You know, sight alignment and smooth trigger pull are probably #1 and #2, but understanding (and using) natural point of aim is what took my shooting to the next level.
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Army M4 vs. Marine M16A4
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You know, sight alignment and smooth trigger pull are probably #1 and #2, but understanding (and using) natural point of aim is what took my shooting to the next level.
Yup. It sure makes those rapid fire stages/follow up shots easier.
It was studied. After initial training, glass and iron doesn't make a big difference on scores at the KD range. If you don't implement the fundamentals it doesn't matter. I'm looking for articles and papers about it right now. But be sure (and this isnt even the Kool-Aid speaking) the Marine Corps wouldn't compromise KD training.
And what's now codified as table 2 used to be called field firing/A-Line. It used to be a graded event, but it eventually turned into F' off Friday. Nobody failed and nobody took it seriously. The table system refocused that stuff, and it is now much better training.
And what's now codified as table 2 used to be called field firing/A-Line. It used to be a graded event, but it eventually turned into F' off Friday. Nobody failed and nobody took it seriously. The table system refocused that stuff, and it is now much better training.
I'd rather learn/train to employ an "advanced" weapon system to kill my enemies before my enemy kills me than not train on/learn on one simply due to pride. Yes, iron sights are great, but RCOs increase lethality and increase effective point target range... I'll take the glass all day long, as it is the better option. Just as you would take the JDAM over the dumb bomb.
Everyone still learns on iron sights, and will continue to do so. Once you learn to employ the iron sights you get to step up to something a bit more modern... Oh the shame...
Marines are still in the business of killing, and I want my Marines to have the best equipment and training on that equipment to do so.
/end drunk rant/ (Hey, it's Thursday night, and the beginning of a 96!)
Everyone still learns on iron sights, and will continue to do so. Once you learn to employ the iron sights you get to step up to something a bit more modern... Oh the shame...
Marines are still in the business of killing, and I want my Marines to have the best equipment and training on that equipment to do so.
/end drunk rant/ (Hey, it's Thursday night, and the beginning of a 96!)
Can someone explain natural point of aim? I'm not tracking.
Aim in and relax completely. Now close your eyes. Take a breath in and let it out and pause. Now open your eyes. That's your NPA.
If it's on target all you need now is that good trigger control.
It can't be adjusted by muscling your arms or shoulders. You have to adjust your base.
When you are resting, have that good bone support and aren't breathing the rifle is going to be aiming at a certain point. every time there-after that you pull the trigger, you get that recoil and the weapon settles it will settle back on your natural point of aim.
OK, I've done that. Great technique. I didn't know it had such a fancy name!
I can't give rep to myself
From beginning to end...
Forward hand, shoulder pocket, High firm pistol grip, shooting hand elbow, stockweld. That's the bone support. I'd guess the last two you're looking for are breath and relaxation.
Maybe your little bonus prize one is eye relief. I don't know.
Forward hand, shoulder pocket, High firm pistol grip, shooting hand elbow, stockweld. That's the bone support. I'd guess the last two you're looking for are breath and relaxation.
Maybe your little bonus prize one is eye relief. I don't know.