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Where to rest the barrel
Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2023 8:48 pm
by schofieldbob
When shooting from sticks or off a bench, what is the consensus on resting the barrel? Is it better to rest directly on the barrel assuming you know where the "sweet spot" is, or on the fore end ,assuming the barrel is free floated . I've heard differing opinions.
Re: Where to rest the barrel
Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2023 9:09 pm
by bobw
Do what works for you. I rest mine about 6" from the muzzle.
Re: Where to rest the barrel
Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2023 9:34 pm
by Don McDowell
It depends on what the rifle and target tell you but My rifles mostly want the sticks either about 4-6 inches off the muzzle or right up in front of the forearm
One rifle with the MVA 23 inch scope gets along best with the sticks about half way between the forearm and the muzzle
Re: Where to rest the barrel
Posted: Tue Jun 06, 2023 5:50 am
by bpcr shooter
normally I look/find the "null" spot in the barrel and rest it there.
matt
Re: Where to rest the barrel
Posted: Tue Jun 06, 2023 6:07 pm
by desert deuce
The rifle knows where is best.
You just have to know how to ask the barrel for that information.
Re: Where to rest the barrel
Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2023 9:08 am
by Coltsmoke
Find the null spot, work up a load using that spot and don't look back.
Re: Where to rest the barrel
Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2023 9:43 am
by Gussy
The "null spot" might be the most accurate as far as the rifle is concerned, but it the shooter that makes it work. Actually, how much he moves.
Take long pencil, put your finger (sticks) very close to one end (gun muzzle), now move the other end (butt stock\ shooter). Muzzle moves very little compare to the butt.
Now, put your finger in the middle (sticks), move the butt the same amount you did before. Muzzle moves a lot compared to the previous pivot point (sticks).
Any movement you make is amplified by your pivot point. Further from the muzzle is more.
Re: Where to rest the barrel
Posted: Thu Jun 08, 2023 6:26 am
by bobw
Well said Gussy. Way back when Charlie Young explained that to me calling it the teeter/ totter effect. Different name same thing. Bobw
Re: Where to rest the barrel
Posted: Thu Jun 08, 2023 6:14 pm
by Gamerancher
Yep, tried to explain that to some folks I've shot with that persist on resting the fore-wood on the sticks, they just don't get it...
(or the target)
Re: Where to rest the barrel
Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2023 9:01 am
by Coltsmoke
I've seen some shooters make it work, so it must not be a problem for them. I've tried it and nobody had to tell me there was a tetter tottor effect. When you watch the crosshairs go from the top of the back to the belly line on a ram and you can't control it, you don't need someone to tell you that is not working. Just sit back and watch, they will figure it out.