There’s a lot of debate going around in the online gun world concerning the proper way to hold a rifle. Whether you’ve only seen guns in action movies or are a veteran shooter yourself, then you probably know that there are enough different types of rifles out there to make the question of how to hold one worth asking.
For one thing, there are significant differences between the way rifles from different parts of the world are intended to be held. Some require you to lower your head to the sight rail and others bring the sighting device up to your eye.
Some rifles are cocked and chambered in different ways. This will affect the way you should hold your hands. Other rifles feature grips in differing locations. And, of course, if you’re a cowboy action SASS shooter, then you know that some of the older rifle styles with a revolver design require you to keep your hand behind the cylinder. Otherwise, you could get a nasty injury from the escaping gases.
Finally, it goes without saying that the way you intend to use the rifle, as well as your own personal preferences and body type, will also affect the way you should hold your gun.
If you look the topic up online, you’ll probably see a few heated arguments in the forums about which hold is best.
To help with all the ire and confusion, check out the Honest Outlaw’s take on the how to hold a rifle.
99.9% of my shooting and probably 90% of the rest of the gun owners use their rifle for hunting, seldom in a hunting scenario is your stance perfect, ground flat, animal standing around waiting for you….Clearing a house? that usually involves rearranging furniture or picking up all my crap….lame video, in the end it basically comes down to what comfortable for you, and you can hit what your aiming at…
Very good presentation with worthwhile information.
Pretty good demonstration on different styles gives some options for different applications for people to give it a try.
Not really sure what the purpose of this video was. Common sense should dictate that anyone shooting any type of firearm has to feel comfortable and fire a weapon that suits them best. Most folks don’t worry about competitive shooting or stacking up like a swat team and going around clearing rooms. I am sure that those folks do what they do because it works for them. Most of us either hunt, target shoot and have our weapons for self defense. Most self defense situations do not involve big distances or a great many rounds. The best thing he said was use what works for you.