Suvorov
03-14-2013, 08:53 PM
The standard technique that is being taught by all the "Jedi Masters" when shooting the AR type rifle is to keep the strong side elbow down and tucked to prevent "chicken winging." This works well for me as the AR does not recoil much and the pistol grip makes such a hold comfortable for my wrist. I am not one to argue with the likes of Paul Howe and Kyle Lamb.
I was however, taught from early on with straight stock rifles and shot guns to keep my elbow up to form a nice pocket for the stock to rest in. This seems to be especially important for me as I am somewhat barrel chested and a heavier recoiling rifle or shotgun will quickly begin to slid onto my bicep. The other main factor here is that holding down my elbow twists my wrist to such a degree that it is not comfortable and makes it harder for me to actuate and index the trigger well.
Given that I live in Kalifornia and the resulting limitations of Kalifornia legal ARs and the fact that I have a soft spot in my heart for the M14 and its family, I find myself shooting this platform a fair amount.
So my questions are:
- Is it wrong to utilize a different shooting stance with straight stock rifles versus pistol grip rifles? Will this create any training scars?
- Is there something I'm doing wrong with my grip that is causing me issues when shooting straight stock rifles?
- Is the current train of thought to shoot all rifles regardless of stock, from an elbow low position?
- Other than presenting a bigger target, what are the advantages of not "chicken winging?"
I was however, taught from early on with straight stock rifles and shot guns to keep my elbow up to form a nice pocket for the stock to rest in. This seems to be especially important for me as I am somewhat barrel chested and a heavier recoiling rifle or shotgun will quickly begin to slid onto my bicep. The other main factor here is that holding down my elbow twists my wrist to such a degree that it is not comfortable and makes it harder for me to actuate and index the trigger well.
Given that I live in Kalifornia and the resulting limitations of Kalifornia legal ARs and the fact that I have a soft spot in my heart for the M14 and its family, I find myself shooting this platform a fair amount.
So my questions are:
- Is it wrong to utilize a different shooting stance with straight stock rifles versus pistol grip rifles? Will this create any training scars?
- Is there something I'm doing wrong with my grip that is causing me issues when shooting straight stock rifles?
- Is the current train of thought to shoot all rifles regardless of stock, from an elbow low position?
- Other than presenting a bigger target, what are the advantages of not "chicken winging?"