Standing Position

The standing position is the least stable shooting position. It is also the most difficult position from which to fire an accurate shot. It requires excellent control. The shooter must be skilled in the fundamentals of shooting: sighting, breath control, trigger squeeze and follow through.

 Turn your body approximately 90° to the right of the target.
  Place your feet shoulder-width apart.
  Support the rifle with your left arm. Hold the left arm against your body for extra support.
  Hold the rifle firmly against your shoulder with the right hand. Do not grip the rifle tightly.

Reverse the procedure if you are a left-handed shooter. If there is too much waver, do not shoot. To help steady yoru shot, rest or support the rifle on a stable object such as a tree or large rock, or use a carrying strap as a sling.

Shooting excellence depends on several fundamental techniques, which must be learned and practiced. They are: aiming, trigger squeeze, breath control, follow through and shooting position.