One of the most common errors in shotgun shooting is starting the mount with the back hand. If the first move you make has both hands lifting in an upward direction, the gun butt will hang-up under the armpit. A correct mount always begins with the front hand pushing toward the target. Only after the gunstock has started its forward motion should the back hand begin lifting the stock towards the cheek. Perfecting a proper mount technique will allow the stock to arrive consistently at the cheek assuring proper rib-to-eye alignment.