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<blockquote data-quote="FearNoWind" data-source="post: 1054186" data-attributes="member: 50867"><p>I'm pleased that you posted your question. I already offered a point of view relative to the video so I'll leave that one alone.</p><p>The article emphasizes proper "fit" of the rifle to the shooter. If the "fit" is consistent and the support (bipod, rest, etc.) remains the same then there should be no change in printing on target. There is always the possibility, of course, that a difference in the surface upon which the bipod/rest is situated could affect how the recoil is managed as it travels back through the stock; but that has nothing to do with sighting. Trouble with a lot of articles that compare prone to bench is, IMO, that they forget to include data about the type of rest employed in each instance. </p><p>IMO, the article's focus on proper fit is perhaps the most critical point offered. I do not, however, see any reason for the cheek weld to differ from bench to prone. Once you've mastered "fit" you'll know instantly when you're out of position and you should be able to close your eyes, establish a cheek weld, and open your eyes to find the cross hairs centered in the scope. A bad fit just doesn't feel right and you'll find yourself fighting the rifle for alignment with the target. Again, the key to accuracy is consistency in every element encountered.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="FearNoWind, post: 1054186, member: 50867"] I'm pleased that you posted your question. I already offered a point of view relative to the video so I'll leave that one alone. The article emphasizes proper "fit" of the rifle to the shooter. If the "fit" is consistent and the support (bipod, rest, etc.) remains the same then there should be no change in printing on target. There is always the possibility, of course, that a difference in the surface upon which the bipod/rest is situated could affect how the recoil is managed as it travels back through the stock; but that has nothing to do with sighting. Trouble with a lot of articles that compare prone to bench is, IMO, that they forget to include data about the type of rest employed in each instance. IMO, the article's focus on proper fit is perhaps the most critical point offered. I do not, however, see any reason for the cheek weld to differ from bench to prone. Once you've mastered "fit" you'll know instantly when you're out of position and you should be able to close your eyes, establish a cheek weld, and open your eyes to find the cross hairs centered in the scope. A bad fit just doesn't feel right and you'll find yourself fighting the rifle for alignment with the target. Again, the key to accuracy is consistency in every element encountered. [/QUOTE]
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