John Lovell On Mounting The Carbine
BY Herschel Smith
9 years, 7 months ago
He uses an interesting method to assist his left hand grip, and specifically, to keep his deltoid from fatiguing. When I discussed the so-called “thumb-over-bore” grip with Daniel, he told me that this is nice for very short work, but if you’re using the rifle for extended periods of time there is simply no way that is sustainable. He had to find other compromises in Fallujah.
I have tried the thumb-over-bore grip and it works nicely – for a short period of time. That’s all. John also explains the stance that Daniel used in all of his time in the Marines, and the stance he taught me for the carbine, which is the forward-aggressive stance.
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