Re: Service Rifle - charging handle location?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: NativeCraft</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Yes, using irons, shooting NM course Service Rifle....got the buttstock full of lead and the forearm bottom piece packed full also. Not allowed to use tape or anything else to mark locations in Service Rifle.
The rifle really doesn't hurt my nose so much as it's simply the anticipation that it "might" hurt.
I'll try backing up on the stock a bit to see how I like the way it feels.</div></div>
What you want is a good chipmunk stockweld, which should be muscularly relaxed. Since the charging handle is a fixed part of the firearm, the stockweld will have some sort of relationship with the charging handle, yet, this relationship should be what it needs to be for the shooter to be muscularly relaxed. Remember muscular relaxation is an element of a steady position.
Yet, understanding the relationship between the charging handle and stockweld can serve as device for getting a more consistent position. And, of course, a more consistent position will assure more predictable recoil, reducing angular error for more X ring hits.
One more thing, the relationship between the stockweld and charging handle will likely change when you go from one position to another. The prone position is likely going to be the one where the distance of your nose to charging handle will be the closest. It shouldn't be a problem though since your nose will be to the side of the handle. In fact, the only problem with recoil I'm aware of is when shooting prone from the left shoulder using a small aperture during a heavy overcast condition. Riding the rear sight in such a condition might be necessary for a sight picture bright enough to distinguish the front post from the target; and, with the lip so close to the forward assist, often the lip is in a peril.
