406.04OHP - 1 THE PRONE POSITION Body forming a 5 to 20 degree angle from the line of fire Left leg...
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Transcript of 406.04OHP - 1 THE PRONE POSITION Body forming a 5 to 20 degree angle from the line of fire Left leg...
406.04 OHP - 1
THE PRONE POSITION
• Body forming a 5 to 20 degree angle from the line of fire
• Left leg is straight and parallel to the spine
• The right leg is angled away from the spine 30-45 degrees
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LEFT ARM POSITION
• 30-degree angle between the ground and the left forearm
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LEFT HAND POSITION
• The fingers should not grip the fore end of the stock.
• The hand is inside the sling, firmly against the sling swivel.
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RIGHT HAND POSITION
• grip the small of the butt with constant pressure
• right thumb placed on the stock behind the rear sight
• the right elbow should rest where it feels comfortable;
• shoulders should be straight
• The butt plate is kept firmly in the hollow of the right shoulder
• The head rests comfortably on the butt and remains straight.
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USING A RIFLE REST• Lay down to the left of the
rifle;• Place your left elbow on the
ground;• Pick up the rifle;• Lay the rifle on the rest;• Get into a comfortable
position while keeping the rifle on the rest;
• Place the butt into your right shoulder;
• Rest your cheek on the butt;• Place your right elbow on the
ground;• Adjust the height of the rest;
and• Adjust the length of the butt
with using spacers.
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ASSEMBLING THE SLING
• It is essential that the sling be assembled correctly in order to maintain a comfortable and stable position while shooting
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Butt Length
The butt plate is adjustable in length with the addition of spacers. This adjustment allows for modification and ensures a proper snug fit in the shoulder depending on the body build of the shooter.