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As a semi retired bench rest shooter I use my Hart rest and a good leather rear bag filled with fine sand. I have done some really good shooting off of these when I take the time to set it up right and make fine adjustments using the screws provided.

That being said if your just going to plop it down and lean one way or another to get on target you can do as well with the tried and true sand bags. I use both at times.

Geo. T.
 
I have seen people shoot better off hand, than off a rest. But a "rest" can mean a lot of different things, from one person to another. If you'd ever see a competition rest, like a Hart or Fudd, and seen what can be accomplished, you'd have a whole new appreciation for the term, "rest". Sometimes I shoot off my son-in-laws Fudd rest with custom fitted front bag and competition rear bag. All you need to do is lay it in there, align it, and pull the trigger. If you place it the same place, both front and rear, you will find out how accurate any rifle really is.
I salute you for shooting off hand. That is my weakness, but at least I only have myself to blame. I shoot tiny groups off a rest, can't hit the broad side of a barn, off hand.
 
Well as I 90% of the time use the corrola door while sittin on the floor I cant say much bout that! I hardly ever have the TIME to take the table and bags out and when I can go I go! The door stabilizes pretty well unless its windy. I figure its about the same as a tree and I always try to get to a tree for a hand rest before shooting an animal anyway (except shotgun) or very close range like 30 yds.
 
Billnpatti said:
In my humble opinion, sand bags will always be your best bet for a bench rest. Some folks like to rest their supporting hand on the front bag but I just put my rifle directly on the bag. I don't know if it makes any difference. What is important is that the bag be supporting the stock never the barrel and that you place the same spot on the gun stock on front bag for every shot. I place the toe of the butt of the gun on a rear bag. Then I adjust my sights up or down by squeezing the rear bag with my left hand. Having my left hand to squeeze the rear bag is why I don't use my left hand to support the front stock. I am holding the gun with my right hand as normal when shooting and I place my cheek on the exact same spot on the comb for each shot. Squeeze or release the rear bag to adjust up and down and when you are on your target, squeeze the trigger.

And that's how I set up my rifle on sand bags to sight it in. It's not the only way to do it and I won't say it is the best way but I will say that it is the best way for me. :thumbsup:


My procedure too. Works like a champ. :wink:
 
Viper rest, 50 lbs, nice and solid
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