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Re: Success in Service Rifle Comps? I would have to agree that buying the USAMU Service Rifle Guide is a must for someone wanting to begin shooting that type of competition. I would also recommend that if it is possible for you to sign up for and attend the Small Arms Firing School at Camp...

Re: Success in Service Rifle Comps? We use either a webb sling or a Turner type leather sling for service rifle. No quick cuff or other slings of any sort for CMP or NRA service rifle. Hope that helps. There are a number of very good manufacturers of quality leather service rifle slings. Best...

Re: Fundamentals of Marksmanship. A good air rifle is excellant practice because you need to have good concentration and your follow through has to be much better than with a high power rifle. Small bore and air is a great tool for winter practice.

Re: Your dryfire experience Here is something you may want to consider. When you practice with live fire use some dummy rounds (old primer, no power, exactly like what you are shooting) mix them into the box and this will show you what you are doing wrong. I favor this because when you know...

Re: Marksmanship in a Minute, Service Rifle Shooting Could it be caused by you not keeping your eyes open all the way through the follow through? Maybe due to antisipating recoil, closing your eyes and flinching at that very moment.

Re: Marksmanship in a Minute, Service Rifle Shooting ABSOLUTELY.......+1000 Sorry, didn't mean to imply anything. Being a sponge is the best way to learn.

Re: Marksmanship in a Minute, Service Rifle Shooting Team matches are a plus for anyone. I use this tool with my juniors, scopping their shots and the immediate good from the coach helps to make a mental note right now so they understand what a good shot looks like and can then continue to...

Re: Marksmanship in a Minute, Service Rifle Shooting Great, couldn't have explained it better, Thanks

Re: Marksmanship in a Minute, Service Rifle Shooting Kraig, would you consider tht is all there is to head position? I agree you need a good cheek weld but it could still be in a different position? Not to agrue a point, just wanted to bring more attention to this aspect. Thanks

Re: Marksmanship in a Minute, Service Rifle Shooting I believe it is refered to in the Fundamentals of Marksmanship but thought it should be added here. I have read thru this thread and found (unless I totally missed it) little said about head position. You may have the rifle pointed in the...

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Re: Fundamentals of Marksmanship. Leaddog, I couldn't agree more, concentrating on your mental game for consistency and lets toss in great trigger control.

Re: dealing with heartbeat <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: The Mechanic</div><div class="ubbcode-body">How good of physical shape are you in? </div></div> +1 physical conditioning a huge plus along with diet.

Re: The value of NPA... If you haven't taken the time to read the thread entitled "fundamentals of marksmanship" I would suggest you find a few minutes to do so. It may answer all the questions having to do with just the fundamentals. My .02