Natural Point Of Aim (NPOA) *Experiment*

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So,

On my 10/22 I have a Nikon scope that magnifies up to 9X.

When I shot my highest 25M AQT score, I did that with the scope on 9x.

Somewhat contradictory to what many instructors teach, and that would be to dial the scope power down significantly.

What I noticed immediately in standing was that if my NPOA was not good, I would not even be able to see my target at 25M at 9x!

So, that is pretty cool.

You can also do this with dry firing if you have a scoped rifle (any rifle) that will allow say 9X magnification at a target at say 25 yards.

Dry fire....cause you will surely see some movement. 

Prone for example:
The Goal is that the only movement in prone should be your breathing.  The reticle should move vertically (perfectly vertically) with your breathing and when you come to your pause...the reticle should be dead center inside what your aiming at.

If not, you have identified that you have some kind of flaw in your position.

Analzye the position and try different things until the reticle moves perfectly vertical up to your aiming point.

Then execute a trigger squeeze (6 steps), and watch that reticle.  Did it move?  Laterally? 

Now maybe look to the grip, and trigger squeeze to get to where that reticle stays put during the squeeze.  May require a sling adjustment.

Same for seated and standing.

I do not recommend shooting an 25M AQT at 9X unless you are regularly scoring in the upper 230s.

But...for dry firing, it will absolutely accentuate any flaws/errors in the position.

It can also really help in shot calling, if that has been an issue.

Give it a try.  It may just help.

R/
Chris