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How do you transition from different shooting postitions?

Started by Finn, September 22, 2011, 10:51:44 AM

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Finn

September 22, 2011, 10:51:44 AM
Howdy,

I am wondering about different ways to safely transition from shooting positions i.e. standing to sitting, going from sitting to standing safely. Body mechanics

Thanks

Finn

asminuteman

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September 22, 2011, 11:18:01 AM Last Edit: May 17, 2012, 12:49:15 PM by asminuteman
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judgecrater

#3
September 22, 2011, 09:03:56 PM
Slowly and with difficulty.

kenjo

#4
September 23, 2011, 12:05:58 AM
Quote from: judgecrater on September 22, 2011, 09:03:56 PM
Slowly and with difficulty.

What he said!  LOL
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dean

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September 23, 2011, 01:03:52 AM Last Edit: September 23, 2011, 01:11:38 AM by dean
Everybody gets into position, somehow. As far as safety, just keep that muzzle low and pointed toward the targets, whatever that takes. Remember to use the trigger hand to move the buttstock to keep the muzzle pointed where it needs to be during the transition.

Finn

#6
September 23, 2011, 10:19:25 AM
Posted by: DwayneH Posted on: Yesterday at 12:02:40 PM
Insert Quote
http://www.archive.org/details/Rifle_Marksmanship_with_M1_Rifle_Part_1

WWII Rifle training film.

Thanks DwayneH,

You go it right on the nose. "American Rifleman are the best in the world, because the training they get is the best in the world", Thank you 1942 Signal Corp.

Should be sticky

Finn

floydf

#7
October 17, 2011, 11:10:54 PM
I have found that it really helped to practice at home without a rifle first to figure out the geometry and the different steps.  Once the transitions were smooth without the rifle, then add the rifle; once these were smooth add the mag changes and dry practice, then add the timer.

For me, fifteen to thirty minutes a night makes a huge difference, and keeps my old knees and legs limber besides.
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Charles McKinley

#8
January 04, 2012, 10:39:13 PM
A tool LZ3 taught us is to "Look at the Muzzle" while transitioning.  This help to ensure you always keep the muzzle in a safe direction.
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Justsomedude

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January 04, 2012, 11:19:34 PM
http://www.archive.org/details/How_to_Shoot_the_US_Army_Rifle

There is a chapter on transitions.
I found the photos to be very helpful

Nickle

#10
January 05, 2012, 06:38:49 PM
And don't forget.

Practice, practice, practice.
They have men amongst them who know very well what they are about, having been employed as Rangers against the Indians and Canadians and this country being much covered with wood, and hilly, is very advantageous for their method of fighting. . . . ".  Lord Percy

Sounds like New Englanders to me.

RiflesnReins

#11
January 06, 2012, 06:03:19 PM
Well the one way I do it is:
(Sitting)
I am not focused on the target, just the muzzle. I drop directly down into kneeling. As I drop I am paying attention to where I am going to land. My left hand is controlling my Marlin while my right is steadying me.

(Prone)

More difficult. Again left hand controlling the muzzle, right hand catching me as I sit. Slide my feet backwards as soon as I hit the ground. I always try to keep an eye on my Mags, I don't like reaching out to grab them to find I am sitting on them! :slap:

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I am not sleeping... I'm just practicing the prone position.

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Roland

#12
January 09, 2012, 05:56:02 PM
For sitting, I've found that the easiest and safest way way to transition (assuming that you are relatively limber) is wait until the command, and then stand with your legs still crossed. Pretty stable, very fast, and allows for good muzzle control.  Plus, you don't have to worry about where your mags are because you didn't move your feet.

Like Nickle said; practice, practice, practice.

Roland
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