In life, there will always be certain tasks that require pinpoint precision, where the slightest mistake or miscalculation could prove disastrous. For most people, that level of pinpoint physical precision is not something that their jobs demand on a regular basis. However, for others, the slightest muscle spasm or a sudden bout of lower back pain could result in irreparable damage to their specific tasks. Modern civilization has produced more than a few jobs of this variety, along with the equivalent level of physical and mental conditioning to prepare the personnel for the task. However, even with the most intensive physical training programs in place, human muscles can still prove to be imprecise, such that medication such as muscle relaxants or tranquilizers may be needed.
For military snipers, a muscle spasm at the wrong time could prove to be a problem. In a combat situation, the typical sniper would be in a concealed position prior to firing. However, the slightest miscalculation could result in a miss, revealing the sniper’s location and forcing him to abandon his position to await another opportunity. Since the rifle’s tripod, generally used by...