Even though it was just her second year of shooting, Jean Yocum maintained an average of 99 out of a possible 100 in all rifle matches - while wearing a stylish 1930's moon manicure. (click to zoom in!)
Bet she was taught by a Marine how to sling up, and taught the correct stance. Obviously she did a dang good job at it! Kinda reminds me of Sherri Gallagher! AND I'll bet she didn't drink a lot of coffee...
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Too bad it was the Depression. Looks like she could have used a Day at the Spa. ; )
ReplyDeleteBack in the days when people still knew how to use slings...
ReplyDeleteBet she was taught by a Marine how to sling up, and taught the correct stance. Obviously she did a dang good job at it! Kinda reminds me of Sherri Gallagher! AND I'll bet she didn't drink a lot of coffee...
ReplyDeleteooooh lookie, a Model 52.
ReplyDeleteOld NFO: That proper use of the sling goes further back than that.
ReplyDeleteThe brits at the Bisley matches never let up on their complaints about yank shooters abusing a rifle carrying convenience as a steadying device.
They had to find some excuse for losing, I guess.
be603,
ReplyDelete"ooooh lookie, a Model 52."
I know. I'm suddenly all ate up with the wantsies.
If I wasn't a guy I would'a "squeeeed"
ReplyDeleteOMG!! She doesn't have that rifle at a SKOOL does she??
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