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Video: US MARINE – The Truth About Thumb Over Bore!

 

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 their’s 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. Man – 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. 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. Now, this is the primary method I use for shooting the AR.

The video below gives some perspective on the “thumb over bore” and explains my position on it well. I agree with this guy 100%.

 

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5 Comments

  1. jh says:

    I’ve tried it several times, a class even required us to do it during the entire afternoon. I do NOT like it at all, especially if I have to swing more than the 45 degrees off center to left OR right. To ‘ME’ it feels as if I have fight it especially to the right without pivoting my entire body into that direction.
    BUT, a lot of people don’t know the thumb over grip is kind of designed for those who wear body armor so you’re always facing the threat with armor.

  2. 3rdMan says:

    All grips on the for end of the rifle are considered C-Clamps, because your hand is in the shape of a “C”. Where it gets crazy is when the shooter raises his elbow above the rifle like the little short bearded guy likes the do. The magazine well is a good position for CQB, where a C-Clamp is for distance.

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