Hi guys!!
I need some help to get started in precision shooting.
I already finished my first own rifle (700 police, 308win, aics, sn3) and I went to the range to test it (and test myself).
I shot 50 rounds and the rifle seems great. But the shooter isn't good at all... so I'm looking for some advices.
I've read many times the main threads about the fundamentals and I've also watched several times the videos on youtube (NPA, straight behind the rifle, loading the bipod, recoil management, breathing, and so on).
When shooting, my problem is that I can't get consistent nothing. Every shot is different to the previous one. The rifle not only hops but it does it diferently with each shot.
I'm using the AI bipod and I've adjusted the stock as shown on the youtube video (lenght of pull and cheek elevation).
I'm getting perfect sight picture, with no shadows on the scope. Parallax is adjusted as good as my eyes can notice.
About the position, since I'm shotting from a bench, I'm trying to be as square as possible with the rifle. And here comes my first question:
When you say "straight behind the rifle" I understand I've to build the position a little to the side of the rifle... right? I mean not in angle, but with my backbone and the barrel in two different parallel lines, not in the same line... right?
Or should the barrel be in the same line with my backbone?
Another problem I had on the range is the bipod sliping on the concrete bench when I try to load it.
I tryed with and without the rubber shoes. Am I applying too much force to it?
And about dryfiring:
I pick a small target about 1000 yards away and I point the rifle to it.
I build my position and I can easily get the reticle freezed on the target. No movement at all.
I squeeze the trigger and I only see a tiny imperceptible vibration but it's not enough to get off target.
However, I do have lots of movement when I cycle the bolt. Sometimes I even end up having to readjust the position.
Is this normal?
Please any comments and suggestions would be great...
I can shoot about 50 rounds per week... is this acceptable?
Is it enough to subscribe to the online training program and keep up with the lessons?
Thanks alot, as always..
I need some help to get started in precision shooting.
I already finished my first own rifle (700 police, 308win, aics, sn3) and I went to the range to test it (and test myself).
I shot 50 rounds and the rifle seems great. But the shooter isn't good at all... so I'm looking for some advices.
I've read many times the main threads about the fundamentals and I've also watched several times the videos on youtube (NPA, straight behind the rifle, loading the bipod, recoil management, breathing, and so on).
When shooting, my problem is that I can't get consistent nothing. Every shot is different to the previous one. The rifle not only hops but it does it diferently with each shot.
I'm using the AI bipod and I've adjusted the stock as shown on the youtube video (lenght of pull and cheek elevation).
I'm getting perfect sight picture, with no shadows on the scope. Parallax is adjusted as good as my eyes can notice.
About the position, since I'm shotting from a bench, I'm trying to be as square as possible with the rifle. And here comes my first question:
When you say "straight behind the rifle" I understand I've to build the position a little to the side of the rifle... right? I mean not in angle, but with my backbone and the barrel in two different parallel lines, not in the same line... right?
Or should the barrel be in the same line with my backbone?
Another problem I had on the range is the bipod sliping on the concrete bench when I try to load it.
I tryed with and without the rubber shoes. Am I applying too much force to it?
And about dryfiring:
I pick a small target about 1000 yards away and I point the rifle to it.
I build my position and I can easily get the reticle freezed on the target. No movement at all.
I squeeze the trigger and I only see a tiny imperceptible vibration but it's not enough to get off target.
However, I do have lots of movement when I cycle the bolt. Sometimes I even end up having to readjust the position.
Is this normal?
Please any comments and suggestions would be great...
I can shoot about 50 rounds per week... is this acceptable?
Is it enough to subscribe to the online training program and keep up with the lessons?
Thanks alot, as always..
