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Rimfire Firearms .22, .17 and other Rimfire Handguns and Rifles |
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Bipod, sandbag or mechanical rest for range
What do you guys use for range only rifle? Tried mechanical rest once, it’s so effortlessly that made me felt I am cheating. Its also too seriously looking for a 22LR. Kind debating between sandbag and decent bipod. I like the steadiness of sandbag but it’s heavy and hassle to carry. Do you think I can get the same accuracy out an Atlas bipod @ 100 yards?
Last edited by psun786; 08-10-2019 at 1:16 PM.. |
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For accuracy testing a mechanical rest (sand bags, bench rest stands) will generally be steadier than a bi-pod.
But if you’re going to be in the field and a bi-pod will be on your rifle, then practice w/ that. Use a rear sand bag when you have that set up off a beach. Good luck! |
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I’m finding my Atlas bipod with a monopod on the rear of my Tikka .260 seems to be more stable than bags from the bench.
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In my opinion, the purpose of shooting from the bench is to get a precise zero on your sights and to test how small you can get your rifle to group. Then when you start shooting from a position, you have the confidence that your sights are on and that your rifle is capable of making the shot. I would use the best method available.
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A sling. I shoot with a sling so I sight in with a sling. I’m the guy who’s sitting Indian style or proned out on an Isomat next to the bench when you go to the range. I’m usually the only one like that.
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I don't really like the weight, looks and bulk of a bipod, so usually use whatever the range has, with sand bages in the rear. But lately I've switched to a Vanguard Porta Aim Gun Rest. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It works for me, although I had to shorten the mounting screws. As sent, they are long enough to rip up the underside of the bag.
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I'm exactly the same, though I tend to shoot offhand the most out of all positions (half the time offhand with a sling).
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So far I've built one ambi, two rights and one left. Last edited by nickel plate; 09-05-2020 at 6:57 AM.. |
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If your after extreme accuracy a front rest and rear bag.
If your after hunting conditions use a bipod
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Use this up front and a plastic pellet squeeze bag in the rear. To keep the screw from poking through on mine, I used some leftover 3/8" closed cell sheet foam from whitewater kayaking and cut to size. Took about 2 minutes.
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For the bench I use sandbags; cheap, easy and works well.
Otherwise, I prefer to get off the bench when shooting 22lr rifles. Since doing a couple Appleseeds, I prefer to shoot from multiple positions, and use slings. |
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