2016 Vegas Precision Rifle Challenge - Full Length Video

[kombayotch]

This match had shots out to 1763 yards. Video does a very good job of explaining what some of the stages look like.

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[Sqr]

Please tell me why all of the shooters are not wrapping their thumbs around the pistol grips?

 

[Sherlock Gnomes]

Please tell me why all of the shooters are not wrapping their thumbs around the pistol grips?

One less thing to influence on the gun for jerking.

 

[Sqr]

Then why not remove it.

 

[K0na_stinky]

Then why not remove it.

Wrapping your thumb around also slows you down slightly.

 

[Longshot]

Easier to get a straight to the rear pull without your thumb over top.

 

[Shibby!]

I very much dislike pistol grips. I don't blame them, but more of a personal preference.

Also, as a test, try having somebody wiggle/rotate the gun while you hold it with a pistol grip. Now rest thumb on top like a traditional rifle. Compare your results. I found it's much more secure holding it the traditional way.

That being said, when I shoot my rifle I grip very little. I apply pressure straight back with my finger tips on the vertical grip of the Whiskey 3, then try to pull trigger straight back. Something that I have to remain mindful of.

Everybody has something that works for them.... My method of shooting is definitely prone/table set-up. PRS positions/situations will be a steep learning curve for sure.

 

[kombayotch]

When I shoot prone, I put my thumb on the top of the grip, behind the bolt (McMillian A5). But, for any kind of positional/barricade shooting, it's thumb on the side. Can see during dryfire practice that the crosshairs stay on target better than thumb around.

 

[TacticalTeacher]

Awesome vid post! Thanks for the ideas.
Kombayotch, you've got the creative juices flowing now!

Cheers,
Barney