The right hand grasps moderately to firmly the pistol grip of the rifle. The hold of the right hand should be firm enough, but it also should allow for correct triggering. This is a problem for many shooters because the hard grip of the pistol grip blocks the index finger, and when it is weak it causes an uncontrolled jump of the rifle.
The rifle is straight or slightly canted to the left, which allows the correct position of the head and goes directly over the chest, as close to the left shoulder as possible, but it must not touch the left side of the chest (ISSF Rules).
The head is straight without bending so that the cheek can lean on the cheek-piece of the stock without any effort.