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The Basics, Starting Out
What equipment do i need when shooting long distance?
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<blockquote data-quote="RDM416" data-source="post: 302712" data-attributes="member: 3745"><p>Angus,</p><p></p><p>Give the rear bipod/shooting sticks a try. I accidentally discovered this a couple of years ago sitting in a box blind hunting whitetails at long range. I discovered I could rest my rifle on my sand bag on the window sill and them prop my Stony Point shooting sticks under the butt end of the stock and really get steady. I know this sounds a little cumbersome, but with a little practice and setup it is really pretty easy. </p><p></p><p>I have been using my tripod while sitting in a chair with the same shooting sticks in the rear and have taken deer at over 700 yards with that setup. I just came up the idea of using a detachable bipod mounted on the rear sling swivel stud and have been experimenting with that. I have found either the Versa Pod or the new Stoney Point bipods work well. They both have quick detachable clips, with the Stoney Point being the smallest. </p><p></p><p>If you try this it is important to use a bipod that will allow you to adjust the "spread" of the legs. Once you have the legs roughly in the right position (length), you squeeze the legs together, or spread them further apart with your left hand to adjust elevation, much the same as squeezing a rear bag. Bipods such as the Harris will not work because the legs lock into position and you cannot adjust the spread of the legs. It is way too much trouble to try to use the length adjustment on the legs to fine tune for elevation. I have tried several bipods and so far the Stoney Point seems to be the best with the Versa Pod coming in second.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RDM416, post: 302712, member: 3745"] Angus, Give the rear bipod/shooting sticks a try. I accidentally discovered this a couple of years ago sitting in a box blind hunting whitetails at long range. I discovered I could rest my rifle on my sand bag on the window sill and them prop my Stony Point shooting sticks under the butt end of the stock and really get steady. I know this sounds a little cumbersome, but with a little practice and setup it is really pretty easy. I have been using my tripod while sitting in a chair with the same shooting sticks in the rear and have taken deer at over 700 yards with that setup. I just came up the idea of using a detachable bipod mounted on the rear sling swivel stud and have been experimenting with that. I have found either the Versa Pod or the new Stoney Point bipods work well. They both have quick detachable clips, with the Stoney Point being the smallest. If you try this it is important to use a bipod that will allow you to adjust the "spread" of the legs. Once you have the legs roughly in the right position (length), you squeeze the legs together, or spread them further apart with your left hand to adjust elevation, much the same as squeezing a rear bag. Bipods such as the Harris will not work because the legs lock into position and you cannot adjust the spread of the legs. It is way too much trouble to try to use the length adjustment on the legs to fine tune for elevation. I have tried several bipods and so far the Stoney Point seems to be the best with the Versa Pod coming in second. [/QUOTE]
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