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Metal god · July 14, 2013, 05:33 PM

Using a scoped bolt action rifle with bi-pod and rear bag . How heavy or how much pressure is on the stock/cheek pad ? Do you rest the complete weight of your head on the rifle or do you keep some weight off and just get comfortable . I ask cus it feels like when laying prone I have a lot more pressure on the rifle from my head then when shooting from the bench .

If I don't rest the complete amount of weight of my head on the rifle when shooting prone I cramp up and at times it just hurts my back and neck . I should add I have a permanent middle back injury and Have had issues with my upper back for a while . Funny thing is most people have lower back problems . Heck I can pick up a VW but have a real hard time doing dishes , crazy I know .

July 14, 2013, 05:33 PM	#1
Metal god Senior Member Join Date: April 10, 2012 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 6,876	How heavy is your cheek weld Using a scoped bolt action rifle with bi-pod and rear bag . How heavy or how much pressure is on the stock/cheek pad ? Do you rest the complete weight of your head on the rifle or do you keep some weight off and just get comfortable . I ask cus it feels like when laying prone I have a lot more pressure on the rifle from my head then when shooting from the bench . If I don't rest the complete amount of weight of my head on the rifle when shooting prone I cramp up and at times it just hurts my back and neck . I should add I have a permanent middle back injury and Have had issues with my upper back for a while . Funny thing is most people have lower back problems . Heck I can pick up a VW but have a real hard time doing dishes , crazy I know .