Rifle Marksmanship With M-1 Rifle

Rifle Marksmanship With M-1 Rifle: 1

his authentic Army Training Film demonstrates the proper techniques of holding and firing the M-1 Rifle in the standing, kneeling, sitting and prone positions. You'll learn the secrets of good marksmanship and master trigger squeeze, sight picture and sight alignment. Plus, learn the military's method of rapid fire shooting to maximize hits and prolong fire. Includes dry fire practice techniques and to coach and train other shooters.

(about 75 minutes)

Rifle Marksmanship With M-1 Rifle: 2

A follow-up to Part One. The correct use and adjustment of the M-1's rear sight for elevation and windage are discussed and demonstrated in this ARMY Training Film. You'll learn how to estimate wind speed and direction to complete your windage calculations. Plus, learn the proper method of zeroing this rifle's sights for elevation and windage. And, the components of the M-1 scorebook are discussed as well as how to properly fill it out as you practice on the range.

(about 60 minutes)

This video was added to our catalog on July 19, 2006 in Firearms::Marksmanship.

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This is a neat video. It's interesting both from a historical perspective (it's a WWII-era government training film for soldiers) and from the perspective of understanding M-1 Garand basics.

If you own a Garand, are thinking of getting one, or are interested in CMP marksmanship - I would recommend this video.

The instructor in this film is clear, concise, and explains concepts thoroughly at every step. I wish all instructional videos were this clear.

I can think of only one problem with this film. If you look carefully at the board that the instructor refers to when introducing each new section of the course, you'll notice that the very first section on "sighting and aiming" is skipped (in other words, the film starts at section 2 instead of section 1). This isn't a big deal; these basics are taught elsewhere and are probably about the same no matter what you're shooting. Still, it's an odd omission.

A true WWII training film! Good ideas and a history tour also.

The newer version is also available here under the title USMC Marksmanship.

I didn't rent this video, but do have it on DVD and have watched it a few times.

I used this video to prepare for a rifle shooting event called an "Appleseed."

Appleseed shoots are run by the Revolutionary War Veterans Veterans Association and are designed to impart basic rifle marksmanship skills to beginning shooters or to experienced shooters desiring to learn proper use of the sling.

In 2007, two days of shooting instruction was $70 and I supplied the rifle and ammo.

The two I attended consisted of average folks just wanting to learn to shoot.

You can read more about Appleseed shoots at:

http://www.appleseedinfo.org/smf/

This video demonstrates the three basic shooting positions of prone, sitting, and standing while using a WWII rifle.

I found much of the techniques to be applicable to my Ruger 10/22 as well as to all of the other rifles I own.

I especially like the use of the Garand sling for stablizing the shooting platform. After using this I'll always use a sling.

All in all a very good course. It covers all of the bases and then some. As I mentioned earlier another video, USMC Marksmanship, is also available here for rental and is a modern version of this DVD.