Pale Rider
Expert
After watching the "Join INGO" video posted in another thread I found it interesting to see all the different ways people held their guns while firing especially the AR's. I'm still fairly fresh (june) from a two week course with the NG where we spent hours a day on ready up drills and proper firing technique with M4's. My first reaction to the opening sequence in the video was "Tuck your elbows!!"
Here are the basics of what I was taught...
Stand feet staggered (non firing slightly forward) about shoulder width apart squared up on target.
Reach as far forward as possible. (with non firing hand) and point (pointing was taught as personal preference) with index finger towards target. (i used to grip mag well or near it reaching forward and pointing improved my shooting 10 fold. were encouraged to not use vertical forward grip and if we did to put it as far forward as the rails on the rifle allowed for better barrel control)
Tuck your elbows in tight to body.
Bring rifle up to your eye not your eye down to rifle.
I'm not saying what I was taught is right or wrong just that its my experience and it's what has worked for me. I also understand that the method I've been taught is geared towards CQB and shooting controlled pairs. I am just curious about the different ways people were taught to shoot AR's and the tips and tricks they have to offer, I'm always looking for things to improve my shooting!
Here are the basics of what I was taught...
Stand feet staggered (non firing slightly forward) about shoulder width apart squared up on target.
Reach as far forward as possible. (with non firing hand) and point (pointing was taught as personal preference) with index finger towards target. (i used to grip mag well or near it reaching forward and pointing improved my shooting 10 fold. were encouraged to not use vertical forward grip and if we did to put it as far forward as the rails on the rifle allowed for better barrel control)
Tuck your elbows in tight to body.
Bring rifle up to your eye not your eye down to rifle.
I'm not saying what I was taught is right or wrong just that its my experience and it's what has worked for me. I also understand that the method I've been taught is geared towards CQB and shooting controlled pairs. I am just curious about the different ways people were taught to shoot AR's and the tips and tricks they have to offer, I'm always looking for things to improve my shooting!