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Post by rangeball on Oct 24, 2014 12:17:11 GMT -5
I asked this in Earnhardts long range thread but don't want to hijack his thread.
With many shooting long range now, I'm interested in what shooting style you are getting your best accuracy with?
Hard hold- Both hands on gun, pulling forearm down and back into shoulder.
Free Recoil- Only trigger hand on gun, forearm on a rest/bipod/shooting stick etc and allowed to move freely at the shot.
What was the most accurate style used at the Hankins shoot?
Noticed the guy in the video clip 78riverrat posted is shooting free recoil at 850 yds.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 24, 2014 12:21:18 GMT -5
I use hard hold.
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Post by bestill on Oct 24, 2014 12:33:58 GMT -5
Im finding myself having best accuracy shooting prone with cross sticks with light grip pressure and free hand on bicep Below recoil pad. So basically using arms to make rear cross sticks.
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Post by deadeye on Oct 24, 2014 13:18:45 GMT -5
for me I would call a semi-hard hold//*I would never pull down on forearm*,imo with these big boomers just a touch more shoulder with just a touch more light grip on forearm,want to keep it natural as possible so when converting to bi-pod & or laying on a backpack for a rest in field little has changed for the gun hold. for me I rarely have poi changes while in the field from the bench,jmho
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Post by rambler on Oct 24, 2014 13:34:41 GMT -5
Would this be considered a "hard hold"??
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Post by rangeball on Oct 24, 2014 14:15:00 GMT -5
Have we ever figured out at what FPS is a bullet out of the bore before recoil has much of a chance to have an impact on it?
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Post by fishhawk on Oct 24, 2014 14:17:50 GMT -5
Would this be considered a "hard hold"??
No, that would be a Southern Poland shooting bench.  |
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Post by rambler on Oct 24, 2014 14:47:41 GMT -5
Would this be considered a "hard hold"??
No, that would be a Southern Poland shooting bench.
Hey man, I worked hard on that "Southern Poland" shooting bench. Doesn't work too bad tho all things considered.
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Post by rambler on Oct 24, 2014 14:50:53 GMT -5
When I grow up I'm a fixin' to get me one of these here. Then I can lock my gun down like the big boys 
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Post by Deleted on Oct 24, 2014 14:53:18 GMT -5
for me I would call a semi-hard hold//*I would never pull down on forearm*,imo with these big boomers just a touch more shoulder with just a touch more light grip on forearm,want to keep it natural as possible so when converting to bi-pod & or laying on a backpack for a rest in field little has changed for the gun hold. for me I rarely have poi changes while in the field from the bench,jmho This is about I do... want to keep it close to hunting conditions Zen |
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Post by rangeball on Oct 24, 2014 15:12:06 GMT -5
for me I would call a semi-hard hold//*I would never pull down on forearm*,imo with these big boomers just a touch more shoulder with just a touch more light grip on forearm,want to keep it natural as possible so when converting to bi-pod & or laying on a backpack for a rest in field little has changed for the gun hold. for me I rarely have poi changes while in the field from the bench,jmho This is about I do... want to keep it close to hunting conditions Zen It's also what I do, trying to match hold at the bench and in the field off my bi-pod stick. |
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Post by 12ptdroptine on Oct 24, 2014 15:12:36 GMT -5
And as Ozark wisely said....shoot with your mouth open....hard to flynch with your mouth open...true....works for me
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Post by Deleted on Oct 24, 2014 15:16:31 GMT -5
Would this be considered a "hard hold"??
This technique may work best for a spooky herd... you can chase and shoot, chase and shoot....  It probably beats the card table I am forced to use occasionally.... |
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Post by jims on Oct 24, 2014 20:15:21 GMT -5
 Rambler: If you are using oak wood that would be a hard hold, soft pine would not.
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Post by rambler on Oct 24, 2014 21:35:15 GMT -5
Rambler: If you are using oak wood that would be a hard hold, soft pine would not. The top piece is a treated 2X6 which is southern pine and the bottom two are some old cedar privacy fence pickets. So I guess this is a soft hold. LOL
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Post by madcityhoosier on Oct 24, 2014 22:23:43 GMT -5
for me I would call a semi-hard hold//*I would never pull down on forearm*,imo with these big boomers just a touch more shoulder with just a touch more light grip on forearm,want to keep it natural as possible so when converting to bi-pod & or laying on a backpack for a rest in field little has changed for the gun hold. for me I rarely have poi changes while in the field from the bench,jmho ^This. I've taken to doing most all of my rifle shooting from a prone position, where I also use a semi-hard hold with the muzzleloaders. |
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Post by hankinsrfls on Oct 24, 2014 23:32:33 GMT -5
I shoot with a very light grip,, almost free recoil, except I keep my shoulder in the pad... Caldwell front rest, Edgewood read bag. No pressure grip on forearm, just let it ride the bags... Jeff.
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Post by cowhunter on Oct 25, 2014 11:33:29 GMT -5
What hold is accurate AND keeps the scope from hitting your eye?
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Rambler: If you are using oak wood that would be a hard hold, soft pine would not. 
