I'd like to see how that is set up too--Fritz

Set_Trigger

I have done extensive testing utilizing a Bob Sled in various positions on the barrel for my own benefit and I don't claim to be an expert in this subject by any means.

It has been my personnel experience with both my 32-40 & 33-47 of which have different barrel lengths and weights is they both tend to shoot their very best with what is termed recoil balance.

To achieve recoil balance one would strive to have the same amount of weigth bearing on the rear bag under the butt stock as you would have under the barrel resting on the front rest.

I have found if you have more weight resting on the rear of the bag the muzzle has a tendency to lift off of the front rest creating undesired vertical

I have also found if you have more weight on the front rest the rear of the stock has a tendency to lift off of the rear rest creating undesired vertical.

I have also found that when you achieve true recoil balance the rifle will recoil in a straight line rearward eliminating the undesired vertical 

To achieve true recoil balance it might require one to have just a tad more weight bearing on the front rest or vice versa having just a tad more weight bearing on the rear bag.

I hope this helps.
J.Louis

This is for Set Trigger,
"Have you noticed just where or how many inches back from the muzzle you are resting your gun. Like I've said in one of my post, most that I've seen pictures of seem to be about 6 to 8 inches back from the muzzle. I'm sure this will vary with each gun but just curious. "

Yes it does vary from rifle to rifle. What most shooters strive for is placement on the barrel node. This is the portion of the barrel that doesn't move in response to the vibrations that travel up and down the barrel on ignition. There are several methods used to determine this spot. One is to coat the upper flat of the barrel with baby powder and fire the rifle from a forearm rest. Powder covering the node will be relatively undisturbed. The second method  is audible. Holding or suspending the rifle from the butt stock you place your ear next to the receiver and tap the barrel with a stick or dowel down its length from the fore end to the muzzle. When you tap the node you will notice no significant sound is produced. The third method is to measure from the fore end to the muzzle and come back 1/4 of that distance from the muzzle. On most rifles with 30 to32 inch barrels that places the node in the range of measurement you've observed.
Personally I prefer the 'beat 'em with a stick' method. If carried out at the range someone is bound to inquire just what you're doing. You explain, "I've been very unsatisfied with this rifle's performance and I'm disciplining it in hopes of improving its ability to group." This assures that you will remain undisturbed by pestering questions and have all your requests for cease fires instantly honored. It also helps to preserve the mystique associated with fanatical devotion to antiquated firearms.

Thanks a bunch for the tips oldbluelight, 
Cant wait to get to the range to give my 32-40 a spankin. There sure seems to be a lot of testing that goes into getting a Schutzen Rifle to shoot, but it's shooting and I like to shoot so it's a good thing. 

Between you, westerner, stebbinsgr, J. Louis, DWS8130, and a whole bunch of other guys I should be an "expert" by Spring. 
 
  S T

I wonder how many in present day Boulder know or care about that bit of history?

Of course, look at what the original Creedmoor range has become.

Sad.

Paul, CU '69

I almost don't want to ask this question but I just gots to know, who now holds the record and what is it.
  S T

Dale Reynolds of the Western NY Schuetzen Society holds the ASSRA 10 shot group record, on a score target. Not sure there is a recorded record for this in ASSRA competition.
The 10 shots measured:  .655" at 200 yds.
The group was shot at Beeson Range, during a official match.  I believe it was a Schoyen match target, a #5 target is what is used for that match.

here are 4 pictures I took of the recreation of the Pope machine rest that Rodney Storey built and donated.  they'll be one each in 4 posts, no captions they are pretty self explanatory