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Conventional wisdom tells us to place a shoulder fired weapon against our shoulder, and pull back right! This technique is fine for single fired shots. The recoil following the trigger squeeze does not effect the placement of the shot, but what happens when you attempt to fire a rapid string of shots either on semi or full auto? Your firearm's muzzle is forced up and to the right, and with no way to control its upward momentous movement caused by a repetitious recoil impulse. Question: What causes the rifle to rise up and to the right during rapid fire? Some might say that it is the recoil, and they would be partially right. Especially if it is a battle rifle i.e. 7.62 x 51 or larger. The heavier the recoil, the more muzzle displacement that will occur immediately following discharge of the cartridge. Well, is their any way to control the ascent of the barrel during the recoil phase of a shot? What causes the recoil to react upon the rifle by raising the muzzle up and right? Answer: Pivot point!!!! When you place a rifle against your shoulder, you are creating a pivot point for the recoil to veer the rifle up and to the right from. The rifle pivots from the shoulder/stock point. So, how do we alleviate this pivot point?
Answer:
Rebounding Rifle Sling Technique
I refused to believe there was no other way, once I got the notion of another possibility to compensate
for the recoil. There had to be a way to displace the recoil generated by rifles during rapid fire. For
years and years I have been told and I have read that you cannot control a battle rifle during rapid, or full
auto fire! I beg to differ!
For the set up, you will need a sling to fit you with your chosen rifle. For HK, and variants, the HK
tactical sling works wonders if you place an additional buckle behind your slip buckle to stop it from slipping
during tension, but any sling can be adjusted for a cross body carry. Once your sling is adjusted to the
point where you can push the weapon away from your body, and still get a good cheek weld and firm
stock/shoulder placement without pulling back on the firearm, then, you have it my friend. As long as stability
is obtained from this position afforded by contact points upon the weapon (both hands on the gun, butt stock
upon the shoulder, cheek weld, sling contact points where there is tension from pushing forward on the gun),
you'll have good control over the weapon. If the weapon is not locked into the explained position, you'll not be
able to control the placement of your shots regardless of how fast you fire the gun. A vertical fore grip helps
your ability to push forward and control the cant of the rifle tremendously. What, does this position
accomplish? Without the butt plate being pulled against your shoulder, you have alleviated the pivot point
where the rifle would normally pivot during recoil sending your muzzle upward and beyond with your
consecutive shots i.e. your shoulder. Now, the recoil is dissipated throughout your whole range of motion
provided by your wrists, elbows, shoulders, abdomen, hips, buttocks, knees, and ankles. Your whole body has
become a shock absorber, and not just your shoulder as a recoil concentration stop that affords no control.
In this position, the facilitation for recoil recovery after each shot fired is instantaneous! The rifle will
"rebound" back into its original position naturally and is automatically repositioned for the next shot. With a
rifle of significant power (i.e. 7.62x51), there is a unique potential for momentous movement from the
rebounding rifle recovering from recoil to allow the shooter to fire rapid consecutive, and relatively accurate
shots. This technique does take getting used to. We have been conditioned to pull a rifle snug back into the
shoulder, but with the advantages of this technique, there is no doubt that an extreme amount of control can
be obtained with a little know how, and practice, even with full powered battle rifles. In addition, the cant of
the rifle is controlled by opposing forces from the rear pistol grip, and the forward vertical fore grip (if you
have one). The right hand pushes inboard (to the left) and forward, while the left hand pushes inboard (to
the right) and forward. This technique used with an assault rifle? Well, you can write your name in your
target with the amount of control it offers. Use this technique with a lawful and clear conscience, and
its intended purpose will be obtained. Remember, push the rifle away from your body allowing the sling to take
the tension, and what recoil you feel will be moving straight back. Your muzzle won't rise! Keep pushing
forward!!!
Sincerely,
Gentry Lee Tipton