Competitive Competitive MarksmanshipMarksmanship

Advanced Rifle Advanced Rifle MarksmanshipMarksmanship

ScopeScope

Learn the fundamentals of rifle Learn the fundamentals of rifle marksmanshipmarksmanship– Match CompetitionMatch Competition– Competitive marksmanship, though, Competitive marksmanship, though,

necessitates that not only must all necessitates that not only must all shots hit the target but they must shots hit the target but they must also impact at a specific point; the also impact at a specific point; the bull’s-eye!bull’s-eye!

Shooting EquipmentShooting Equipment

Shooting CoatShooting Coat Shooting GloveShooting Glove Data BookData Book Shooting StoolShooting Stool Spotting ScopeSpotting Scope Shooting GlassesShooting Glasses Hearing ProtectionHearing Protection SweatshirtSweatshirt

Additional EquipmentAdditional Equipment

Sweat bandsSweat bands Pens/PencilsPens/Pencils Sight Black/Carbide lampSight Black/Carbide lamp Adhesive(Firm Grip)Adhesive(Firm Grip) WaterWater Food(No facilities available)Food(No facilities available)

M14 Match RifleM14 Match Rifle

SpecificationsSpecifications– 9-11 lbs9-11 lbs– trigger pull 4.5 lbstrigger pull 4.5 lbs– maximum effective range 1000 ydsmaximum effective range 1000 yds– sightssights

front - fixedfront - fixed rear - adjustable 1/2 minute elevation rear - adjustable 1/2 minute elevation

and windageand windage

M14 Match RifleM14 Match Rifle

SpecsSpecs– glass beddedglass bedded– trigger modified for smoothness and trigger modified for smoothness and

consistencyconsistency– match grade barrel installedmatch grade barrel installed– gas system modifiedgas system modified

M14 RifleM14 Rifle

SpecificationsSpecifications– Gas operatedGas operated– Magazine FedMagazine Fed– Air CooledAir Cooled– Semi-auto/automatic fire Semi-auto/automatic fire – Match Grade not capable of Match Grade not capable of

automatic fireautomatic fire

Course of FireCourse of Fire

Slow fireSlow fire– 200yds200yds– 10 or 20 rds10 or 20 rds– 1 minute per round1 minute per round– Target is pulled and scored after each Target is pulled and scored after each

shotshot– Standing positionStanding position

Standing OffhandStanding Offhand

Course of Fire (cont)Course of Fire (cont)

Rapid FireRapid Fire– 200 Yds200 Yds– 10 rds 10 rds – 60 sec60 sec– Must perform reload with magazines Must perform reload with magazines

loaded with 2rds and 8 rds during stringloaded with 2rds and 8 rds during string– 2 rds in first magazine 8rds in second 2 rds in first magazine 8rds in second

magazinemagazine– Sitting from standingSitting from standing

Sitting PositionSitting Position

Course of Fire (cont)Course of Fire (cont)

Rapid FireRapid Fire– 300yds300yds– 10rds10rds– 70 secs70 secs– Must perform reload (same as 200 yd Must perform reload (same as 200 yd

rapid)rapid)– Prone from Standing Prone from Standing

Course of FireCourse of Fire

Slow fireSlow fire– 500 or 600 yds500 or 600 yds– 20 rds20 rds– 1 rd per minute1 rd per minute– Target is pulled and scored target Target is pulled and scored target

each shoteach shot– Prone positionProne position

Prone PositionProne Position

Fundamentals of Fundamentals of MarksmanshipMarksmanship

Sight AlignmentSight Alignment Trigger ControlTrigger Control Breath ControlBreath Control

Your Eye and the SightsYour Eye and the Sights

The relationship between your eye and The relationship between your eye and the sight is the eye relief.the sight is the eye relief.– The optimum eye relief is ~ 3 ”The optimum eye relief is ~ 3 ”– This eye relief is maintained by a “spot This eye relief is maintained by a “spot

weld”weld” The eye cannot be focused at two The eye cannot be focused at two

distances simultaneously. However, distances simultaneously. However, the eye is capable of instantaneous the eye is capable of instantaneous focus from different distances. focus from different distances.

Sight AlignmentSight Alignment

The top of the front The top of the front sight should be sight should be centered on a line centered on a line with the horizontal with the horizontal axis of the rear axis of the rear aperture. Center aperture. Center the top of the sight the top of the sight horizontally and horizontally and vertically in the vertically in the rear aperture. rear aperture.

Sight PictureSight Picture

Sight picture differs from sight Sight picture differs from sight alignment only with respect to alignment only with respect to adding the aiming point.adding the aiming point.

The most common sight picture is The most common sight picture is the “6 oclock hold”the “6 oclock hold”

Although all shooters do not use Although all shooters do not use the same sight picture it must be the same sight picture it must be uniform from shot to shot. uniform from shot to shot.

Sight PicturesSight Pictures

Factors Affecting Sights Factors Affecting Sights and Bullet Impactand Bullet Impact

Sight alignmentSight alignment Spot weldSpot weld WindWind TemperatureTemperature LightLight

– PositionPosition– Direct or IndirectDirect or Indirect

Reading MirageReading Mirage

Mirage with Mirage with 8-12 MPH wind boiling with no 8-12 MPH wind boiling with no wind. wind.

Reading MirageReading Mirage

Boiling with lateral wind Boiling with lateral wind left to right right to left to right right to left left

Effects of sunEffects of sun

The sun can affect the aiming pointThe sun can affect the aiming point This will affect the point of impact This will affect the point of impact

of the bullet. of the bullet.

