Shooting that puts the round exactly where you want on the target happens only if you know the right way to stand and hold the weapon. In this episode, Rick Crawley from Achilles Heel Tactical, discusses the basics of stance, posture, and grip when shooting a carbine.
Bonus: watch a walkthrough of an isolation drill you can perform to test whether you’re employing those basics correctly.
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0:00 | Intro
0:32 | Shooting stance basics
0:54 | Building a sustainable platform
1:46 | Carbine grip
2:14 | Stock placement
2:43 | Cheek weld
2:56 | Dominant side grip
3:28 | Non-dominant side grip
5:05 | Recoil impulse isolation drills
6:36 | Conclusion
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Looks like there are some major differences in stance and kinesthetic philosophy when shooting for accuracy vs. cosplaying as an giga-chad operator.
What's that device in front of the EOTECH? I've seen them before but have no idea what they do. The tan thing folded down with a QD mount?
Right… after being in this community for literally a lifetime, I've seen so many changes in what people consider "proper" form.
I know all of this and have had a bazillion discussions about said topic. While explanations have been made for the C-Clamp grip and many other things, no one has taken the time to explain why we went from a stance where our shoulders were more in line with the gun, to this newer squared-up posture. I get the fact that when we're wearing body armor, we want to present our plates to the target… but how do I explain this to my civilian friends who don't and never will have body armor? These guys can put rounds on target just well as me and their stance is shit by modern standards. Someone explain to me why they should change what they're doing.
i dont blink kause i need both eyes to see and word math two extra and broke
kan i jog with that riffle
how long is depth for a tak
Very well explained. Great video
Gosh, there's so much knowledge behind firing a rifle. This one was a real pro guideline, specially when it comes down to recoil management. Thanks!
I have problems finding grip with a plate carrier.
I realize that this is targeting a Native English speaking audience so bear with me.
It would be awesome if there were a ESL version of this since a lot of words are pretty complex as a non Native speaker.
Lol we ain’t gonna be aloud to do this soon
Great instruction. What headphones does he have on?
solid solid instruction!
After several classes, one thing I recently learned is to experiment with hand placement and elbow angle of the non dominant hand to see which produces the least movement of the dot during 3 to 5 rounds. One instructor even had me shoot in 3 to 5 full auto burst to check recoil mgmt. I found there's truly no one size fits all. For me, running an overgassed SBR, the left elbow ends up higher than the bore, with a C grip that's almost completely canted over the rail.
Hi, the name of your grip on the carabine use?
I’ve been shooting all over the place and trying to figure out why. Without having seen this video I found that I was standing linear to my target so I tried to stand squarer which helped. In doing so I automatically brought the butt of the rifle from my shoulder “joint” inward to my collar bone which saved me from canting my head over to see through the scope.
If I’d watched this video first it would have helped but I wouldn’t necessarily have understood why.
Great instruction.
Just a few questions for anyone listening. I’m not an expert but I was in the Marines and I was taught a completely different stance with the rifle. I was taught to stand more at an angle than straight on target like everyone else is doing today? I was also taught to grab the handgaurd close to my body, not necessarily grip but let the rifle rest in my hand, elbows were tucked into the body to be as ridged as possible and also having a small silhouette. For some context I went to boot camp in 2001 and got out in 2006. I was never issued modern body armor we had the old flack vests. Are the newer stances more for modern body armor? Also we had m16a2s not m4s, the muzzle rise was almost nonexistent, felt like a 22lr. Are the new stances better, are they more for wearing body armor and suited to a shorter length rifle?
Does anyone else after they see a shooter flare out their support arm elbow hear the meme music, “Chicken wing, chicken wing”!? Just me? Lol
Can anyone tell me what kind of hand stop Rick is using?
That was awesome, so beautifully explained.
It's interesting how a lot of proper form and stance can be found in lifting. Combination of a deadlift/lunge stance, squared hips and chest, internally rotated elbows etc.
Straight to the point and informative, great video
These vids might not be an all inclusive summary of your curriculum, but they excellent places to start and practice reminders. Thank you for putting the up & thank you for the video break ups/jumps
man got my BLOOD BOILING LOVE IT!
I see so many videos showing folks chicken winging their dominant side elbow out that I started to question if I was shooting wrong. Thanks for clearing it up!
Thank you!
EJ, if you catch this video. Bend your knees, lean forward into the shot and put your chest in front of your hips.
Great video
Now do prone unsupported
Hi! Off topic, but I watched this video for help with writing my novel and it’s really informative! Thank you 😊
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Omg this video is fantastic. I’m also a new gun owner and I’ve had all these questions in my head. This video covered all of my initial questions. I definitely plan on taking courses at the range but this is a fantastic starter video.