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Nothing personal taken at all. I was taught to shoot from a guy that was from the MP5 technique/SWAT background, so I used to be all about the collapsed stock squared up stance grabbing the magwell, but partially because of the fixed stock on the training gun I had access to I started shifting out of that. 2-3 notches out is a lot closer to the technique I've read about you and others advocating than I was at before, add in the aggressive/athletic stance I've switched to, and I can tell that my shooting has improved.
That to say, I completely agree with what you're saying and reading what you and others have written on the subject has really helped me grow as a shooter. It's just my personal preference right now to keep the stock collapsed in a bit more than full extension.
You don't need much for an Appleseed.
1. You already have the rifle.
2. 200-250 rnds of ammo.
3. Hearing protection.
4. Eye protection.
5. GI sling (sling and swivels are about $20)
6. A trainable attitude.
A shooting mat or carpet remnants are nice to have but not required, just keeps you from tearing your elbows up.
Lot shoot I attended, guy were using yoga mats from Walmart and they work just find.
NTCH is a technique best reserved for iron sights, and even then, is simply a method of consistency for those new to the game.
Where the head falls on the stock can be altered by the degree of cant of the upper body, the closer the gun to the support shoulder, the further forward on the stock the face will naturally land, as seen in bullseye shooting where the shooter will need to remain stable for a long period of time. This position puts the support arm under the balance point of the rifle, making it easier to support for an extended period of time without incurring muscle fatigue.
NTCH is not going to work with most optics (other than the TA31 and TA01, with their 1.5" of eye relief), especially variables.
It also puts anyone with facial hair in an uncomfortable position.
So, NTCH may be good for you or less than optimal, depending on what you are doing with the gun and what you have on it.
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