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langenc · September 12, 2012, 07:34 PM

Make sure the stock is in that natural 'pocket' formed when the upper arm is about parallel w/ the ground ie-on the shoulder-not the ARM.

Put the stock on the biceps and you will be sore-no question.

September 12, 2012, 07:34 PM	#94
langenc Senior Member Join Date: August 19, 2007 Location: Montmorency Co, MI Posts: 1,187	Make sure the stock is in that natural 'pocket' formed when the upper arm is about parallel w/ the ground ie-on the shoulder-not the ARM. Put the stock on the biceps and you will be sore-no question.