• ryven@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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      2 months ago

      I assumed he was on a range, but they should both be wearing hearing protection in that case.

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        2 months ago

        Is he going to break his cheekbone when it kicks, or is holding the gun with your face standard procedure?

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          2 months ago

          You want your cheek on the buttstock when you shoot because it gives you a more consistent sight picture. The rifle kicks backwards, not upwards. You don’t want your eyes near the optics because of that backwards movement. That can get you a black eye if you’re too close.

          His shooting stance looks fine except for his chicken wing sticking out. Tuck that in or get it shot off.

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          2 months ago

          5.56mm is notorious for its monstrous recoil, so you have a valid point.