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What Is Free Recoil

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Dec 15 2023

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WHAT IS FREE RECOIL?

Unstable prop? Low awkward position? Maybe you need to use 'free recoil'. Although free recoil can increase rifle stability and make it easier to hold the reticle on target, it doesn't come without its fair share of downsides. Check out the video above for a full breakdown of the shooting technique know as free recoil by MDT pro Dan Chattin.

THE GEAR

Check out the gear that we highlighted in the video.

MDT ACC ELITE CHASSIS SYSTEM

mdt ELITE SCOPE RINGS

MDT ACC ELITE CONTROL BRIDGE

MDT RUBBER DAMPENERS

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watch: A PRO'S APPROACH TO COMPLICATED STAGES - PRS STAGE BREAKDOWN

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