Fig. 41
Right side view
Notice ([Figs. 41] and [42]) how well forward the left hand is, and how the flat of the sling is resting against the wrist and back of hand. See how the short strap, C, ([Fig. 41]), of the sling is correctly loose.
The thumb should be held along the stock as shown (A) in [Fig. 42].
Fig. 42
Left side view
[1391]. Designation of winds. Winds are designated as "12 o'clock," "1 o'clock," "2 o'clock," etc., winds, depending on the direction from which they come.
Imagine the firing point to be in the middle of the face of a clock and the target to be at 12 o'clock; 3 o'clock will be on your right, 9 o'clock on your left, 6 o'clock in your rear and 12 in your front.
A wind blowing from your right to your left is called a 3 o'clock wind; one blowing from your rear is called a 6 o'clock wind; one from your front, 12 o'clock wind, etc.