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<blockquote data-quote="Bigeclipse" data-source="post: 1006251" data-attributes="member: 52437"><p>I have read lots of articles and threads about best techniques for shooting off a bench. It seems practice and form are key. I want to make sure I am doing my best during reloading ammo tests to minimize shooter error. Unfortunately there are not a lot of people who shoot for accuracy where I am located so no one to really help me. First off, I do have an adjustable front rest with rear bag set-up. I set the front rest just under the front of the scope which will give ample clearance from the front swivel stud. I use the front rest to adjust my height to get on target but I use the rear bag to control micro adjustments with my non trigger hand. As of now, my non-trigger hand makes no contact with the rifle. I try to remain comfortable and relaxed and control my breathing. This is a hunting rifle situation and not target rifle. When I set-up to shoot, I pull the rifle with my trigger hand pretty firm into my shoulder. My thumb is around the stock but putting very little pressure. All the pressure is being drawn straight back into my should from my fingers (excluding my trigger finger of course). I try my best to center my finger on the trigger while pulling straight back and maintaining a steady firm draw into my shoulder with my fingers/hand. The one thing I have read is that you should be able to close your eyes...release your grip on the rifle and it should not move. I find this to not be true for me. When I release the draw back pressure into my shoulder it does move. Maybe I am reading that part wrong or maybe I am drawing back to hard I just dont know. Could someone please clarify this to me and if you have any other advice please feel free to elaborate.</p><p> </p><p>One other question I have is our targets at the range are about 7 feet off the ground while we at the bench are sitting height so you are shooting up a bit. This of course causes the front rest to be a bit higher than the rear which causes the rifle to be slightly angled up. I am not sure if this would cause some sort of additional barrel rise and if so affecting shots. Anyone have experience with this?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Bigeclipse, post: 1006251, member: 52437"] I have read lots of articles and threads about best techniques for shooting off a bench. It seems practice and form are key. I want to make sure I am doing my best during reloading ammo tests to minimize shooter error. Unfortunately there are not a lot of people who shoot for accuracy where I am located so no one to really help me. First off, I do have an adjustable front rest with rear bag set-up. I set the front rest just under the front of the scope which will give ample clearance from the front swivel stud. I use the front rest to adjust my height to get on target but I use the rear bag to control micro adjustments with my non trigger hand. As of now, my non-trigger hand makes no contact with the rifle. I try to remain comfortable and relaxed and control my breathing. This is a hunting rifle situation and not target rifle. When I set-up to shoot, I pull the rifle with my trigger hand pretty firm into my shoulder. My thumb is around the stock but putting very little pressure. All the pressure is being drawn straight back into my should from my fingers (excluding my trigger finger of course). I try my best to center my finger on the trigger while pulling straight back and maintaining a steady firm draw into my shoulder with my fingers/hand. The one thing I have read is that you should be able to close your eyes...release your grip on the rifle and it should not move. I find this to not be true for me. When I release the draw back pressure into my shoulder it does move. Maybe I am reading that part wrong or maybe I am drawing back to hard I just dont know. Could someone please clarify this to me and if you have any other advice please feel free to elaborate. One other question I have is our targets at the range are about 7 feet off the ground while we at the bench are sitting height so you are shooting up a bit. This of course causes the front rest to be a bit higher than the rear which causes the rifle to be slightly angled up. I am not sure if this would cause some sort of additional barrel rise and if so affecting shots. Anyone have experience with this? [/QUOTE]
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