Notch Horizontal spread
Why do my shots spread sideways?
Horizontal dispersion points to trigger control. Here is what Notch suggests you check.
See it in your own groups
One card can mislead. Notch scores each card from a photo and builds a picture across sessions, so you can tell a habit from a bad day.
Smooth Trigger Control
- Practice smooth, straight-back trigger press
- Use only trigger finger: isolate movement
- Increase dry fire practice
- Consider lighter trigger pull weight
These are the suggestions Notch shows in the app. Follow your range's safety rules and your coach's advice.
Other group patterns
Shots going leftYour shots consistently land left of centre.
Shots going rightYour shots consistently land right of centre.
Shooting highYour shots are consistently high.
Shooting lowYour shots are consistently low.
Vertical stringingVertical stringing suggests breathing issues.
StringingYour shots form a line pattern.
Questions
Why do my shots spread sideways?
Horizontal dispersion points to trigger control. Start with: Practice smooth, straight-back trigger press.
What Notch does
Target scoringScore a card from a photo.
Shot analysisGroup size, heat maps and ring breakdown.
Sight calculatorHow many clicks move the group to centre.
CoachingFind the fundamental to work on next.
SessionsTrack range days, rifles and trends.
ExportShare cards and reports with your club.
Printable targetsPractice faces at true size, ready to print.