Adjust your aiming point vertically relative to the target by:
Adjust your aiming point horizontally, relative to the target, by:
Hold your breath when pulling the trigger to ensure steady aim.
Follow these principles for more effective breath control:
When aiming your rifle, remember that at close ranges bullets will hit lower than what your sight is indicating because the sight is mounted above the barrel. This effect is even more pronounced if you are using the backup sights on a scope.
Above: Sight line vs Bore line
Use an appropriate shooting stance for the engement while taking into account available cover, sight stability and mobility requirements.
Adjust for misses by correcting for the observed impact through any of the following core principles: