Elbow position

I've allways thought I probably held my elbow high due to my years of rifle shooting. Is there problems with this? Not that I'm seriously thinking about changing my form, any thought?

 

you place the elbow degree in you're most comfortable position.

Entirely up to you

 

I keep my right elbow horizontal to maintain the pocket in my shoulder. I let my left elbow drop to where it's most comfortable.
I see some (young, usually) shooters with both elbows sticking straight out like chicken wings and feel sorry for them. That's not necessary.

 

Arm sticking straight out works for Zach Kienbaum (in sporting clays, anyway)- most of his students develop a similar hold.


Personally I don’t think it matters- whatever is the most comfortable is the way you should do it. I feel like if you have your elbows pointed up more then it would be harder to “arm shoot.”

 

Your dominant hand elbow should be as high as is comfortable. Not too high. I would say from chest to shoulder. This will help keep the comb on your face. It will also help reduce arm shooting.

 

When you get your trigger arm to high it makes you cant the gun. I shot my best when both elbows were at about a 45 degree angle. When both of your elboys are straight out you can't move as well to the sides. One direction you are pushing the gun to fast and the other you are shoving the gun into the off hand. Rifle and Shot Gun have little in common as to form.