Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Hunting Rifles What preferred grip on rifles???

Geez, I thought one could figure out the accuracy by shooting field/hunting positions. Silly me

I have been hunting and shooting for many years. I shoot bench rest, shoot in scopes, freehand, etc. I still don't know exactly how to hold the gun.

I am told grip the forearm, don't grip the forearm, lay your hand on the barrel, lay your hand on the scope, and so on.

I am told to pull the butt stock into your shoulder firmly, pull the butt stock into your shoulder lightly, don't touch the butt stock, and on and on and on.

I was even told that it varies with different calibers.

Is there a proper way to grip your rifle or not grip your rifle while shooting bench rest?