Do think about how to/not to brace your rifle for extendedShots? Today's post is about the impact of resting a rifle on
the barrel vs the hand guard.
Video link below if you would like to watch this demonstrated.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=w65Xf2SnWkk
Regardless of your application, it is important to know where
Your shots will land. If you zero your rifle while bracing off
the hand guard (there may be a difference between free float vs
non-free floated) you have zeroed the gun to that condition.
Putting pressure on the barrel will cause it to flex, this will
Cause a shift in your point of impact. The amount of pressure
Determines the amount of shift. In the video linked above, you
will see a 3-4 inch shift in point of impact. That much shift at
50 yards is significant. Not to mention other factors that could
Throw off a shot.
This may seem obvious to some people, but i believe it is worth
demonstrating. It isn't unfathomable to think of a situation where
You may get caught up in the moment and forget. A couple examples
Could be bracing off barricades during a class (or two-way range)
Or a hunt.
Take your rifle to the range and test this for yourself. Play with different
amounts of pressure and different angles.
Thank you for taking the time to read/watch.
the barrel vs the hand guard.
Video link below if you would like to watch this demonstrated.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=w65Xf2SnWkk
Regardless of your application, it is important to know where
Your shots will land. If you zero your rifle while bracing off
the hand guard (there may be a difference between free float vs
non-free floated) you have zeroed the gun to that condition.
Putting pressure on the barrel will cause it to flex, this will
Cause a shift in your point of impact. The amount of pressure
Determines the amount of shift. In the video linked above, you
will see a 3-4 inch shift in point of impact. That much shift at
50 yards is significant. Not to mention other factors that could
Throw off a shot.
This may seem obvious to some people, but i believe it is worth
demonstrating. It isn't unfathomable to think of a situation where
You may get caught up in the moment and forget. A couple examples
Could be bracing off barricades during a class (or two-way range)
Or a hunt.
Take your rifle to the range and test this for yourself. Play with different
amounts of pressure and different angles.
Thank you for taking the time to read/watch.