Re: natural point of aim?
All,
Everybody here, it appears, even, the OP, understands the importance for adjusting NPA to target; yet, perhaps, the OP would do even better realizing NPA is just one element of a steady position; and, unless all of those elements, as well as the factors of a steady position are honored, results will still be less than what's possible.
It's pretty easy to get a sight picture which is so vice like as to lull one into believing a round right-in-there is forthcoming; however, that's only going to happen if the shooter has consistent control of the rifle from the time the trigger is pulled to bullet exit.
This control will be realized with follow-through from a position which has a consistent: stock-weld, butt to shoulder, elbow placement, grip, and non-firing hand on the forend.
Of course, if the shooter is using a bipod, some technique to get recoil within an appointed limit will need to be mustered, since the non firing hand may not be available for that role.
BTW, I think the reason most folks do not shoot fractional MOA is that they simply are not shooting with a complete understanding, or recognition of how important it is to perfect the position and maintain it until recoil subsides.
If all shooters had just a few minutes of elementary training in the principles of marksmanship, and the elements and factors of a steady position, they'd realize most of the money they're inclined to spend for equipment to get the job done could be saved, as most any rifle out there today, that's not broken, will always shoot a bullet in the direction the gun's pointed.