Why is prone position useful for shooting?

It is more accurate and presents a smaller target.

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Why: Firing prone is more accurate than standing and presents a smaller target.

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Answer: It is more accurate and presents a smaller target. Firing prone is more accurate than standing and presents a smaller target.

  1. Rifle en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rifle
    Firing prone (i.e., lying down) is more accurate than firing from a standing position
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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