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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.