Cold bore shot group vs Warm bore shot group

[Charles A]

Mike the problem IS torque. A bipod will not, can not, "bounce" the same way off of different surfaces. The more the gun recoils the worse the torque is. Bipods can, and are, used to great affect all the time, but the "harmonics" will be more consistent off a bag or pack. If a gun is having such consistency problems depending on where it's placed in the bags, theres a problem.

Regardless, one's concepts are dependent on there situation and experiences. If the bipods are working for you, stay with it. Where I work there is an increasing trend to dump the bipod... Depending.

[edge]

I have added a second sling stud for use with a bi-pod. It is just in front of the recoil lug. I admit that it reduces the length of the rifle/ shooter, but since I use a synthetic stock that may bounce I think that it is a very good trade-off.

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[X-man]

Originally Posted by Charles A

Mike the problem IS torque. A bipod will not, can not, "bounce" the same way off of different surfaces. The more the gun recoils the worse the torque is. Bipods can, and are, used to great affect all the time, but the "harmonics" will be more consistent off a bag or pack. If a gun is having such consistency problems depending on where it's placed in the bags, theres a problem.

Regardless, one's concepts are dependent on there situation and experiences. If the bipods are working for you, stay with it. Where I work there is an increasing trend to dump the bipod... Depending.

Like Charles says I am not blaming the bipod nor certainly am I suggesting Alan G get rid of his bipod. I am simply suggesting the elimination of some potential variables in Alan's quest to become a more effective field shooter.
When things come back together variables can be added one at a time.

Whan all else fails....drop back and punt!

Works for me.