Posted: 8/26/2001 2:57:35 PM EDT
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Hi all, I'm in need of something for bench shooting. Two purposes. 1) It must allow me to absolutely determine scope zero and test ammo. In other words, since I'm not a great shot for these tests I want ME out of the equation. 2) Something to assist me in learning trigger control. In this case, I would still be a factor in the shot in that some control over point of impact is mine. But I would like assistance in support to improve trigger control while I improve rifle control. I don't want to spend a fortune. I also don't want to buy this twice. Thanks for tips on what and where to buy., James |
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Quoted: Hi all, I'm in need of something for bench shooting. Two purposes. 1) It must allow me to absolutely determine scope zero and test ammo. In other words, since I'm not a great shot for these tests I want ME out of the equation. 2) Something to assist me in learning trigger control. In this case, I would still be a factor in the shot in that some control over point of impact is mine. But I would like assistance in support to improve trigger control while I improve rifle control. I don't want to spend a fortune. I also don't want to buy this twice. Thanks for tips on what and where to buy., James [url]www.benchrest.com[/url] On the left side of the page there is a listing for rifle rest manufacturers. I bought a Sinclair All Purpose rest. I did not buy the windage top. I also bought a #18 Protektor rear bag. I am impressed but before I bought this setup I was using an Outers Varminter rest and that left a bit to be desired for pure accuracy testing. It was better than nothing. I have heard the name Hart quite a few times come up as far as rests go. I think they are a bit cheaper than Sinclair. I bought the Sinclair due to the fact I went to their showroom at Camp Perry and could see they make a quality product. My rest is very heavy, very sturdy and has adjustments out the wazoo. Took me a bit of time to adjust to it actually. I would suggest you buy a Sinclair, I am very happy with mine but they are fairly expensive. I paid $286 tax tags title for my setup. |
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If you want to save money compared to the Sinclair rests($132.50), get a Wichita Arms rest, available from Dillon. It is as adjustable as you should need, weighs 11 pounds for stability, and this sounds funny, but it sometimes attracts more attention from the gunners at the range than my AR10T does. Get a protektor front and rear bag to go with it,featured on the same page in the Dillon Blue Press catalog. |
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Got the Sinclair Bench Rest with the Windage All Purpose top, speed screw and hardened rest points. With a Protektor #19 use it for .50 BMG to AR15's. I would get the windage rest top. It keeps you from having to scoot the rear of your rifle after each shot. Really convenient. The Sinclair works fine and it's cheaper than the Ransom. I'd buy the Sinclair again. |
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Quoted: I would get the windage rest top. It keeps you from having to scoot the rear of your rifle after each shot. If you have to "scoot" the rear of your rifle after shooting, you aren't using the rest right. When using right you move forward after each shot. Always silde your rifle forward and backward to test if you have the rifle in position,it should stay inline with the target, if not, move the rear of the rifle to where it lines up with the target. Also, use some talc or baby powder on the front bag to help the sliding of the rifle. There is some good info, I beleive in the Sinclair catalog on how to use a rest properly HTH KenS |