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Bag technique
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<blockquote data-quote="HoytemanPA" data-source="post: 59163" data-attributes="member: 286"><p>Upon initial setup I make sure the rear bag has been pounded flat to the bench and then tap the rear of the stock into the bag. I then get lined up with target and check for smooth sliding through the front rest to the stop. After firing, the rear bag on my rifle always settles just a little each time so as I am sliding the rifle forward to the stop I slightly squeeze the rear bag with my left hand. This places my point of aim slightly low. I then reach up and gorilla grip the forend and actually hang my weight on the rifle. I one hand hold 06 and below but magnums get held or in my case accuracy suffers. I feel the rifle is basically turned from a 12-17 pound to 150 pound plus rifle by incorporating this type of hold.</p><p></p><p>Another nice tip on the subject of bags is to dunk them in water. Then slam the rear bag on a heavy table and reinstall the front bag into the leveled front rest. Then place and level the rifle in the two and tap the forend and butt into the bags and let them dry with the rifle sitting in this position. The leather hardens and provides a perfect fit to the rifle. Add a touch of baby powder and you are all set. With a bipod I don't use a rear rest.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="HoytemanPA, post: 59163, member: 286"] Upon initial setup I make sure the rear bag has been pounded flat to the bench and then tap the rear of the stock into the bag. I then get lined up with target and check for smooth sliding through the front rest to the stop. After firing, the rear bag on my rifle always settles just a little each time so as I am sliding the rifle forward to the stop I slightly squeeze the rear bag with my left hand. This places my point of aim slightly low. I then reach up and gorilla grip the forend and actually hang my weight on the rifle. I one hand hold 06 and below but magnums get held or in my case accuracy suffers. I feel the rifle is basically turned from a 12-17 pound to 150 pound plus rifle by incorporating this type of hold. Another nice tip on the subject of bags is to dunk them in water. Then slam the rear bag on a heavy table and reinstall the front bag into the leveled front rest. Then place and level the rifle in the two and tap the forend and butt into the bags and let them dry with the rifle sitting in this position. The leather hardens and provides a perfect fit to the rifle. Add a touch of baby powder and you are all set. With a bipod I don't use a rear rest. [/QUOTE]
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