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8 Awesomely Bad Shooting Tips

In an effort to rid the firearms world of damaging misconceptions and downright bad advice, we surveyed eight professional shooters and writers to get their best examples of shooting tips gone wrong. Learn them, know them and be sure to scold anyone who has the gall to offer up any of these awesomely bad instructions.

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As I show in the accompanying video, as the season approaches you need to shoot often to build strength and to make good shooting habits.

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The 26-Yard Hunting Zero

Much has been written on the ideal distance to zero a hunting rifle. There is no best sight-in range for everyone, because the range at which hunters expect to shoot their quarry differs considerably. There is one technique, however, that should allow you to hold your crosshairs on the vitals of deer-sized game and keep the bullet inside the vital zone out to 280 yards—and Jeff Johnston's ready to share it with you.

Shooting Uphill and Down

Learn how to hold for steep uphill and downhill shots.

Meet Todd Jarrett

World-champion shooter will appear at the Blackhawk booth during NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits.

Archery Accuracy Begins with Good Form

It's okay to be bossy when it's to help make sure a new archer is mastering his or her shooting fundamentals!

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