Daisy PowerLine TargetPro 953 - Manual (Page 12)

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Almost all of the air gun related accidents occurring in this country are caused by careless use
or misuse of the gun, and shooting at improper targets. These causes can be eliminated if the
shooter handles the gun properly.
YOUR POWERLINE ® IS A TARGET GUN
Your PowerLine ® gun has been designed for target shooting and is suited for use both
indoors and out to help you develop your marksmanship skills. However, your PowerLine ® gun
means greatly increased velocity and energy, so take care to prepare your target. Target traps
designed for use with low-velocity (less than 350 feet-per-second) spring-piston BB and pellet
guns should not be used with a PowerLine
® gun. Always use a target trap designed to prevent
ricochet, and put extra reinforcement behind your target to compensate for the added power. (See
"How to Make an Indoor-Outdoor Target," page 14).
TIPS ON MARKSMANSHIP
Many people become proficient at gun handling without learning the basics of proper
marksmanship. Yet, these basics are intended for one purpose–to increase your skills. If you
haven't learned them, now is the time to start. If you have, this may serve as a timely review.
Although there are four basic positions for shooting - prone, sitting, kneeling, and standing,
the one most challenging and the one you will undoubtedly use most often is standing. To
assume the proper position, follow these simple rules: (All directions have been given for right
hand shooters - left hand shooters should, of course, reverse the procedure.)
STANDING
• From a position directly facing the target, face to the right of the line of fire. The knees should
be straight but not locked.
• Grasp the forearm of the gun in the left hand and place the butt of your gun in the shoulder
pocket with the muzzle pointed upward.
• With the right hand, grasp the stock at the pistol grip, then press your cheek gently against the
stock as far forward as possible without straining.
• Thrust the left hip forward, lower the gun to shoulder height, and with the left elbow directly
under the gun, let the left upper arm rest against your body.
• The forearm of the gun should be supported in the palm of the left hand. (Thumb and
fingertips, if using the NRA standing position.)
• Shift your weight to the left foot and lean your upper body away from the target.
N.R.A.
STANDING
PRONE
SITTING
(LOW)
KNEELING
(LOW)