{"id":1451,"date":"2024-07-05T22:44:14","date_gmt":"2024-07-05T22:44:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/blog\/?p=1451&#038;fishpig=1618846172&#038;preview=true"},"modified":"2026-05-21T11:35:30","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T11:35:30","slug":"rifle-marksmanship-breathing-control-techniques","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/rifle-marksmanship-breathing-control-techniques\/","title":{"rendered":"Rifle Marksmanship: Breathing Control Techniques"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\"><div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p><span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/rifle-marksmanship-breathing-control-techniques\/#Instructor_of_the_Bergara_Academy_Rifle_Marksmanship_Mastering_Breathing_Control_for_Precision_Shooting\" >Instructor of the Bergara Academy Rifle Marksmanship: Mastering Breathing Control for Precision Shooting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/rifle-marksmanship-breathing-control-techniques\/#Understanding_Breathing_Control_in_Rifle_Marksmanship\" >Understanding Breathing Control in Rifle Marksmanship<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/rifle-marksmanship-breathing-control-techniques\/#Natural_Respiratory_Pause_The_Power_of_a_Well-Timed_Breath\" >Natural Respiratory Pause: The Power of a Well-Timed Breath<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/rifle-marksmanship-breathing-control-techniques\/#Key_Factors_Affecting_the_Natural_Respiratory_Pause\" >Key Factors Affecting the Natural Respiratory Pause:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/rifle-marksmanship-breathing-control-techniques\/#Top_3_Breathing_Techniques_for_Better_Marksmanship\" >Top 3 Breathing Techniques for Better Marksmanship<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/rifle-marksmanship-breathing-control-techniques\/#1_Normal_Breathing_-_Breathing_Control_Techniques\" >1. Normal Breathing -\u00a0 Breathing Control Techniques<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/rifle-marksmanship-breathing-control-techniques\/#2_Decreased_Breathing_-_Breathing_Control_Techniques\" >2. Decreased Breathing -\u00a0 Breathing Control Techniques<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/rifle-marksmanship-breathing-control-techniques\/#3_Cardiopulmonary_Pause_-_Breathing_Control_Techniques\" >3. Cardiopulmonary Pause -\u00a0 Breathing Control Techniques<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/rifle-marksmanship-breathing-control-techniques\/#Read_the_entire_Rifle_Marksmanship_Series\" >Read the entire Rifle Marksmanship Series:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Instructor_of_the_Bergara_Academy_Rifle_Marksmanship_Mastering_Breathing_Control_for_Precision_Shooting\"><\/span>Instructor of the Bergara Academy Rifle Marksmanship: Mastering Breathing Control for <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Precision Shooting\" href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/videoscategory\/rifle-scope\/shooting-skills\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1012\">Precision Shooting<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>Breathing Control in <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/tag\/marksmanship\/\">Marksmanship<\/a>: Insights from <a title=\"Rifle Marksmanship: Breathing Control Techniques. According to William &quot;Bart&quot; Bartholomew Instructor of the Bergara Academy\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/tag\/rifle-marksmanship-breathing-control-techniques-according-to-william-bart-bartholomew-instructor-of-the-bergara-academy\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1021\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">William &#8220;Bart&#8221; Bartholomew<\/a><\/p><p>When it comes to <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/rifle-scope-accessories-you-might-consider\/\">rifle<\/a> marksmanship, even the simplest act of <a title=\"Tips for Off Hand Shooting\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/tips-for-off-hand-shooting\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1029\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">breathing can hinder your accuracy<\/a>. William &#8220;Bart&#8221; Bartholomew, a seasoned instructor at the Bergara Academy, explains that each breath we take moves our chest, abdomen, and shoulders, making it <a title=\"Rifle Marksmanship: Scope Fundamentals\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/improving-rifle-marksmanship-part-1\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1019\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">challenging to keep crosshairs steady on the target<\/a>.<\/p><p>According to Bart, &#8220;Inhaling or exhaling causes shifts in your body\u2019s position, affecting shot accuracy.&#8221; As your lungs fill with air, your chest and abdomen expand and lift; as you exhale, they contract and lower. This subtle movement disrupts your shot, making <a title=\"Rifle Marksmanship: Follow Through\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/rifle-marksmanship-follow-through\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1022\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">controlled breathing an essential skill<\/a> for every <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/tag\/marksman\/\">marksman<\/a>, especially in high-stakes scenarios.<\/p><figure id=\"attachment_6808\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6808\" style=\"width: 899px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6808\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Capture-decran-2024-10-26-074112.png\" alt=\" Rifle Marksmanship: Breathing Control Techniques\" width=\"899\" height=\"606\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/07\/Capture-decran-2024-10-26-074112.png 899w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/07\/Capture-decran-2024-10-26-074112-300x202.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/07\/Capture-decran-2024-10-26-074112-768x518.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/07\/Capture-decran-2024-10-26-074112-445x300.png 445w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/07\/Capture-decran-2024-10-26-074112-150x101.