Proper Technique

[blackford76]

Don't forget the important diving roll!

[hip55]

Some tips -

http://www.odcmp.org/1007/default.as...USAMU_STANDING

http://www.odcmp.com/USAMU/Shooting_Tips.htm

http://www.shootingtimes.com/longgun...s/mark_091306/

http://www.nodakoutdoors.com/rifle-s...-technique.php

http://www.rifle-accuracy-reports.com/

[ERNO]

[quote=bellavite1;231719]Now I am confused:
First of all:
I am from Italy, where ar-15s don't exist and firearms in general are heavily regulated.
Therefore I am for the most self-taught.
So far I have been shooting my ar pulling it (slightly) in the pocket shoulder with both firing and non-firing hand.
A friend told me (to my surprise) that the correct way to fire an ar is with the non-firing hand pulling in the shoulder and the firing hand pushing forward on the pistol grip creating isometric tension (like in pistol firing), making the stock more of a third contact point to stabilize the rifle than a recoil-transfering part (recoil would be mostly absorbed by the firing hand pushing forward on the pistol grip).
I went on line and found an army training manual that states clearly that my original way to PULL on the pistol grip is the correct way to do it, but at the same time my friends advice to PUSH it makes sense as well.
He is a vet, therefore I am sure he knows what he is talking about.
I know I should do whatever works for me (and so far it worked pretty well), but I am curious as to which is the correct way.
Any thoughts?[/quote } If you like the push/pull,use it.But if want to bump fire it,you have to push with your reaction hand{support hand};and lightly touch your shoulder with the stock.All weight of the gun should be on the reaction hand.My current grip standing with no exterior support is a 60/40 grip ,same as in my pistol use.60% tension in my reaction hand.With both hands pulling rearward,make sure you have the firing hand wrist locked;to keep the rifle from moving around when you prep the trigger.your finger has to lie squarely across the trigger face,as you press straight back.I have a slight rearward pull with my firing hand .

For CQB, not HIGH POWER , I face squarely to the target,with my right foot back a little bit,since I shoot mainly right handed ; my feet shoulder width apart;with the majority of my weight on the ball's of my feet,knee's slightly bent,shoulder's foreward of my hips,stock tucked deep into my shoulder ,with no exposed but of the stock above my shoulder,especially when your in a rapid fire mode.If your not doing rapid fire,stock somewhat above the shoulder is okay,and more comfortable to boot.Make sure you have your reaction hand as far foreward on the forearm as possible;too control recoil better. If your right handed and tend to shoot left,move your right foot to the rear a little bit;and vice versa.This is also an excellent stance for rapid fire shotgun shooting.I highly recomend training in a shooting class;or dvd's:MAGPULL "ART OF THE CARBINE 1&2,MATT BURKET AR-15,And MATT BURKETT'S "SHOTGUN MASTERY" Aim straight and shoot straight. One type of mount which I believe is port of arms: point the muzzle of the gun toward target,making absolutely sure you have your trigger finger outside the trigger guard, with your finger pointed straight,because you don't want to have an errant round go over the backstop;and just raise the butt stock to your shoulder.Also BROWNELLS has JERRY MICULEK AR-15 dvd;which is also very good.Also let the gun come to your head;do not lower your head when the gun comes up.

[Sixgun]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVfwF...ext=1&index=34