RedKettle Efficient Hunting courses

Course context

Introduction to the shoot phase

5.1 Confirm safe and clear

5.2 Assume your shooting position

5.2.1 Assume your shooting position

5.2.2 Confirm you have a natural point of aim (self-check 1)

5.2.2.1 Align the rifle with the target

5.2.2.2 Align yourself with the rifle

5.2.2.3 Perform the natural point of aim confirmation check

5.2.2.4 Adjust your body to align with the rifle

5.2.3 Ensure the position is solid and you have a firm grip but relaxed hold on your rifle

5.2.3.1 Ensure you establish a solid position

5.2.3.2 A firm grip that facilitates high precision and recoil management

5.2.3.3 A relaxed body that facilitates recoil management

5.2.4 Ensure the position is sufficiently durable and sufficiently stable

5.2.4.1 Durable

5.2.4.2 Stable

5.2.4.3 Sufficiently

5.2.5 Confirm all contact points facilitate good harmonics with even tension (self-check 2)

5.2.5.1 Remove external tension (no touching...)

5.2.5.2 Remove or balance internal tension (be straight, square, level, and even)

5.2.6 Make sure you’ve assumed your position consistently

5.3 Adjust or check sights, and chamber a round

5.3.1 Chamber a round if you haven't already

5.3.2 Adjust parallax if required

5.3.3 Check sights or adjust for bullet drop

5.3.4 Check sights or adjust for wind drift

5.4 Shoot when ready

5.5 Follow-through, maintain stock weld and sight picture