Originally Posted by
CalmlyDeMented
Yeah, just as you describe and making a sort of claw to push the mag, which is on the ground, back into your shoulder is how we shoot prone. But again, we are using crappy issue M16A4s with non free float hand guards. Even shooting at 25 yards, if you have your hand farther out and are really pulling it in to control recoil, it can move the impact a couple inches. It can be the difference in shooting Xs and shooting 4s.
Good free float rails are the way to go and you don’t have to worry about that mess. I definitely prefer running my hand farther out shooting standing 100 yards and in. My transitions and recoil control are much better.