I have tried and tried and tried to no avail!!!!  The closest I got was off the hip, but then I see a pic on the picture theard of a guy shoulder bumpin'.  I have AR's with and without 2 stage triggers. Which would be easier or any other hints to success??

THanks, Mike

weak springs and limp it.

Buy a cheap old  AK.

Aim small, miss small.  Work on putting bullets where you want them.

I've had my best luck bump firing from the shoulder with a very light single stage trigger (about 3lbs).  The only problem I have is that occasionally, the hammer rides down with the carrier.  If your single stage triggers aren't already light, buy a $10 spring kit from JP to reduce the trigger pull and try the 15minute trigger job.  You'll want a nice crisp and soft break.

Quoted: Aim small, miss small.  Work on putting bullets where you want them.

YES!  Don't practice being a poser.

Quoted: Aim small, miss small.  Work on putting bullets where you want them.

Definately understand and respect your comment.  I just want to be able to do it.

The reason to bump is just to have fun!
No practical use of this at all...
I have a Bushy dissy with a two stage and it is hard as hell to bump due to the weight.
Now on the other hand my 9MM bumps like crazy .


I will try to get a better picture next time, I want to show the fountain of cases coming out the port door!

I'm brand new to AR's but I was still able to bump on my first round of trying. Not my very first try, but my first few mags of attempts. So I can't really give too much advice, but I can cover a problem others may not think of.

First off, I couldn't bump from the shoulder. Tried once without any real concentration on my technique, so I'll try later. Then I tried on the hip and got it and had too much fun to bother going back to the shoulder. However, from the hip I basically locked my trigger finger in place by pushing it into my side. Didn't try it myself, but you might even be able to loop your finger around a belt loop. Then just grab the rifle and pull forward.

Second, the other problem I had was with mags. I tried with 20rd metal mags and bumped it all the way through. Then grabbed my 30rd Thermold(plastic mag) and couldn't get it to bump. Thought it was the different ammo I had, but then went back to my metal mags and success once again. Both the metal and thermold mags are brand new, have no semi-auto feeding problems, but the thermolds wouldn't work. Maybe they need to be broken in or maybe just no good for bumping. So if you have different mags, it might be worth a try to check them all out for bumping. And since it seems it's easier from the hip, I'd check them from the hip. Just lock your trigger finger in one point.

Quoted: ANY TIPS ON BUMP FIRIRING??

Yeah - don't post about it here because 1,000 uptight range nazis will throw a hissy fit so bad you'd think their mangina got dropped into a Hesco barrier.

Yes - Don't do it.  Save the ammo for things that are going to help you like training and drills

Quoted: Yes - Don't do it.  Save the ammo for things that are going to help you like training and drills

What if he's training for bumpfire drills?

Fat finger a Jewell trigger and you can do a mag dump fairly easy.

CHRIS

Quoted: Quoted: Yes - Don't do it.  Save the ammo for things that are going to help you like training and drills What if he's training for bumpfire drills?

Then he is hopeless...

Make damn sure you're above water.

Jeez, if the guy wants to learn to bumpfire, let him learn to bumpfire.  Just because our nifty black rifles have practical defensive (or offensive) uses, let's not forget that they can also be a lot of fun.  And bumping can be fun, if done effectively and SAFELY.

I'd tell you how, but I never bothered to learn.  But I've seen some guys who are perfectly capable of putting bullets where they want, whenever they want.  They can also bumpfire controlled, aimed bursts (eta: or mag dumps) from the shoulder -- so don't let the naysayers bother you.

Quoted: The reason to bump is just to have fun! No practical use of this at all... I have a Bushy dissy with a two stage and it is hard as hell to bump due to the weight. Now on the other hand my 9MM bumps like crazy . i28.photobucket.com/albums/c223/joe1972/DSCN0686.jpg I will try to get a better picture next time, I want to show the fountain of cases coming out the port door!

have to agree the 9mm is fairly easy to bump.

Quoted: Jeez, if the guy wants to learn to bumpfire, let him learn to bumpfire.  Just because our nifty black rifles have practical defensive (or offensive) uses, let's not forget that they can also be a lot of fun.  And bumping can be fun, if done effectively and SAFELY. I'd tell you how, but I never bothered to learn.  But I've seen some guys who are perfectly capable of putting bullets where they want, whenever they want.  They can also bumpfire controlled, aimed bursts (eta: or mag dumps) from the shoulder -- so don't let the naysayers bother you.

Thanks Change.  ironically, the place I saw this done was at Gunstock (AR15.com sponsored event) and I just want to be able to do it. I am an accomplished shooter at the range and in the field and just wanted to add another skill to my resume'.

Quoted: Buy a cheap old  AK.

+1

7.62X39mm bumps like a MOFO.

hold your breath until you reach the surface

Aim

Quoted: Quoted: Jeez, if the guy wants to learn to bumpfire, let him learn to bumpfire.  Just because our nifty black rifles have practical defensive (or offensive) uses, let's not forget that they can also be a lot of fun.  And bumping can be fun, if done effectively and SAFELY. I'd tell you how, but I never bothered to learn.  But I've seen some guys who are perfectly capable of putting bullets where they want, whenever they want.  They can also bumpfire controlled, aimed bursts (eta: or mag dumps) from the shoulder -- so don't let the naysayers bother you. Thanks Change.  ironically, the place I saw this done was at Gunstock (AR15.com sponsored event) and I just want to be able to do it. I am an accomplished shooter at the range and in the field and just wanted to add another skill to my resume'.

My pleasure.  I'm all for training and tactics, but can't a guy just have fun every now and then?  Go to the Hun Farm this spring and watch some of the TX hometown guys.  There are a couple of accomplished bumpers who are regulars at the farm.

Like I said, I never bothered learning.  I can do it from the waist, but not the shoulder.  I just bought one of those gadgets that accomplishes a similar result for me.