Steady Hold Factors - Sitting - Kneeling

Question 1

Orientation angle

Answer 1

About 30 to 45 degrees

Question 2

Support hand

Answer 2

Flat open platform

Question 3

Support elbow

Answer 3

Resting on the “target side” of the support knee; flat of the elbow on the flat of the knee

Question 4

Sling

Answer 4

Snug, flat across the back of the hand, high on the arm above the bicep

Question 5

Support leg

Answer 5

Shin should be near vertical

Question 6

Trigger leg

Answer 6

Knee planted on the ground, at a 90 degree angle with support leg, buttocks resting on the foot (side of the foot if possible, heel if not)

Question 7

Trigger elbow

Answer 7

Chicken winged to create a deep shoulder pocket

Question 8

Trigger hand

Answer 8

Firm handshake grip, no dragging wood

Question 9

Turkey Neck

Answer 9

Stretch your neck forward; drop your cheek onto the stock

Question 10

Cheek weld

Answer 10

Cheek snug against the stock