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Air Rifle Shooting Positions

Whether prone, sitting or standing an air rifle shooting position should be natural, comfortable, stable and with the body weight evenly distributed. Ensuring that these fundamentals are followed will ensure that your shooting position is easy to repeat and remains consistent. Consistent good body positioning will help you shoot better groupings on target. Good body positioning will also help you shoot for longer periods without muscles stressing and tiring. 

When your comfortable shooting position has become second nature, you can then focus on your aiming and breathing, which will also help you find your target with consistency. With this in mind, let's look at the characteristics of a good prone position and the characteristics of a good standing position when aiming your air rifle.