start panting.

Athletes and other performers train themselves to breathe, and I think it's a good idea. That's not to say I'm successful. When I'm startled, I stop breathing.

- Jim

evil_smurf wrote:I have noticed that I can fire off the first 50 rounds or so using the weaver stance pretty nicely, but when I start getting into 100+ my shots start getting progressively worse.

Eye fatigue. Muscle fatigue.

I make a practice of looking at the blank sky between strings of shots. I let my eyes relax completely. This is more important if you're over 40 and in bifocals country.

I also set down my weapon and stretch my strong arm, rotating it over my head from the shoulder a couple of times.

Exactly what you do with the weapon during this exercise is, of course, determined by range rules. I am able to shoot alone on private property and make my own rules.

I'm not a medalist, so take this advice for what it's worth.

- Jim