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Rifles, Bullets, Barrels & Ballistics
Learing to shoot light rifles.
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<blockquote data-quote="mnoland30" data-source="post: 2809945" data-attributes="member: 29323"><p>I have a 5.5 lb. rifle (w/o scope) in 7mm WSM, which is a joy to carry in steep mountains. I'm jealous of your lighter rifle. I load mine down so the recoil isn't so brutal. If I'm shooting for groups, I wait 5 minutes between shots (and I shoot most in the winter). I get much better groups with handloads than factory ammo. Of course </p><p></p><p>Terminal Ballistics Research has a lot of great information on their website. He recommends stiffening the stock with bedding compound. I haven't tried it, but I know my forend is pretty flimsy. He also recommends holding down the front of the rifle. </p><p></p><p>With practice, I shoot almost as well off my shooting sticks as off the bench. X2 on having your front rest so you're sitting up straight. I have a sand filled shot bag with an old boot top sewn onto it. I set it on top of a tool box on the bench to get the right height.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mnoland30, post: 2809945, member: 29323"] I have a 5.5 lb. rifle (w/o scope) in 7mm WSM, which is a joy to carry in steep mountains. I'm jealous of your lighter rifle. I load mine down so the recoil isn't so brutal. If I'm shooting for groups, I wait 5 minutes between shots (and I shoot most in the winter). I get much better groups with handloads than factory ammo. Of course Terminal Ballistics Research has a lot of great information on their website. He recommends stiffening the stock with bedding compound. I haven't tried it, but I know my forend is pretty flimsy. He also recommends holding down the front of the rifle. With practice, I shoot almost as well off my shooting sticks as off the bench. X2 on having your front rest so you're sitting up straight. I have a sand filled shot bag with an old boot top sewn onto it. I set it on top of a tool box on the bench to get the right height. [/QUOTE]
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