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Posted: 7/13/2002 5:30:36 PM EDT
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As long as your rear site, front site, and target are all in a line, you will hit center of the target.
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Posted: 7/13/2002 5:32:41 PM EDT
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As long as it's comfortable for you and you're hitting where you're aiming, I would say however you are holding it is 'right'.
Whatever works for you. |
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Posted: 7/13/2002 5:37:56 PM EDT
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I agree. However, in the USArmy ('87-'91) the Drill Sgt's said, "get that nose up against the charging handle!" it still works for me, 15 years later and shootin' semi auto AR-15's. colt |
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Posted: 7/13/2002 5:38:57 PM EDT
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sounds like you have an inconsistant cheeck weld...which varies the sight picture.
i do the same thing with my ak-74...put my nose on the receiver/action cover button. depending on the position you are in (prone, sitting/kneeling, offhand), cant, or tilt, of the rifle will also play havoc with your point of impact. i suggest you get a turner or les tam sling and learn to use it for prone and sitting/kneeling. for devoloping consistancy of sight picture and a calm shot release, nothing beats dry firirg and lots of range time. you do not mention which rifle configuration you are using, but the basics are the same. getting a few good books a learning the classic shooting positions is a great place to start. while everyones' hold is slightly different, the fundamentals are universal. try this: get into your position and relax as much as possible. pull the rifle into your face...try not to tilt your head into the rifle. the more vertical your head, the better. pull the buttstock into your shoulder firmly, but trying to keep muscle tension as low as possible. keep the buttplate as high on your shoulder as need be. grasp the handguard loosely...exerting no tension on it...it should just lay in there. trigger finger should not "drag the wood"...only the pad of the finger should touch the trigger. the pistol grip should be gripped firmly...but again, not too tightly. muscle tension causes decreased accuracy. concentrate on finding your natural aim point. DO NOT TRY TO STEER THE RIFLE! there are various excercises to improve your natural aim point. getting a sight picture varies widely among shooters. with my old eyes, i don't have all day to dress a bull...i have to take the shot faster than a young man. run your focus from target to front sight to rear sight to target to fron sight. focus on the placement of the front sight as you approach shot release. your "computer" (brain) will automatically center the rear apeture. these are just a few basics. hell, entire books are devoted to each attribute of accurate shooting. see the fellas in the competition forum...there are some very helpful shooters in there. good luck. |
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Posted: 7/13/2002 5:42:23 PM EDT
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Thanks guys..
The sad thing is that I teach my clubs junior rifle team!! I should know better but I just cannot seem to hit with my AR off my nose! Mind you I have the least amound of trigger time on my AR compared to my FN, AK or Daewoo. Perhaps I should just get to know it better?? AWE SHUCKS! |
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Posted: 7/13/2002 5:49:47 PM EDT
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[smartass]i ussually hold my AR with my hands[/smartass]
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Posted: 7/13/2002 8:09:06 PM EDT
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What putting your nose tip on the charging handle does, is it puts your head and eye in the same spot each time, thereby ensuring consistency with eye/rear sight/ft. sight alignment.
I don't find it comfortable at all, but it works. |
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Posted: 7/13/2002 8:14:20 PM EDT
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In NRA High Power competition that is how most shooters hold it. Mostly because it gets your eye closest to the rear sight aperture. |
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Posted: 7/14/2002 4:40:18 AM EDT
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So in a competition it would be fine them?
But what about a tactical situation.....?? I am thinking I need to train for a new position |
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Posted: 7/14/2002 6:01:05 AM EDT
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My eye relief leaves my nose very close to the charging handle though not quite touching it. With my M-1 and M-14S my nose is very close to the heal of the reciever. I just get the best sight picture that way.
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Posted: 7/14/2002 6:06:37 AM EDT
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Thanks for the info guys. I was doing it with my nose against the charging handle and was positive this had to be wrong. Now I know how to pick out the CMP people, they are the ones with the red noses.
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Posted: 7/14/2002 6:09:23 AM EDT
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If it ain't broke, don't fix it. I'm new to ARs/Rifles in general but I don't really see how 'choking up' on your rifle would be a tactical disadvantage. I don't stick my nose on the charging handle but I come pretty darn close. It's comfortable for me and it makes it easier for my crappy eyes to get a good sight picture. If anything, I would think that pulling the rifle that close to your body would be a more sturdy stance. I could be wrong. |
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Posted: 7/14/2002 6:51:29 AM EDT
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Posted: 7/14/2002 6:54:33 AM EDT
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I hold my Bushmasters lovingly...
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Posted: 7/14/2002 7:14:46 AM EDT
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First off - Practice makes perfect. Put that nose on your charging handle every time and you will usually hit what you are aiming at. I don't know all the reasons why, it just does. Trust us.
As far as tactical shooting is concerned, practice shooting with both eyes open. You will get a better sense of your sourrondings and be able to maneuver without stumbling over objects you couldn't see with just one eye. Any hostile target further than 100 yards, go prone and close your left eye (assuming you are right handed). Last but not least - When you are trying to shoot from waist level, grab the handguard with your left thumb pointed toward the target. This also works well with pistolgrip pump shotguns. Also, it helps just practicing aiming you left thumb at stuff alot when you're just getting started. It takes some practice, but once mastered you can usually hit paper out to 50 yards, plus it's a lot of fun. This , of course, is not so good if there are objects within 5 or 10 feet of target you may not want to have a hole in until you have mastered this technique. If you like these ideas try 'em out at the range with LOTS of ammo. 30-50 rounds prone out to 300 yards, 30-50 rounds both eyes open out to 100 yds, and 30-50 rounds waist level out to 50 yds. Good luck gh |
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