Going to 22lr bench rest comp this Saturday.

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Did a little modification to my bench rest rig and would like to see what yall think ? I noticed some slippage from the rifle against the rests vinyl coating allowing the rifle to creep backwards making me constantly adjust the elevation to compensate. So, I added some wool felt to the rest pads and to the stock at the contact points and noticed that it definitely added some friction. I don't know how well this is going to work out, but Im heading to the range this Friday after work to find out.. Cleaned the bore,but will fire enough to foul it enough for some accurate shots the day before the match. Its been 300 + shots thru the stainless barrel and it was still really clean, hardly any fouling using the Wolf Match Extra ammo. I got 3rd place last month and Im really working to win this months Hunter rifle class. Last month, I lost by 8 shots that went into the 9 ring out of a 100. Im hoping the upgrade in ammo and the rest mods since last month will do the trick. If anyone is interested in this indoor 50 yard bench rest comp using a wooden stock hunting rifle that's held in Rowan county, send me a message.
 
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I think *think* that you actually want the rifle to slip back with every shot. It should be level so the barrel does not rise or sink so that by the time the bullet leaves the barrel it is still pointed where it was when you pulled the trigger. This is why benchrest shooters even put powder or laundry sheets on the rear rest - so as not to impede the movement. Many also don’t put the gun in their shoulder or leave space to allow for the recoil. Otherwise, I think the recoil will force the barrel to possibly rise. As you know, the difference between a 10 and an X is a line and will end up determining the winner often. Most serious rests will have a stop pin or rod that you push the rifle stock up against for each shot. This insures the rifle is in the same place for every shot - you’re looking for repeatable consistency with every shot. This goes back to a previous discussion about $3000+ rifles and $500+ rests. Barring those things I still think you want it to be able to slide or ride backwards. I made a front stop for my rest, but I like to go old school and put rifle in my shoulder and only have a lowly CZ455 - haha. Too serious takes some of the fun out of it for me but I definitely get it for those who go that route and I’m in awe of their target scores of 250-24X. Hope my reply is at least partially correct ;)

Edit to add that someday I might be interested in shooting a match. My CZ (stock varmint with yodave trigger mod) I think used to be called/in a sporter class when I used to shoot a just for fun bragging rights league. Was a lot of fun but not sure how far Rowan county is - I’m in Raleigh.
 
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I think *think* that you actually want the rifle to slip back with every shot. It should be level so the barrel does not rise or sink so that by the time the bullet leaves the barrel it is still pointed where it was when you pulled the trigger. This is why benchrest shooters even put powder or laundry sheets on the rear rest - so as not to impede the movement. Many also don’t put the gun in their shoulder or leave space to allow for the recoil. Otherwise, I think the recoil will force the barrel to possibly rise. As you know, the difference between a 10 and an X is a line and will end up determining the winner often. Most serious rests will have a stop pin or rod that you push the rifle stock up against for each shot. This insures the rifle is in the same place for every shot - you’re looking for repeatable consistency with every shot. This goes back to a previous discussion about $3000+ rifles and $500+ rests. Barring those things I still think you want it to be able to slide or ride backwards. I made a front stop for my rest, but I like to go old school and put rifle in my shoulder and only have a lowly CZ455 - haha. Too serious takes some of the fun out of it for me but I definitely get it for those who go that route and I’m in awe of their target scores of 250-24X. Hope my reply is at least partially correct ;)

Edit to add that someday I might be interested in shooting a match. My CZ (stock varmint with yodave trigger mod) I think used to be called/in a sporter class when I used to shoot a just for fun bragging rights league. Was a lot of fun but not sure how far Rowan county is - I’m in Raleigh.
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Hey Mike, you are correct in your thinking that you want the rifle to slide back exactly the same way for each shot.. That works well for the match Rifle class, they have stocks that are designed to do that with the correct angles. Im in the what you called the "sporter class" and what I noticed was that if I stabilize the rifle as best I can, it shoots better. You might call your CZ 455 " Lowly", I call it a fine rifle and competed with one for a couple of years in that class and did very well. Had to quit a few years ago due to work, but just started again. This time its with a Savage against everyone in the class that's shooting CZ's in different configurations. My first match was last month, after just practicing one day and about 30 shots to zero the scope ? I got 3rd place out of 8 shooters, 6 out of the 8 are considered very experienced and very good so I think I did well. Haven't shot since then, but Im planning on winning this one. All I need is 8 more ten ring then I shot last month out of 100 targets. Shooting sporter is a bit different then match and like I said,Im experimenting some..
 
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Lager said:
You might call your CZ 455 " Lowly", I call it a fine rifle and competed with one for a couple of years in that class and did very well...
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@Lager ...

Haha ... much sarcasm was intended with my “lowly” comment. I love my CZ and wouldn’t trade it for anything. It’s an awesome sporter class shooter!

I’m also a huge fan of experimenting ... that’s how all great things come to be.

I suspect you’ll do very well in your match(es) - good luck!
 
mike59 said:
@Lager ...

Haha ... much sarcasm was intended with my “lowly” comment. I love my CZ and wouldn’t trade it for anything. It’s an awesome sporter class shooter!

I’m also a huge fan of experimenting ... that’s how all great things come to be.

I suspect you’ll do very well in your match(es) - good luck!
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Rowan county is Salisbury NC, come join us for a BR match. First Saturday of every month. You can do it,, I used to travel 12 hours for a IPSC match 30 years ago when I was rated a semi pro with needy sponsors..
 
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