•  Fundamentals

Steady position

Aiming (proper eye relief / sight alignment / sight picture)

Breath control

Steady trigger squeeze

• Parts to a steady position  

Remove non-firing hand

Place the butt of the stock in the pocket of the shoulder

Firing hand, rearward pressure

Elbows in comfortable position

Stock weld is consistent

• Elements for a good position

Good bone support

Muscular relaxation

Natural point of aim

 • Inter graded phases of firing

Prepatory - Clean rifle, torque everything, confirm zero, check ammo

Before firing - Relax and get ready, notifies spotter before shot

Firing - Breath / relax / aim / squeeze (B.R.A.S)

After - Proper follow through, analyze shot

• Parts of follow though

Keep stock weld

Keep trigger squeeze all the way to the rear

Continue to look through scope

Keep relaxed muscles

Let barrel reset on target

Release trigger after recoil stops and barrel resets

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