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Hmm, what are the dimensions on the plate? Maybe its just to big making it difficult to move in. Remember it should just be wide enough to cover your nipples, if its wider than that its probably too big. Also you should be able to sit down without it riding up.
Also might want to look into how you shoulder your rifle. Most people have to basically relearn how to shoulder a rifle when wearing armor. The butt stock of my rifle doesnt actually touch my should, i just created a pocket out of webbing, hydration hose and paracord for it to sit in. Also had to shorten my CTR stock by like 2 clicks to offset the armor in between my shoulder and the butt stock.
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Sounds like they may be positioned wrong when wearing.
When I'm wearing the plate carrier, the top of the plate is sitting even with my sternum. Should I lower it down some?
no you want it up high.
If its not to personal high tall are you and whats your weight?
Sometimes a big belly will make plates sit awkwardly.
I'm short, 5'4" but I only weigh 140. No gut to speak of. I'm not a rippling torso of muscle but I'm nowhere near fat either. Just kind of an average, albeit short, build.
Hmm, what are the dimensions on the plate? Maybe its just to big making it difficult to move in. Remember it should just be wide enough to cover your nipples, if its wider than that its probably too big. Also you should be able to sit down without it riding up.
Also might want to look into how you shoulder your rifle. Most people have to basically relearn how to shoulder a rifle when wearing armor. The butt stock of my rifle doesnt actually touch my should, i just created a pocket out of webbing, hydration hose and paracord for it to sit in. Also had to shorten my CTR stock by like 2 clicks to offset the armor in between my shoulder and the butt stock.
I It goes just to the outside of my nips, so it may be a touch too big for me. I might keep the 10x12 on the back and do an 8x10 on the front. I shoot with my stock in all the way due to my short arms anyway
And relearning how to shoot with armor is definitely going to be something I have to do. I've found if I put it on the corner of the plate and up against the strap while slightly cocking it in a hair I can get a decent hold on it.
In the mean time. I adjusted my straps out just a hair on the plate carrier, so it's sitting just a little bit lower and that's solved some of the discomfort I was talking about in the OP.