MARKSMANSHIP BASICS - Firearm Support

[Ian M]

#1 What front and rear rests do you employ for long range hunting?

#2 Do you always support the rifle at the front and rear when setting-up for a shot in the field?

[Rogue]

I use a bipod for the front rest.

I like to pack light in the field, so no rear bag. I have a fleece vest that works well when rolled up tight.

Not always. But for any shot past two hundred yards a front rest is a must have. The firing position dictates if a rear rest is employed. Any prone shot will be supported by a rear rest.

Randy

[ss7mm]

All of my field guns have bipods on them and I prefer to use them when possible. That doesn't meant it gets used every time. Sometimes you just can't use the bipod but a rolled up coat, daypack etc. works better


I always support both ends in some manner. I carry a small bean bag that clips on my belt and weighs practically nothing that usually gets used. Sometimes I use my hand to support the rear and I have used my hand and the bean bag together. If I can't support it I wont' take a shot that I can't hold absolutely steady. I have made shots using a bipod from the sitting position and this works pretty good but not at extreme ranges.

[Buffalobob]

#1 What front and rear rests do you employ for long range hunting?

I use a bipod or a poly bag on the front and a poly bag on the rear. I test my guns to see if they shoot the same both ways and if they don't like one type of front rest then I don't use it.

#2 Do you always support the rifle at the front and rear when setting-up for a shot in the field?

Yes.

[royinidaho]

#1 What front and rear rests do you employ for long range hunting?

Bipod for the front and beanie bag for the rear.

#2 Do you always support the rifle at the front and rear when setting-up for a shot in the field?

Always!

[41mag]

#1 What front and rear rests do you employ for long range hunting?
I use a variety of bi-pods type rest, from the Harris to a couple of different height Stoney Points, to a home made one. I hunt varied terrain and the cover dictates which will be used. If the area is open and grass is low I prefer the Harris, if the grass is tall, if I am still huinting or might be stalking I prefer the Stoney Point Detachable or the home made one.

#2 Do you always support the rifle at the front and rear when setting-up for a shot in the field?
Whenever possible, but I am comfortable out to 200yds standing and offhand with a couple of rifles. I do however prefer to have any sort of rest over not having one.