17-2-8 Garand Picture of the Day - West Point

[Bob Seijas]

Look at those elbows! There is an easy way to get it up there and hold it without strain: shoulder the rifle and hold it in place with your left hand; reach your right arm straight back behind your head, palm up; swing your hand over your shoulder and onto the pistol grip. This locks the bones in place with your elbow like those in the picture and makes a difference in accuracy