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 899px) 100vw, 899px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6808\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rifle Marksmanship: Breathing Control Techniques<\/figcaption><\/figure><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_Breathing_Control_in_Rifle_Marksmanship\"><\/span>Understanding Breathing Control in Rifle Marksmanship<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>Achieving accuracy in rifle <a title=\"marksmanship\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Marksman\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">marksmanship<\/a> relies on consistency in the fundamentals. <a title=\"Rifle Marksmanship : Shot Analysis\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/rifle-marksmanship-shot-analysis\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1023\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Breathing control plays a critical role in maintaining this consistency<\/a>. Bart stresses that controlling your breath helps you stabilize your body and rifle, allowing you to stay aligned with your <a title=\"Rifle Marksmanship: Key Elements of Good Shooting Positions\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/key-elements-of-a-good-shooting-position\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1013\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">natural point of aim<\/a>. Here, we dive into the advanced <a title=\"5 Long Range Shooting Tips\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/5-long-range-shooting-tips\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1014\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">breathing techniques taught at Bergara<\/a> Academy to help you refine your marksmanship.<\/p><figure id=\"attachment_6809\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6809\" style=\"width: 692px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6809\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Capture-decran-2024-10-26-074122.png\" alt=\" Rifle Marksmanship: Breathing Control Techniques\" width=\"692\" height=\"300\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/07\/Capture-decran-2024-10-26-074122.png 692w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/07\/Capture-decran-2024-10-26-074122-300x130.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/07\/Capture-decran-2024-10-26-074122-600x260.png 600w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/07\/Capture-decran-2024-10-26-074122-150x65.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 692px) 100vw, 692px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6809\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rifle Marksmanship: Breathing Control Techniques<\/figcaption><\/figure><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Natural_Respiratory_Pause_The_Power_of_a_Well-Timed_Breath\"><\/span>Natural Respiratory Pause: The Power of a Well-Timed Breath<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>In his highly-regarded 2-Day Long <a title=\"How to Better See Bullet Impacts\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/how-to-better-see-bullet-impacts\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1027\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Range Precision School<\/a>, Bart emphasizes the significance of achieving a &#8220;natural respiratory pause.&#8221; This pause occurs after a full exhale, providing a brief window where your body is completely relaxed, reducing unnecessary movement. This natural pause, which can last up to eight seconds depending on individual lung capacity, is the ideal time to take a shot.<\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Factors_Affecting_the_Natural_Respiratory_Pause\"><\/span>Key Factors Affecting the Natural Respiratory Pause:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>Physical Fitness: Higher fitness levels can help prolong your respiratory pause, giving you a steadier shot window.<br \/>Stress Management: Reducing stress can aid in maintaining a more consistent respiratory rhythm.<br \/>Lung Capacity: Individual lung capacity plays a role in the length of the natural pause.<br \/>Developing an awareness of this natural pause can significantly improve your precision, ensuring that each shot aligns with your intended target.<\/p><h3>Top 3 Breathing <a title=\"Rifle Marksmanship: Trigger Control Equals Success\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/rifle-marksmanship-trigger-control-success\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1015\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Techniques for Better Marksmanship<\/a><\/h3><p>Bart instructs his students on three effective <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/6-tips-for-shooting-tighter-groups\/\">breathing techniques<\/a> to master the natural respiratory pause, enhancing <a title=\"5 Long Range Shooting Tips\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/5-long-range-shooting-tips\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1016\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">stability and minimizing disruptions to their shooting fundamentals<\/a>.<\/p><h3>1. Normal Breathing &#8211;\u00a0 Breathing Control Techniques<\/h3><p>Normal breathing is essential to stay calm and focused. As you near the shot, allow yourself to pause naturally. During this pause, focus on your aiming point, apply gentle trigger pressure, and take the shot. Bart encourages shooters to fire during this natural pause to maintain <a title=\"Reduce Muzzle Flip When Shooting off a Tripod\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/reduce-muzzle-flip-when-shooting-off-a-tripod\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1028\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">stability and reduce<\/a> unnecessary movements in the chest and abdomen.<\/p><h3>2. Decreased Breathing &#8211;\u00a0 Breathing Control Techniques<\/h3><p>For those who find it challenging to extend the respiratory pause, Bart suggests a decreased breathing technique. As you prepare for the shot, gradually decrease your breathing rate. This <a title=\"Tips for Off Hand Shooting\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/tips-for-off-hand-shooting\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">technique involves slowing your breaths<\/a> as you approach your aiming point. Once you reach your target position, pause, focus on trigger pressure, and release the shot.