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john147th
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Beginner question. How tight do you set the tension on your front rest? Just enough to guide the stock, a gentle squeeze, firm hold, or a death grip?
Thanks,
John
Thanks,
John
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bob finger
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I set mine by tightening until I feel a bit of resistance when pulling the stock back, then back off just until I don't feel that resistance. Never so loose that the stock is sloppy in the front bag. Never so tight that there is any restriction on recoil. bob
analretentive
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Thanks,
Clear, concise advice. I'll use it.
Gerry
I set mine by tightening until I feel a bit of resistance when pulling the stock back, then back off just until I don't feel that resistance. Never so loose that the stock is sloppy in the front bag. Never so tight that there is any restriction on recoil. bob
Thanks,
Clear, concise advice. I'll use it.
Gerry
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john147th
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Thanks Bob,
Good advice. I'll follow it.
John
Good advice. I'll follow it.
John
HuskerP7M8
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I think many shooters would find it both informative and educational to test at the extremes. In my case I have set-ups where I can test with nearly zero static and dynamic friction using roller bearings and a light spring assist to keep the rifle from falling off the rest if the stock isn't straight-lined, or I can solidly lock the firearm down with no recoil whatsoever.
The weight and balance of every rifle is different, as well as how it recoils around its center of gravity.
That means one answer will never fit all, but Bob Finger's method is usually the most successful. However, there will be cases where accepted methods are not the best and you may be literally shocked at times with the results you get while testing.
Landy
The weight and balance of every rifle is different, as well as how it recoils around its center of gravity.
That means one answer will never fit all, but Bob Finger's method is usually the most successful. However, there will be cases where accepted methods are not the best and you may be literally shocked at times with the results you get while testing.
Landy
I vote with Landy. And Mr. Finger's notion is a very good starting point.
Here's how I start: I set up the rifle so it is on target (record, not sighter), with the rear bag pounded down pretty flat. When the rifle slides back & forth true in a vertical line, I tighten the screws on the front rest plates until there is a little resistance felt.
At that point, I hit the sides of the stock on the left & right, just a little. About like a light wrap on a door. This will free it up, there will no longer be any resistance. Should some appear during firing, I know the sand in the front bag had shifted too much anyway.
Works for me, with most rifles. I had one that liked a little resistance, though, a big .30 caliber 1,000 yard rifle.
FWIW
Here's how I start: I set up the rifle so it is on target (record, not sighter), with the rear bag pounded down pretty flat. When the rifle slides back & forth true in a vertical line, I tighten the screws on the front rest plates until there is a little resistance felt.
At that point, I hit the sides of the stock on the left & right, just a little. About like a light wrap on a door. This will free it up, there will no longer be any resistance. Should some appear during firing, I know the sand in the front bag had shifted too much anyway.
Works for me, with most rifles. I had one that liked a little resistance, though, a big .30 caliber 1,000 yard rifle.
FWIW