There’s not much that will create an argument more than asking “What is the best firing stance and grip?” in a forum of AR shooters. While everyone has an opinion and many feel theirs is the only one that counts. I’ll give you my quick answer – “The one that you are comfortable with and allows rounds to be sent down range – accurately.”
Pretty simple.
Several years ago I heard of this method competition shooters were using to control recoil and shoot very accurately – called the “C-Clamp”. I tried and hated it. It felt so uncomfortable. I preferred to hold the magazine well, however, I just could not control recoil well and get multiple rounds on target quickly. This is a popular way of holding a gun while playing paintball. I had signed up for a defensive carbine and pistol course from Wolf-Fire Firearms Training and decided to try the C-Clamp again. I used it throughout the class and it really grew on me. This is now the primary method I use for shooting the AR and have done so for years.
The video below gives some perspective on the “thumb over bore” and explains my position on it well. I agree with this guy 100%.
this may be just the ticket for newbies just getting started out. if you have had a rifle or shotgun in your hand for 60 yrs like me and calluses on your shoulders from shooting, stay with what works for you.
hitting a target from a snap shot is the key. eye-hand coordination and muscle memory is paramount.
when i was 16 i took a mt lion that was over head of me in a cottonwood tree by a spring, i didn’t think about it , i just raised my 30.30 and fired. i took him under his jaw and it came out of the top of his head. he dropped at my feet. i truly hated to kill him but it was him or me.
P.S. as i have become older i have given up hunting. i just don’t want to kill anything anymore. i still shoot alot for fun and money, but i hunt with a camera now, and always armed!! ya know JIC