Shooting an AR off the bench
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Thanks for the vid sir, I can see those really helping folks make some great groups on the bench but I use my rifle for hunting that's what I built itfor and I cant see myself logging that extra weight on my rifle while hunting not to mention they would hang up on everything while hunting.
With the way my handguard and buttstock are made I don't see those as needed on my setup when I'm at the range but I bet they would work good for guys that have round handguard and a buttstock that doesn't have a flat area to sit better on the bags.
Again thanks for the vid it was intresting.
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Rick:
I watched it. Bag riders on the front and rear, very heavy barrel, light recoiling 5.56. Not sure the shooter allowed a totally 'free' recoil. And I noted he had to adjust the front rest for every shot. No one is arguing with it given the conditions of heavy rifle, light recoiling cartridge, and the front and rear bag riders -- riding in bags that fit the bag riders. Remove the bag riders, take a couple of pounds off of the rifle, and the use of this bench rest technique is no longer effective. No one will argue with that, either.
So, your point is?
LR55
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You might have thought the vid was an advertisement for EGW. Far from it. Part of Robert Whitley's benchrest AR suggestions. Here is a link. Funny no one has mentioned his groups.
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For what it's worth, JP has a new product of similar function. More geared for the "athletic shooting sports". Interesting concept.
jpm
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Originally posted by Rickc View PostMy grendel too is set up as a hog slayer. I don't shoot it at.the range either.
But since this is the target and competition forum i felt that some would find what is possible interesting.
I have a few different AR's in various configurations. One is a seriously accurate 5.56 table queen. Thanks for the post.If it's true that we are here to help others, then what exactly are the others here for?
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Originally posted by Klem View PostThanks Rick, interesting video.
I love those serious front rests with the adjustable windage and elevation levers (except for the price...upwards of $1,000). I'll stick with the cheaper stock rests and ARs - It's all relative.
A good adjustable front rest works fine for me. I use the Sinclair lightweight with some quality protektor bags.
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We use the same rests.
A couple of minor differences;
I have the rest reversed 180 degrees with leg of the front rest pointing directly at me. This allows you to use the main wheel for gross elevation and the screw foot of the closest leg for minor elevation adjustment. This also puts the main wheel clamp closer to the shooter which is probably why they designed it on that side.
I prefer Cordura ears on the rest because it's less friction than leather in the rain. I also use talcum powder on the ears for smoother tracking. A small travel container of powder in the range bag lasts forever.
I don't like the PRS stock for exactly what is happening in your photo. The protective cover at the base of the stock slides forward during recoil when it rides the bag. I also find it heavy and less practical when compared against Magpul's A2 stock with the generous container space, or a decent carbine stock.
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Originally posted by Klem View PostWe use the same rests.
A couple of minor differences;
I have the rest reversed 180 degrees with leg of the front rest pointing directly at me. This allows you to use the main wheel for gross elevation and the screw foot of the closest leg for minor elevation adjustment. This also puts the main wheel clamp closer to the shooter which is probably why they designed it on that side.
I prefer Cordura ears on the rest because it's less friction than leather in the rain. I also use talcum powder on the ears for smoother tracking. A small travel container of powder in the range bag lasts forever.
I don't like the PRS stock for exactly what is happening in your photo. The protective cover at the base of the stock slides forward during recoil when it rides the bag. I also find it heavy and less practical when compared against Magpul's A2 stock with the generous container space, or a decent carbine stock.
I like the way my rest is set up. Easy to reach the adjustment wheel and lock it.down. i use a little.squeeze on the rear bag for my final elevation adjustments.
You are absolutely right about that piece on the prs. Aggravating Have to keep an eye on it. I have come to prefer the A2.
I didn't build that upper. Bought it from Robert Whitley. It shoots bugholes with every bullet i have tried. Really likes the 105 lapua scenar L. 2850 fps with an SD of 6 on 10 rounds.
Shoots 95 gr game kings less than half inch.
Wish i knew his secretsLast edited by Rickc; 02-10-2017, 02:51 AM.
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Originally posted by Rickc View Post...
You are absolutely right about that piece on the prs. Aggravating Have to keep an eye on it. I have come to prefer the A2.
Originally posted by Rickc View Post...
I didn't build that upper. Bought it from Robert Whitley. It shoots bugholes with every bullet i have tried. Really likes the 105 lapua scenar L. 2850 fps with an SD of 6 on 10 rounds.
Shoots 95 gr game kings less than half inch.
Wish i knew his secretsIf it's true that we are here to help others, then what exactly are the others here for?
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