Use a Light touch
Due to the spring and piston moving when a shot is fired, the rifle will recoil. The rifle must be allowed to recoil the same way each time to allow your shots to be consistent and therefore accurate. This means allowing yourself a light touch, not gripping the rifle like it’s going to fly out of your hands. Allow the rifle to take its natural movement.
Know your trigger
Even though we are talking about small margins, a pellet takes longer to leave the barrel of a springer than a PCP. So, it’s important to understand your trigger so you know exactly when they will be released. This will also allow you to be calm and relaxed at the point of release.
Use the right ammo
As with most air rifles, using the correct pellets can make a significant difference in shooting accurately. It’s difficult to determine the right ammo, as each rifle may prefer or dislike different types. As a general rule, springers tend to prefer lighter pellets than PCPs. However, the best approach is to test multiple pellet types under the same conditions and compare the results.
Practice
This one might seem obvious: the more you do something, the better you are going to be at it. But it can’t be understated, putting in hours and hours of shooting practice will help grow your own technique as well as learning the fine details of your own rifle. This also allows you to try different techniques to find what suits you the best.
Happy Shooting!
There are four ways to improve your accuracy when shooting with a springer rifle. While this isn’t all the techniques you can employ, it is a great place to start. Let us know how you get on and if there are any tips you would like to share!
