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J.G. Terry · January 31, 2020, 07:21 AM

The old time people would control the rifle using the off hand to squeeze the rear bag. Getting a good front rest is much easier than in the old days. Just make sure the rifle is steady as possible what ever you use. If you shoot often it pays to have a good rest. I keep a rest in the trunk of the car with several different bags. This rig comes in very handy at the range. We shoot 50 yard thumb tack matches with .22 rifles. My rest is a fancy Caldwell on permanent loan from a friend.

Added: Already shared, Yes, use the position you expect to use the rifle in the field. You may have to deal with a different point of impact. In the day we would see people who would zero their rifle for 500 yards wondering why the were shooting high on closer shots.

January 31, 2020, 07:21 AM	#9
J.G. Terry Senior Member Join Date: January 24, 2014 Posts: 577	The old time people would control the rifle using the off hand to squeeze the rear bag. Getting a good front rest is much easier than in the old days. Just make sure the rifle is steady as possible what ever you use. If you shoot often it pays to have a good rest. I keep a rest in the trunk of the car with several different bags. This rig comes in very handy at the range. We shoot 50 yard thumb tack matches with .22 rifles. My rest is a fancy Caldwell on permanent loan from a friend. Added: Already shared, Yes, use the position you expect to use the rifle in the field. You may have to deal with a different point of impact. In the day we would see people who would zero their rifle for 500 yards wondering why the were shooting high on closer shots. __________________ Intentionally Antagonizing Another MemberInsults and Ad Hominems Last edited by J.G. Terry; January 31, 2020 at 08:10 AM.