When shooting longer distances, I have seen videos of very accomplished shooters placing their off hand on top of the scope. Specially in PRS.
"To control the rifle, take your off hand and place it on top of the scope. This will steady the crosshairs and let you fine tune your point of aim. Bill Buckley"
https://www.outdoorlife.com/story/guns/bag-best-shooting-aid-for-rifle-hunting/
I struggle with recoil control and follow through, even if my rifle's caliber is just .308 (bolt action). I know that the ideal follow through would allow me to spot my bullet impacts, and that's something that I am trying to master.
I have always read that the off hand should be on the sand bag (when prone with support) to fine tune elevation and maybe slight pressure against the shoulder for recoil management.
I read the following regarding placing the off hand on the scope:
"There is a bloke from down under who wrote an article on this topic. My summation of his thoughts are that by only supporting the rear stock with your non-trigger hand leaves the forend of the rifle to rise freely. This rise may not be consistent depending on many vairables including the angle of the rifle. This free rise can cause verticle stringing. His suggestion is either rest the free hand on the scope or hold down on the forend stock or front sling."
https://www.longrangehunting.com/threads/shooting-prone-off-hand-on-scope.110104/post-776234
What are your thoughts on the position of the off hand when prone and in positional shooting, and do you have tips?
"To control the rifle, take your off hand and place it on top of the scope. This will steady the crosshairs and let you fine tune your point of aim. Bill Buckley"
https://www.outdoorlife.com/story/guns/bag-best-shooting-aid-for-rifle-hunting/
I struggle with recoil control and follow through, even if my rifle's caliber is just .308 (bolt action). I know that the ideal follow through would allow me to spot my bullet impacts, and that's something that I am trying to master.
I have always read that the off hand should be on the sand bag (when prone with support) to fine tune elevation and maybe slight pressure against the shoulder for recoil management.
I read the following regarding placing the off hand on the scope:
"There is a bloke from down under who wrote an article on this topic. My summation of his thoughts are that by only supporting the rear stock with your non-trigger hand leaves the forend of the rifle to rise freely. This rise may not be consistent depending on many vairables including the angle of the rifle. This free rise can cause verticle stringing. His suggestion is either rest the free hand on the scope or hold down on the forend stock or front sling."
https://www.longrangehunting.com/threads/shooting-prone-off-hand-on-scope.110104/post-776234
What are your thoughts on the position of the off hand when prone and in positional shooting, and do you have tips?
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