Do different armies use their shoulder differently when shooting a rifle/SMG?

Question

When looking at military photographs, footage or movies etc, I notice there are different angles the shoulder against the butt is placed.

Is this deliberate?

And why does it vary between armies?

My observations being the following :-

- Americans: the arm is higher than 90 degrees
- British: the arm is almost 90 degrees, or when sniping tucked right in
- Germans: the arm is around 75 degrees
- Russians: about 45 degrees.

Also, the British seem to shoot in 2 or 3 blasts, the Russians just 1.

Is there a squaddie who can help please?

Thanks.

? · Accepted Answer

It all depends on the rifle's weight, dimensions and other factors that may cause it to be held in a different way. Obviously, an individual's personal preference will also effect this.

Anonymous · Answer

I would say even different soldiers within an army have their own technique for holding a rifle sorry this doesn't really answer your question.

Anonymous · Answer

It depends on the caliber and the style of the rifle, and the individual style of the rifleman.

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Do different armies use their shoulder differently when shooting a rifle/SMG?

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