Fliers, or shots that are out of the expected group, are commonly caused by?

Poor trigger control is a fundamental aspect of marksmanship that significantly affects a shooter’s accuracy. When a shooter does not maintain proper trigger control, they may inadvertently move the firearm during the shot, leading to fliers—shots that land outside of the expected grouping on a target. This issue can arise from jerking the trigger, improper finger placement, or failing to follow through with the shot. Achieving consistent trigger pull is essential for ensuring that the rifle remains stable and aimed at the target during the firing process, which in turn promotes a tighter shot grouping.

While factors like excessive recoil, bad weather conditions, and using the wrong ammunition can affect shooting performance, they are less directly related to the immediate mechanics of how a shot is executed. For instance, while excessive recoil can affect follow-up shots, it is often not the primary cause of fliers when the shooter has control of the firearm and is managing recoil effectively. Similarly, bad weather can influence visibility and conditions but would not primarily lead to poor shooting technique, which directly ties back to trigger control. Using the wrong ammunition could potentially create issues such as misfires or inconsistent ballistics, but again, the specific cause of fliers relates more closely to the precision required during the shooting process itself, which