Update on .223 shooting position results

[fratri]

Just thought I'd share my experience and thank everyone for their input plus give a shot out to Varmint Al..... (Bi-Fur-Pod-Shooting sticks page)
I installed an extra leg on my homemade shooting sticks turning my bi-pod into a tripod....
Kept low to the ground so that my elbows rest on my knees making for a more stable stance. (cross hairs don't move as much)

The stance

The results with factory loads (Win white box-55gr JHP) from 150yds

Hand loads, boy do they ever change impact area. but not much difference in the groupings between bench and sticks.

The sticks with a hinge

Now I will have to practice a little more so it becomes second nature to get into that shooting stance...(place my elbows on my knees) before shooting at that darn coyote.
Hope this helps others and again thanks for the tips.

 

[SnowmanMo]

Nicely done. Way to integrate some great advice and tools.

 

[hm1996]

Looks like 5 dead coyotes off sticks to me.

Lots of practice and careful trigger control will serve you well.

Regards,
hm

 

[Dirt Medic]

Originally Posted By: hm1996Looks like 5 dead coyotes off sticks to me.

Lots of practice and careful trigger control will serve you well.

Regards,
hm

I agree, trigger control is everything. Even if you put your rifle on a perfectly stable platform, it is still the single input point you have an impact on. And what better way to get good at your trigger control than... practice?!

Awesome innovation of shooting sticks and a seated position!