azyoung Report post Posted November 2, 2009 Does anyone know if a rifle that was sighted in with a vise (completely supported) shoot differently when shot in the field minimally supported? May have already been discussed but looking for experienced opinions. Thanks, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Rabbit Report post Posted November 2, 2009 Off a pack one gun shot lower, and off a bipod it shot higher, than off the bench. You should test shoot some groups at 200 yards Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
308Nut Report post Posted November 2, 2009 Much of the time yes. Sometimes not much. It is going to depend on how much recoil the rifle generates. A 20# 223 wont change much if at all where a 10# 300 RUM will change considerably. However you plan on shooting in the field is how you should practice at the range. Now if you sight in using the prone method or off a bi-pod, and then take an offhand shot, the difference isnt worth worring about due to the fact that if you are taking an offhand shot, the range at the very least SHOULD be close. Any differences at close range will not be much. However, at longer ranges such as if you sight in for 300 yards with a vice and switch to a bi-pod, the difference can be very significant. Bottom line is sight in at the range the way you will take a long shot and if you need an offhand close shot take it and not worry about it other than how high it will be due to the fact that your bullets will hit higher of your target than at your zero. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azyoung Report post Posted November 3, 2009 Doug & 308nut - Thanks for the info. I think this is a good excuse to go burn some powder. azyoung Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
