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<blockquote data-quote="Timber338" data-source="post: 1079249" data-attributes="member: 33822"><p>I've learned to be very successful with a little ultralight 338-300wsm, so I'll pass along what has worked for me... Fully set up I have had the rifle as light as 7.5 lbs and can still hold 1/2 MOA out to the range capability of the cartridge. But take it with a grain of salt, I'm definitely no expert in shooting technique. I am also very tall with long arms and big shoulders so what works for me might not work for everybody else. </p><p></p><p>Basically I have to hold on to the rifle for dear life or it's going to ring me and fly out of my hands. But I've tried to be technical in developing a series of steps for setting up. First is to get my body 100% in line with the rifle so the recoil energy goes straight through my body rather than just my shoulder. That really helps from keeping the rifle from jumping over to the right. That is probably obvious.</p><p></p><p>Next is getting my shoulder solid on the stock ... And I mean rock-solid... I really focus on digging the meaty part of my shoulder into the middle of the recoil pad to prevent any extra rearward motion during recoil. And then I think the key is that my bipod cannot support the load from my shoulder pushing forward (the legs would just slide and/or collapse), so I really focus on a strong grip with my right hand to hold the stock into my shoulder. Then my left hand anchors the forearm and really adds the final link to the solid setup to prevent too much muzzle rise. the final step is to focus on digging my cheek/jaw into the stock to help firm things up just a little more. If I forget that part it really rings my teeth.</p><p></p><p>Surprisingly once I lock in the position I can hold rock solid and keep recoil under control and still shoot accurately... no chance in hell to spot my shots. It is very fatiguing and takes a lot of focus. I shot about 10 rounds on Sunday morning, and by sunday afternoon my right bicep was all knotted up and sore from pulling the stock into my should so hard. So that puts it into perspective how much effort i'm putting into holding the rifle solid... I really am not joking when I say I am holding on to the rifle about as hard as I can. Which is why I'm pretty sure anybody who knows good shooting technique would laugh at how I am holding on to this rifle! For those of you out there who know good technique feel free to critique why this is bad technique in the spirit of knowledge sharing... I laugh at myself too when I shoot this little rifle and laugh even more when other people try and shoot it... It's also the reason my big 338 RUM has a 4-port brake. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Timber338, post: 1079249, member: 33822"] I've learned to be very successful with a little ultralight 338-300wsm, so I'll pass along what has worked for me... Fully set up I have had the rifle as light as 7.5 lbs and can still hold 1/2 MOA out to the range capability of the cartridge. But take it with a grain of salt, I'm definitely no expert in shooting technique. I am also very tall with long arms and big shoulders so what works for me might not work for everybody else. Basically I have to hold on to the rifle for dear life or it's going to ring me and fly out of my hands. But I've tried to be technical in developing a series of steps for setting up. First is to get my body 100% in line with the rifle so the recoil energy goes straight through my body rather than just my shoulder. That really helps from keeping the rifle from jumping over to the right. That is probably obvious. Next is getting my shoulder solid on the stock ... And I mean rock-solid... I really focus on digging the meaty part of my shoulder into the middle of the recoil pad to prevent any extra rearward motion during recoil. And then I think the key is that my bipod cannot support the load from my shoulder pushing forward (the legs would just slide and/or collapse), so I really focus on a strong grip with my right hand to hold the stock into my shoulder. Then my left hand anchors the forearm and really adds the final link to the solid setup to prevent too much muzzle rise. the final step is to focus on digging my cheek/jaw into the stock to help firm things up just a little more. If I forget that part it really rings my teeth. Surprisingly once I lock in the position I can hold rock solid and keep recoil under control and still shoot accurately... no chance in hell to spot my shots. It is very fatiguing and takes a lot of focus. I shot about 10 rounds on Sunday morning, and by sunday afternoon my right bicep was all knotted up and sore from pulling the stock into my should so hard. So that puts it into perspective how much effort i'm putting into holding the rifle solid... I really am not joking when I say I am holding on to the rifle about as hard as I can. Which is why I'm pretty sure anybody who knows good shooting technique would laugh at how I am holding on to this rifle! For those of you out there who know good technique feel free to critique why this is bad technique in the spirit of knowledge sharing... I laugh at myself too when I shoot this little rifle and laugh even more when other people try and shoot it... It's also the reason my big 338 RUM has a 4-port brake. :) [/QUOTE]
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