The sitting position is a moderate to high stability shooting position, depending on your body mechanics. You will get slightly lower than kneeling or squatting but stay above most brush and grass. Sitting is also convenient because it can be comfortably held for a long time.
A Marksman's Guide to the Sitting Position
In rifle shooting, the sitting position is the most versatile. It is nearly as stable as prone, but lets you see over brush and terrain. Let's take a look.
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