{"id":4722,"date":"2024-02-28T02:29:08","date_gmt":"2024-02-28T02:29:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/blog\/?p=4722"},"modified":"2026-05-21T11:35:59","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T11:35:59","slug":"reduce-muzzle-flip-when-shooting-off-a-tripod","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/reduce-muzzle-flip-when-shooting-off-a-tripod\/","title":{"rendered":"Reduce Muzzle Flip When Shooting off a Tripod"},"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\/reduce-muzzle-flip-when-shooting-off-a-tripod\/#Reduce_Muzzle_Flip_When_Shooting_off_a_Tripod\" >Reduce Muzzle Flip When Shooting off a Tripod<\/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\/reduce-muzzle-flip-when-shooting-off-a-tripod\/#Starting_on_the_Bench_-_Reduce_Muzzle_Flip\" >Starting on the Bench - Reduce Muzzle Flip<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/reduce-muzzle-flip-when-shooting-off-a-tripod\/#Reduce_Muzzle_Flip_on_a_Tripod\" >Reduce Muzzle Flip on a Tripod<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/reduce-muzzle-flip-when-shooting-off-a-tripod\/#Selecting_a_Tripod_for_Long_Range_Hunting_-_Reduce_Muzzle_Flip\" >Selecting a Tripod for Long Range Hunting - Reduce Muzzle Flip<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/reduce-muzzle-flip-when-shooting-off-a-tripod\/#Make_the_Most_of_Your_Setup_-_Reduce_Muzzle_Flip\" >Make the Most of Your Setup - Reduce Muzzle Flip<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/reduce-muzzle-flip-when-shooting-off-a-tripod\/#Who_is_James_Eagleman_Reduce_Muzzle_Flip\" >Who is James Eagleman? ( Reduce Muzzle Flip )<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reduce_Muzzle_Flip_When_Shooting_off_a_Tripod\"><\/span>Reduce Muzzle Flip When Shooting off a Tripod<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p><strong>Our friend <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/flight-time-shot-placement-and-high-shoulder\/\">James Eagleman<\/a> of the <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/how-to-better-see-bullet-impacts\/\">Barbour Creek<\/a> Long Range <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Hunting\" href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"348\">Hunting<\/a> &#038; Shooting School teaches us how to reduce muzzle flip when shooting off a tripod.<\/strong><\/p><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">By James Eagleman<\/span><\/i><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Let\u2019s compare <a title=\"How to Better See Bullet Impacts\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/how-to-better-see-bullet-impacts\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1539\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">shooting from a prone or bench position<\/a> versus a tripod. If you read our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/blog\/how-to-better-see-bullet-impacts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">last post<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> featuring James Eagleman\u2019s tips, he recommends having parity with the prone position when <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/selecting-a-rifle-barrel-for-a-custom-build\/\">shooting<\/a> off a bench. Essentially, what this means is that you\u2019re leaning all your body weight into the gun and bipod like you would from the prone position. This way there\u2019s very little room for the <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/what-to-do-when-deer-season-ends\/\">rifle<\/a> to move. James calls this \u201cpreloading.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=obLt4qhDYLc&#038;t=326s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4669\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Soda-Can-1024x688.jpg\" alt=\"Reduce Muzzle Flip When Shooting off a Tripod\" width=\"556\" height=\"374\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/Soda-Can-1024x688.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/Soda-Can-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/Soda-Can-768x516.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/Soda-Can-1536x1032.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/Soda-Can-447x300.jpg 447w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/Soda-Can-150x101.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/Soda-Can.jpg 1599w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 556px) 100vw, 556px\" \/><\/a><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">He also <a title=\"Getting Started as a PRS Shooter\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/getting-started-as-a-prs-shooter-by-luke-laprad\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1547\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">recommends having a good rear support bag<\/a>. This will allow you to squeeze and hold the rifle so that there\u2019s no dip in the back, causing what\u2019s known as vertical stringing, which is when your shots are consistently higher or lower than your point of aim. Vertical stringing can be caused by a multitude of factors such as inconsistent ammunition, improper sight alignment, variations in bullet velocity, improper <a title=\"5 Long Range Shooting Tips\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/5-long-range-shooting-tips\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1545\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">trigger control or breathing<\/a>, and of course your shooting position.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Starting on the Bench &#8211; Reduce Muzzle Flip<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It\u2019s typically a good idea to start from the bench when you can. Here, you can check wind speed and direction and dial your distance to the target. And the further the target, the more important it is to have these calculations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Then, send a couple rounds down range and make any further necessary adjustments.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Notice how much James leans into the gun each time he\u2019s preparing to fire. You can also see that the rifle doesn\u2019t move once he\u2019s in his \u201cpreloading\u201d position nor is there much recoil as he squeezes the trigger.<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=obLt4qhDYLc&#038;t=326s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4668\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/shooting-postion-behind-the-rifle-1024x658.jpg\" alt=\"Reduce Muzzle Flip When Shooting off a Tripod\" width=\"555\" height=\"357\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/shooting-postion-behind-the-rifle-1024x658.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/shooting-postion-behind-the-rifle-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/shooting-postion-behind-the-rifle-768x493.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/shooting-postion-behind-the-rifle-1536x987.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/shooting-postion-behind-the-rifle-467x300.jpg 467w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/shooting-postion-behind-the-rifle-150x96.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/01\/shooting-postion-behind-the-rifle.jpg 1655w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 555px) 100vw, 555px\" \/><\/a><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Notice how much James leans into the gun each time he\u2019s preparing to fire.<\/span><\/p><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reduce_Muzzle_Flip_on_a_Tripod\"><\/span><b>Reduce Muzzle Flip on a Tripod<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As James switches over to a tripod, he first shows us how most people position themselves with two of the three legs horizontal and closest to your body. Seems natural, right? It\u2019s the way we use a spotting <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"scope\" href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/riflescopes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"254\">scope<\/a> or even a camera on a tripod. The only difference is a camera doesn\u2019t have recoil when you press the shutter release.