<\/p><h3>3. Cardiopulmonary Pause &#8211;\u00a0 Breathing Control Techniques<\/h3><p>An often-overlooked <a title=\"Why You Might Consider a Ballistic Calculator\u00a0\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/why-you-might-consider-a-ballistic-calculator\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">factor in marksmanship is the impact<\/a> of heart rate on breathing control. Every heartbeat creates a subtle vibration throughout the body, which can be especially disruptive when <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/long-range-rifle-scopes\/\">shooting<\/a> unsupported or at long distances. Bart recommends timing your shot between heartbeats, known as the cardiopulmonary pause, to minimize vertical crosshair movement. By <a title=\"Match Preparation\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/match-preparation\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1030\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">practicing this technique<\/a>, shooters can achieve greater consistency and accuracy.<\/p><p>Expert Guidance from Bart Bartholomew: Precision <a title=\"Attending a Long Range Shooting Course\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/attending-a-long-range-shooting-course\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1031\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Training with Bergara Academy<\/a><br \/>William &#8220;Bart&#8221; Bartholomew, a retired Baltimore County SWAT Sniper Team Leader, brings over four decades of expertise to his precision shooting courses. Bart leads the 2-Day 1,000-yard Precision Rifle Course with the Guntry Gun Club of MD and a 3-Day Long Range Precision School at the Bergara Academy in Montana. With 46 years of long rifle experience and 20 years as a Counter Sniper, Bart&#8217;s instruction is invaluable for marksmen seeking to perfect their technique. He is also a recipient of the prestigious Carlos Hathcock Jr. Award, underscoring his dedication and <a title=\"What is Good Marksmanship?\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/what-is-good-marksmanship\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">skill in the field of precision marksmanship<\/a>.<\/p><p>Dive into the Full Rifle Marksmanship Series:<\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Read_the_entire_Rifle_Marksmanship_Series\"><\/span><strong>Read the entire Rifle Marksmanship Series:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p><a href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/blog\/improving-rifle-marksmanship-part-1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Part 1 \u2013 Scope Fundamentals<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/blog\/rifle-marksmanship-trigger-control-success\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Part 2 \u2013 Trigger Control Equals Success<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/blog\/rifle-marksmanship-follow-through\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Part 3 \u2013 Follow Through<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/blog\/rifle-marksmanship-breathing-control-techniques\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Part 4 \u2013 Breathing Control Techniques<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/blog\/key-elements-of-a-good-shooting-position\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Part 5 \u2013 Key Elements of a Good Shooting Position<\/a><\/p><p>By mastering these breathing techniques and incorporating Bart\u2019s expert insights, marksmen can elevate their shooting skills to new levels of precision. Whether you\u2019re preparing for competitive <a title=\"Building the Ultimate Hunting Rifle Part 1\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/building-the-ultimate-hunting-rifle\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">shooting or honing your hunting skills<\/a>, the techniques taught at the Bergara Academy are indispensable for achieving greater control, consistency, and success.<\/p><figure id=\"attachment_6710\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6710\" style=\"width: 970px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/spotting-scopes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6710 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/TRACT_Spotting_Scope_970x250.jpg\" alt=\"Marksmanship\" width=\"970\" height=\"250\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/08\/TRACT_Spotting_Scope_970x250.jpg 970w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/08\/TRACT_Spotting_Scope_970x250-300x77.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/08\/TRACT_Spotting_Scope_970x250-768x198.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/08\/TRACT_Spotting_Scope_970x250-600x155.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/08\/TRACT_Spotting_Scope_970x250-150x39.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6710\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Marksmanship<\/figcaption><\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rifle Marksmanship: Breathing Control Techniques<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":12008,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2265,2267],"tags":[2691,2692,2696,2697,2698,2699,2700,2701,2702,2704,2705,2706,2707,2746,2749,2762,2906,2958,3004,3021,3189,3278,3335],"class_list":["post-1451","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-rifle-scope","category-shooting-skills","tag-how-to-adjust-a-scope","tag-how-to-adjust-a-scope-on-a-rifle","tag-how-to-adjust-rifle-scope","tag-how-to-adjust-rifle-scope-for-elevation-and-windage","tag-how-to-adjust-rifle-scope-turrets","tag-how-to-adjust-rifle-scopes","tag-how-to-adjust-scope","tag-how-to-adjust-scope-on-rifle","tag-how-to-adjust-scope-turrets","tag-how-to-adjust-turrets-on-scopes","tag-how-to-adjust-windage-and-elevation","tag-how-to-adjust-windage-on-a-scope","tag-how-to-adjust-windage-on-scope","tag-how-to-fly-meat-home-from-a-hunt","tag-how-to-get-meat-home-from-hunting-trip","tag-how-to-make-a-moving-target-for-shooting","tag-long-range-shooting","tag-optics","tag-rifle","tag-rifle-marksmanship-breathing-control-techniques-according-to-william-bart-bartholomew-instructor-of-the-bergara-academy","tag-shooting","tag-target-shooting","tag-when-it-comes-to-shooting"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1451","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1451"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1451\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11290,"href":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1451\/revisions\/11290"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12008"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1451"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1451"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1451"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}