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jagfolks Junior Member Offline Posts: 61 Location: Plymouth, Mi. Joined: Dec 16^th, 2010	bench rest support method Nov 17^th, 2014 at 3:18pm	Print Post
	The November/December issue of the SSRJ had pictures of the record targets shot by John Louis, Laurie Gapko and Jerry Hartwig and I just wondered if they were shot of of bags or?


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JerryH Frequent Elocutionist Offline ASSRA Member #10876 Posts: 1339 Location: Easton, CA Joined: Nov 9^th, 2014	Re: bench rest support method Reply #1 - Nov 17^th, 2014 at 4:10pm	Print Post
	I use a muzzle rest (sled) for my bench shooting. It makes my Pope High Comb stock more manageable off the bench. JerryH AKA Jerry_H

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jagfolks Junior Member Offline Posts: 61 Location: Plymouth, Mi. Joined: Dec 16^th, 2010	Re: bench rest support method Reply #2 - Nov 17^th, 2014 at 10:13pm	Print Post
	Thanks Jerry!


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JLouis Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 10625 Joined: Apr 8^th, 2009	Re: bench rest support method Reply #3 - Nov 17^th, 2014 at 10:41pm	Print Post
	Barrel rested on sand bag. CPA Model 52 / Schuetzen Junior 32-40 John Louis
	« Last Edit: Nov 17^th, 2014 at 11:07pm by JLouis »
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fallingblock ASSRA Board Member Offline Posts: 656 Location: Wisconsin Joined: Apr 16^th, 2004	Re: bench rest support method Reply #4 - Nov 17^th, 2014 at 11:02pm	Print Post
	I also use a sled as I shoot a Pope stocked rifle also. Cheers, Laurie

	Cheers, Laurie ASSRA Secretary & Archivist
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rfd Full Member Offline Posts: 146 Joined: Aug 20^th, 2014	Re: bench rest support method Reply #5 - Nov 18^th, 2014 at 7:56am	Print Post
	i made an adjustable "bench x-stick" to simulate using the ground x-stick i use for match shoots ... (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links)

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jagfolks Junior Member Offline Posts: 61 Location: Plymouth, Mi. Joined: Dec 16^th, 2010	Re: bench rest support method Reply #6 - Nov 22^nd, 2014 at 9:59am	Print Post
	Thanks guys! I've been shooting off of a couple of bird seed filled leather bags and I really have trouble holding the gun totally still and was curious of what the "Big Guys' use. When I bought this rifle, CPA 32-40 Schutezen style, two years ago, John L suggested that accuracy comes with practice and following his thoughts I've put 500 or so rounds through this gun and although the groups have shrunk my wiggling around has spoiled , by my standards, quite a few nice groups. Sooo-next year I'll practice more and help keep Dave Bennett, who is a super nice person, in business! Best wishes to all of you from the great state of Michigan!


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Rich_Siegel Full Member Offline Posts: 177 Location: Maine Joined: Feb 6^th, 2006	Re: bench rest support method Reply #7 - Nov 22^nd, 2014 at 10:42am	Print Post
	Do you gentlemen use a rear bag? Do you allow the gun to recoil freely or do you hold the gun tight? Rich


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40_Rod Frequent Elocutionist Offline Extremism in the persuit of accuracy is not a vice Posts: 4285 Location: Knoxville, TN Joined: Apr 20^th, 2004	Re: bench rest support method Reply #8 - Nov 22^nd, 2014 at 11:23am	Print Post
	I do use a rear bag the heavier the better I personally like the alligator bags. As to free recoil the stock will make the choice for you. If you have a traditional or perch belly stock then you are going to have to control the recoil. If you have a Bench rest style stock with the bottom of the butt stock is parallel to the bore then free recoil is a good option. 40 Rod


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rfd Full Member Offline Posts: 146 Joined: Aug 20^th, 2014	Re: bench rest support method Reply #9 - Nov 22^nd, 2014 at 11:28am	Print Post
	i use the rear bag only to support the rifle during loading/cleaning - it's always removed for shooting.

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CajunRebel Oldtimer Offline Posts: 694 Location: Alexandria, VA Joined: Nov 18^th, 2007	Re: bench rest support method Reply #10 - Nov 22^nd, 2014 at 2:27pm	Print Post
	40_Rod - Alligator Bag? I did a search but all I found were purses, shoes, etc.


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rfd Full Member Offline Posts: 146 Joined: Aug 20^th, 2014	Re: bench rest support method Reply #11 - Nov 22^nd, 2014 at 2:33pm	Print Post
	CajunRebel wrote on Nov 22^nd, 2014 at 2:27pm: 40_Rod - Alligator Bag? I did a search but all I found were purses, shoes, etc. (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links); - brace yerself for viewing the price tags....

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Schuetzendave Frequent Elocutionist Offline Retired Ex-Shooter Posts: 4265 Location: St. Albert, Alberta Joined: Jan 28^th, 2005	Re: bench rest support method Reply #12 - Nov 22^nd, 2014 at 4:05pm	Print Post
	I have shot my record targets with: Edgewood 2 1/4" Corduba Front Sandbag Bald Eagle Front Bench Rest with Windage Top - (Cast Iron - Not Aluminum) Bald Eagle Rear Sandbag Bags filled with washed beach sand. I had tried a Gater bag but it was too large and cumbersome and interferred with my bench technique; I went back to the Bald Eagle bag.
	« Last Edit: Nov 22^nd, 2014 at 6:34pm by Schuetzendave »

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Old-Win Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1854 Location: Minnesota Joined: Nov 24^th, 2005	Re: bench rest support method Reply #13 - Nov 22^nd, 2014 at 4:11pm	Print Post
	How solid are the benches that you shoot your best scores from? That is, concrete, solid heavy wood, or an old rickety bench? Do you think benches matter? Bob


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CajunRebel Oldtimer Offline Posts: 694 Location: Alexandria, VA Joined: Nov 18^th, 2007	Re: bench rest support method Reply #14 - Nov 22^nd, 2014 at 5:08pm	Print Post
	Gator Bag - Only $188, is that all? Is the bag filled with 22LRs? What, I have to fill it with my own sand? Link is bad: (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links)


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