New Rifle, a question.

[Hun Helmet]

I have a M1917 American Enfield.

The last time I shouldered the weapon to peer through the sights I noticed that the way my trigger arm is holding the rifle when finger is on trigger that it's very un comfortable. My arm is kind of crooked forward and out causing my forearm muscle to flex and bulge out. This gives a great grip for steady aim however I'd hate to have to make a living with this rifle or in other words fight with it as this would fatigue my arm and wrist something awful and in short order, we're talking 20 rds or less. There seems to be no other way to hold the weapon to alleviate the pain.

I have shouldered it a few times since to see if it was a fluke but no it just seems this rifle and my arm don't get along.

Is it just me or has anyone else noticed this type of thing? Other then the stock's design and stress it causes my arm the M1917 is a really impressive weapon.