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shooting your gun off hand or out of a tree stand (not so far distances)
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<blockquote data-quote="LoneTraveler" data-source="post: 1464242" data-attributes="member: 77249"><p>When it comes to off hand, odd position shooting depends a lot on the rifle and its trigger. A rifle with a heavy barrel with weight more forward are easier to hold in a smaller weave. A good regular trigger with a consistent pull. As the sight picture becomes perfect, Tighten the trigger hold as the rifle wobbles, When the sight picture becomes perfect tighten a little more and hold. Usually with good trigger control the 3rd or 4th perfect sight picture the rifle will sort of fire on its own. And the shot will be good. If you shoot with a 4 oz. international trigger it will go on the first sight picture.</p><p> </p><p>In the Army from 1962 to 65 I was first issued an M1. I could shoot it well off hand, or in odd positions. Then we was issued M-14s. With the 20 round mag, shorter barrel, No wood out to near muzzle and the gas piston moved back into the forearm the balance was moved back into the center of the action. I could never shoot the M-14 offhand as well as the M-1. </p><p>A sling helps but, You can waste time getting into a sling position when hunting. You may have time to wrap in a hasty sling for a better shot.</p><p>If shooting a rifle with a carry sling I like to have the sling held between my hand and forearm so it can't flop around.</p><p>Using one of those stock butt cartridge holders will change a rifles balance with a large caliber gun.</p><p> </p><p>Spent a little time shooting with sling and position shooting.</p><p>Win. M 52 Bull barrel Rear and Front Redfield peep sights.</p><p>I was Captain of the 1964-65 Fort Dix Small Bore Rifle Team.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="LoneTraveler, post: 1464242, member: 77249"] When it comes to off hand, odd position shooting depends a lot on the rifle and its trigger. A rifle with a heavy barrel with weight more forward are easier to hold in a smaller weave. A good regular trigger with a consistent pull. As the sight picture becomes perfect, Tighten the trigger hold as the rifle wobbles, When the sight picture becomes perfect tighten a little more and hold. Usually with good trigger control the 3rd or 4th perfect sight picture the rifle will sort of fire on its own. And the shot will be good. If you shoot with a 4 oz. international trigger it will go on the first sight picture. In the Army from 1962 to 65 I was first issued an M1. I could shoot it well off hand, or in odd positions. Then we was issued M-14s. With the 20 round mag, shorter barrel, No wood out to near muzzle and the gas piston moved back into the forearm the balance was moved back into the center of the action. I could never shoot the M-14 offhand as well as the M-1. A sling helps but, You can waste time getting into a sling position when hunting. You may have time to wrap in a hasty sling for a better shot. If shooting a rifle with a carry sling I like to have the sling held between my hand and forearm so it can't flop around. Using one of those stock butt cartridge holders will change a rifles balance with a large caliber gun. Spent a little time shooting with sling and position shooting. Win. M 52 Bull barrel Rear and Front Redfield peep sights. I was Captain of the 1964-65 Fort Dix Small Bore Rifle Team. [/QUOTE]
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