Need tips shooting 22 prone without sling

[nockon]

I'm Canadian and shoot in a class called sporting rifle where you can't use a sling, I may one day move up to Match Rifle(Olympic Style). I'm new to the sport and this is most affordable for me right now.

Can I get some tips on shooting without a sling? I'm interested on best position on the ground and also how much pressure to pull into the shoulder and how to accomplish this ie pull with the left hand or the right hand(I'm right hand shooter)?

Also I notice my pulse going from 10 o'clock to 4 o'clock does it make sense shooting without a sling or should it be 12 to 6?

Cheers,

[Paul]

Scroll down to the bottom of this page, it should help you: http://www.targetshooting.ca/reframeriz ... _prone.htm

[nockon]

Thank you Paul for posting the link. I don't suppose you could explain a little more about the amount of pressure the right hand pulls the butt in to the shoulder could you? The text is a little bit vague on that subject.

[2650 Plus]

The advice in the previous post is contridictory abour the position of the support arm. I recommend placing the left elbow directly under the fore arm. By exerting five to eight pounds of rearward pressure with the trigger finger hand you will form an open leged triangle that is about as stable as can be established without a sling. Try this method and make your own judgement as to stillness. Also I recommend shooting at the exhallation pause rather rhan adjusting you zero hold by the amount of breath you retain in your lungs. Good Shooting Bill Horton

[nockon]

Thanks Bill, I had also picked up on the left elbow part. Breathing on the pause I had already figured out since I always want to shoot at the same spot in my breathing. I normally just try to move my hips forward or backward to adjust for height. 6 to 8 lbs on the shoulder I'll try that next time I get to practice.

Cheers,