Centrepin Posted November 1, 2020 Report Share Posted November 1, 2020 Went out today with my son to zero his new Sako .243 with scope and moderator. He found out of 3 types of ammunition it/he prefers Winchester Varmint X. After he'd zeroed it, I tried just 5 rounds at 101m, firing up hill. Right to left wind 2.9mph. First time I've shot a rifle since around 1999 so I'm not too disappointed. Pulled the first shot. VID-20201101-WA0000.mp4 VID-20201101-WA0001.mp4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob85 Posted November 1, 2020 Report Share Posted November 1, 2020 Not too shabby at all, maybe it was comfortable enough for you but jeez that looks an awkward shooting position! But I suppose whatever works to ensure you have a safe back stop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted November 1, 2020 Report Share Posted November 1, 2020 Crikey you need to rethink that firing position. Look at the points of contact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centrepin Posted November 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2020 Very uncomfortable for me. I'd been spoting all morning was very wrapped up in layers and not expecting to shoot at all. It was cold and wet and the wooden tables slimy. Firing uphill into a narrow gully as a backstop at the BOAR shooting ground. I knelt for safe shooting, however, my legs don't support my body for more than a few seconds and my left arm lacks movement. Hence the forced position, stool pushed under to help. I push against the bipod hard to give stability and merely rest my left hand. Had I been intending to shoot I would have dressed differently and found a more suitable firing position. I was in the process of packing away when my son asked me to fire the last 5 rounds of the day. It was more impromptu than design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bottletopbill Posted November 2, 2020 Report Share Posted November 2, 2020 21 minutes ago, Centrepin said: Very uncomfortable for me. I'd been spoting all morning was very wrapped up in layers and not expecting to shoot at all. It was cold and wet and the wooden tables slimy. Firing uphill into a narrow gully as a backstop at the BOAR shooting ground. I knelt for safe shooting, however, my legs don't support my body for more than a few seconds and my left arm lacks movement. Hence the forced position, stool pushed under to help. I push against the bipod hard to give stability and merely rest my left hand. Had I been intending to shoot I would have dressed differently and found a more suitable firing position. I was in the process of packing away when my son asked me to fire the last 5 rounds of the day. It was more impromptu than design. 21 minutes ago, Centrepin said: Very uncomfortable for me. I'd been spoting all morning was very wrapped up in layers and not expecting to shoot at all. It was cold and wet and the wooden tables slimy. Firing uphill into a narrow gully as a backstop at the BOAR shooting ground. I knelt for safe shooting, however, my legs don't support my body for more than a few seconds and my left arm lacks movement. Hence the forced position, stool pushed under to help. I push against the bipod hard to give stability and merely rest my left hand. Had I been intending to shoot I would have dressed differently and found a more suitable firing position. I was in the process of packing away when my son asked me to fire the last 5 rounds of the day. It was more impromptu than design. To centrepin dont know if your interested in this on ebay 164478592946 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centrepin Posted November 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2020 5 minutes ago, bottletopbill said: To centrepin dont know if your interested in this on ebay 164478592946 Excellent, no idea how I'd use it but I'm tempted just to be differant. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted November 3, 2020 Report Share Posted November 3, 2020 Shooting from that awkward position I’d say you shot great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owain Posted November 15, 2020 Report Share Posted November 15, 2020 Nice shooting mate. It’s certainly a dead deer or fox in anybody’s book 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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