AMMASHOOTA
Gary Gruber
i am trying to learn to shoot from the bench with a bipod. i am shooting a (9.5 lb) .308 with a muzzle break so recoil is not an issue. i have a nicely balanced rifle with a Jewel trigger set at 12 oz.
the problem is that i can't maintain a consistent grip / position on the rifle shot to shot. i'm shooting 1/2 MOA at 100 yards but the rifle is capable of much more -- i have proved that several times during load development so far.
i have been using a Protektor bag under the stock but would like to transition away from that -- eventually i will be shooting prone with the rifle. Typically i will set the bag so the scope is slightly above the target so i can use light downward pressure to keep the crosshairs on the dot.
Between trying to maintain light foreward pressure on the bipod legs and a firm grip on the forearm of the stock, i invariably alter my grip and/or pressure and push one shot of the group out. these are not flyers. i am calling these shots and they are definitely moving because of me.
any advice on how to get relaxed and consistent on the bipod would be appreciated.
the problem is that i can't maintain a consistent grip / position on the rifle shot to shot. i'm shooting 1/2 MOA at 100 yards but the rifle is capable of much more -- i have proved that several times during load development so far.
i have been using a Protektor bag under the stock but would like to transition away from that -- eventually i will be shooting prone with the rifle. Typically i will set the bag so the scope is slightly above the target so i can use light downward pressure to keep the crosshairs on the dot.
Between trying to maintain light foreward pressure on the bipod legs and a firm grip on the forearm of the stock, i invariably alter my grip and/or pressure and push one shot of the group out. these are not flyers. i am calling these shots and they are definitely moving because of me.
any advice on how to get relaxed and consistent on the bipod would be appreciated.