Why your shots go left isn't your finger, it's your press

When shots keep landing left, the usual suspect is finger placement. In this short from Tactical Rifleman, the instructor pushes back on that and walks through a slow, one-handed drill aimed at how the trigger is pressed, not how much finger is on it.

Key points

• Rethink the diagnosis: The instructor says too much finger on the trigger is not automatically why shots go left.
• Press straight back: With the sights aligned, lateral misses can come from disturbing the gun during the press.
• Slow it down: Use a slow rate of fire and let the trigger break naturally.
• Reset and realign: After every shot, reset the trigger and realign the sights before adding pressure again.
• Set up the drill: Shoot one-handed at a small target, steadying the other arm by holding your clothing or placing that hand on your chest.

Quick take

This is a useful reframe if your shots keep drifting left with the sights lined up. The shooter in the video lands multiple rounds on a small target once the press is smooth and straight to the rear.

Watch the full video: Tactical Rifleman