Educational Zone #55 - Great Firearms - The Springfield M1A Rifle - Page 2
These rifles are very accurate and just seem to fall into place when put to the shoulder. A very natural pointing rifle.
The left hand can be used on the forestock, or, in a competition, used to support the rifle on the bottom of the magazine.
When properly utilized, a rifle strap, or sling, can be a great aid to accurate firing. Here I am using a strap from the sitting position. When you get all strapped in and settled down, you just feel "locked" into firing position.
Here's a group fired from 50 yards with Australian military ball ammo. Handloads can improve those groups.
Recoil is not too bad with this heavy rifle and follow-up shots are easy.