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Tomorrow morning I will shoot my second RBA match, and the first with my Win 52C. I have finally gotten the front skid plate properly fitted and it is very solid. The Caldwell Rock BR is as good as it is going to get (have a new top ordered, but it's not here yet). I did add a set of super feet and have figured out how to center on the target and use the rear leg leveling adjustment for fine adjustments on elevation. I have the trigger at about 12 oz. (actually someone must have done some trigger work on this rifle before I bought it) but it isn't going to get any better. I have a good bore guide and stainless steel cleaning rod, and gave the rifle a good cleaning this morning. It is scoped with a Weaver T36. So, I think I am as ready as I am going to get as far as equipment is concerned, at least for now.
What I seem to be struggling with is the proper positioning of the rear bag and whether or not to try to let the rifle fire with free recoil or to lightly shoulder the rifle. My last practice session was somewhat disappointing, but it seems the best arrangement is to lightly shoulder the rifle and squeeze the trigger by pinching it with my index finger and my thumb on the rear of the trigger guard. I shot yesterday with no wind and still seemed to get about one 7 or 8 ring flyer every 10 shots or so -- just couldn't seem to get in the groove or figure out what was causing the flyers.
Any suggestions or pointers on what the optimum position of the rear bag should be or any other hints that might improve my score? I have the rifle zeroed for Laupa Center X but also have 5 boxes of Eley Tenex Black Box to try tomorrow.
Here is the skid plate, rest and rear bag set up I will be using. Thanks.
What I seem to be struggling with is the proper positioning of the rear bag and whether or not to try to let the rifle fire with free recoil or to lightly shoulder the rifle. My last practice session was somewhat disappointing, but it seems the best arrangement is to lightly shoulder the rifle and squeeze the trigger by pinching it with my index finger and my thumb on the rear of the trigger guard. I shot yesterday with no wind and still seemed to get about one 7 or 8 ring flyer every 10 shots or so -- just couldn't seem to get in the groove or figure out what was causing the flyers.
Any suggestions or pointers on what the optimum position of the rear bag should be or any other hints that might improve my score? I have the rifle zeroed for Laupa Center X but also have 5 boxes of Eley Tenex Black Box to try tomorrow.
Here is the skid plate, rest and rear bag set up I will be using. Thanks.