Factors Affecting Trigger Factors Affecting Trigger ControlControl

ConcentrationConcentration– Focused on sightsFocused on sights– Slowly squeeze triggerSlowly squeeze trigger

Grip on RifleGrip on Rifle– FirmFirm– Same for each shotSame for each shot

Trigger Finger PlacementTrigger Finger Placement– Same position(straight pull)Same position(straight pull)

Follow - ThroughFollow - Through

Ensure there is no undue Ensure there is no undue movement until the bullet leaves movement until the bullet leaves the barrel.the barrel.

Continue to hold breath, focus on Continue to hold breath, focus on front sight, and practice trigger front sight, and practice trigger control.control.

Call the ShotCall the Shot

When do you do this?When do you do this?– During live fire and dry fire.During live fire and dry fire.

How do you do this?How do you do this?– Note the relationship of the front Note the relationship of the front

sight to the rear sight.sight to the rear sight. Why do you do this?Why do you do this?

– Allows analyzing the shot or group of Allows analyzing the shot or group of shots.shots.

Elements of Good Elements of Good Shooting PositionShooting Position

Bone SupportBone Support– Withstand repeated recoilWithstand repeated recoil

Muscular RelaxationMuscular Relaxation– Prevents tremblingPrevents trembling

Natural Point of AimNatural Point of Aim– The rifle becomes an extension of the The rifle becomes an extension of the

body.body.

Shooting PositionsShooting Positions

Factors Common to All PositionsFactors Common to All Positions Manner in which they apply differs slightly Manner in which they apply differs slightly

from one position to another. from one position to another.

– Left HandLeft Hand– Riffle Butt in the Pocket of the ShoulderRiffle Butt in the Pocket of the Shoulder– Grip of the Right HandGrip of the Right Hand– Right ElbowRight Elbow– Spot WeldSpot Weld– Breathing Breathing

Standing OffhandStanding Offhand

Standing (Offhand)Standing (Offhand)

BalanceBalance Assuming the PositionAssuming the Position Shooting in the WindShooting in the Wind Holding ExercisesHolding Exercises Position ChecksPosition Checks

Sitting PositionSitting Position

Sitting PositionSitting Position

3 Variations 3 Variations – Crossed AnkleCrossed Ankle– Crossed LegCrossed Leg– Open LegOpen Leg

Position ChecksPosition Checks– Rifle Vertical Not Canted Rifle Vertical Not Canted – Left Elbow Under WeaponLeft Elbow Under Weapon– Sling Positioned above bicep and tightSling Positioned above bicep and tight– Rifle ButtRifle Butt

Sitting PositionSitting Position

Position Checks(cont)Position Checks(cont)– Rifle ButtRifle Butt

Close to neckClose to neck High in hollow of the shoulderHigh in hollow of the shoulder

– Right ElbowRight Elbow Locked in front of kneeLocked in front of knee

– Torso Bent at WaistTorso Bent at Waist– Leg Muscles RelaxedLeg Muscles Relaxed

Sitting PositionSitting Position

Position Checks(cont)Position Checks(cont)– Head Head

erect as possibleerect as possible look straight through sightlook straight through sight firm spot weldfirm spot weld

– Grip Grip

Sitting PositionSitting Position

Position Checks(cont)Position Checks(cont)– Legal RequirementsLegal Requirements

“ “In the sitting position, the weight of the In the sitting position, the weight of the body rests on the buttocks feet and body rests on the buttocks feet and ankles. No other portion of the body shall ankles. No other portion of the body shall touch the ground. The rifle will be touch the ground. The rifle will be supported by both hands and one supported by both hands and one shoulder only. Arms may rest on the legs shoulder only. Arms may rest on the legs at any point above the ankles.”at any point above the ankles.”

Prone PositionProne Position

Prone PositionProne Position

Prone position is relatively steady Prone position is relatively steady and easy to assumeand easy to assume

Breathing Position CheckBreathing Position Check– 6:00 to 12:00 position6:00 to 12:00 position

Position ChecksPosition Checks– Rifle Vertical(not canted)Rifle Vertical(not canted)– Left hand forward to sling swivelLeft hand forward to sling swivel– Rifle resting in “V” Rifle resting in “V”

Prone PositionProne Position

Position Checks(cont)Position Checks(cont)– Left elbow well under receiverLeft elbow well under receiver– Sling high on armSling high on arm– Rifle buttRifle butt

Close to the neck in hollow of shoulderClose to the neck in hollow of shoulder

– Shoulders levelShoulders level– Body well behind rifleBody well behind rifle– Face fixed on thumb and stock(Spot Face fixed on thumb and stock(Spot

Weld)Weld)

Prone PositionProne Position

Position Checks(cont)Position Checks(cont)– Daylight between trigger finger and Daylight between trigger finger and

the stock.the stock.– Trigger finger applying pressure Trigger finger applying pressure

straight to the rear.straight to the rear.

Prone PositionProne Position

Position Checks(cont)Position Checks(cont)– Legal RequirementsLegal Requirements

“ “ In the prone position, no portion of the In the prone position, no portion of the arm below the elbows shall touch the arm below the elbows shall touch the ground, nor may any portion of the rifle ground, nor may any portion of the rifle or body rest against any artificial support. or body rest against any artificial support. Body shall be extended on the ground, Body shall be extended on the ground, head towards the target. The rifle will be head towards the target. The rifle will be supported by both hands and one supported by both hands and one shoulder only.”shoulder only.”

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