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The problem with this positioning while <a title=\"Rifle Marksmanship : Trigger Control Equals Success\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/rifle-marksmanship-trigger-control-success\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1424\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">shooting a rifle<\/a> is that your whole setup can lean back quite a bit during recoil, sending the barrel upward and causing vertical stringing. Even a pro like <a title=\"Why We Work with James Eagleman\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/why-we-work-with-james-eagleman\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1540\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">James can\u2019t hold the tripod steady when shooting<\/a> this way.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">So, let\u2019s look at the right way and how James teaches his students.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Instead of positioning two of the legs horizontally in relation to your body, James recommends having the third leg pointing toward you to help steady the tripod and get rid of some of the muzzle flip. As you will notice, minimizing barrel movement during recoil kept the impacts almost on par with those from the bench.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p><p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/obLt4qhDYLc?si=ABoFd9kdKM17Kmcy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p><p>James discusses <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"how to\" href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/videos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"915\">how to<\/a> compensate for shooting from a Tripod at Long range.<\/p><h2><b><br \/>Selecting a Tripod for Long Range Hunting &#8211; Reduce Muzzle Flip<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When selecting a tripod for <a title=\"Long Range Hunting Prepping Your Scope\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/prepping-your-scope-for-long-range-hunting\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1506\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">long range hunting<\/a>, several key features should be considered to ensure optimal performance in the field. Look for a tripod with sturdy and lightweight construction, as it needs to withstand outdoor conditions while remaining portable for ease of transportation. Long <a title=\"Compensating for Shooting Angle\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/compensating-for-shooting-angle\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1546\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">range hunters weigh their gear<\/a> in ounces and the wrong tripod can quickly put you over the limit.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Look for adjustable leg extensions and a reliable locking mechanism, both of which are essential to finding stable positioning on various terrains. The tripod&#8217;s head should offer smooth pan and tilt movements, enabling precise adjustments for tracking and aiming at distant targets. Last thing is you\u2019ll also want to check out the compatibility of your rifle with the tripod.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Make the Most of Your Setup &#8211; Reduce Muzzle Flip<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">No matter where you\u2019re hunting or shooting, make the most of your <a title=\"A Beginner\u2019s Guide to Long-Range Shooting Gear\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/a-beginners-guide-to-long-range-shooting-gear\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1541\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">setup by employing the proper gear and techniques<\/a>. Sure, a tripod has its drawbacks. But sometimes it could be your only option due to its height when hunting in the western sagebrush. Still <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/choosing-the-right-scope-for-hunting-whitetail\/\">hunting whitetails<\/a> in the eastern hardwoods could also call for a tripod when you know there is minimal time and small windows to take an ethical shot.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It\u2019s also important to remember that you can kneel or sit when using a tripod; you\u2019re not required to stand and shoot. Again, a lot of this is going to depend on the terrain you\u2019re hunting in.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The last thing to note regarding shooting off a tripod is that, in general, your shots are going to make impact a quarter minute higher when shooting between 600 and 900 yards. James\u2019 solution is to use your turret. Go ahead and dial for the distance. Then, to compensate for the inevitable muzzle flip, come down a quarter minute. If you\u2019re shooting out to a thousand yards or more, come down a half a minute.<\/span><\/p><figure id=\"attachment_4725\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4725\" style=\"width: 582px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@barbourcreek\/videos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4725\" title=\"Reduce Muzzle Flip\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/come-down-a-half-moa-on-tripod-1024x641.jpg\" alt=\"Reduce Muzzle Flip When Shooting off a Tripod\" width=\"582\" height=\"365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/02\/come-down-a-half-moa-on-tripod-1024x641.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/02\/come-down-a-half-moa-on-tripod-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/02\/come-down-a-half-moa-on-tripod-768x481.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/02\/come-down-a-half-moa-on-tripod-1536x962.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/02\/come-down-a-half-moa-on-tripod-479x300.jpg 479w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/02\/come-down-a-half-moa-on-tripod-150x94.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/02\/come-down-a-half-moa-on-tripod.jpg 1837w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 582px) 100vw, 582px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4725\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Reduce Muzzle Flip<\/figcaption><\/figure><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@barbourcreek\/videos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">For more tips<\/a> like this one, check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/barbourcreek.com\/level-2-long-range-hunting-master-course\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Level 2 course<\/a> at James Eagleman\u2019s Barbour Creek Long Range Hunting &#038; Shooting School.<\/span><\/p><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_is_James_Eagleman_Reduce_Muzzle_Flip\"><\/span>Who is James Eagleman? ( <b style=\"font-size: 2.6rem\">Reduce Muzzle Flip )<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>1SG (RET) James Eagleman is a 26-year Army, Sniper and Master Instructor. He was selected as the Honor Graduate of the <a title=\"Why We Work with James Eagleman\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/why-we-work-with-james-eagleman\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1544\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">U.S. Army Sniper School<\/a> and U.S. Army Special Operations Target Interdiction Course (SOTIC) and was a Master Instructor for the US Army, teaching ITC.<\/p><p>James not only brings years of military experience with combat and deployments overseas, but also has many years <a title=\"Rifle Marksmanship: Scope Fundamentals\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/improving-rifle-marksmanship-part-1\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1542\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">training civilians in long-range hunting<\/a>, internal, and external ballistics. 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