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The importance of being Solid
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<blockquote data-quote="Greyfox" data-source="post: 645138" data-attributes="member: 10291"><p>I have found the same effect on 700+ yard, long range shooting, particularly the loading of the bipod legs with forward pressure. I use a Harris 9-13 notched leg, swivel model and found that in order to sufficiently load the legs with forward pressure, I have to have the legs extended at or near the fully extended position. At shorter lengths the legs will not flex, and the rifle will be subjected to whatever surface irregularities the bipod base pads are subjected to, including the spring loaded, low position of the legs. Unless I get 1/8-1/4" of flex in the legs, my groups suffer. I think this enables the first few milliseconds of rearward movement of the barrel under recoil to move straight back against the flexed legs. I use a corncob filled rear bag about 6x4" and make sure it doesn't interfere with the sling/ swivel. A solid surface is critical as Bros stated. Add numerous hours of consistent cheek weld, trigger control practice, and I have been able to reproduce bench rest results at long range.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Greyfox, post: 645138, member: 10291"] I have found the same effect on 700+ yard, long range shooting, particularly the loading of the bipod legs with forward pressure. I use a Harris 9-13 notched leg, swivel model and found that in order to sufficiently load the legs with forward pressure, I have to have the legs extended at or near the fully extended position. At shorter lengths the legs will not flex, and the rifle will be subjected to whatever surface irregularities the bipod base pads are subjected to, including the spring loaded, low position of the legs. Unless I get 1/8-1/4" of flex in the legs, my groups suffer. I think this enables the first few milliseconds of rearward movement of the barrel under recoil to move straight back against the flexed legs. I use a corncob filled rear bag about 6x4" and make sure it doesn't interfere with the sling/ swivel. A solid surface is critical as Bros stated. Add numerous hours of consistent cheek weld, trigger control practice, and I have been able to reproduce bench rest results at long range. [/QUOTE]
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