Quick Question

[Shooter30-06]

Is there a standard or expected height of the targets during qualification or will this simply vary depending on the facility?  Thanks.

[Garand69]

It really depends on the facility. We like to keep them on the low side so that the prone position is pretty straight forward. However, depending on the distance to the backstop, this can be an issue in the standing position with bullets potentially skipping over the berm. So a compromise is made.

At some ranges we can move the firing line forward towards the berm, some we cannot.

Hope that helps

[Shooter30-06]

Thanks.  The problems shooting prone at a fairly high target is what prompted my question.  The facility I have been practicing at has a fairly high target frame at 25 meters.  The frame is usually a handgun target frame and has to be 3 feet high at its bottom.  I about have to break my neck to elevate the rifle in prone and my practice scores have been reflecting that discomfort.

[Pappy]

Hello Shooter; You could spend a bit of time each week using a dot on the wall and a EMPTY rifle doing DRY fire practice in the prone position.. It is cheap and it works... Pappy

[Shooter30-06]

I have been dry firing on the days when I cannot actually shoot.  In practice, the slow fire prone position is the only thing keeping me from shooting good scores.  In truth, I have never been as good shooting prone as from standing or sitting.  Given this weakness and the fact 50% of the shots in the Appleseed qualification are from prone, I have been focusing hard on getting better.  Pappy, as an Instructor, what would you list as the fundemental elements of a sound prone position?

[Pappy]

PM sent. Long Reply to a quick question.

[George63]

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[Garand69]

another option is to turn your support hand 90 degress and rest the stock on the side of your hand between your thumb and index finger.

[Ewald]

Silly idea, can you just ask the RO if you can hang a target backer low?