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Dead sled for load workup
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<blockquote data-quote="J E Custom" data-source="post: 1485136" data-attributes="member: 2736"><p>Not at all.</p><p></p><p>First, I use a good steady, flat shooting table (A Must). then I position the sled for the most comfortable position for me I can. The increased hight of the lead sled, requires a little adjusting of the seat hight. I sometimes resort to using a boat cushion as extra hight,</p><p></p><p>Next I place the rifle in the sled, and adjust the sled to get the rifle in the best position for support, I like the front rest to be just in front of the front action screw to prevent loading the fore arm any more than necessary. (I see many people setting it way out on the end of the forearm where the stock is the weakest) With the but stock/recoil pad in the back receiver , the rifle will retain its position best during the test. Sand bags or other type of rest change the rifles support positions each time you fire it changing the harmonics of the rifle and possibly the POI slightly. also the rifles reaction to recoil is changed by how much pressure is applied by the shooters grip and hold against his shoulder.</p><p></p><p>After the setup is as good as I can get it,and the site is perfectly lined up I single load only to keep the rifle position. after getting into position behind the sled with little or no contact with it , I load the round and recheck the PO Aim. With the rifle held down by a velcro strap there is no need to place my hand on anything but the trigger preventing more external loading. </p><p></p><p>After firing, i recheck the position and load for the next shot. Note: after each test group is fired, I clean the barrel and start with it in the same condition to start the next test as the first. this gives each test the same advantages as the other.</p><p></p><p>I know it sounds like a lot of trouble but by being very careful in the setup, saves many firings that could cull some groups. After all, if it is worth doing it is worth doing right !</p><p>I look for "ANY" difference even if it is a few thousandths because they make a difference at longer distances</p><p></p><p>As said earlier, I can't get as good of results with any other way or I would be using it.</p><p></p><p>It is easy to get one or two good shots on target, but difficult with 5 or more without some system that is very repeatable. so use what works best for you and benefit from it in the field with better hits.</p><p></p><p>J E CUSTOM</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="J E Custom, post: 1485136, member: 2736"] Not at all. First, I use a good steady, flat shooting table (A Must). then I position the sled for the most comfortable position for me I can. The increased hight of the lead sled, requires a little adjusting of the seat hight. I sometimes resort to using a boat cushion as extra hight, Next I place the rifle in the sled, and adjust the sled to get the rifle in the best position for support, I like the front rest to be just in front of the front action screw to prevent loading the fore arm any more than necessary. (I see many people setting it way out on the end of the forearm where the stock is the weakest) With the but stock/recoil pad in the back receiver , the rifle will retain its position best during the test. Sand bags or other type of rest change the rifles support positions each time you fire it changing the harmonics of the rifle and possibly the POI slightly. also the rifles reaction to recoil is changed by how much pressure is applied by the shooters grip and hold against his shoulder. After the setup is as good as I can get it,and the site is perfectly lined up I single load only to keep the rifle position. after getting into position behind the sled with little or no contact with it , I load the round and recheck the PO Aim. With the rifle held down by a velcro strap there is no need to place my hand on anything but the trigger preventing more external loading. After firing, i recheck the position and load for the next shot. Note: after each test group is fired, I clean the barrel and start with it in the same condition to start the next test as the first. this gives each test the same advantages as the other. I know it sounds like a lot of trouble but by being very careful in the setup, saves many firings that could cull some groups. After all, if it is worth doing it is worth doing right ! I look for "ANY" difference even if it is a few thousandths because they make a difference at longer distances As said earlier, I can't get as good of results with any other way or I would be using it. It is easy to get one or two good shots on target, but difficult with 5 or more without some system that is very repeatable. so use what works best for you and benefit from it in the field with better hits. J E CUSTOM [/QUOTE]
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