after seeing this video i tryed the fist hold and my wobble area shrunk like crazy. the rest of my team uses some really strange hold. im the only grizzly who shoots this
@garandshooter The reason why I started using the 'fist hold' is because with a palm or reverse palm hold, I was not getting enough elevation on the muzzle without forcing it higher with my support arm. Thus, with the fist as a support hand platform, I was able to get the muzzle up with no muscle use (which is bad for consistency and stability). I can't remember where I learned about using a fist hold. It's not right or wrong. It's simply another option/solution to use.
Most people who shoot High Power will plot their call and shots in slow fire. That means that after the shot is taken, the shooter will mark in his book where the shot will be and then when the target is marked in the pits, will mark where it actually is. To speed up this process during a match, after the shot is taken and the target goes down in the pits, I mark the call of that shot, and mark placement of the previous shot. Then repeat.
The reason why people mark shot call and shot placement is to ensure that the call and placement are the same. If shots and placement are not after analysis, then corrections can be made.
That said, I tend to not mark my shot call and shot placement anymore for standing. I've gotten to the point where it's not worth the time to me while in a match. It's still a good idea for novice High Power shooters to mark call and placement.
Do you shoot with a POA of 6 oclock in all three positions? I had to retrain myself by going 6 oclock; I was used to shooting center mass because that is what the Army taught me. My overall scores went up when I went 6 oclock POA, but I also find that in the standing offhand the wobble area was unstable. BTW, are you Pinoy?
Currently classified Master. When I started shooting HP, I settled on a reverse grasp (thumb on right side, fingers on left). Didn't like the feel of it. I'm shorter than average and getting the muzzle elevated was easier and more natural with the closed fist. So I went with that and my offhand scores went up. 95% give or take a few points depending on the day. Now it's all mental conditioning in order to get my average above 97% in offhand.
after seeing this video i tryed the fist hold and my wobble area shrunk like crazy. the rest of my team uses some really strange hold. im the only grizzly who shoots this
garandshooter 1 year ago
@garandshooter The reason why I started using the 'fist hold' is because with a palm or reverse palm hold, I was not getting enough elevation on the muzzle without forcing it higher with my support arm. Thus, with the fist as a support hand platform, I was able to get the muzzle up with no muscle use (which is bad for consistency and stability). I can't remember where I learned about using a fist hold. It's not right or wrong. It's simply another option/solution to use.
ocabj 1 year ago
@ocabj i must try that with my 1903
TVCSD 1 year ago
After you fire a shot, what is it that you write down before checking through the scope?
bsrman36 2 years ago
Most people who shoot High Power will plot their call and shots in slow fire. That means that after the shot is taken, the shooter will mark in his book where the shot will be and then when the target is marked in the pits, will mark where it actually is. To speed up this process during a match, after the shot is taken and the target goes down in the pits, I mark the call of that shot, and mark placement of the previous shot. Then repeat.
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ocabj 2 years ago
The reason why people mark shot call and shot placement is to ensure that the call and placement are the same. If shots and placement are not after analysis, then corrections can be made.
That said, I tend to not mark my shot call and shot placement anymore for standing. I've gotten to the point where it's not worth the time to me while in a match. It's still a good idea for novice High Power shooters to mark call and placement.
ocabj 2 years ago
how long have you been shooting an ar 15 in competitions
assassin616 3 years ago
Is that you, Gary?
StrangerTF 4 years ago
Do you shoot with a POA of 6 oclock in all three positions? I had to retrain myself by going 6 oclock; I was used to shooting center mass because that is what the Army taught me. My overall scores went up when I went 6 oclock POA, but I also find that in the standing offhand the wobble area was unstable. BTW, are you Pinoy?
AirborneSniper71 4 years ago
I use center hold in standing, and 6 o'clock for sitting and prone.
ocabj 4 years ago
Good form. What's your classification? I also shoot service rifle. I also use the USAMU hold (fist) when I shoot offhand.
AirborneSniper71 4 years ago
Currently classified Master. When I started shooting HP, I settled on a reverse grasp (thumb on right side, fingers on left). Didn't like the feel of it. I'm shorter than average and getting the muzzle elevated was easier and more natural with the closed fist. So I went with that and my offhand scores went up. 95% give or take a few points depending on the day. Now it's all mental conditioning in order to get my average above 97% in offhand.
ocabj 4 years ago